A weekend of Blues, Indie, and Rock as live music takes over at Toales in Dundalk

Here's what's coming up in Toales in Dundalk this week.

Thursday 20th March - Fireside Sessions Presents CHRISTY O'HANLON (Crow Black Chicken) + Joshua King - Starts 9pm - FREE ADMISSION

Toales' Fireside Sessions is a beloved acoustic club dedicated to showcasing top-tier acoustic talent, always set by the cozy fire in the bar and always with free admission. This time, it proudly welcomes Cork’s own blues powerhouse, Christy O’Hanlon, frontman of the critically acclaimed power trio Crow Black Chicken. Known for blending hard rock energy with the deep blues influences of Gov’t Mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Led Zeppelin, O’Hanlon will be swapping his usual electrified sound for a more intimate, acoustic set. Expect an evening filled with rich storytelling, raw blues, and plenty of charm.

Support on the night comes from the very talented young local singer/songwriter Joshua King, who makes a very welcome return to the Fireside Sessions.

This promises to be a truly special night—and unbelievably, it’s completely free, just like all Fireside Sessions events. The music kicks off around 9pm, so grab a pint and a seat, and settle in for something unforgettable.

Friday 21st March - Avocado Rocks Promotions present BAD MOTHERS UNION / CLOAKROOM Q / BEKI HEMMINGWAY / ROBIN JAMES HURT - Doors 8pm - €5 admission

Another of the highly successful and longest running music clubs in Toales - Avocado Rocks - showcasing great independent Irish acts! This month features no less than FOUR amazing contemporary acts - Dublin's BAD MOTHERS UNION, Belfast trio CLOAKROOM Q, USA-born/Dundalk based BEKI HEMMINGWAY and Irish/Scots singer songwriter ROBIN JAMES HURT.

All this quality music for only FIVE EURO!! Doors open at 8pm.

Saturday 22nd March - Vankill Echoes + Astraea + more t.b.a. - Doors 8pm, Admission €5

Formed in 2022, Vankil Echoes is a four piece Irish alternative rock band evolving from a dynamic mix of influences, an experimental alternative rock sound emerged. The result of a shared passion for musical elevation and collaborative songwriting, Vankil Echoes entwines the compelling melody and lyrics of Paul Finn with the intricate hovering guitar playing of Scott Sheenan, driven by the powerful bass lines of Darren Finn, and dynamically glued together with Alan Rooney's unique unchained drumming.

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Currently working on their debut EP Vankil Echoes explores complex song writing while holding their roots in their individual tastes from Jazz to Electric Soundscapes.

Also on the bill is the fresh, fierce, and unapologetically real Dundalk-based singer/songwriter Astraea and more to be announced.