Plenty of music in Toales Live Venue Dundalk this week
Toales in Dundalk welcomes another strong night of emerging original music
A packed weekend of live original music awaits at Toales, with two nights of emerging Irish talent featuring acclaimed local singer-songwriters, exciting new bands from across the North East, and an eclectic mix of folk, indie, rock and alternative sounds.
Friday 7th August - DIONYSUS + Ilisium + The Alice Sloan Band - Toales -Doors 7.30PM - Adm ONLY €7
Toales welcomes another strong night of emerging original music on Friday, August 7, with Belfast pop-rock outfit Dionysus joined by Ilisium and The Alice Sloan Band.
Four-piece headliners Dionysus formed in Northern Ireland and built their sound around the idea of losing yourself in the moment, moving between melodic, reflective passages and energetic rock.
Their debut single, “Slave for You,” explores the pull of giving in to feelings that are better left alone.
Also travelling from the Belfast scene are Ilisium, an up-and-coming act already attracting attention through live appearances and coverage from Northern Irish music platform Chordblossom.
Completing the bill is The Alice Sloan Band. The Bangor songwriter blends the darkness of ’90s grunge with modern alt-folk, soaring vocals and atmospheric arrangements. Her debut release, “Return The Ghost,” earned early BBC radio support and draws comparisons with the likes of Mazzy Star, The Velvet Underground and Jeff Buckley.
Saturday 8th August - 3-4-5 presents AERGIA/KOI/ORCHID HOUSE - Doors 8PM - Adm ONLY €5
Three original acts from across the North East will perform at Toales, Dundalk on Saturday, August 8, as the venue's popular 3-4-5 series returns with Aergia, KOI and Orchid House. Doors open at 8pm, with admission just €5.
The idea is simple: three original bands for just €5. The series has become a regular showcase for emerging Irish artists, offering music fans an affordable way to discover new talent.
A Toales favourite, KOI has built a loyal following with his distinctive indie singer-songwriter style, combining strong original songs with inventive takes on well-known favourites.
Orchid House, the County Armagh three-piece formerly known as KIN, bring an atmospheric shoegaze sound shaped by shimmering guitars and soaring melodies. Completing the bill are Dundalk's Aergia, who first impressed audiences during Toales' Battle of the Bands.
Their energetic mix of alternative rock, grunge and punk has quickly made them one of the area's rising original acts. Aergia, KOI & Orchid House at Toales, Dundalk, on Saturday, August 8. Doors open at 8pm and admission is just €5.