Archive
State/ Club AU Presents...
Apr 24 - 8:00 pm
Two of Ireland’s most respected music titles from both sides of the border are combining to present an exciting new venture for Irish live music, when State.ie and AU Magazine join forces to present a series of collabora...
Preacher's Son
May 29 - 8:00 pm
Brian Hogan from Kila's new band Preacher's Son is like a David Byrne, Scott Walker collaboration. Queen’s Greatest Hits circa 1980 vs ‘Morrison Hotel’. A bit angsty, a bit Bowie a wee bit Ska. All influences can be heard loud and clea...
John Spillane plus Stace Gill
May 30 - 8:00 pm
Twice winner of the meteor award in the best folk/trad category, John Spillane has toured the country and the world spreading joy with a mix of melodic tunes, entertaining stories and poetic lyrics. Described as ‘one of the truest Irish voices of his generation’ by Irish music magazine, Spil...
The Galloping Hogans
Jun 5 - 8:00 pm
One of the famous names from the Purty Loft’s history, the Galloping Hogans were a mainstay of the venue during the late eighties. The three Hogan brothers in the band – Brian, Lance and Larry – all went on to have glittering careers in music, with the former two still part of Irish pioneers...
Ham Sandwich, The Jane Bradfords, Take The Money And Run
Jun 6 - 8:00 pm
Since winning the Meteor Award for Hope of 2008 on the day their debut album was released, Ham Sandwich have toured across Ireland and the UK, including Glastonbury Festival. Having taken themselves off to a secluded log cabin to write new ...
Natty Wailer plus guests
Jun 13 - 8:00 pm
Following on from their debut night at the Purty in May, Dalkey cultural movers and shakers Plug Artists bring us another recession busting night of grooves and, in this case, a genuine music legend. Plug are very proud to present a magical ni...
Robotnik & Skuzzi Port
Jun 19 - 9:00 pm
State.ie presents another night of Irish musical talent. Robotnik is Chris Morrin, a highly challenged boy from Dublin. Robotnik's music is a mental adventure of pop, electronic beats and melodic musings on relationships, fantasies and twenty-something-dom. Robotnik has been extremely busy w...
Talulah Does The Hula plus Disconnect 4
Jun 26 - 9:00 pm
State.ie Presents....
Borne of a mutual love of the tropics, pop music, harmonies, bouffants, sex, sunshine, outdoor drinking and Phil Spector, Talulah does the Hula has come together as a sprightly quintet whose goal it is to get your foot tapping and bo...
Zémaria plus guests
Jul 17 - 8:00 pm
Plug Artists celebrate their third monthly Purty residency with a special Friday night event featuring one of Brazil's most exciting new bands. Zémaria are a four piece electronic rock band hailing from sunny Sao Paolo. The band released thei...
Mick Flannery plus Craig Walker
Jul 18 - 8:00 pm
In the last year Mick Flannery has gone from part time stone mason to one of Irelands most sought after musicians. Since the release of his critically acclaimed album ‘White Lies’ he has played a string of ...
