2009
July 3 The Jukebox Gypsies, Colfers, Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford. No cc.
Fri, July 3 (8.30pm) Booth & Li Lu (cello and guitar), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Chinese cellist Li Lu and English guitarist Andrew Booth. 15/13 Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
Exciting young Chinese cellist Li Lu comes to Wexford with outstanding young British guitarist Andrew Booth for an evening of beautiful acoustic music straddling classical, folk and jazz. They will play music from Spain, France, South America and Asia, including some first-rate contemporary works for guitar and cello. Li Lu has received several International Awards, including from the Irish Arts Council and the BBC Performing Arts Fund, both of these being for the first time awarded to a Chinese artist. Expect a lively mix of contemporary, classical and "World" music from these two musicians at the top of their game.
Listen here: http://www.lilucello.com/listen.htm
July 3 (9pm) Brendan Grace (comedy), Festival Marquee, Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford. Tickets 30 Euro (60 Euro with dinner) from Potato Market, Wexford and St Helen's Hotel.
July 4 (from 10.30am) Adamstown Show, Adamstown, Co Wexford.
This is the 62nd running of the show that's got it all: sheep dog trial, dog show, show jumping, hunt chase, vintage display, arts, crafts, agric. produce displays, etc. 8E per adult. Children free. Tel 053 9240635.
July 4 (3-5pm) Tea dance with Jimmy Hogan Band, The Festival Marquee, Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford. Adm 5 Euro.
Sat, July 4 (8.30pm) PIERCE TURNER, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tickets are selling like hot rissoles. 20 Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
Rave reviews in Rolling Stone magazine, friend of Philip Glass (both sharing a stage recently in NY), his music covered by Christy Moore and featuring in The Wire, described by the Rough Guide to Irish Music as "a unique visionary": just some of the accolades heaped on New York-based Wexford native, Pierce Turner. “In a musical landscape littered with so many shiny plastic cut-outs, here is a true flesh-and-blood artist whose music comes from the only place that matters - the soul.” Pierce’s often comic tales of provincial life, run through with the perennial themes of love won and lost, death, and the rich tapestry of the ordinary, the whole thing presented through evocative vignettes of his Wexford childhood and life in his adopted city of NY, will have you feeling like you are on an emotional roller-coaster. If you have never been to a Pierce Turner gig this is the ideal opportunity to rectify that omission.
Look/listen to Pierce Turner and Phil Glass perform “How It Shone” at The Winery, NY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEgGePu4I8
July 4 Allie Robertson, Greenacres, Selskar, Wexford. Tickets 20 Euro includes glass of wine.
"Young Scottish harpist Ailie's pedigree is already impressive: five times National Mod Gold Medallist, erstwhile member of the Scottish Harp Orchestra, Na Clarasairean, and currently member of international six-piece band The Outside Track."
July 4 (10pm) Two Time Polka, The Marquee, Rosslare Harbour Festival, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford. Adm E10. For further info visit www.rosslareharbour.ie.
July 4 (10pm) The Mummers, Danby Lodge, Rosslare Road, Wexford
July 5 (lunchtime) Divas & Divos featuring Virginia Kerr, Kathy Nugent, Harry Nicholl, Jimmy O'Byrne at Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9421124.
July 5 (2pm) Oulart Vintage Rally & Field Day, Kyle Cross, Oulart, Co Wexford. Adm 5E per aduly. Children free.
July 5 (2-6pm) Fun Activity & Field Day @ The Festival Marquee, Rosslaare Harbour, Co Wexford. With
Music, Bucking Bronco Rodeo, The Gladiators, Sumo Wrestling, Monster Inflatable Obstacle course, Face painting, puppet shows, farmers/Crafts Market, bbq.
July 5 Big Generator, Scaville Lodge, Duncormick, Co Wexford.
July 7 (7.30pm) Chanticleer, the world renowned San-Francisco based choral group, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tickets €30/€20. Tel 053 9122144. No booking fee.
Chanticleer ("clear voice" in French) is "an orchestra of voices" featuring a 12 man ensemble with a range going from countertenor to bass. As well as originals they perform interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz to Gospel.
July 9 "In The Round" with Gary Ferguson (vocals and guitar), Janet Holmes (vocals), Colin Henry (guitar and Dobro) and Charlie McGettigan (vocals and guitar), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 15/13Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
From Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Gary Ferguson writes beautiful chilled-out American ballads. Has he met his match in the vastly experienced Leitrim-based "Rock 'n' Roll Kid" Charlie McGettigan who's style is actually not that dissimilar! Belfast's Janet Holmes honed her tasty bluegrass/Irish/Swing-era jazz sound with the Belfast band Bird Dog. Colin Henry's dobro is the glue that binds the evening together!
July 9 Post-Killag Show Party, Scaville Lodge, Duncormick, Co Wexford. Live music, sumo wrestling, flame throwing, french kissing, bbq.
July 10 Brennan Sisters, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Launch of debut album which features a mix of Celtic, pop and songs from Broadway musicals. 17/15 Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
July 10 (8pm) The Reverend Tenors, Star Of The Sea Church, Ballygarrett, Co Wexford. 15Euro. Tel 053 9427537.
July 10 Dee Reilly Band, Colfer's, Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford. Tel 051 561159.
Deirdre (Dee) Reilly beautifully personifies the dramatic influence that Irish music has had on today's American Country scene. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts to a mother from County Cork and a father from County Mayo she is one of the reasons still have to get excited about the Nashville music scene!
July 11 (3pm) Farmer Jason (a.k.a. Jason Ringenburg)Children's Concert, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 5Euro.
Former Scorchers frontman Jason Ringenburg dons his dungarees and straw hat for this early show. Expect a selection of kickin' yee-haw songs that the kids will love.
July 11,12 Leinster Fleadh, Wicklow Town. Outdoor gigs, pub sessions, etc. Headline act is Eleanor Shanley & Electric Ceili Band.
July 12 (1pm) Carrigbyrne Field Day, Newbawm Sports Grounds, Newbawn, Co Wexford. Starting with parade of vintage machinery at 1pm.
July 12 (8.30pm) Duke Special, The Courtyard, White's Hotel, Wexford. Outdoor bar, bbq and live music from 5pm. Tickets 20 Euro (or 80 Euro for full series of 5 gigs). Tel 053 9122311.
July 13-18 Rock School Workshop, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Ages 13-17. 200 Euro per act. Limited places. Tel 053 9123764.
July 14 Gary Ferguson and Colin Henry, Colfer's, Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford.
Gary has had two number 2 songs on the “Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 and 3 of his songs were in BU’s Top 200 Songs of the 1990’s. His song “Last Day at Gettysburg” was not only a big hit for Larry Sparks, but has also become somewhat of a “Bluegrass Classic”. Dobro and banjo player Colin Henry hails from Belfast.
July 17 Independent Noise For Youth (rock), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 6 Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
July 17,18,19 JFK Dunbrody Festival, New Ross, Co. Wexford Open air. Adm Free. Tel: 051 425239. Includes The Saw Doctors on July 18.
July 18 (8pm) James Kinsella, Amanda Kent and Sarah Louise Ince from “Aspects of Opera”, St Iberius Church, North Main St, Wexford. Tickets €20 from Wexford Arts Centre, Whites for Music (Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey) or Tel. Belinda Ryan - 0879177752.
Set features well known musicals and operatic arias. Piano accompaniment by Janet Bishop. All monies raised from the Gala will go to a registered charity dedicated to raising educational standards inKenya.
July 18 (8pm) Rock School Concert, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Performances to be recorded. 10 Euro. Tel 053 9123764.
July 18 (8pm) Declan O'Rourke + Ari Hest, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tickets: €30.50.
Declan is accompanied by cello and violin. Mind you, he could be accompanying himself on an old rusty saw and the girls would still flock to see him. Go on ya good thing!
July 18 The Jukebox Gypsies, Colfers, Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford. No cc.
July 23-26 The Jukebox Gypsies, Colfers, Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford. No cc.
July 24 (8.30pm) Mundy, The Courtyard, White's Hotel, Wexford. Outdoor bar, bbq and live music from 5pm. Tickets 20 Euro (or 80 Euro for full series of 5 gigs). Tel 053 9122311.
July 25 (8pm) Deirdre Masterson's School Concert, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tickets: €25. Tel 053 9122144. Presented by Ceol Loch Garman.
The cast will perform excerpts from popular operatic works and West End favourites. Musical Director is David Wray, Tara Ann Bolger is choreographer.
July 25,26 (8pm) Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience at White's Hotel, Wexford. Presented by Interactive Theatre, Australia with Ten42 Productions. Tickets 40 Euro (includes 3 course meal). Tel 053 9122311.
Everything that can go wrong WILL go wrong!
July 25 (9pm-1.30am) The Mighty Atomics and TV Jones & Tomahawks present a night of great rockabilly music at Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 15E. Tel 053 9123764.
Two of Irelands top roots bands combine for a riot of Rhythm n Blues (Atomics) & Rockabilly (Tomahawks).
July 26 (8pm) Keith Barry, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tickets: €30. Tel 053 9122144.
Back by popular demand, "Mentalist" Keith Barry brings his hugely successful live stage show from Las Vegas back to Wexford Opera House following his last sell-out show. Hypnosis, temporary amnesia and paralysis, dying on stage (literally!), Keith Barry does it all.
July 28-Aug 8 Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell presented by The New Theatre Co, Hynes Theatre at Wexford Opera House, Wexford. 15/12 Euro. Family ticket 40 Euro. Special price pre-show dinner at White's Hotel (sponsors). Tel 053 9122144.
July 31 (8.30pm) Imelda May, The Courtyard, White's Hotel, Wexford. Outdoor bar, bbq and live music from 5pm. Tickets 20 Euro (or 80 Euro for full series of 5 gigs). Tel 053 9122311.

Aug 1 (9.30pm) Rock Bop Boogie 1st Birthday Party with THE JETS supported by Spellbound and DJ, The Bailey, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Adm €20.
Highly rated UK act make an Irish exclusive appearance supported by one of Irelands top bands. Presented by Rock Bop Boogie.
July 31-Aug 2 "Art in the Open 2009", a plein air painting festival in Wexford Town with exhibition and awards on Monday 3rd. Exhibition remains open on Tuesday.
Aug 2 Arts Day at The Bullring, Wexford. Details: Wexford Arts Centre. Tel 053 9123764.
Fun filled day with FREE on-street entertainment. Diverse programme of music, theatre, dance, markets, exhibitions, workshops and activities for children and a rare daylight appearance of the Cáca Milis cabaret with Lunasa rudaí milis.
Aug 7 (8pm) Anthony Kearns (Irish Tenors) with soprano Lorna Mahon and accompanist Patrick Healy and Na hAingle Beaga, Star Of The Sea Church, Ballygarrett, Co Wexford. 30Euro. Tel 053 9427537.
Aug 7 (8.30pm) Lisa Hannigan, The Courtyard, White's Hotel, Wexford. Outdoor bar, bbq and live music from 5pm. Tickets 20 Euro (or 80 Euro for full series of 5 gigs). Tel 053 9122311.
Aug 8 (8.30pm) Kevin Lawlor Quartet play Cole Porter and George Gershwin, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Adm 15E/12E. Tel 053 9123764.
Aug 14 (8pm) James Gray in Concert at Greenacres Gallery, Selskar, Wexford. Tickets 15 Euro from Wexford Arts Centre. Tel 053 9123764.
Aug 16 Tagoat Steam Rally, Tagoat, Wexford.
Definitely one of those events that makes Summer in Wexford unique. Tel 053 9132624.
Aug 16 (8.30pm) Damien Dempsey, The Courtyard, White's Hotel, Wexford. Outdoor bar, bbq and live music from 5pm. Tickets 20 Euro (or 80 Euro for full series of 5 gigs). Tel 053 9122311.

Aug 17-23 Lord Of The Dance, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144. TBC
Aug 22 (9pm-1.30am) Aces Wild and guest DJ Gerry Robinson, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Another great night of rockabilly to look forward to. 15E. Tel 053 9123764.
Aces Wild starred in the recent RTE documentary “Consuming Passions” about the Irish Rockabilly scene.
Aug 28 (8.30pm) Kerekes Band (Hungary), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. 20E. Tel 053 9123764.

Sept 11 Alan Keeley cd launch, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.
Sept 12 Johnny Duhan, songwriter extraordinaire, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.
Sept 25 Culture Day! All sorts of events happening in Wexford. Wexford Arts Centre hosts The Hot Seats (USA) at lunchtime workshops throughout the day, and the Caca Milis Cabaret team in the evening. Tel 053 9123764.
Sept 25 (8pm) Gillian Williams, Arun Rao Elizaveta Blummena presented by Music For Wexford, St Iberius Church, Wexford.
Sept 26 Eric Taylor (guitarist/singer), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.

Oct 2,3,4 Country Music Weekend at White's Hotel, Wexford. Featuring Robert Mizzell, Mick Flavin, Paddy O'Brien, Tony Stevens, The Outlaws, Pat Hayes, Pat Tobin, Tony and Theresa and the Stars. Tel 053 9122311.
Oct 10 (9.30pm) CHARLIE GRACIE, r'n'r star of the 50s, supported by Runaway Boys & DJ, The Bailey, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Adm €20.
Charlie, having recently toured UK to rave reviews, is the last original 50’s star playing club gigs. This is a rare treat. Presented by Rock Bop Boogie.
Oct 10 Rhian Duo (Irish cellist Tara-Lee Byrne and Jordanian/Palestinian pianist Tala Tutunji), Greenacres Gallery, Wexford. Tel 053 9122975.
Oct 11 (8pm) Anything For Love: The Meat Loaf Rock Opera, St Michaels Theatre, New Ross, Co Wexford. The brand new and hellishly funny Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman inspired Rock Opera presented by HTM PRODUCTIONS. Adm. €22.00. Tel 051-421255.
Oct 14-17 Billy Roche (author, musician) and Gary Lyden (actor), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.

Oct 15-Nov 1 Wexford Festival Opera and Festival Fringe
Oct 20-25 Wexford Drama Group, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford.
Oct 21-Nov 1 Wexford Festival Opera

Nov 12-14 Cape Town Opera presents Porgy & Bess, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
Nov 12 Metier (jazz), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.
Nov 13 (8.30pm) Black47, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764.
Black 47 play their first show at the Wexford Arts Centre or, as frontman Larry Kirwan prefers to remember it, the "Old Town Hall" where he played his first gigs with local showbands.
Nov 20 Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tickets 45/40 Euro. Tel 053 9122144.
Nov 20-22 Wexworld - sci-fi fantasy fiction, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford.
Nov 27,28,29 Music For Wexford's Ensemble Avalon Winter Festival. Wexford Opera House, St Iberius Church and other spaces.

Dec 12 John Lewis Rock n Roll Trio & DJ Moondog, The Bailey, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. TBC.

Regular "Residency" Gigs in Wexford
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Mondays
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Tuesdays
Wexford Song Club, The Sky & The Ground Pub, Sth Main Street, Wexford (9.30pm).
White's Hotel (bar), Wexford - trad session (9.30pm).
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - Roger McGuire & friends (folk)
Wednesdays
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - solo folk/ballads/pop.
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing.
Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford - line dancing
Thursdays
Corkscrew, Esmonde St, Gorey - "live and uncorked" (occasional Thursdays) Tel 053 9484539
Mackens, The Bullring, Wexford - acoustic session - ph 053 9122949
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - music session
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey - trad session
Chaz Bar - acoustic session
Fridays
Paddy Blues Pub, Gorey - Song Club on ist Friday each month
Butlers, Broadway - Trad session
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - covers with Gary Lampert.
Saturdays
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - some interesting (unannounced) gigs happening there!
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Acoustic folk/rock - ph 053 9122949
The Music Factory, Nth Main Street, Wexford - DJs playing Dance, HipHop, Indie + Pop.
Sundays
John Barry Pub, Wexford - Trad Session (2-4pm)
Centenary Stores, Wexford - Trad session(12.30pm) - ph 053 9124424
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Joe Keenan (9pm) - ph 053 9122949
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
Culleton's, Kilrane - trad session
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing every Wed and Sun.

There is also live music weekends at the following venues. (Phone in advance to check/confirm.)
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Big on DJs. Live music also. Mostly weekends.
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Various nights. Folk, blues, Americana.
Tourism site listing Bars/venues in north Wexford (Gorey, Courtown, etc).
Oscars & O2 Music Venue, Gorey. ph 053 9421260;
Jack D's/Jumping Jack's,Gorey. ph 053 9421234.
Harney's Pub, Ballyedmond. 053 9389249. Irish Nights, line Dancing, salsa dancing and C'n'W dancing.
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - ph 053 9480500 (includes Sun, 6-8pm jazz and midweek);
Quality Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 9172000;
Cedar's Hotel, Rosslare Strand - ph 053 9132124;
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 22566 (Wed, Th, Fri, Sat);
Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Gorey - Tel 053 9484000;
Stanville Lodge Hotel, Barntown - ph 053 9134300;
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy - Ph 053 9237800;
Millrace Hotel, Bunclody - ph 053 9375400;
Brandon House Hotel, New Ross.

LIST OF WEXFORD VENUES

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Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford
DJs and live music. See WEXFORD GIGS ... LATEST for details of any shows coming up.

The Vine Restaurant, North Main St, Wexford
Watch out for occasional good quality gigs on Wednesdays or Sundays.

Bean & Berry Cafe, Key West, (off) The Quays, Wexford
Innovative Thursday night song club.

The Music Factory, Wexford
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford
Nice little pub on the south end of The Quays, Wexford. Hosts trad, folk and MOR sessions.

Corkscrew Wine & Cafe Bar, Gorey
"Live & Uncorked" at Corkscrew Wine & Cafe Bar Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co Wexford is run by musician Jimi Cullen. He runs a singer/songwriter night here on the last Friday of every month, with four or five featured guests playing a half hour set each. Also occasional visits by top acts. For more details, visit Jimi Cullen's site.

The Bailey, Enniscorthy
The county's newest bar and music venue. Details under "Wexford Gigs ... latest" in "News" section.

Chocolate/Renaissance, Bullring, Wexford
Nightclub
Gigs at weekend. See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".
Sunday (5-7) Acoustic music in bar

Wexford Opera House, Wexford, ph 053 9122144
Click here for Wexford Opera House

St Iberius Church, Wexford
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Scaville Lodge, Duncormick
The Legend, Duncormick
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Horse & Hound, Ballinaboola
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Tel 055 80500
Music in bar Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Lava Lounge Nite Club, Springsteens Pub, The Quays, Wexford
Occasional gigs

St Michael's Theatre, New Ross. Tel 051 421255
St Michael's Theatre hosts top class concerts, theatre, exhibitions, film.
For upcoming music and theatre see "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 22566
Live music in bar Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

The Hydro, Kilmuckridge. Tel 053 30128
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Benedict's Nightclub, Treacy's Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 37798
Benedict's nightclub every weekend. Live acts Sundays.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. Tel 053 20999
Music in the Dry Dock bar weekends.


Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford. Tel 053 22949
Thurs, Fri, Sat: live acoustic music
Sundays: Joe Keeling
For latest check "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Riverbank Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 23611
Occasional visits by top bands.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Riverside Park, Enniscorthy, Tel 054 37800
Music in bar Sundays, Wednesdays.
Occasional visits by big names.
See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Colfer's, Carrig-on-Bannow. Tel 051-561159
Good spot for live original music, especially Americana.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764
A very busy programme of music, theatre, art. See "Wexford gigs - Latest" or go direct to Wexford Arts Centre.

The Sky & The Ground, Main Street, Wexford (053 21273)
Trad music mid-week, Monday to Wednesday.
Acoustic session Sundays.


The Centenary Stores, Charlotte Street, Wexford
Sundays - traditional session 12.30pm-2pm
Backroom Nightclub.