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Rag Mama Rag

Rag Mama Rag

Rag Mama Rag, the flag of convenience for ex "Fat Chance" members and friends. Often referred to as God's Own Bar Band, Rag Mama Rag draw mainly from the excellent...

17 Jun 2012

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A Tribute To Bill Evans

A Tribute To Bill Evans

Marie Séférian (vocals), Ronan Guilfoyle (bass) & Tommy Halferty guitar). The three Jazz musicians devoted their new program to the famous Piano Player Bill Evans. The reason why there is no...

10 Jun 2012

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Donal Kirk Band

Donal Kirk Band

  Featuring Donal Kirk (guitar & vocals), Anto Drennan (guitar), Paul Byrne (bass) and Jason Duffy (drums). For those of you who remember Sunday afternoons in Slattery's of Capel and...

08 Jun 2012

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Rhythm Method

Rhythm Method

Rhythm Method was co-founded in 2009 by guitarist Shane Latimer and Bassist Cormac O’Brien. With the addition of Bill Blackmore on trumpet, Darragh O’Kelly on keys and Shane O’Donovan on...

20 May 2012

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JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors.

JJ's became one of the cities oldest continuous licenses, which has remained on precisely the same site since the 1730's and was the birthplace of the famous Irish poet and playwright Thomas Moore in May 1779. For more information on the history of JJ Smyth's and the house itself check out the history section of the site.

JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. this is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play. To see who's playing this month and what's on in JJ's visit the gigs page above. To see photos of some of the gigs that were held in JJ's just take a look at the gallery.

If you would like to get in contact with anyone from JJ's please visit the contact page for all the contact information. Thanks for visiting.

 
Upcoming Events

The Ben Prevo Band

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  For those of you who don’t know Ben Prevo,...

Friday | 18 May 2012

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Nigel Mooney

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Nigel Mooney has long been regarded as Ireland's leading...

Saturday | 19 May 2012

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Rhythm Method

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Rhythm Method was co-founded in 2009 by guitarist Shane...

Sunday | 20 May 2012

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ISOTOPE

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  Dublin's long running Jazz Session, Featuring   Hugh...

Thursday | 24 May 2012

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Left, Right & Centre

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A conglomeration of some of the most experienced blues...

Friday | 25 May 2012

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Badge

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Badge are a four piece Dublin based band whose...

Saturday | 26 May 2012

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aja - playing the music of Steely Dan

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  'Aja' playing the music of Steely Dan.   Featuring...

Wednesday | 30 May 2012

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ISOTOPE

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  Dublin's long running Jazz Session, Featuring   Hugh...

Thursday | 31 May 2012

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Gerry Hendricks Band with PJ Salmon

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Gerry a veteran with 25 years of guitar playing...

Friday | 1 June 2012

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Parchman Farm

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  Formed by guitarist Pete Mc Gowan and ex bass...

Saturday | 2 June 2012

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Donal Kirk Band

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  Featuring Donal Kirk (guitar & vocals), Anto Drennan (guitar),...

Friday | 8 June 2012

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The Rumboogies

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“The Rumboogies are a six-piece BLUES’N’ GROOVES machine!” Sizzling...

Saturday | 9 June 2012

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A Tribute To Bill Evans

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Marie Séférian (vocals), Ronan Guilfoyle (bass) & Tommy Halferty...

Sunday | 10 June 2012

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The Ben Prevo Band

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  For those of you who don’t know Ben Prevo,...

Friday | 15 June 2012

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