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Sat08Apr2023
8:00 pmThe Ruby Room, Royal Theatre Castlebar
Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage, something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure - an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while.Hothouse Flowers is a rock n’roll band, Hothouse Flowers is a traditional band, and also a soul band. Despite the bands lengthy career, which is now heading into its fourth decade there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share.This year marks thirty years since Hothouse Flowers’ debut album, ‘People’, was released. It was the most successful debut album in Ireland ever!Hothouse Flowers come to The Ruby Room of the The Royal Theatre Castlebar on April 8th 2023 where they will be performing their acclaimed acoustic show with founding members Liam O’Maonlai, Fiachna O’Braonain and Peter O’Toole.Doors 8:00pmShow 8:30pmTickets for the event can be purchased online here -
Thu19Oct2023
8:00 pmThe Ruby Room, Royal Theatre Castlebar
Mick Flannery is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed songwriters and singers. The award-winning, double-platinum selling artist has released seven studio albums, three of which have reached No. 1 status.
“Mick Flannery has a voice for the ages, a complete Master of his craft” cited by Clash Magazine, whilst The Sunday Times said he “conjures up exquisite story-telling.” His last album in 2021 consisted of a collection of duets with up and coming Irish artist Susan O’Neill. American Songwriter called ‘In The Game’ a “Sorrowful Masterpiece.” The record was nominated for the Choice Music Prize, and won the RTE Radio 1 song of the year two years in a row for tracks ‘Baby Talk’ and ‘Chain Reaction.’ The album was the biggest selling independent record in Ireland in 2021. Mick’s debut album ‘Evening Train’ is currently in development as a stage musical, due to be back on the stage later in 2024.
Mick Flannery’s songs are fluent in expressing layered aspects of the human condition, its flaws, triumphs, and general uncertainty. Originally a stone mason by trade, he once described his stage presence as that of a ‘Mountain goat’ however over the years that shy awkwardness of said mountain goat has started to dissipate. His live shows are renowned for his self-deprecating humor, audience engagement and the ability to bring people on a journey of both heartbreak and joy, often in the same instance.
Mick has built up a reputation over the past decade as one of Ireland hardest working musicians, touring expensively at home and in more recent years abroad as his songs have been reaching folks farther afield. Ireland's best kept secret appears to be no more.
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Fri27Oct2023
8:00 pmThe Ruby Room, Royal Theatre Castlebar
Fire In Cairo are a Cure Tribute band, The breath and range of material they cover is impressive, as is the musicianship and execution of the songs. The band also toured Ireland with Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst."It all happened pretty organically," said guitarist Manolis Pates. "Our Dublin promoter was looking to bring Lol's book tour here and suggested we play after him each night. Once we were put in contact, he agreed to possibly get up and do a song. We actually managed to get him playing on four songs, I think he really enjoyed it."Formed in 1995, These Charming Men - Play the music of The Smiths are a well known as being the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute act around.These Charming Men have toured extensively from Europe, to the USA and Japan, where they replaced Morrissey at the Fuji Rock Festival after he pulled out. Yes, they are that good.If you want a realistic and faithful representation of the spirit and music of the Smiths or Morrissey, These Charming Men are your only optionThese two incredible tribute acts come to The Ruby Room of The Royal Theatre Castlebar on Friday October 27th 2023Doors 8:00pmShow :9:00pmTickets for the event can be purchased online here