Trad Folkin’ Rocks are once again bringing another banger of a gig to The Commercial, The Record Room and LIMERICK CITY ITSELF  On St. Stephen’s Day, the 26th of December

This gig is a jam-packed, all day, city wide gig inspired by the pagan tradition of “Hunting The Wren”

Schedule:

2pm - “Wren Parade” through the city, meeting at St. Mary’s Parish Men’s Shed (bring your instruments or just follow us around town!)

4pm - Open trad session in The Commercial with the Tinteán musicians

8pm - Free gig in the Record Room with Shroomie, Ailíse, Major Feen and DJ Hot Whiskey til late

This whole event is Free but we will be taking donations in aid of The Simon Community and will have donation buckets and QR codes

Musicians

Tinteán Musicians
The tinteán musicians bring beautiful trad and folk music to The Commercial every Tuesday night and they’ll be bringing the same vibes on the 26th! This session is always open and welcoming to all who play trad or want to learn trad music !!

Shroomie
Shroomie is a folk punk musician based in Limerick who has been performing for several years in Limerick City. His untidy personal songs are full of energy and paired with lathered-on clown makeup create a captivating stage presence. He takes influences from artists like Jinx Lennon and Junior brother.

Ailíse
Ali Hayes who goes by the stage name “Ailíse” is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from County Clare. She made the journey across the pond to the US in 2022 and has played at numerous venues across South Florida. Ailíse is very proud of her Irish heritage and incorporates traditional technique, instruments and the Irish language into her performances. She takes influence from some of the best Irish artists such as Luke Kelly, Dolores O’ Riordan and Cara Dillon, any performance from her will take you back in time and evoke true emotion from the heart.

Major Feen
Major Feen are a Gatch Folk 4 piece based in Limerick City, consisting of Colm, Craig, Slim Céilí and Red. Formed earlier this year, the group has been crafting their blend of styles and influences through gigs and sessions alike. They’ve been lifting the roof off many local venues including the Record Room, Pharmacia and Pot Duggans.

DJ Hot Whiskey (meadhbh hayes music)
Limericks newest DJ will be bringing you the best trad-rave bops.

SIMON COMMUNITY (Mid-West Region)
Simon community’s mission is to provide people experiencing homelessness with a sense of identity and promote meaningful engagement in a non-judgemental way.
By providing emergency accommodation, permanent housing, access to food and support services, we build a sense of independence, hope and community.

TRAD FOLKIN' ROCKS - PROMOTING TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, ARTS, AND CULTURE
TFR is a collective of musicians, artists, producers and collaborators with like-minded goals and ambitions for the enhancement of Traditional Irish Music, Arts, and Culture, and a vision for its continued development, integration and reach. We are a not-for-profit organisation that champions the positive promotion of Traditional Irish Arts by devising creative ways to access and interact with audiences. We support Traditional Irish Artists and endeavour to create professional performance opportunities for them to exhibit their material and fine-tune their performances.