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Live Music Venue
Since the Crane Lane Theatre opened its doors in the early nougties, it has been the host to some of the biggest names in blues, jazz and indie music, including; New Model Army, James Taylor Quartet, Preachers Son and many, many more.
This exciting birth of a new kind of music venue, at a time of musical revolution in Cork has led to many memorable nights at the Crane Lane Theatre. As well as music, the Crane Lane has seen many great theatrical acts and has been a host venue in celebrating Cork’s most iconic events, including The Cork Jazz festival and St. Patricks Day festivities.
The venue hosts live music 7 days a week, and whether it is the return of the Crane Lane’s original folk and blues acts or tomorrow’s next big thing, we are sure our eclectic mix has something for everyone’s taste .
Jul
Swingin In The Lane
Swing Dance Classes with Swing Éire Join us every Tuesday for Swing Dance classes at the Crane Lane. Swing dancing is a great way to meet new people in a fun and friendly environment, as well as stay healthy and…
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Jul
Jazz Improv! all players wel...
Jazz jam session every Tuesday, hosted by Paul Dunlea. This is the original Jazz Improv in the city and features as part of the Cork jazz festival every Oct. All players welcome.
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Jul
Dj Ian Richards
Funk, soul, Rock n Roll, R&B classics and much more
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Jul
Runaway Retros
Sassy, Soul, Swing Songs from Southern Shores! We make old music new – and new music classic.
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Jul
Open Jam session -Rhythm’n...
New Jam night focusing on the rhythm-based music of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring the music of The Meters, James Brown, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock et al. Sit in with the Jambons house band on vocals, guitar, keyboard,…
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Jul
Jul
Pak Animal
‘Pak Animal are an improvised collective lead by rapper 0phelia. Unique appearances will feature monster players based in Cork City selected for their dynamic musical abilities. Provocative rhythms and poetic wizardry laced with underground flavour mark Pak Animal as an…
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Jul
David Punch & Band (In Aid O...
Join us on a special night In aid of ‘The Jack O’ Driscoll Fund’ featuring Jacks cousin David Punch aka Punchy and his band. Jack was out with his friends in the snow last year, had a serious fall and…
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Jul
DJ Big Daddy Can
Big Daddy Can plays an eclectic mix of everything from deep house, Rock, electro, funky house, dubstep, drum n bass, techno, jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, lo-fi – everything under the sun basically!
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Jul
Stuart Wilde & The Birdmen
The Birdmen are a 4 piece band playing everything from Bob Dylan to The Beastie Boys. Blues/Folk/Rock & Hip Hop. The Birdmen are Stuart Wilde, Herbie Macken, Dan Thornhill & Wally.
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Jul
Fiesta Latina With DJ Wilros
Latin night event playing the best in, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue,Bachata & Samba
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Jul
Jul
DJ Val
Playing the best of indie and rock classics with electro dance,hip hop,ska and all things that make you move
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Jul
Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Moneys’ raw entertainment showcase perfectly thier colourful character and soulful energy.’ …
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Jul
DJ Che-K
Sé-K will bring you back to a place you had forgotten you loved so much. Expect to hear songs that remind you of the first record ever bought,your first leather jacket, or your very first live gig Or festival ….
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Jul
Jul
DJ Fadd Jnr
Mixed and scratched by Fadd Jnr, an alternative musical take on Saturday night club music. Expect classic electro cuts, indie fused pop and a mixture of Rock’n’Roll staples, along with plenty of new upbeat tunes for your dancing pleasure.
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Jul
Rebel Heart Blues - Closing ...
REBEL HEART BLUES FESTIVAL – CLOSING PARTY *** FEATURING STEFANO RONCHI (BERLIN) *** Closing Party – Sunday Evening – Crane Lane Theatre – starts 7pm Limited individual tickets for this gig available on Eventzilla – €20. (Entry is already included…
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Jul
DJ Che-K
Che-K will bring you back to a place you had forgotten you loved so much. Expect to hear songs that remind you of the first record ever bought,your first leather jacket, or your very first live gig Or festival ….
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Jul
Crow Black Chicken
Crow Black Chicken have earned a reputation as one of Irelands top blues acts. This power trio of Christy O Hanlon (Vocals, Guitar, Stephen McGrath (Bass) and Gev Barrett (Drums, backing vocals) combine elements of folk and hard rock with…
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Jul
Ceili By The Lee (classes)
Join us every Monday at 19:30 for Céilí by the Lee, Cork’s premier Irish dancing experience. Recreate the scenes from below decks in the Titanic, without the sinking feeling! Beginners are always welcome, no partner required. Each week we start…
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Jul
Jul
The Watermelons
The Watermelons are a 4 piece blues band based in Cork. With a line up, consisting of drums, bass , guitar and sax, the band boasts some of corks finest musicians. The set journeys from chicago blues to blues rock…
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Jul
Swing Dance Classes with Swi...
Join us every Tuesday for Swing Dance classes at the Crane Lane. Swing dancing is a great way to meet new people in a fun and friendly environment, as well as stay healthy and learn something amazing! Solo Jazz at 7pm Beginners Partnered Swing Dancing at 8pm…
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Jul
The Underscore Orkestra
The Underscore Orkestra formed in Portland, Oregon Now based in Cork Ireland, with members hailing from many corners of the globe, playing a blend of Balkan, Klezmer, Hot Jazz, Swing and Americana music, both original and traditional. Entire sets in…
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Jul
Open Jam Session -Rhythm’n...
New Jam night focusing on the rhythm-based music of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring the music of The Meters, James Brown, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock et al. Sit in with the Jambons house band on vocals, guitar, keyboard,…
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Jul
Souldriven
Soul Driven- eight piece groove masters, Soul Driven have been kicking down venue doors all over the country with their hard-hitting, brass infused mixture of soul, funk, jazz and blues.
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Jul
Stuart Wilde & The Birdmen
The Birdmen are a 4 piece band playing everything from Bob Dylan to The Beastie Boys. Blues/Folk/Rock & Hip Hop. The Birdmen are Stuart Wilde, Herbie Macken, Dan Thornhill & Wally.
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Jul
The Service
The Service are a six-piece band from Cork who have been playing Ska, Reggae, 2-Tone and Rocksteady to applauding crowds for many years. Originally formed in 1994, and with some lengthy breaks in between; since 2013, they have reclaimed their crown as the…
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Jul
Fiesta Latina with DJ Wilros
Latin night event playing the best in, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue,Bachata & Samba
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Jul
The light Runners
The Light Runners are a Reggae Funk collective that combines fluid vocal harmonies with tight and tasty instrumentals. The band also features famous Congolese musicians Daniel 6000 and Troca Pablo from the world renown soukous band Zaiko Langa Langa. They are sure to provide a unique and…
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Jul
Keltic Possé
If you can remember the Nineties, you’ll definitely remember Keltic Posse. One of the grooviest live acts ever to emerge from Dublin, their dance/reggae/jazz-infused live shows truly were the stuff of legend. At the height of their career, the Dubliners…
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Jul
DREADZONE
Electro-dub pioneers .
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Jul
The Skallions - C...
FREE ENTRY The Skallions are an 8 piece Ska Reggae powerhouse based in Belfast, bringing bags of energy and stacks of attitude. The Skallions are as fresh as they come, bursting onto the Belfast music scene in late 2017, they…
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Jul
Pontious Pilate &...
Playing together for over 10 years to rave reviews, including sharing the stage with such luminaries as The Undertones, Bad Manners and The Selecter, The Naildrivers energise audiences with their note perfect covers of music of the late seventies and…
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Jul
Junior Bill
FREE SHOW Junior Bill have been here all along. Surveying their world from atop a suburban overpass, or a forlorn back alley, they are the eyes and ears of urban Britain. Their witty provincial tales eulogise forgotten peoples, spin empathic…
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Jul
Ohphelia's "Yes I...
0phelia Mc Cabe has formed a band to play out this year’s Ska and Reggae Festival (Crane Lane Sun July 28 midnight) Stellar local players – Clodagh Kearney SAX Shauna Macullough TRUMPET Safan McGrath DRMS Katie O Donnell KEYS Ciara…
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Jul
Céilí By The Lee ( classe...
Join us every Monday at 19:30 for Céilí by the Lee, Cork’s premier Irish dancing experience. Recreate the scenes from below decks in the Titanic, without the sinking feeling! Beginners are always welcome, no partner required. Each week we start…
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Jul
Dead Horse Jive -The Wild At...
Coming out of the alleyways of Galway with a chip on their shoulder and the hangover from hell, Dead Horse Jive are an original Rock ‘n’ Roll band who bring high-energy live performances to the crowd in their never-ending quest…
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Jul
London Astrobeat Orchestra p...
‘London Astrobeat Orchestra’ perform songs from the iconic Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ movie, live. Focusing on tracks from the cult classic albums ‘Remain In The Light’ and ‘Speaking in Tongues’ the ‘London Astrobeat Orchestra’ are a funky, rhythmic, hypnotic, anthemic, uplifting,…
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Jul
London Astrobeat Orchestra p...
With 2019 marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles final studio album ‘Abbey Road’, London Astrobeat Orchestra return to pay tribute to the seminal album in their own unique Wild West African way. Performing tracks like ‘Come Together’, ‘Octopus’s Garden’…
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Aug
Sunday Blues Jam with Gerry ...
Blues Jam session every Sunday from 9-11pm. All players are welcome to the stage and featuring Gerry Quigley & The Dirty Blues Band as the house band. Prepare to be captivated as Gerry Quigley and The Dirty Blues Band house band…
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Aug
Sunday Blues Jam with Gerry ...
Blues Jam session every Sunday from 9-11pm. All players are welcome to the stage and featuring Gerry Quigley & The Dirty Blues Band as the house band. Prepare to be captivated as Gerry Quigley and The Dirty Blues Band house band…
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Aug
The Dagenham Yanks
Mark O’ Sullivan songwriter, lead singer, guitar/keyboards Taly Murphy Backing vocals Tadgh Moran Bass John O’ Connor percussion Rob keating guitar Tanya Anderson vocals,ukelele,keyboard Cerebral ,mature,joyously melodic,a band that strives to make well crafted dance-able songs.songs to provide joy…
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