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Darnell Cole ( & The Vibe ) is more than just an artist or band, but instead is a groovy ensemble, that crafts music you don’t just listen too, but experience. Centering around frontman Darnell Cole, and comprising of core members, Jit Chatterjee on Drums and Elliot Lawrence on Bass, this ( primarily ) power trio, was born in the blues and, raised in rock and roll! Their soulful music, often borrowing from other genres like funk, Rnb, Jazz, Metal, and even Bollyood, will take you on an emotional and spiritual journey, and at the same having you shake your money maker late into the night. Wowing stages big and small, often leaving a trail of melted faces and uplifted spirits, Frontman Darnell Cole with powerful riffs in hand, and his merry band dubbed, “The Vibe” are on a mission to spread the gospel of rock, soul, and positivity!

Oracle Villa live at Billy Byrnes. Free 9pm

Next Experiment at Billy Byrne’s Jazz Club Come join us for a night of experimental jazz at Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar & Venue! A successor to the acclaimed CEO Experiment, who collaborated with legendary American guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel at the peak of their work, provided a welcome new voice to the Irish scene for nearly a decade. Leopoldo Osio has assembled here an ensemble of players from across the globe – Italian saxophonist Gianni Gagliardi, Spanish drummer Gonzalo Del Val, his long-time collaborator Peter Erdei from Hungary on bass, and virtuosic Cork based trombonist Paul Dunlea in this great new group. This show is a rare opportunity for the band members to assemble, and will provide them with an opportunity to officially launch an album, which they started working on before the pandemic, but which COVID-19 derailed until recently. ‘Next Experiment’ offer a funky mix of infectious Latin American grooves, jazz, and cool and rhythms. “One of the most naturally gifted musicians to relocate to Ireland in recent years” The Irish Times – about Leopoldo Osio

40 Euro per tables of 4

Appearing as part of the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Appearing as part of the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Appearing as part of the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Appearing as part of the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Appearing as part of the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

The group brings together four of Ireland’s most internationally active improvising musicians. Currently based in London, Vienna, Berlin and Dublin, they reunite regularly to compose and perform creative music