What's on in Waterford: Live music, art exhibitions and more
Irish country sensation Derek Ryan’s road to stardom is set to continue with his biggest concert tour to date.
After the resounding success of his recent nationwide Irish tour, Derek is back with a brand-new concert show for 2025.
Derek and his band are back on the road to perform material from Derek’s new album, along with his biggest chart-toppers ‘Hold On To Your Hat’, ‘Down On Your Uppers’ and ‘God’s Plan’, all of which have cemented his position as one of Ireland’s bestselling country singer/songwriters.
Tickets available at theatreroyal.ie
Don’t miss your last chance to take a look behind the scenes for Open Studios with a chance to meet some of our artists in their studios and learn about their practice, with a pop-up exhibition of their work on display.
Garter Lane Studio Artists include: Marcella Meagher, Rory Von Dokkum, Aimee Roche, Brendan Butler, Denise McAuliffe, Sharon Flemming, Sammy Kane, Julie Cusack, Kathi Burke, Maddie Cahill Byrne, burke & Rachel Roberts.
More information at garterlane.ie
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues, traditional Irish & classic pop styles into his songwriting.
Tickets available at thehavenhotel.com
The Blades were formed in 1977 at a time where punk ruled Dublin, with bands like The Radiators from Space being among the talk of the Irish music scene.
They released two 7” singles on Energy Records, with ‘Hot For You’ (1980) and ‘Ghost Of A Chance’ (1981).
Around this time they played a six week residency with U2 in the Baggott Inn with the bands swapping headline slots every week as both bands attempted to take their careers to the next level.
Member Paul Cleary was named as Songwriter of the Year in 1982 ahead of Bono and Van Morrison as well as winning Single of the Year for ‘The Bride Wore White’ and topping it off with the Most Promising act award at the Hot Press Awards in 1982.
Their singles collection ‘Raytown Revisited’ was released in 1985. It is considered essential listening and is included in the book ‘101 Irish Albums to hear before you die’ by Tony Clayton-Lea of the Irish Times.
Tickets available at banklane.ie
