Uncategorized – Ennis Eccentric Music Society https://ennisems.com Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:15:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 247679249 April Gig 17/04/26 https://ennisems.com/2026/04/15/april-gig-17-04-26/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:15:29 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=778 The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is again delighted to present
The April Gig
Tonight we have a full on crazy gig for your pleasure. A very cool selection of music from around the worldl!!
Sure you’ll be kicking yourself if ya miss it!!!
Taking The Stage
Samba Sound System
Apprentice’s Daughter
Marijke & The Wayfarers
Josh Commane
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 778 Battle Of The Bands 2026 https://ennisems.com/2026/02/21/battle-of-the-bands-2026-application/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:23:13 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=766

Battle Of The Bands V0l 3

The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 

is delighted once again to present
🔥 EEMS Battle of the Bands 🔥
March 20th — Lucas Bar, Ennis
The wheel has been spun and the bands are picked
🏆 Cash prize for the winner
🎥 Professionally recorded video gig for every participating band
Vote by placing cash in the bucket of the band you like or scan the QR Code in their bucket.
No covers. No shortcuts. Just original music.

Taking the stage 

RED SETTER

BIG TOE

SOCIAL DILEMMA

STEROTONY

SECONDHAND SOULS

 

]]> 766 Paddy’s Hop 14/03/26 https://ennisems.com/2026/02/14/paddys-hop-14-02-26/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:30:35 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=753 ANOTHER NEW EXCITING VENUE 

ENNIS ECCENTRIC MUSIC SOCIETY

 Presents in association

with

TEMPLE GATE HOTEL

EEMS presents Paddy’s Hop  featuring Neff Fean & MegaTRAD: The “It begins with a…. tour” Tour – ENNIS 🍀
Kick off Saint Patrick’s weekend celebrations with a night of the best live music in Ennis!
 Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ticketed event €20 online/€25 at the door
TAKING THE STAGE TONIGHT
Neff Fean: 8:30 PM
In this “salve for ears that ache for flavours new” (Irish Music Magazine), Eoghan Neff’s “jaw-dropping extreme fiddling” (Folk World) and “astounding mastery of live looping” (Folk Radio UK) is spectacularly interwoven with Ray Fean’s “fiery drumming” (Hot Press) creating “astonishing, black magic music of un-imagined sounds” (The Longford Leader).
Check them out here:eoghanneff.com/rayfean
 MegaTRAD: 10 PM
With a sound best described as an exalted manifestation of Irish Trad, megaTRAD mold their cultural musical heritage with diverse individual musical experiences, bolstered by the contemporary nuances of stomp, bass, and pedal FX boards. The outcome is an innovative and exhilarating auditory journey, affectionately termed “Tradscendental” by their enthusiastic fanbase. With an improvisatory approach to their performances, every megaTRAD show will be completely unique and never to be heard in that particular arrangement again, guaranteeing each audience authenticity and a once in a lifetime auditory experience.
This year megaTRAD are releasing their debut album “It begins with a…” and invite you to join them on a musical journey where tradition meets innovation, and where every note is an adventure! Get ready to be immersed in the contemporary, rich, and lively sounds of 21st Century Irish traditional music – megaTRAD style!
Check them out here: megatradmusic.com/
Don’t miss the beginning of the St Patrick’s celebrations in Ennis — come early, stay late!
]]> 753 THE 3RD ROOM – 31/01/26 https://ennisems.com/2026/01/13/the-3rd-room-31-01-26/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:02:06 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=727 AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

 Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is very proud to present in association
with
EIRE ÓG

Forged deep in Ireland’s underground, ERIC MOORE operates far from the surface — raw, uncompromising, and built for the late hours.
Known for relentless vinyl-only sessions and a no-frills approach, he remains a vital force in a scene that survives by staying defiant.

With releases on Red Section, Hypnotic Frames, and his own Arcane imprint — soon to resurface — Moore’s sound is physical and unpredictable.
Expect tribal pressure, Detroit machine funk, Chicago grit, electro pulses, ghetto-tech heat, and moments that cut without warning.

SOULJACKER completes the signal —Expect the unusual. He mixes funk-rock house twisted for dark rooms and low ceilings mixed with live percussion .

No gloss. No hype. No filters. 

Just drive!

These 2 DJs sets complement each other very well!

Last seen @ E.E.M.S Summer Party Vol 2

Ennis, County Clare. Underground only.

Organiser: EEMS

Ticketed event (€12 online €15 at the door)

Don’t miss the first of our DJ nights in the banner capital!!

Will you discover The 3rd Room?

Eire Og GAA Club
Clonroad More,
Ennis,
Co. Clare
]]> 727 EEMS XMAS PARTY 12/12/25 https://ennisems.com/2025/12/12/eems-xmas-party-12-12-25/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:06:38 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=715
The Ennis Eccentric Music Society
Would like to wish all our friends & business partners
Happy Christmas
Its been an amazing year for us. So many great acts, so many great memories.
so lets go out with a bang!
So to thank you for joining us on this amazing journey so far
we have put together very special set for your xmas present!
Taking The Stage
Old Crab Road a 3 piece act from Tipperary, a fantastic fusion of Irish folk, Americana,
Country, folk, blues, bluegrass & rock
Karasu a fantastic 3 piece eclectic rock/pop/folk, Irish-Japanese act form Ennis & Japan.
Daragh Vincent Winner of the busking festival Clonmel 2025 .
Ayden Graham  Indie folk rock singer-songwriter from across the pond San Francisco.
🙂
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 715 E.E.M.S 2nd Birthday Party 21/11/25 https://ennisems.com/2025/11/20/21-11-25-e-e-m-s-2nd-birthday-party/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:47:18 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=702

The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is very proud to present in association
with
LUCAS BAR 
The E.E.M.S 2nd Birthday Party

Yes we are 2 years rocking our socks off and what an amazing 2 years it has been.

From humble beginnings we have grown E.E.M.S into something special and we could not have done it without the great support we have received from everyone!

So this year we have lined up some amazing acts for you.

Next year promises to be even better!

 Taking The Stage Tonight

MEGA TRAD

THE SAVAGE HEARTS 

SEAN MCLEOD
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 702 Halloween Spooktacular 31/10/2025 https://ennisems.com/2025/10/24/halloween-spooktacular/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:22:48 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=694

31/10/2025-Halloween Party

The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is delighted to present
Halloween Spooktacular 

Oh we have been looking forward to this one for months.

Starting earlier than usual we have an amazing line up for your pleasure.

Get your spooky fancy dress box out and go mad.

We have some pleasant surprises for you throughout the building.

No expense spared for this event.

Taking The Stage
@ Lucas Bar Parnell St Ennis
JENNIFER STRATTON BAND
ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES
BAD MOTHERS UNION 
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 694 Battle Of The Bands Vol 2 28/08/25 https://ennisems.com/2025/08/22/battle-of-the-bands-vol-2/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:30:38 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=647  

28/08/2025-Battle Of The Bands V0l 2

The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is delighted once again to present
Battle Of The Bands
After success of our first-ever Ennis Eccentric Music Society Battle of the Bands, we have decided to do it again. After months of planning we have picked our next acts. The energy will be high, the talent will be amazing & the love for music will be something beyond special. Clare’s music scene is thriving, and the future looks brighter than ever.
After setting up an application process, we are delighted to announce five bands.
Each band has its own bucket at front of the stage for in-person donations, plus QR codes for easy digital payments which will be posted around the bar. Winner takes all!
Have fun and may the best band win.
Taking The Stage
IANA
PAUNCH
NOVA DREAM
ANIMAL ANIMAL
THE GOBLINS
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 647 Summer Fest Vol 02 – 02/08/25 https://ennisems.com/2025/07/19/summer-fest-vol-02/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:28:37 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=630 The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 

is again delighted to present

4pm – 1am

Lucas Bar Parnell St

Ennis

Summer Fest Vol 02
After a highly successful party last year, we are back to do it all over again for a day & night of original music, great food and mighty craic spread out over 3 areas.
With an impressive line of hip-hop, electronic, DJs, acoustic acts & trad.
This is a celebration of musical diversity & creativity from all over the mid-west brought together to experience here in the heart of Clare.
You wont want to miss this one!!!
Taking The Main Stage
Catscars
Bitcrush
Megatrad
Entertainment Purposes
Neff Fean
Acoustic Area
Ennis Underground
Shirley Callahan
Trevor Hansbury
DJs Tunnell
Hazey Haze
40 Hertz
BenOit Vibes
Eric Moore
Souljacker
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!

 

 

]]> 630 Midsummer Gig 11/07/25 https://ennisems.com/2025/06/28/midsummer-gig/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:38:14 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=589

11/07/25

The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is again delighted to present
Our Midsummer Gig
The summer is well under way & we have put something special together for you to enjoy.
Four Fantastic acts all new to this stage. Be warned you will need comfy shoes for this one.
Machine Gun Ceili – We are keeping this as a surprise!!!!!!!
The Jobseekerz – Originally hail from the magical lands of Cavan with members from as far and wide as Navan and Louth. They draw their inspiration from the elevator music thats played in the Post Office every monday morning whilst standing in the queue for their dole.
Alice Robinson – is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dundalk, known for her authentic, often darkly humorous lyrical style that blends elements of punk poetics with intimate musicality.
Kian Mac Gearailt – Singer song writer from Ennis.
It is going to be hopping and as always the open Mic session from 8.30pm-9pm.
Sure you’ll be kicking yourself if ya miss it!!!
Taking The Stage
Machine Gun Ceili
The Jobseekerz
Alice Robinson
Kian Mac Gearailt
OPEN MIC 🎙 you could get famous 🙂
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
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