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 07/03/26 https://ennisems.com/2026/02/03/the-3rd-room-07-03-26/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:49:54 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=762

 Ennis Eccentric Music Society 

presents

in association
with
EIRE ÓG

40 Hurtz

Skenny DJ

Limerick City’s 40 Hurtz lands in The 3rd Room for a high-intensity night of bass-driven energy.
Known for his acclaimed work and albums with Citrus Fresh and Hazey Haze, alongside collaborations with Strange Boy and other frequent creative partners, 40 Hurtz continues to push Ireland’s underground forward. His latest album with Hazey Haze was launched with a live show at the legendary Berghain, marking another major moment in his evolving sound.
Co-founder of the bass-focused label For the Heads That Know (with Godwin), 40 Hurtz delivers sets packed with sharp production, familiar vocal cuts, heavy low-end pressure, and unexpected remixes.
Opening the night is Skenny DJ, a rising selector from Ennis, Co. Clare, bringing fresh energy to the floor. Blending techno, electronic, and rock influences, his sets move between driving rhythms and unexpected turns, keeping the dance floor locked in from start to finish.
Expect an intimate space. Expect a nice community of dancers.
For the heads that know…

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

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

Will you discover The 3rd Room?

Eire Og GAA Club
Clonroad More,
Ennis,
Co. Clare

 Ennis Eccentric Music Society supporting live music 

]]> 762 Singer Song Writer Gig 13/02/26 https://ennisems.com/2026/01/27/valentine-gig-13-02-26/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:36:24 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=740
The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is
very proud to present
Singer Song Writer Gig

An evening of original live music comes to Lucas Bar,

bringing together 2 singer-songwriters and one band for a night of shared songs, stories, and connection.
Set in the intimate back bar of Lucas pub, this gathering celebrates local voices and community creativity — a place where artists and listeners meet, from stripped-back solo performances to a full-band close.

Each act brings their own sound, mood, and story, contributing to a night built on collaboration and support.

Bring your partner or find one on the night lol!

Taking The Stage
Jaymz Sheppard
is singer-songwriter from Ennistymon, crafting original songs with deep, contemplative lyrics.
His music gently explores the edges of life experience — touching on grief, memory, and meaning — blending raw emotion with reflective themes.

Toni (Tony) Benn

is an Irish singer-songwriter based in Miltown Malbay, County Clare known for his acoustic and folk-influenced sound. His music has been described as sincere and emotive, with a stripped-down style that draws comparisons to artists like John Martyn, Cass McCombs and even Bruce Springsteen. Benn’s early musical journey included playing in folk-rock and grunge bands along the west coast of Ireland, followed by formal study at Dublin’s Ballyfermot School of Music and years busking in Temple Bar in Dublin.

Floriáne Blancke & Quentin Cooper

Their music is a sound made from harp, guitars, piano and singing that experiments with French and Peruvian roots. It also incorporates aspects of blues, rock, and jazz to influence their original songs and instrumental pieces.
Brian Fleming is a traditional percussionist from Dublin, living the wild Atlantic Dream in Co Clare since 2004. He has played on over 50 albums in over 30 countries. He plays a wide range of percussion, specializing in bodhran and West African djembe. He is excited to lose his Ennis Eccentric Music Society virginity in 2026.
Neil Fitzgibbon is known by everyone in Co. Clare in both traditional circles and the alternative music scene. Master fiddle and guitar player from Athlone who has played with many famous acts he would like to keep anonymous, he is renowned for just getting stuck in anywhere where there is great music to be made, in and out of the country.

This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 740 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 BUSHPLANT JAN 16th 2026 https://ennisems.com/2026/01/02/bushplant-jan-16th-2026/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:19:17 +0000 https://ennisems.com/?p=722
The Ennis Eccentric Music Society 
is very proud to present in association
with
LUCAS BAR 
The Bush Plant Reunion 

Yes they are back. for one night.

Bushplant are a long-running Clare-based trad-rock band.

They have appeared in festivals in the UK and Europe and have hosted their own annual Bushfest for several years now,

featuring as much local talent as they can cram into one day.

Also joining them tonight is Clare band

Kohima

&

RDB Sound System

 

Taking The Stage Tonight

BUSHPLANT

KOHIMA
RDB SOUND SYSTEM
This is a free event. Donations are very welcome!
]]> 722 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!
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