Wednesday 18 July 2012


The Gandhis!
Dublin outfit ‘The Gandhis’ are playing this Sunday at The Chestnut- Sunday Garden Sessions from 5-7 pm, with BBQ!

The Gandhis have a unique style and panache in creating a simple yet immediately infectious melody - something that you can sing along to as if you’ve known it all your life. Throw in a neat brass section; some wonderfully arranged harmonies, and a collection of delightfully sunny guitar riffs, and you have one of the most enjoyable Irish pop acts currently doing the rounds. Comprised of band members: Niall Cullen - Bass and Vocal, Conor Deasy - Lead Guitar and Vocal, Aidan McKelvey - Guitar and Vocal, Bazz O’Reilly - Drums and Vocal.

From National appearances on the likes of RTE’s “Saturday Night With Miriam” and “The Cafe”, the band have been busy touring and working on their 2nd album over the past few months. Having developed a strong reputation for their energetic live shows, The Gandhis have received notable acclaim and have been described as: “A sweet delight….some of the catchiest pop tunes you’re likely to hear all year” Evening Herald, “a great night out is always guaranteed at their gigs” News Of The World.

Wednesday 11 July 2012


A Band Called Wanda!
This Sunday July 15th at the Sunday Garden Sessions from 5-7 pm at The Chestnut Bar catch A Band Called Wanda, a 4-piece indie/folk bank from Galway.  Having built a name for themselves on the Irish music scene through high-profile support slots for the likes of David Gray, Alabama 3, Stornoway, The Sawdoctors, The Hothouse Flowers, and Johnny Flynn, they are now considered one of the most exciting and promising new acts coming on to the Irish music scene and are creating quite a stir with their own brand of exciting, melodic “Folk ‘n’ Roll”!

Saturday 7 July 2012

Sad news! Adela and the Meanits have had to cancel their gig last minute.  However there will still be a BBQ from 5 - 6 pm at The Chestnut so please come down and join us.
Adela and the Meanits!


Adela and the Meanits!
Come down this Sunday and enjoy a lovely summer BBQ while being serenaded by the sounds of Adela and the Meanits! 5 - 7pm at The Chestnut Bar, Birr!

Their music has been likened to Madness, Sultans of Ping and Lily Allen, but comparisons aside their music contains refreshing elements of pop, folk & trash can jazz that when combined, somehow manage to have a mainstream appeal. With songs that are catchy as f*ck and musicianship that is so roasting hot it is hard to imagine this band staying under the radar for much longer. All four musicians are multi-instrumentalists and incorporate vocals, double bass, piano, ukulele, melodica, drums/percussion, nylon string guitar and violin with effects pedals into each live performance.