The Patrick Clarke Group

Patrick Clarke is a Dublin based guitarist and composer. Moving to Dublin 6 years ago Patrick has been active in the Dublin music scene playing with a multitude of acts in different venues. Working as a session guitarist has afforded Patrick the insights to pursue artistry and devote time to his passion for jazz and improvisation.

He will perform with his group featuring Alexandre Guerra (Bass), Finn Smyth (Keys) and Teige Pouel (Drums). They will perform Patrick’s original compositions drawing on a cross-pollination of genres from traditional Bebop to more contemporary Modern Jazz and Fusion.

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Hayley Kavanagh, a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist, is actively engaged in the Jazz scene in Dublin. Regularly taking the stage, she leads various ensembles and contributes as a sideman in collaborative projects. She is also the co-founder of the Arthur’s Jazz Jam in Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club and the Jazz Event Guide ‘Cookin’ Dublin’.

She will perform with her quartet – Eric Doyle (guitar), Fionn Ruadh (double bass), Niall Crichton (drums). They will be presenting some original compositions as well as a selection of tunes from some of Hayley’s biggest influences from the hard bop era, such as Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter.

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Venue Information - Whelan's

Whelan’s is in the unique position of being not only one of the most important live music venues of the last decade, but also one of Ireland’s most famous pubs, favoured for its warm, convivial atmosphere. Whelan’s live venue and bar is located on the bustling Wexford Street strip in Dublin’s city centre.