Music For Peru

It's time to help those in need!
Peru is going through a very difficult time and we need your help. The floods in Peru have killed more than 80 people and displaced more than 100,000 in recent weeks, over 640,000 people have been affected. All proceeds for this event will be sent to the National Institute of Civil Defence of Peru (INDICE) to help those in need. Please help us to help others.

There will be live music in JJ Smyth's with two different bands led by two Peruvian Musicians. Doors will be at 8:30 pm and tickets will be €10....but if you feel like helping, any extra donation will be very welcome! :)

Rodrigo Almonte Quartet:
Rodrigo Almonte is a Peruvian guitarist and composer based in Dublin. He has played extensively on the Peruvian jazz scene and he is steadily entering into the Irish jazz scene with his own quartet and as a sideman. His lyrical melodies, fresh chords and intricate rhythms are equally present and well-balanced on his solos and compositions. With his South American, contemporary jazz and M- BASE influences, Almonte creates a unique way of understanding and listening to music.

LINE UP:
Rodrigo Almonte (PER) – Guitar
Eanna Ryder (IRL) – Piano
Rafael Abdalla (BRA) – Bass
Andy O' Farrell (IRL) – Drums

CEO experiment - www.theceoexperiment.com
CEO experiment is one of a kind Piano Trio which combines delicate atmospherics and highly creative improvisations, oscillating between almost every genre in Jazz. Elements of Post-bop and Contemporary Jazz are channeled through original compositions, serving as a vehicle for high energy inter-playing. The music is thoughtful and inventive but also full of character, reflecting the different background and imagination of the players.

“Pianist Leopoldo Osio, electric bassist Peter Erdei and drummer Cote Calmet, who make up CEO Experiment, are three of the most outstanding exponents of their respective instruments in a city whose burgeoning jazz/improvised music scene punches well above its weight.

Up to this date the band has performed at the following Festivals: Down with Jazz, Bray Jazz Festival, 12 Points Festival, Galway Jazz Festival, Sligo and Howth Jazz Festivals.

Recognized as the most versatile and energetic new band in Ireland they have shared the stage with a wide variety of World Class artists such as Tom Rayney’s Obbligato, Mark Guiliana Quartet, Christian Scott and Cory Henry’s Revival Project.

If you feel that you want to help straight away please do so by using this bank accounts that have been specially created by the Peruvian Embassy.

Bank account details in which the funds need to be deposit (Provide for Ambassador of Peru in UK/Ireland and Consulate in UK)
Account Name : EMB PERU-2017 FLOOD VICTIMS RELIEF
Sort Code : 23 47 36
Account Number : 01089549
Bank : Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria en el Reino Unido
IBAN : GB 30BBVA23473601089549
BIC/SWIFT : BBVAGB2L

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Venue Information - JJ Smyths

JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.