This week's events in Toales Rock Bar in Dundalk

Friday, December 13: ELEPHANT (full band show) + Tim Shearwood + Bedside Community -  Doors 8pm - Adm €10.

Elephant is the musical vehicle of Dundalk based multi-instrumentalist Shane Clarke and has been described as alternative, indie-folk, haunting, mournful, groovy..... he is all this and so much more, with an always memorable live show full of spine-tingling moments of musical reflection and sonic expressionism.

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Expect a set full of songs from his three studio albums with new songs from his newly released and critically acclamed forth album "Keeping Well".

Saturday December 14: Christmas ARTS, CRAFT and FOOD MARKET in Toales - 12pm-5pm.

Saturday, December 14: Inbetween Honey / Orwells '84 + guests Koi + Spinitch Adm €10, doors 8pm.

InBetween Honey have crafted a radio-ready sound, blending their love for '90s guitar music with the synth-driven vibes of the '80s.

United by a shared passion for diverse genres, the band has built a reputation with sold-out shows at iconic venues like Whelan's and The Workman’s Club, as well as standout performances at Electric Picnic in 2019 and 2023. They’ve also shone at Whelan's Ones to Watch festival and shared the stage with legends such as Aslan, Paddy Casey, and Turn.

In 2022, the band released five singles and their debut EP, Ludlow Street, which earned them the title of Cobra Promotions’ Best Debut EP 2023. Their momentum only grew in 2024 with the release of their single Nothing More, hailed as “world-class” by Radio Nova’s Pat Courtney.

The year also saw a milestone international debut at London’s iconic Dublin Castle in Camden.

Co-headlining the night are Dundalk natives Orwells ’84, whose sound fuses influences ranging from David Bowie and Nick Cave to Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles.

Known for their unique blend of indie-folk and genre-defying artistry, Orwells ’84 pair feel-good melodies with poignant social commentary, securing their place as one of Dundalk’s most exciting musical voices.

The evening also features support acts: singer-songwriter Koi and electronica outfit Spinitch.