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The Gakk take to the stage in Toales this Friday
THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER - TEENAGE CHRISTMAS DISCO featuring DJ FISHER
Toales' Teenage Christmas Disco is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with all your friends.
This all-ages event is alcohol-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fun in a safe environment.
With the best of banging tunes from DJ Fisher, you're sure to have a festive blast as you dance the evening away!!!
Don't miss out on this amazing event!
Admission - €15 on the door. Doors 7.30 - 10.30pm.
FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER - "REMEMBERING JOE STRUMMER"Featuring The Hoakers and The Gakk
It's 21 years since The Clash's frontman sadly passed away at only 50 years old, and to celebrate his life and music Toales is proud to present two bands who double up as fans.
Belfast three-piece The Hoakers, who comprise of three legends of the N. Ireland punk scene - Petesy Burns (The Outcasts/Stalag 17), Donal McCann (Asylum) and Marty Lenane (Re'bel/Evicted), and Dundalk's The Gakk who have had a very busy 2023 touring the UK and releasing a new live album.
The night will feature original music and many classic Clash songs, a punk rock party to beat them all!!!
Admission - €8 Doors 8pm
The Hoakers
SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER - BEN REEL BAND'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ben Reel has been described as “somewhere in the middle ground between rock and jazz or a sound that is sometimes reminiscent of Dylan and the Band”, with favorable comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Roy Orbison.
Expect a full set of Irish roots rock songs, showcasing the wide array of different styles over his 20+ year career, some Christmas favourites, and no doubt some tunes from his newly released 11th studio album 'Come a Long Way'.
Admission - €15. Doors 8pm.
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