1. Cage The Elephant concert at The Academy
The alternative rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, are known for their raucous live shows and eclectic alternative rock that takes influence from classic rock, the blues, funk and indie rock. 
Today and after their concerts supporting The Black Keys and the Foo Fighters, this vibrant band will amaze all of us showing once again their energizing old school rock. It is five guys on stage pouring their hearts and souls into the rock music that they love.
Be prepared for an unforgettable concert in which Declan McKenna will as well make his appearance!
Where: The Academy, 57 Middle Abbey Street
When: 19:00
Price: €24
Buy your ticket at: http://www.songkick.com/concerts/27989894-cage-the-elephant-at-academy
2. Donal Kirk and Anto Drennan Gig
Those of you who remember Sunday afternoons in Slattery’s of Capel St and The Business, will remember Donal Kirk, one of the great vocalists who worked with the band over the years. Donal’s vocal while likened to the styling of Michael McDonald, this still does not do him justice. He is backed by Anto Drennan on guitar and together they explored a host of musical styles.
Donal Kirk and Anto Drennan are playing music from Lowell George Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Free, B
ad Company, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Beatles, Bobby Bland, Vince Gill, Ray Charles, Etta James, Elvis, Ry Cooder, Dobie Gray, Guy Clarke, early ZZ Top, Dave Edmunds, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson.
Where: JJ Smyth’s Jazz & Blues Club, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
When: 21:30
Price: Free admission
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/jjsmyths.dublin/
3. Old Time String Band Music at the Drunkard’s Hiccups sessions
Every Monday, the Drunkard’s Hiccups sessions offers its public the possibility of enjoying authentic old-time fiddle tunes and Appalachian music.
Where: Thomas House, 88 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
When: Every Monday
Price: Free admission
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/thomashousedublin/