THE RED LINE FESTIVAL
Date: 24th - 26th October
Time/Venues/Tickets: Various (see below)

This October, the first annual THE RED LINE FESTIVAL hits the city for a sensational celebration of all things Roots-y! Taking place between the 24th - 26th October at four fantastic venues around Smithfield, the festival promises music fans the very best Trad, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Rockabilly, Americana, Folk and Old Timein' the country has to offer!

There'll be performaces from the likes of Prison Love, Aces Wild, The North Strand Kontra Band and more as well as some brilliant roots-related events, including a historical walking tour (details TBA), chess and games tournaments and beer tastings!

So check out the festival listings below, then head to THE RED LINE FESTIVAL Myspace Page for band profiles, printable timetables and location maps - and get yourself to Smithfield this October for the finest, funnest festival of the season!
 
TRAD SESSIONS
Venue: The Cobblestone
Dates: 24th - 26th
Time: 19.00 (24th & 25th), 14.00 (26th)
Tickets: FREE!
The Cobblestone is widely regarded as one of the last strongholds of traditional Irish music that is home to some of Irelands best musicians. Live sessions in the front bar from 7pm Fri & Sat and 2pm on Sunday.
 
CHRIS & GARRY FROM THE GRAMOPHONE DISCO
Venue: Sin é
Date: 24th October
Time: 19.00-23.00
Tickets: FREE!
DJ set of music from pre 1960s with live tunes from Thomas Kitt & Garry Fitz.
 
I DRAW SLOW & THE BLOOD RED MOUNTAIN BAND
Venue: The Cobblestone
Date: 24th October
Time: 21.00
Tickets: €12
Blending alt-country, folk, old-time & americana, both bands deliver modern aspects. Support by Harry Rambles.
 
TAPAS, FILMS, CHESS & BACKGAMMON
Venue: Sin é
Date: 25th October
Time: 14.00-18.00
Music related visuals, tapas 2 for €6, game boards & rules for novices.
 
BILL WHELAN & FRIENDS SESSION
Venue: The Cobblestone
Date:25th October
Time: 16.00-19.00
Tickets: FREE!
Bill from the Rough Deal String Band hosts this old time, trad & bluegrass session.
 
NC LAWLOR & GUESTS
Venue: Sin é
Date: 25th October
Time: 18.00
Tickets: FREE!
NC Lawlor is one of the countries best Dobro, Lapsteel & peadel Steel players, he will host this country and blues influenced acoustic sets with Harry Rambles, Hugh Dean & Thomas Kitt.
 
THE BONNEVILLES
Venue: Dice Bar
Date: 25th October
Time: 18.00 - 21.00
Tickets: FREE!
Pure quality garage punk blues, an even rawer sounding Black Keys with the voice of Rory Gallagher. Not to be missed. Warm up Dj and support from 17.00.
 
THE LAST TYCOONS, THE HUSSARS & PETER DELANEY
Venue: The Cobblestone
Date: 25th October
Time: 21.00
Tickets: €10
The mountains meet the city with these country & rock n' roll infused acts.
 
TAPAS, FILMS & SUNDAY TUNES
Venue: Sin é
Date: 26th October
Time: 14.00 - 18.00
Tickets: FREE!
Another perfect hangover cure & re-fueling session. Live music & games.
 
THE SICK AND INDIGENT SONG CLUB & THE PRAIRIE DAWGS
Venue: The Cobblestone
Date: 26th October
Time: 16.00 - 20.00
Tickets: €6
A Sunday tea party with free cakes & great music with everything from Old Time, Folk & Sea Shanties to Country & Bluegrass. kids welcome free.
 
ACES WILD
Venue: Sin é
Date: 26th October
Time: 18.00 - 21.00
Tickets: FREE!
Irelands finest kick ass rockabilly 4-piece, dj & support acts.
 
T-BONE KELLY & GUESTS
Venue: Sin é
Date: 26th October
Time: 18.00 - 21.00
Tickets: FREE!
Roll on the Sunday blues with the t-bone trio. The Hellfire Club will be playing a gypsy and classical influenced set where the djembe meets the violin.
 
DJ OONA WHITE
Venue: Dice Bar
Date: 26th October
Time: 21.00
Tickets: FREE!
Rockabilly, rock & roll, swing & jump blues till late.
 
PRISON LOVE & NORTH STRAND KONTRA BAND
Venue: Park Inn Hote
Date: 26th October
Time: 21.00
Tickets: €15
The RED LINE FESTIVAL grand finale! For one night only the park Inn hotel on Smithfield square becomes an arena for the ultimate East meets West showdown, Hillbilly banjos V's Klezmer beats, support is Dublin's blues infused rock band The Hot Sprockets with a stripped down acoustic set.