Collider is the newest project from Dublin based guitarist Chris Guilfoyle. It’s music that explores the electronic worlds of Drum and Bass, House, and IDM, where the rich tones of electric guitar intertwine with ethereal synth sounds and heavy drum grooves.

All the musicians in the group are well known in the electronic music and jazz world with Darragh O’Kelly (OKO, Big Spoon) on synths, Scott Flanigan (keys) and Shane O’Donovan (OKO, H-CI, Big Spoon) on drums.

Following a knock out performance at last year’s festival, Collider are back, offering a unique set where the spirit of jazz collides with the innovative beats of electronic music.

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Harbour Bar
Sunday, 4th May. Time 10pm

Named after an explosive Jan Hammer composition, ‘Magical Dog’ is a quartet dedicated to the high energy and explorative approach of the classic jazz fusion period.

Their focus is on the raw driving grooves and collective improvisation associated with the genre. With a combined deep knowledge and experience playing this genre, each member also brings their own unique voice to the ensemble.

Expect tunes from some of the most important composers from the fusion era, including John Mclaughlin, Jan Hammer and Steve Grossman.

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Harbour Bar
Friday, 2nd May. Time 10pm

Irish drummer Kevin Brady has recorded and performed live with the great American pianist Bill Carrothers for close to 20 years.

Together with bassist Dave Redmond they have recorded a series of albums, the latest – Plan B in 2021 that also featured American saxophonist Seamus Blake.

Bill Carrothers has played with the likes of Gary Peacock, Billy Higgins, Dave Douglas and Curtis Fuller, and enjoyed a long and successful residency at New York’s best known jazz haunt, The Village Vanguard.

Brady, Carrothers & Redmond have toured regularly and consolidated their worldwide reputation as a compelling live act. The trio have travelled widely and won the appreciation of discerning jazz audiences as far afield as the USA, Europe, UK and China.

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