Dublin-based guitar and drums duo featuring two of the capital’s best known players, MACH2 blend high-octane math-rock with contemporary jazz grooves.

Guitarist Chris Guilfoyle and drummer Matthew Jacobson’s newest project is inspired by groups such as Hella, Animals as Leaders and AlasNoAxis, producing filthy grooves and big sounds for a small band.

After years spent existing only in the murky underworld of Dublin parties – as well as busily touring and recording with the plethora of other projects they are involved in: UMBRA, ReDiviDeR, Aleka, Anna Mieke, Ydivide, Roamer – Guilfoyle and Jacobson are re-emerging as MACH2.

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Harbour Bar
Sunday, 4th May. Time 9pm

Funkmeisters Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 to rave reviews.

The album showcased the tight grooves and catchy hooks that had made the quartet such a popular live band on Ireland’s music scene.

Featuring keyboardist Luke Dunford, guitarist Mark Dudley, bassist Alan Elliott, and drummer Cian Hanley, the Chiefs keep up a relentless touring schedule and have been a popular feelgood outfit at festivals across the island.

They’re a remarkable instrumental outfit with a funky Memphis feel, that’s both rich and swampy.

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