December 2011
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AUTUMN/WINTER TOUR 2011
*dates are listed in reverse order* December 3rd – McHugh’s, Drogheda Double Bill with Jamie Lawson November 9th – Spirit Store, Dundalk – downstairs show November 2nd – Roisin Dubh, Galway Triple bill round robin with Josh Johnston and Keith Mullins November 1st – The Space Inside Arts Club @ Wicklow Sailing Club, Wicklow Town Triple bill round robin with Josh Johnston and Keith Mullins ...
Dec 19th
May 2011
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Summer gigs!
SJ will be busy gigging this summer around the release of Blood And Bones on June 25th. Here are the gigs that are lined up so far! SUMMER TOUR 2011 May 26 - Spirit Store, Dundalk, Co. Louth - opening for Henrietta Game June 6 - Workman’s Club, Dublin - What The Folk? night, with Karen Dervan (viola) June 10 - Temple House Festival, Sligo Bandwagon TV stage - 5pm-5:45pm June 17 -...
May 20th
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October 2010
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Spins Like This Tour
SJ hits the road this Autumn in support of the new single - catch him here … October 28 – Red Chair Sessions, Bean n’ Berry,  Wexford  November 2 – Fred Zeppelin’s, Cork 10 – Spirit Store, Dundalk 11 – Boyle’s, Slane 16 – Garvey’s Inn, Galway 17 – Zodiac Sessions, Bruxelles, Dublin
Oct 26th
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September 2010
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Brendan Benson supports next week!
SJ will be opening both of The Raconteurs’ Brendan Benson’s shows in Dundalk’s Spirit Store next week. Wednesday September 15 - Spirit Store, Dundalk with Brendan Benson Friday September 17 - Spirit Store, Dundalk with Brendan Benson
Sep 8th
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2 x SJ headline shows at Clifden Arts Week!
Tuesday September 21 - Alcock And Brown Hotel, Town Square, Clifden, Co. Galway Wednesday September 22 - Alcock And Brown Hotel, Town Square, Clifden, Co. Galway These are both solo shows
Sep 8th
August 2010
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Ladies Irish Open 2010
Killeen Castle, Co Meath. SJ is on stage in the castle garden at 12 noon on the Saturday of the Open (August 7th).
Aug 8th
July 2010
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Brubaker's, Dundalk - Thursday July 22nd: Guinness... →
Jul 21st
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June 2010
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New shows for July
Friday 2nd - Bagful of Songs Bob Dylan tribute night, Sarsfield’s, Drogheda Saturday 3rd - Roisin Dubh, Galway: opening for Keith Mullins Thursday 15th - Salthouse, Drogheda, with Josh Johnston, piano Friday 23rd - McHugh’s, Drogheda: Carberry’s CD launch
Jun 29th
May 2010
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Spirit Store TONIGHT!
Having just opened for David Kitt there last week, SJ returns to his favourite venue to open for the awesome Cathy Davey tonight. Get there early!
May 2nd
March 2010
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New shows for April/May
Friday April 2nd: Adrian Taaffe’s Living Room, Clogher Head - opening for Duke Special Thursday April 8th: McHugh’s, Drogheda - Samba Festival benefit night Friday April 23rd: Spirit STore, Dundalk - opening for David Kitt Friday April 30th: McHugh’s, Drogheda, as part of the 2010 Fringe Festival - details here Thursday May 6th: Boyle’s, Slane - headlining 2UIbestow...
Mar 29th
January 2010
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Bewley's this Friday, with Josh Johnston, Ronan...
A special evening of quality new Irish music featuring songwriters SJ McArdle, Josh Johnston & Ronan Swift, all of whom will release new CDs of original material in 2010. All three performers will share the stage which will encourage interaction between the musicians themselves, and between the musicians and audience. A chance to catch your favourite of the three, as well as to sample some...
Jan 18th
December 2009
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New shows with JACK L!
SJ will be doing some December shows opening for the legendary Jack L to close out what’s been a very busy and successful year. The confirmed dates so far are Wexford Opera House, Friday 4th Roscommon Arts Centre, Friday 11th Greystones Theatre, Wednesday 23rd
Dec 2nd
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October 2009
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New Drogheda and Dundalk shows!
Two upcoming headline shows to celebrate the release of new single “Why”. Both are all-acoustic shows featuring Karen Dervan (viola) and Josh Johnston (piano) 9pm, Tuesday 27 October Spirit Store, Dundalk (downstairs), FREE ADMISSION. Special Guest: Marinka 8pm, Thursday 29 October Boyne Books, Narrow West St, Drogheda, €8 (includes free wine!)
Oct 21st
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September 2009
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Dublin Fringe Festival
SJ and band will be playing two shows in the Bosco Theatre, Custom House Quay, as part of this year’s Fringe. Sunday, September 6th - SJ, Josh Johnston (piano) and Martin O’Neill (bass) Thursday, September 17th - SJ, Martin, James Mackin (drums) and Karen Dervan (viola) Hope to see you there!
Sep 1st
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July 2009
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Kilkenny Arts Festival
SJ will be playing a late set after the main 3epkano event at the Set Theatre, John Street, Kilkenny on Sunday night, August 16th, as part of this year’s Kilkenny Arts Festival. Exciting!
Jul 31st
More Sunday Roasts!
SJ will return to the Sunday Roast on July 19th and August 9th, and this time with a full band! Each night they’ll perform a half-hour set. Admission is free! The Roast happens at 9pm at The Globe, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2.
Jul 2nd
June 2009
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Sunday Roast, 21/6/09
SJ McArdle will make an appearance at this Sunday’s Sunday Roast in The Globe on South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2. It’ll be a half hour acoustic set with Josh Johnston on piano. SJ and Josh are on at 9:30.
Jun 21st
May 2009
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Purple Sessions, 30/5/09
Hi All -  SJ will be apppearing at the now-legendary Purple Sessions in the Punt Bar, Fair St, Drogheda, on Friday May 30th.
May 18th
April 2009
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Drogheda Arts Fest booking details →
Here are booking details for our Drogheda Arts Festival show on April 30th. Check it out!
Apr 19th
March 2009
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Drogheda Arts Festival
I’m very proud to announce that I will be headlining the Thursday night of this year’s Drogheda Arts Festival. It’s the festival’s fifth year and it has been very successful so far. In the first year I opened for Damien Dempsey. In the second year I opened for Gerry Fish and The Mudbug Club. This year I have my own show, and I’m absolutely delighted. Check it out at...
Mar 30th
Simon Fagan tour
Delighted to say that SJ will be opening the Dublin and Belfast dates on Simon Fagan’s Irish tour this March and April. You can find out about Simon on   www.myspace.com/simonfagan  The dates are: March 22 (Sunday) - Auntie Annie’s, Belfast April 8 (Wednesday) - Sugar Club, Dublin Thanks Simon! Please note that SJ will NOT now be doing the Cork show. Sorry about the mix-up.
Mar 4th
January 2009
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2009 Germany/Switzerland tour dates
We’re delighted to announce that SJ has been confirmed as special guest on Reamonn’s Million Miles tour (Germany and Switzerland only). The dates are: 21. Jan Freiburg Rothausarena 23. Jan Leipzig Haus Auensee 24. Jan Nürnberg Arena 25. Jan Berlin Tempodrom 27. Jan Erfurt Messehalle 28. Jan Hamburg CL Arena 30. Jan München O Halle 31. Jan Mannheim SAP 01. Feb Frankfurt...
Jan 7th