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Stepping Up Blues Series (May)
- Sun, 12 May 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
Welcome back to another session of our "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!
Join us on Sunday 12th May and elevate your dancing in just 3 hours!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Urban Mojo Blues Band
- Fri, 24 May 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us for another night of live Blues and dancing!
This time, The Urban Mojo Blues Band will be playing for us with a set that navigates the blues terrain from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, Illinois, making a stop off in Dublin along the way!
Stepping Up Blues Series (June)
- Sun, 09 Jun 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
Welcome back to another session of our "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!
Join us on Sunday 9th June and elevate your dancing in just 3 hours!
Blues Dance Workshop with Dan Repsch
- Sat, 06 Jul 2024 to Sun, 07 Jul 2024
- WORKSHOP
Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce that the talented and enthusiastic dancer Dan Repsch is coming to Dublin this Summer. Join us on the 6th and 7th July as Dan brings his passion and expertise to the DTB community for a killer workshop!
Stepping Up Blues Series (August)
- Sun, 11 Aug 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
Welcome back to another session of our "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!
Join us on Sunday 11th August and elevate your dancing in just 3 hours!
September - DTB Live Blues & Dancing
- Fri, 13 Sep 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date! On September 13rd, we invite you to join us for a night of enchanting blues dancing with a live band. Stay tuned for more details!
11th Anniversary of DTB with The Clara Rose Band
- Fri, 15 Nov 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 11th anniversary! Join us for an evening of celebration with Blues music & dance lovers near and far. On this special night we'll have the amazing Clara Rose Band playing for us once again!
Thank you all for being part of the journey! We look forward to celebrating many more years of dancing together.
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Past Events
Stepping Up Blues Series with Marta
- Sun, 14 Apr 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
We are back with a new session in our "Stepping Up Blues Series"!
Join us on Sunday 14th April and indulge yourself in the captivating world of Solo Blues dancing! Elevate your skills and unleash your inner rhythm.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Rusty Jacks
- Fri, 05 Apr 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Rusty Jacks will be bringing their awesome Southern Blues to our first DTB Live Blues & Dancing of 2024. So save the date! Epic tunes and good times await!
Stepping Up Blues Series with Ana and Tiarnán
- Sun, 10 Mar 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
Welcome back to another session of our "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!
Join us on Sunday 10th March for a deep dive into the Blues.
Stepping Up Blues Series with Marta & Seán
- Sun, 11 Feb 2024
- 3pm - 6pm
- Mind the Step
Welcome to the "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!
Join us on Sunday 11th February for a deep dive into the Blues and elevate your dancing in just 3 hours!
10th Anniversary of DTB with The Ronnie Greer Blues Trio
- Fri, 17 Nov 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary! Join us for an evening of celebration with Blues music & dance lovers near and far.
Thank you all for being part of the journey! We look forward to celebrating many more years of dancing together.
Konrad & Agnieszka - Blues Dance Workshop
- Sat, 04 Nov 2023 to Sun, 05 Nov 2023
- WORKSHOP
We are happy to announce that the amazing dancers and instructors Konrad & Agnieszka are coming to Dublin on the 4th and 5th November to teach the DTB community.
Blues Dance Workshop with Kenneth Shipp
- Sat, 05 Aug 2023
- WORKSHOP
Come and join us for a 2h workshop with Kenneth Shipp!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Clara Rose Band
- Fri, 04 Aug 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are back and ready for a summer edition with The Clara Rose Band! We will go until closing time, but don't miss out this amazing band and be on time for a full night of good music and dances.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Delta Dogs
- Fri, 02 Jun 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us for another night of live Blues and dancing! This time, The Delta Dogs will be playing for us, bringing a set which seamlessly blends the soul of the original Delta and Chicago blues masters.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Parchman Farm
- Fri, 07 Apr 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We can't wait to have Parchman Farm play for the Downtown Blues community! Great to see you on the dance floor on Friday 7th April.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Stonecold Hobos
- Fri, 03 Mar 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Stonecold Hobos will be playing for us once again! They will be bringing all the love for blues at the first Downtown Blues Live Blues & Dancing of 2023. Save the date!!
Resurrection Blues (December) - End of Year
- Sat, 03 Dec 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Join us on Saturday 3rd December for Downtown Blues’ final Taster Class at 6pm followed by a Social. Bring a friend.
9th Anniversary of DTB with Susan Tomelty & Band
- Sat, 12 Nov 2022
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We can’t wait to celebrate our 9th Anniversary with Blues music & dance lovers near and far!
Resurrection Blues (October) - Spooky Edition
- Sat, 29 Oct 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Join us for a new edition of Resurrection Blues, just in time for All Hallow’s Eve!
Resurrection Blues (September) - Culture Night
- Fri, 23 Sep 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
We are celebrating Culture Night with a DTB Resurrection Blues Taster Class & Social. Join us on Friday 23rd September at Mind the Step for some fun Blues dancing! Class starts at 10pm.
Resurrection Blues (August)
- Sat, 27 Aug 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Join us for our August edition of Resurrection Blues!
Resurrection Blues (June)
- Sat, 25 Jun 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Join us for our June edition of Resurrection Blues!
Resurrection Blues (May)
- Sat, 28 May 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Downtown Blues is back with another edition of Resurrection Blues!
Resurrection Blues (April)
- Sat, 30 Apr 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Join us for a new edition of Resurrection Blues!
Resurrection Blues (March)
- Sat, 26 Mar 2022
- 6pm
- Mind the Step
Downtown Blues is Back! It's been a while since the Downtown Blues' community has been together; time for a Resurrection! Come learn, explore or brush up on your Blues moves.
Grainy Blues with Those Responsible
- Sat, 15 Feb 2020
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our first Grainy Blues of 2020 will be on Saturday 15th February! Those Responsible, one of Ireland's finest blues bands, will be playing for us!!
6th Anniversary of DTB with Susan Tomelty & Band
- Fri, 15 Nov 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are very happy to be celebrating our 6th anniversary! Join us on Friday 15th November in Arthur's!
Grainy Blues with Leila Jane & Band
- Fri, 06 Sep 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
We love Leila Jane and how she continues to grow as a musician, so we’ve decided to have her back for our next edition of Grainy Blues.
August - Blues & Shag Party
- Sat, 10 Aug 2019
- Organised by Collegiate Shag Dublin & Downtown Blues
Collegiate Shag Dublin and Downtown Blues are joining forces and putting together this Summer Party. There will be tasters of both dance styles and crossover games throughout the social. Join us!
Rebel Heart Blues: 2nd Beat
- Fri, 19 Jul 2019
- Cork
- Organised by Rebel Heart Blues
The little workshop with the big heart goes international for 2019. Pack your bags next summer and explore Ireland's second city, Cork, with its unique character, vibrant live music scene, and friendly inhabitants.
Blues Dance Summer Party
- Sat, 06 Jul 2019
On Saturday 6th July we’ll be hosting a Blues Dance Summer party!!
Grainy Blues with Ronnie Greer
- Sat, 08 Jun 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our next Grainy Blues is on Saturday 8th June in Arthur’s. Ronnie Greer, one of Northern Ireland's Blues Legends will be playing for us!!
Olga Seleznova & Denis Lutsko - Blues Dance Workshop
- Sat, 13 Apr 2019
- WORKSHOP
We are partnering two of Ukraine’s lovely dancers, Denis Lutsko and our very own Olga Seleznova. Save the 13th & 14th of April in your dance calendars. It’s a blues dance workshop not to be missed!
Grainy Blues with Blues Street Preachers feat. Karen Lismore
- Sat, 19 Jan 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
The first Grainy Blues of 2019 will bring the amazing Blues Street Preachers, from Belfast, to play for us, featuring Karen Lismore on vocals.
5th Anniversary of DTB with Dom Martin
- Sat, 10 Nov 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date because is going to be special... We are very happy to be celebrating our 5th anniversary! To play some inspired tunes this time we invited Dom Martin. On the night, as usual, there will be Cake, Champagne and Amazing Surprises!
Grainy Blues with Dermot Byrne
- Sat, 22 Sep 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our next Grainy Blues is on Saturday 22nd September in Arthur’s. Dermot Byrne, one of Dublin’s Blues Legends is playing for us once again!!!
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (18 Aug)
- Sat, 18 Aug 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (4 Aug)
- Sat, 04 Aug 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (7 July)
- Sat, 07 Jul 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
The Wranglers
- Sat, 16 Jun 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For this edition of Grainy Blues, The Wranglers will be playing for us.
Blues Roads - Workshop with Jenny & Dan
- Sat, 26 May 2018
- WORKSHOP
Blues Roads - Blues Dance Workshop with Jenny Sowden & Dan Repsch
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 05 May 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's
For our May Edition of Grainy Blues, Leila Jane & The Healers will be playing for us.
Fair City Blues 2018
- Fri, 23 Mar 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Fair City Blues
Two days of workshops will help you hone and refine your dance craft! Three nights of dancing will enchant you with blues songs from across the high seas.
The Stonecold Hobos
- Sat, 03 Feb 2018
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Stonecold Hobos will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues. Save the date for the first Downtown Blues Live Music Social of 2018!!
First BluesDay social 2018
- Thu, 25 Jan 2018
- 8pm
- Chaplins
We'll only have social dancing for our first BluesDay of 2018, no classes! However we'll take this opportunity to tell you more about the new courses and the new structure of the classes and answer to any of your queries!
4th Anniversary of DTB with One Horse Pony
- Sat, 11 Nov 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's
We're very happy to be celebrating 4 years of Blues dancing in Dublin. On this special occasion we've got One Horse Pony playing for us!
Anna & Ryan - Blues Dance Workshop
- Sat, 14 Oct 2017
- WORKSHOP
We'll have a one-day workshop with Anna Price & Ryan O'Shaughnessy followed by a social dance night in Adelphi.
Those Responsible
- Sat, 09 Sep 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a after-summer edition of Grainy Blues.
The Ben Prevo Band
- Sat, 08 Jul 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Ben Prevo Band will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues.
Nick & Ilaria - Blues Dance Workshop
- Sat, 24 Jun 2017
- WORKSHOP
We're excited to announce a 2-day Workshop with Nick & Ilaria including 1 night Social Dancing.
Dermot Byrne and Dirt Road
- Sat, 06 May 2017
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Dirt Road Band comprises a collection of seasoned Blues players performing authentic renditions of classic blues and roots music as well as self penned material.
Fair City Blues 2017
- Fri, 24 Mar 2017
- Dublin
- Organised by Fair City Blues
Two days of workshops to make you shine, three sparkling evenings of dancing, a fourth year of out-of-this-world craic, all in Dublin's Fair City.
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 04 Feb 2017
- 8.30pm
- Arthur's Pub
It's here - The first Grainy Blues of the year 2017 - with the great Leila Jane and The Healers warming our Blues dances this winter.
3rd Anniversary of DTB - The Wranglers
- Sat, 12 Nov 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The last Grainy Blues of the year is coming and it'll be LEGENDARY! It's Downtown Blues 3rd Anniversary so there will be more treats than usual.
The Blues Street Preachers
- Sat, 08 Oct 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For our October Edition of Grainy Blues, The Blues Street Preachers from Belfast will be playing for us. Also, don't miss DJ Olga and of course some great blues dancing!
Slidin PK
- Sat, 03 Sep 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a after-summer edition of Grainy Blues. This time, Slidin PK (aka Peter Wheelwright) will be bringing the blues to us!
N.C. Lawlor
- Sat, 13 Aug 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a proper mid-summer edition of Grainy Blues. This time, N.C. Lawlor will be bringing the blues to us!
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 09 Jul 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For our May Edition of Grainy Blues, Leila Jane & The Healers will be playing for us. We will go until closing time, but don't miss out the amazing live music and be on time.
The Back Road Blues Band
- Sat, 28 May 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Back Road Blues Band will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues. They have played for us before, at Fair City Blues, at Grainy Blues, in Arthurs...
Ruth & Mike - Blues Dance Workshop
- Sat, 28 May 2016
- WORKSHOP
Downtown Blues is proud to announce: Ruth and Mike are back in town and will teach another blues dance workshop!
Peter Price
- Sat, 23 Apr 2016
- 8:30pm
- The Tivoli Backstage
April's edition of Grainy Blues is back and this time we have a special edition: we are bringing Peter Price back to Dublin!!
Special DTB St. Patrick's Day
- Thu, 17 Mar 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special edition of Grainy Blues. This is also the pre-party for Fair City Blues, so a very special 'céad míle fáilte' to all you who are visiting our city.
Marko Gazic
- Sat, 20 Feb 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues's live band dance night is here for the February Edition. Marko Gazic and friends will play for us!
One Horse Pony
- Sat, 16 Jan 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Grainy Blues is back! This time, One Horse Pony, the amazing Blues Band from Cork, will be playing for us. Olga will be our great DJ and will play some tunes before and after the band. Dress up code: Spiritual Blues.
2nd Anniversary of DTB with The Wranglers
- Fri, 13 Nov 2015
- 8pm
- Arthur's
Downtown Blues' 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! Dress Code - Blue
1st Anniversary of DTB
- Sat, 29 Nov 2014
- 8pm
- Arthur's
With the Dublin Blues scene growing all the time we are happy to present the 1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Downtown Blues!!
Slidin PK & Daire McMaghnuis The Junkyard Duo
- Sat, 11 Oct 2014
- 9pm
- Turk's Head
With the Dublin Blues scene growing all the time we are happy to present another Grainy Blues Live Session. With both live and DJ sets it's looking to be another night to remember.
Those Responsible + One Horse Pony
- Fri, 25 Jul 2014
- 9pm
- Arthur's
Grainy Blues is back and ready for a summer edition with 2 live bands for you! "Those Responsible" from 9.30pm to 10.15pm and "One Horse Pony" from 10.30pm to 12.30pm.
The Blues Momentum
- Sun, 25 May 2014
- 9pm
- Arthur's
An amazing Grainy Blues is approaching! We are bringing a blues band from cork: The Blues Momentum!
Grainy Blues
- Sat, 22 Feb 2014
- 7:30pm
- Against the Grain
New episode of our monthly night ! Grainy Blues Baby !