Bobby Mc and The Dukes are making their debut at the Cork Jazz Festival this year from Thursday 24th to Monday 28th October at venues around the city.
Twelve gigs over the weekend will see the energetic six-piece present their exciting blend of swing and jazz, featuring much-loved hits by artists including Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Ray Charles, as well as contemporary favourite, Gregory Porter.
The young Meath performer and his band have been touring recently with a spectacular live tribute show, featuring Gregory Porter’s earthy brand of jazz, soul, and gospel.
Bobby Mc counts Porter as one of his music heroes, and regularly performs fan favourites such as ‘Hey Laura’, ‘On my Way to Harlem’ and ‘Don’t Lose Your Steam’ in his live shows. He was a Battle Stage contestant on The Voice of Ireland in 2013, the same year Porter’s Liquid Spirit album was released, which went on to win the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
For a great big band sound and truly melodic jazz vocals, check out the Cork Jazz show dates below to catch Bobby Mc and The Dukes swing through time, from the greats of the 20’s and 30’s jazz age to the greats of today.
Fri 25th Reardens 4-6pm
Fri 25th Barbarossa 7.15-9.15pm
Fri 25th Flannerys Bar Glasheen 10.30pm
Sat 26th Barbarossa 12-2pm
Sat 26th Barbarbossa 5-7pm
Sat 26th The South County Bar Douglas
Sun 26th Barbarossa 11.45 am – 1.45 pm
Sun Oct 27th Thomand Bar 2pm
Sun oct 27th Reardens 6-8pm
Sun oct 27th Mount Oval 9.30pm
Mon oct 28th Thomand Bar 4pm
Mon Oct 28th Barbarossa 6.30-8.30pm
