The ‘Thanks, from Trócaire’ gig will take place at the Grand Social on Liffey Street in Dublin on Thursday, 23rd June, from 7pm until 1am.
The gig is a thank you from Trocaire as a thank you to those who supported their lenten campaign and to raise awareness of their work in Honduras.
On the night you can expect some electro rock from C.O.D.E.S. and they will be joined on the night by blues rock merchants The Hot Sprockets, pop rockers Storyfold and finally Tig Linn will open the show.
The night will be MC’d by Ruth Scott from 2fm and there will be random acoustic performances throughout the evenings entertainment from random acts. The gig will close with a Dj set from Dj izem.
To add a Central American flavour to proceedings, Latino guitarists will be on hand; cocktails inspired by the region will be available; and Honduran-inspired snacks will be cooked to order in an outdoor beer garden. Film footage, games and crafts from Central America will also be on show, and guests will be invited to join in activities such as learning a Latin American dance step.
Over the coming weeks, a number of free tickets for the ‘Thanks, from Trócaire’ gig will be available to people who participated in Trócaire’s Lenten campaign. The gig is also open to members of the public who were not involved in the campaign: tickets – costing only €5 – are available now from www.eventelephant.com/thanksfromtrocaire and will also be on sale on the door on the night, on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
At today’s launch, popular broadcaster Ruth Scott urged people to check out ‘Thanks From Trócaire….
“I’m delighted to be involved in this event, as I’m a long-time supporter of Trócaire,” she said. “The line-up that has been put together is amazing, with some of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary acts performing.
But what’s really great about this event is that, in addition to hearing great music performed like at a regular gig, punters will also get to enjoy a little bit of Central America, right here in city-centre Dublin.
I can’t wait to check out the delicious Honduran food that’s going to be on offer and to find out more about customs and traditions in the Central American region. I know there’s going to be arts and crafts on display on the night, Latino music, Central American inspired cocktails and even piñatas and other games, so I’m really looking forward to a fun evening that’s a little bit different to the normal gig experience.”