Belfast Susan McCann Ireland's first lady of country music. Waterfront Hall (Auditorium) 8pm £18.50 048-90334455
Clare Mick Hanly Solid Irish singer-songwriter performs racks from his latest album, Collected. Tom Malone's Pub, Miltown Malbay 9pm €20 087-6881650 Also Sat, Kilkenny
Ron Kavana & friends Fine, serrated-edge roots performer. Minogues Bar, Tulla 9pm €20 086-8599957
Dublin Charley Pride The final date of the US country singer's tour. The Helix (Mahony Hall) 8pm €54.80 01-7007000
The Mary Stokes Band Powerhouse, prime-time blues from Irish act. Purty Loft, Dún Laoghaire 8pm €12 01-2843576
Philip Donnelly Veteran Irish musician takes time out from recording his new album to play rare intimate gig. Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club 8pm €10
Louth Johnny Duhan Serious songwriter, smart guy; do yourself a favour. Stockwell Street Theatre, Drogheda 8.30pm €20/€18 041-9833946
Tipperary Charlie Landsborough Liverpudlian country/ballad singer on tour. Cahir House Hotel, Cahir 8pm €30/€27.50 Also Sun, Dublin
Wexford Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott Famed Irish folk singer and trusty musician companion. Opera House 8pm €45/€40 053-9122144 Also Sat, Wexford
Saturday 21
Dublin Cat Malojian Lurgan-based practitioners of gospel, folk, country and Americana. The Cobblestone 9pm €10 01-8721799
Miss Paula Flynn Country, folk and bluegrass from south Armagh singer-songwriter. Sugar Club 8pm €12 01-6787188
Kerry Jimmy McCarthy Rare outing for respected Irish singer- songwriter. INEC Acoustic, Killarney 9.30pm €25 064-6671555
Kilkenny Mick Hanly See Friday, Clare. Community Centre, Danesfort 8pm €15 086-0682355
Louth Dublin Gospel Choir Cool, crisp gospel from total professionals (see album review, page 16). Stockwell Street Theatre, Drogheda 8pm €20 041-9833946
Wexford Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott See Friday, Wexford. Opera House 8pm €45/€40 053-9122144
Sunday 22
Dublin Charlie Landsborough See Friday, Tipperary. The Helix (Mahony Hall) 8pm €30/€27.50 01-7007000
Tuesday 24
Dublin Brian Meakin Band Classy, punchy blues. JJ Smyths 9pm €8 01-4752565
Wednesday 25
Dublin Jesse Cook Highly acclaimed Flamenco guitarist. The Academy 9pm €23 01-8779999
Thursday 26
Dublin The Robin Bibi Band One of the UK's top blues/rock guitarists plays rare Irish date. Lower Deck, Portobello 8.30pm €10
Galway Jim Rooney, Arty McGlynn and Mick Daly Sturdy trio of country/roots/Americana musicians. The Crane 8pm €15/€12.50 091-587419
