Paddy Sherlock & The Swingin’ Lovers
At a glance
About this event
Singer and trombonist Paddy Sherlock is the ultimate showman. Originally from Dublin, he has been living in Paris for over 20 years where he has infiltrated the music and arts scene both as a musician and an actor.
He has performed several theatre runs of Becket's "Waitiing for Godot" entirely in French and his band The Swingin' Lovers has maintained a 20 year Sunday residency at the Paris Irish pub The Coolin.
As for The Swingin’ Lovers… Think Frank Sinatra, Think Fred Astaire - but now think of swing's shadow world. A world inhabited by the hobo counter culture that was the 30's. The music as it was away from the glitzy world of hollywood. Now bring it up to date - to the 21st century. This is a band dancing to the joys of life somewhere between Tom Waits and the Stray Cats. Louis Jordan and Dr. John.
"The Swingin' Lovers shoot from the hip of 1930's jazz into the 21st century... They put the "HOT" back into the "Clubs de Paris"... and should not be missed by anyone looking for an eclectic mix of kick-ass jazz both past and present. "Â - Radio France International
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
