an evening of spoken word and leftfield prose

Join Terri Hooley and Stuart Bailie for an evening of spoken word, leftfield prose and guitar accompaniment. Brought to you by the founder of Good Vibrations Records and a veteran NME wordslinger. It will be entertaining, provocative and messy - in all the greatest ways.

Welcome to McKowski Cafe, a weekly happening taking place each Thursday, where you get the chance to see your favourite artists in the very intimate setting of the speakeasy bar of the Harrison Hotel. Each night is curated by Mark McKowksi, introducing a special guest for a live performance in The Live Lounge, with table service and candlelight vibes, with vinyl listening in the speakeasy bar for those who wish to arrive early or stay for a late drink. Tickets are extremely limited so advanced booking is advised. Tickets are £15 per show (plus booking fee). Special combo offers available for a room and ticket for those wishing to stay the night. Also season tickets available for £100 so you can attend every show this season.

Intimate duo performance from Oakland and Richmond

In 2022, Skyway Man (Oakland, CA-based songwriter & producer James Wallace) joined up with Richmond, VA’s Andy Jenkins for a collaborative EP, titled Nothing No. 1, released on Mama Bird Recording Co. In the summer of 2026, James & Andy begin work on a follow up, recording at a home studio in Westport.

Wallace spent a decade on the fringes of Nashville before finding home in California. He has released three LPs under the Skyway Man banner, psychedelic space journeys grounded in American rock and blues traditions. He co-scored a season of Joe Pera’s TV show and performed at the Wilco-curated Solid Sounds festival. As a performer and producer, he brings a surety and sincerity to unlikely situations.

"James Wallace's new album as Skyway Man, The World Only Ends When You Die, is a cosmic and chooglin' tour de force ... he's achieved something extraordinary here." - Uncut

Jenkins has released two solo LPs, the first produced by Spacebomb’s Matthew E. White and the second by Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn. His gem-like and slightly askew songs provide a rewarding experience to anyone who stumbles across them.

“an affably charismatic vocalist and supremely resourceful songwriter…like Harry Nilsson if he’d been born a Southerner" – Uncut 

Intimate solo show from one of the norths most cherished songwriters Matt McGinn is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Hilltown in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. He studied music at Queens University in Belfast, yet cites his early days as his real musical education trawling through his parent’s record collection, from Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to Beatles and Beethoven while listening to stories and music from all kinds of characters as he went door to door delivering coal. He learned complex harmonies in the school choir and later delved into the sounds Hendrix and Horslips. Then along came John Martyn, Nick Drake Bob Dylan, Planxty, Robert Johnson, Paul Brady & Andy Irvine.

He drew inspiration from them all. Matt spent 2025 on the road with among others, Paul Brady and Mary Black as their special guest. He released the fantastic single 'Analog Man in a Digital World' that was written with and features Paul Brady. He headlined his first Celtic Connections show and is set to release a Foy Vance co-write later in the year. His new collaboration, DEAD GOAT has been labeled as the North’s answer to the Traveling Wilburys.

In this intimate setting, Matt will be performing songs from his extensive catalogue as well as a peak into the songbook of his first love, The Beatles.

Welcome to McKowski Cafe, a weekly happening taking place each Thursday, where you get the chance to see your favourite artists in the very intimate setting of the speakeasy bar of the Harrison Hotel. Each night is curated by Mark McKowksi, introducing a special guest for a live performance in The Live Lounge, with table service and candlelight vibes, with vinyl listening in the speakeasy bar for those who wish to arrive early or stay for a late drink. Tickets are extremely limited so advanced booking is advised. Tickets are £15 per show (plus booking fee). Special combo offers available for a room and ticket for those wishing to stay the night. Also season tickets available for £100 so you can attend every show this season.

Two Night Residency (Second night)

Muireann Bradley is a once-in-a-generation talent; aged just eighteen, the Irish guitarist and singer has captivated

audiences worldwide with her interpretations of classic blues songs. Raised in County Donegal, she began playing guitar

aged nine, inspired by her blues-loving father. Despite detours into competitive Jiu-Jitsu, music remained her true calling.

Muireann's debut album I Kept These Old Blues, recorded between lockdowns during Covid when she was able to

get into a studio - starting from when she was still just 14 years old, has become a coveted collector’s item, with the

first pressing of the record selling out everywhere. Featuring masterful covers of Blind Blake, Rev Gary Davis, and

Mississippi John Hurt, the album reveals a rare depth of understanding and musicality. Equally drawn to the stories behind

the songs, Bradley channels the spirit of blues pioneers; her reverence for artists like Elizabeth Cotten and Memphis

Minnie informs both her playing and her storytelling, earning her recognition from industry legends—including Jools

Holland who invited her to perform on the Hootenanny. A natural performer with astonishing skill, Muireann Bradley is not

just reviving the blues — she’s helping to shape its future.

Two Night Residency (first night)

Muireann Bradley is a once-in-a-generation talent; aged just eighteen, the Irish guitarist and singer has captivated

audiences worldwide with her interpretations of classic blues songs. Raised in County Donegal, she began playing guitar

aged nine, inspired by her blues-loving father. Despite detours into competitive Jiu-Jitsu, music remained her true calling.

Muireann's debut album I Kept These Old Blues, recorded between lockdowns during Covid when she was able to

get into a studio - starting from when she was still just 14 years old, has become a coveted collector’s item, with the

first pressing of the record selling out everywhere. Featuring masterful covers of Blind Blake, Rev Gary Davis, and

Mississippi John Hurt, the album reveals a rare depth of understanding and musicality. Equally drawn to the stories behind

the songs, Bradley channels the spirit of blues pioneers; her reverence for artists like Elizabeth Cotten and Memphis

Minnie informs both her playing and her storytelling, earning her recognition from industry legends—including Jools

Holland who invited her to perform on the Hootenanny. A natural performer with astonishing skill, Muireann Bradley is not

just reviving the blues — she’s helping to shape its future.

An evening of modern, solo violin repertoire from across Europe and America

Join Hard Rain Soloists at The Harrison for a little night music at the bar. A chance to meet and chat with our musicians, while enjoying a selection of atmospheric solo music from around the world.

For our final concert in this series, HRSE’s 2022/23 Featured Young artist Rohan Harron will present an evening of modern, solo violin repertoire from across Europe and America, blending culture and tradition with contemporary sounds

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Donations gratefully received.

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Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble are supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and are Ensemble in Residence at Queen's University Belfast.

Rare and intimate performance from New York

Erik has built his career as a Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer, Arranger, Music Journalist, Poet, Educator and Sound and Vibrational Healing Practitioner. He was a longtime founding member of the multi-Grammy winning, legendary Levon Helm Band.

His career as a sideman has been marked with legendary artists including Levon Helm, The Band, Bob Dylan, Little Feat, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, Aretha Franklin, John Cale (from Velvet Underground), Elivis Costello, Roger Waters, M’Boom, Millennial Territory Orchestra, Buddy Miles, Glen Hansard, Chico Hamilton, Joan Osborne, Sonny Sharrock, The Spin Doctors, The Levin Brothers, master Tibetan master musicians Yungchen Lhamo and Nawang Khechog as well as poets Robert Pinsky, Frank Messina, Eric Mingus, Jane LeCroy and Barry Wallenstein.

Son of jazz saxophonist and rock and roll guru Arnie Lawrence, who founded the New School of Jazz in New York City and the International Center for Creative Music Studies in Jerusalem, Erik began playing saxophone at five years old.

Erik’s music is diverse, soulful, thoughtful, funky and deeply creative. Time and again Erik hasbeen selected by artists for his strong, sensitive, unique voice and sensitivity to complement an artist’s music.

Erik currently co-leads TuBari, a genre-bending trio with unique instrumentation.

Erik began teaching at the college level the age of 18, having held residencies at Williams College, Dartmouth, Putney School, Montclair State University and others.

www.eriklawrencemusic.com

“a sound that is as honey-sweet as it is transporting” - Hot Press

With a soulful blend of storytelling and melody, Naomi Campbell combines a hybrid of genres in her music. Known for her dynamic and evocative vocals, she has enjoyed quite the evolution in the past few years from her Irish roots of Folk and Americana to a wider Soul and R&B sound. 

After releasing her debut single Tuesday’s News ("a sobering yet life- affirming slice of acoustic folk” - Liverpool noise) in March 2024, Naomi has since supported touring artists from the UK, Ireland and the US such as Chris Helme (The Seahorses), John Calvin Abney, Campbell/Jensen, Chloe Foy, Muireann Bradley and Rachel Croft.

The soulful ballad ‘Don't You Mind’ (“a sound that is as honey-sweet as it is transporting” - Hot Press) followed in November, alongside a live version recorded at the world renowned Sun Studio in Memphis. Naomi has since gained over 25k streams on Spotify, received positive reviews from Earmilk and CLOUT magazine and was named a contender for best newcomer in Music Republic Magazine. 2025 continued to pick up momentum after Naomi teamed up with UK Indie label Frictionless Records to release Remembering in March, with a live session debut on BBC Radio Merseyside.

Naomi’s momentum shows no sign of slowing after the release of her latest single Naturally (as heard on Radio X) in Autumn, which also marked the beginning of recording sessions for Naomi’s much anticipated debut EP which will be released in 2026 coinciding with a string of live dates across the UK and Ireland in May/June. 

The first single from the EP, The Cottage, will be released on 10th April, ahead of an acoustic set at Union Chapel, London, opening for MT Jones on the 24th April.

Milburn and GCBC frontman. Sheffields finest.

From the heart of Sheffield’s indie-rock royalty, Joe Carnall Jnr is a powerhouse performer whose career has defined a generation of the Steel City’s sound. As the charismatic frontman of the iconic Milburn, Joe’s sharp songwriting and electrifying stage presence helped ignite the mid-2000s indie explosion, and he hasn't slowed down since. Whether he’s laying down heavy grooves as the bassist for Reverend and The Makers or exploring synth-drenched, cinematic textures alongside Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders in Good Cop Bad Cop, Joe remains one of the most versatile and vital figures in British music.His live shows are the stuff of local legend—part high-energy rock spectacle, part intimate storytelling—offering a career-spanning journey that bridges the gap between raw indie anthems and his latest ambitious ventures into musical theatre. With a reputation for sold-out rooms and an unmatched connection to his audience, catching Joe Carnall Jnr live isn't just a gig; it's a celebration of a musician at the absolute top of his game. Get ready for a night of anthems, atmosphere, and pure Sheffield soul.

ZARA DEVLIN

Zara Devlin is an Irish singer/musician and actress from County Tyrone. She starred in Sing Street the musical in Broadway, New York, and is currently based in Dublin, acting in Theatre at venues such as Abbey/ The Gate/ Gaiety. Zara also appears regularly in film, having recently starred in Small Things like These alongside Cillian Murphy.

But music was always the first passion of hers.

Heavily inspired by artists such as Tom Waits, Rufus Wainright, Judy garland, her style has been described as a blend of Blues, Jazz and Folk. Well suited to the surroundings of the Harrison hotel.

MALOJIAN

Stevie Scullion is a songwriter and producer from Lurgan, Co. Armagh. He has been releasing original music for over two decades and has been shortlisted for the NI Music Prize multiple times for his work as Malojian. Along the way, he has collaborated with artists such as Steve Albini, Jason Lytle, Joey Waronker, and The Breeze. Recently he is a founding member of Dead Goat, alongside Mark McKowski, Matt McGinn and Declan McManus.

The Eclectic 6 is a vibrant group exhibition showcasing the work of six talented Northern Irish artists.

This dynamic and captivating group exhibition brings together six exceptionally talented Northern Irish artists: Niall Conlon, Clinton Fitzpatrick, Louise Lennon, Joel Simon, F. Rabolios, and Trevor McCormick. They are each presenting a distinctive and expressive body of work. Expect a rich and diverse collection spanning contemporary and visually striking pieces that celebrate the depth and energy of local artistic talent.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your place now and be part of a truly unforgettable night of art.

Reserve here: https://eclect6launch.eventbrite.co.uk

Solo show!

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Geraghty is a founding member of Bell X1, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed bands. Over the course of ten albums — including four No.1 releases — Geraghty has helped shape the group’s distinctive sound, touring extensively across the world and sharing stages with U2 and Ed Sheeran.

Beyond Bell X1, Geraghty has built an impressive career as a composer for film and television, contributing scores to productions featuring Aidan Gillen and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, including the acclaimed series The Dry.

“Geraghty has proven himself a master of melody in the past, but this album confirms he’s a crackerjack when it comes to groove and soul too.”

Hot Press added: “Flawless falsettos, shimmering synths and rhythms so infectious they could carry their own health warning… seriously impressive.”

ARBORIST

ARBORIST is the musical moniker of Belfast-based songwriter Mark McCambridge, alongside a cast of well-travelled musicians. Across 3 critically acclaimed albums - MOJO: “Mesmerising…a brilliant exploration of just how inventive Americana can be - ★★★★”, The Guardian: “instant classic – ★★★★” - they have honed their unique blend of Americana and playful lyricism, keeping it deeply rooted in their home city of Belfast and the environs. Their 3rd LP 'An Endless Sequence of Dead Zeros' was recorded at Spacebomb Studios in Richmond, Virginia and won the 2023 Northern Ireland Music Prize. Mark is a current 'Fellow' at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University, Belfast.

ARBORIST

ARBORIST is the musical moniker of Belfast-based songwriter Mark McCambridge, alongside a cast of well-travelled musicians. Across 3 critically acclaimed albums - MOJO: “Mesmerising…a brilliant exploration of just how inventive Americana can be - ★★★★”, The Guardian: “instant classic – ★★★★” - they have honed their unique blend of Americana and playful lyricism, keeping it deeply rooted in their home city of Belfast and the environs. Their 3rd LP 'An Endless Sequence of Dead Zeros' was recorded at Spacebomb Studios in Richmond, Virginia and won the 2023 Northern Ireland Music Prize. Mark is a current 'Fellow' at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University, Belfast.

Live Music at The Harrison

David Browne Murray

Every Saturday 15:00-18:00

Weekly ritual inspired by the spirit of Parisian jazz salons.

Each Friday, international jazz musician David Lyttle curates an intimate late-night vinyl session inside the Chambers - drawing from an eclectic personal collection to shape a unique soundscape that evolves with the evening.

No playlists. No repetition. Each week is a new listening experience.

Settle into a candlelit atmosphere with cheese & charcuterie boards, fine French wines, and the quiet luxury of analogue sound. Designed for unwinding, lingering, and letting the night unfold at its own pace.

A refined Friday escapewhere music, conversation, and atmosphere take centre stage.

Free entry. Food & drink pay as you go.

OWEN COLGAN

The Irish cult comedy hero is best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks. Hardy Bucks has seen Owen star in 4 hit seasons aired on Ireland's national broadcaster RTE and the Hardy Bucks hit movie which media coined 'the Irish Hangover' and was produced by the mammoth Universal Studios. More recently he has starred as the lead role in feature movie The Spin. Owen has been on a steady rise since launching his stand up career, leaving a trail of sold out shows behind him. This special evening will see Owen perform his unique stand up comedy show, along with a few musical surprises. Not to be missed!

Live Music at The Harrison

David Browne Murray

Every Saturday 15:00-18:00

Weekly ritual inspired by the spirit of Parisian jazz salons.

Each Friday, international jazz musician David Lyttle curates an intimate late-night vinyl session inside the Chambers - drawing from an eclectic personal collection to shape a unique soundscape that evolves with the evening.

No playlists. No repetition. Each week is a new listening experience.

Settle into a candlelit atmosphere with cheese & charcuterie boards, fine French wines, and the quiet luxury of analogue sound. Designed for unwinding, lingering, and letting the night unfold at its own pace.

A refined Friday escapewhere music, conversation, and atmosphere take centre stage.

Free entry. Food & drink pay as you go.

DAVID MURPHY

David Murphy takes the pedal steel guitar outside the confines of its traditional roots with frequent ventures into a range of genres, spanning Americana and folk to ambient, experimental music and film soundtracks. His debut album ‘Cuimhne Ghlinn: Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar’ takes it to a new place in contemporary Irish music. His all-instrumental debut recasts ancient Irish harp tunes and historic airs into the 21st century with the swelling, expressive and mournful sounds of the pedal steel guitar. This continues Murphy’s quest to expand the vocabulary of the instrument, taking it deeper into a world much closer to home and, for the very first time, present it in a modern Irish framework.

"Irish traditional rendered ghostly by washes of pedal steel and almost subliminal piano... widescreen and structured, like an early Celtic Ólafur Arnalds... 8/10"

UNCUT

Hard Rain cellist David McCann presents a selection of his own original compositions for an atmospheric evening of music at The Harrison.

Join us this April for the third event in our series of Night Music at The Harrison. Hard Rain cellist David McCann presents a selection of his own original compositions for solo cello, ranging from virtuosic explorations of the cello’s sonic potential to meditative reflections on silence and resonance.

Live Music at The Harrison

David Browne Murray

Every Saturday 15:00-18:00

Weekly ritual inspired by the spirit of Parisian jazz salons.

Each Friday, international jazz musician David Lyttle curates an intimate late-night vinyl session inside the Chambers - drawing from an eclectic personal collection to shape a unique soundscape that evolves with the evening.

No playlists. No repetition. Each week is a new listening experience.

Settle into a candlelit atmosphere with cheese & charcuterie boards, fine French wines, and the quiet luxury of analogue sound. Designed for unwinding, lingering, and letting the night unfold at its own pace.

A refined Friday escapewhere music, conversation, and atmosphere take centre stage.

Free entry. Food & drink pay as you go.

STEVE WICKHAM & RAY COEN

Steve is known as an integral member of The Waterboys, joining in 1985 for the celebrated ‘This is The Sea’ album and went on to record on Most of their subsequent albums to date. Wickham is also a highly regarded session violinist and has recorded and performed with U2, Elvis Costello, Sinead O’Connor, Bob Dylan, Sharon Shannon and many other artists in the worlds of rock, traditional and folk music. He has played on over a 100 releases since he made his recording debut with U2 on their break through album, War, playing on “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Drowning Man” in 1982.

Ray Coen hails from Drumiskabole, Ballisodare, County Sligo and has many years experience as both a guitar and fiddle player. His first musical memory is singing and dancing in the family kitchen. He got his first guitar at age 11, but didn’t tune it until he was 13. Into his teens, he turned to electric guitar, playing Rock’n’Roll and Heavy Metal with his first bands Bad Taste and China Red. Eventually the Sligo traditional music scene started calling to him, and he started playing mandola, banjo and fiddle.

Both Steve and Ray are founding members of Sligo Based world music group No Crows. The ‘Crows’ have made many recordings and continue to tour extensively.

Live Music at The Harrison

David Browne Murray

Every Saturday 15:00-18:00

Weekly ritual inspired by the spirit of Parisian jazz salons.

Each Friday, international jazz musician David Lyttle curates an intimate late-night vinyl session inside the Chambers - drawing from an eclectic personal collection to shape a unique soundscape that evolves with the evening.

No playlists. No repetition. Each week is a new listening experience.

Settle into a candlelit atmosphere with cheese & charcuterie boards, fine French wines, and the quiet luxury of analogue sound. Designed for unwinding, lingering, and letting the night unfold at its own pace.

A refined Friday escapewhere music, conversation, and atmosphere take centre stage.

Free entry. Food & drink pay as you go.

The Harrison presents a new artist every month, opening on First Thursday in our gallery.

Artist TBA.

Live Music at The Harrison

David Browne Murray

Every Saturday 15:00-18:00

In The Trouble with Freedom, journalist and researcher Melissa Butcher takes a trip into the ferociously polarised world of American politics, hoping to find out what’s going on beneath the surface.

Criss-crossing the country, she talks to a wide range of people: Democrat and Republican, gay and straight, urban and rural, immigrants, First Nations, Black, white, the incarcerated.

Melissa Butcher is Education Programme Director at the social enterprise Cumberland Lodge and Professor Emeritus of Social and Cultural Geography at Birkbeck, University of London. A former journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, she is the author of two books, five edited collections and numerous pieces of journalism and travelogues.

In this fireside chat-style event, Melissa will be interviewed by Belfast based freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson and will welcome questions from the audience.

DEAD GOAT

“The Norths answer to The Travelling Wilburys” - Hot Press

Individually, they are each accomplished artists in their own right. Together, they are DEAD GOAT, a Northern Irish supergroup made up of renowned songwriters Stevie Scullion (Malojian), Matt McGinn, Mark McKowski, and Declan McManus.

What began as casual jam sessions quickly turned into something more. Songs started to form. Before long, they had amassed more than enough material to record a full album.

The self-titled debut album, DEAD GOAT, will be released on this day by AV8 Records. Copies will be available at the launch, where there will be a live performance and DJ sets.