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Junior Brother

Don't miss alternative Folk mainstay Junior Brother live at Cottiers on Thursday 29th January!

Junior Brother

About Junior Brother

29th January 2026
7.30pm
Cottiers
93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow West End G11 5PU
£17 + BF
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Carefully pushing the boundaries of what modern Irish folk can look and sound like, Junior Brother is an idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter from Co. Kerry, Ireland. With Junior Brother’s newest single, “Take Guilt”, the fearless artistry for which he is admired reaches exciting new heights, with thrilling clarity and shattering power.

Born Ronan Kealy, Junior Brother’s debut album "Pull The Right Rope" earned a Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish Album of the Year, and similarly lauded sophomore LP "The Great Irish Famine" claimed another Album of the Year nomination at the RTÉ Folk Music Awards, along with glowing press from The Guardian, MOJO Magazine and The Irish Times to name just a few.

Building upon a debut album described as "Raw and stark - but very beautiful" (Hot Press Magazine), and the "Truly unforgettable" (MOJO Magazine) second, "The Great Irish Famine", Junior Brother has whipped up a dedicated following, thanks to unmissable live shows, and music both excitingly forward-looking and anciently evocative. Thrilling appearances in iconic venues such as The Beacon Theatre (New York), Blackpool Opera House (UK) and Vicar Street (Dublin) have left crowds spellbound, from the East Coast of the U.S. to Eastern Europe. He has played support for a variety of like-minded acts such as The Proclaimers (U.K. & IE), The Murder Capital (Europe) and Glen Hansard, the latter personally choosing Junior as the opening act for his 2019 US Tour.

Following the "wry songs of anxiety and frustration" (The Guardian) of "The Great Irish Famine", Junior is currently at work on album number three, with famed producer John "Spud" Murphy (black midi, Lankum) at the helm. Junior Brother "makes mincemeat out of every other structured singer-songwriter you can think of" (The Irish Times) - and his incredible journey has only just begun.

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Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!

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Sloans Ceilidh

Sloans Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 21st November 2025

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 6th March 2026

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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The Bobby Deans Big Band

The Bobby Deans Big Band

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join The Bobby Deans Big Band on Sunday afternoons at the Paloma Lounge for some great live big band sounds!

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BIG Soul Events

BIG Soul Events

Selected dates between 2nd February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB, BIG Soul Classics to today's floor fillers when BIG Soul Events come to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!

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Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons

Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons

Selected dates between 3rd February 2025 - 1st December 2025

Join Gerry Lyons at Nice N Sleazy on the first Monday each month for the 'longest running open mic in the history of the universe'!

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Live Jazz

Live Jazz

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 30th November 2025

Sit back, relax, and listen to live jazz whilst indulging in classically French food and drink every weekend at Atlantic Bar & Brasserie!

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VIP Record Fair Glasgow

VIP Record Fair Glasgow

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 15th November 2025

Browse the biggest selection of vinyl, CDs and memorabilia ever assembled in Scotland at the regular VIP Record Fair Glasgow in Bellahouston Leisure Centre!

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