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May Brings Unique and Sprited Irish Music at Rí Rá Georgetown

May Brings Unique and Sprited Irish Music at Rí Rá Georgetown

Authentic Food and Entertainment Epitomizes the Irish Pub Experience


WHAT:  Rí Rá Georgetown’s highly anticipated May entertainment schedule brings the most unique and spirited Irish bands to DC.  Fresh from Ireland, the bands only perform at the most genuine Irish bars in the US and are exclusive to Rí Rá Georgetown.  Guests are invited to fully appreciate the Irish spirit with both authentic food and entertainment to epitomize the traditional Irish pub experience. Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to savor the authentic Irish upscale bistro plates and traditional dishes while delighting in the best sounds of Ireland.

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WHERE:  Rí Rá Georgetown : 3123-3125 M Street, NW

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WHEN:  Sundays-Thursdays----- 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Fridays & Saturdays------10:30 PM – 1:30 AM

SCHEDULE:          

May 1–2:  Justin Keenan (with Evan Young/ Jon Kane)
May 3-9:  Cray & Dempsey
May 10-12:  The Black Donnellys (Dave Browne/Dave Rooney)
May 13-18: Dave Rooney & Sharon Hussey (band name to be confirmed)
May 19-25:  TBC
May 26-31: Dave Rooney & Sharon Hussey (band name to be confirmed)

OTHER:
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About Justin Keenan

Justin Keenan of The Go Set will bring his vocal and guitar skills to Rí Rá Georgetown for exciting punk rock performances. Joined by Evan Young of The Go Set and Jon Kane from The Mahones, Keenan will deliver timeless rock n’ roll energy with an international twist.

 

About The Cray & Dempsey Experience

The Cray & Dempsey Experience is anything but typical, providing audiences with one of the most unique Irish experiences they will ever see. The pair has been together for the better part of 25 years and brings several genres of music together, including rap, rock and Irish folk. They put their own spin on songs such as “Gin & Juice,” “Sweet Caroline” and “500 Miles,” along with many all-time favorites from the 70s through today’s top hits. Mixing in crowd participation and comic insults, The Cray & Dempsey Experience is a rude, crude and Irish band who keeps rocking.

 

About The Black Donnellys

Composed of a six-piece Irish band featuring George Murphy and Dave Rooney, The Black Donnellys will fill Rí Rá with high energy and traditional music. Having never before performed as a singer, Murphy burst into the music scene after he competed on the Irish version of American Idol. With a voice likened to Luke Kelly and Bruce Springstein, Murphy produced a #1 triple-platinum album, collaborated with Irish music legends, and toured the world. Rooney, who has toured Europe for 15 years, reached stardom as a multi-instrumentalist and talented singer-songwriter.

About Rí  Rá Georgetown

Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Georgetown owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Georgetown is the 11th location operating in the U.S.

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