BLUES/JAZZ

SATURDAY PORTRUSH VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS

Villiers & The Villains promise ‘blues and everything else’ as they take to the stage at the renowned North Coast venue that is the Atlantic Bar. A unique and simply brilliant blend of folk-blues that will leave you wanting more. This talented bunch will put on a show that will have you captivated. Fan of Dylan, Cash or Springsteen? Then this is the gig for you. Atlantic Bar, 9.30pm, £5 www.atlanticbarportrush.com

MONDAY BELFAST BEBOP AND BEYOND

Live jazz with the Linley Hamilton Quartet, who take to the stage in one of the best establishments in the city. The John Hewitt, 9pm, free admission

EVERY NIGHT BELFAST BERTS

Authentic live Jazz music every night of the week right in the heart of Belfast. Monday to Saturday from 9.30pm and from 9pm on a Sunday. All jazz fans should take advantage of this and all those looking something a little different should try it out.

Berts bar at The Merchant Hotel www.themerchanthotel.com

FOLK/TRAD FRIDAY BELFAST HYLAND PADDY

Live folk music from Hyland Paddy, featuring Keiran Mcconville, Gerry Leathem and Hugh Blaney. Fibber Magees, 11pm, free www. fibbers. robinsonsbar. co. uk

THE REAL SHINDIG

Live Irish folk music from the Belfast based band. The Washington Bar, 7pm, free. www.belfastmusic.org

IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Live traditional music from some of the best local musicians. Whites Tavern, 7pm, free www.whitestavern.co.uk

ACOUSTIC TRAD

Mccracken’s Bar, from 6.30pm, free www.mccrackenscafebar.co.uk SATURDAY ANTRIM MALOJIAN

Malojian is one of the finest indie-folk acts around. You’ll be nothing but captivated by the power of the songs. Supporting Malojian are the allinclusive, all ability Antrim Community Choir. Part of the Antrim Live! festival. This will be a night and a performance to live long in the memory.

The Old Courthouse, 7.30pm, from £8 Search Antrim Live! on Facebook

SUNDAY BELFAST LIVE TRAD AT THE DIRTY ONION

Join Shane Mcaleer and friends for a traditional session from 1pm to 4pm and in the evening get along for yet another great live trad session with Ruadhrai O Kane and friends.

The Dirty Onion, from 1pm www.thedirtyonion.com

TUESDAY BELFAST TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION

Live bands do exactly what the title of the night promises, offer top quality live trad music. Great way to break up the week. Errigle Inn, 9.30pm, free www.errigle.com

THURSDAY MAGHERAFELT FOLKED UP THURSDAYS

Top-notch live music every Thursday night with Mark and Manny. Brysons Bar, 9pm www.brysonsmagherafelt.com

EVERY NIGHT BELFAST NIGHTLY MUSIC

Always great live trad music and more on throughout the week at the superb city centre venue. Fibber Magees www.fibbers.robinsonsbar.co.uk