South Armagh singer-songwriter on tour. Boathouse Inn, Warrenpoint 8pm Adm free 048-41752082 Also Sat, Donegal

Blues-rock influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rory Gallagher and more. JJ Smyth's 9pm €10 01-4752565

The Bridge Bar, Bridgend, Ramelton 10pm Adm free 074-9151119

A tribute to famous civil rights campaigner and folk singer Paul Robeson. The Helix (Mahony Hall) 8pm €29.50/€25 01-7007000

Cork's great hope for international stardom; catch him while he's on the rise. Cherrytree Pub, Walkinstown 9pm €20/€17 01-4503983

Blues served up tasty and gritty. JJ Smyth's 9pm €10 01-4752565

Adventurous blend of Celtic, Mexican, East European and African music. Black Box 8pm £14 048-90244400 Also Wed, Derry

Energetic and authentic blues. Bruxelles Bar 6pm Adm free

Rough-edged, high quality C&W/Americana. Ha'penny Bridge Inn, Wellington Qy 9.30pm Adm free

New name, old hands at the blues game. JJ Smyth's 9pm €8 01-4752565

Playhouse Theatre 8pm £10 048-71268027

He was here a couple of weeks ago as leader of The Scorchers; now he's back solo. Either way, a cracker of a gig. Spirit Store, Dundalk 8pm €8 042-9352697 Also Thurs, Belfast

Rotterdam Bar 8pm £5 048-90746021

Belfast-based singer-songwriter. Bewley's Café Theatre (Oriental Room), Grafton St 8.30pm €10