Nothing beats the inimitable atmosphere of a good Irish pub, where good humor and conviviality rhyme with good Irish music! And let’s face it, the music played in Irish Pubs never tires of revisiting the greatest classics of Irish folklore!
So here are our top 5 most popular bands playing Irish Pubs… Trad bands with rock riffs, or sometimes more old-school, charm us and transport us to magical places, made up of expanses of russet moorland, deep-water lakes and wild mountains… A real invitation to travel, without leaving our favourite Irish Pubs!
Our top 5 most popular bands in Irish Pubs
- No.1: The Dubliners: the real No.1 of the chart, they invade every establishment with their famous song “Dirty Old Town”, sung in a deep voice by the late Ronnie Drew. A 100% trady band that has become a benchmark!
- N°2: The Pogues: the punchier Pogues have the advantage of combining traditional Irish music with punk tunes. It’s the perfect way to liven up an evening in Ireland!
- N°3: the Dropckicks Murphy’s: once again, this Boston band knows how to liven up an evening, with their bellowing rock music and songs, and their traditional instruments! Their combination of electric guitar and banjo makes for a really fun mix to listen to!
- N°4: The Chieftains: fans of pure traditional music will undoubtedly appreciate the talent of the Chieftains! Here, nothing but the best, mixing fiddle, tin whistle, bodhràn, and uilleann pipe, those typically Irish instruments that are the soul of Celtic music!
- No.5: The Waterboys: they’re a boring bunch! Their music smells of Ireland, and takes us on a journey without having to leave the cosy pub! Only the best!
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