Music

Goats Don’t Shave

Goats Don’t Shave formed in 1990. in Dungloe, County Donegal, the group is fronted by singer-songwriter Pat Gallagher, In 1992, the Goats released their first album through Cooking Vinyl, The Rusty Razor. This fiery mix of folk, traditional music and rock was hailed by critics as an absolute classic, and the album went gold in Ireland. Following such success they released a second album in 1994, Out in the Open, a rockier, much rounder piece which maintained their well earned reputation as a band capable of great things.

Sat 19 March 2022

Doors 7.30pm, Starts 8.00pm

Tickets: £20/£18

The group have released six albums to date, The Rusty Razor (1992) and Out in the Open (1994). After a sabbatical in 19997 a third album Tór was released in 1998. Fast forward to 2006 “The Collection” was released. A solo album from Pat in 2010 “when i grow up” then in 2013 came “Songs from earth” which won them a whole new audience, this year 2016 seen the release of the critically acclaimed “Turf man blues” Their name comes from a pub incident in which a tipsy local character was told to stop acting the goat and have a shave and clean himself up – his response was to walk away muttering the words Goats Don’t Shave!! Since their formation back in the summer of 1990, Goats Don’t Shave have risen to become one of the most popular bands Ireland has produced.They began performing their Celtic folk-rock in between their day jobs; which included a few fishermen, at which point the lads started to pick up regular Gigs. Next they recorded their first EP. There were five songs on it, including the anthem “Las Vegas in the hills of Donegal” they began to sell the EP locally. Sales were so good that record companies started calling and so did RTE and the late late show. with top 5 singles and a platinum selling album. The Goats sold-out concert venues the length and breadth of the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America. They headlined the Acoustic Tent at Glastonbury , Finsbury Park Fleadh , Cambridge folk festival and a six week UK university tour sponsored by Heineken. They were voted Best Band of 1993 by Time Out, one of London’s leading listings magazine. NME wrote, hearing them is great but seeing them is a must. The Goats’ most popular songs have been covered by dozens of other bands and Goats Don’t Shave songs are practically in every jukebox in watering holes all around the world.

 

Interested in Music?

You may also like

Tea Dance
Music

Tea Dance

Join us for our regular monthly community dance.

Thu 20 February 2025

Read More
A Night of Music, Songs and Words with Tommy Sands and Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
Music

A Night of Music, Songs and Words with Tommy Sands and Bernadette Devlin McAliskey

Join Tommy Sands for an evening of music, song and discussion with the renowned Irish Civil Rights leader, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey.

Thu 20 February 2025

Read More
Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill & Shauna Mullin
Music

Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill & Shauna Mullin

Come see the fabulous Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill & Shauna Mullin live at the Irish Cultural Centre

Sat 22 February 2025

Read More
Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor & Neil Martin
Music

Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor & Neil Martin

This musical union is not only a celebration of Ireland's rich musical heritage but also a testament to the enduring vitality of traditional music in the hands of these critically acclaimed and visionary artists.

Sat 01 March 2025

Read More
McGoldrick McCusker Doyle Tour 2025
Music

McGoldrick McCusker Doyle Tour 2025

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on tour again in 2024, bringing you their own blend of top -class folk songs, tunes and charming bon homie.

Fri 07 March 2025

Read More
Ainsley Hamill with Sam Kelly & Toby Shaer
Music

Ainsley Hamill with Sam Kelly & Toby Shaer

Mix Heather Small & Julie Fowlis and you’ve got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the UK’s most distinctive and versatile singers, known for her remarkable voice, storytelling, and emotive style.

Sun 09 March 2025

Read More
Four Men and a Dog
Music

Four Men and a Dog

Four Men & a Dog made a name for themselves with their eclectic and vivacious blend of traditional Irish music with a wide spectrum of other genres, including rap, Southern rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, polka, country swing, and even salsa.

Sat 15 March 2025

Read More
Sing Out – St. Patrick’s Day Concert!
Music

Sing Out – St. Patrick’s Day Concert!

St. Patrick's Day may fall on a Monday this year, but here at the Irish Cultural Centre, it certainly won’t feel like one. 

Mon 17 March 2025

Read More
Paddy Glackin & Noel Hill
Music

Paddy Glackin & Noel Hill

Join us for an unforgettable night of Irish traditional music with renowned musicians, fiddle player Paddy Glackin and concertina player Noel Hill.

Fri 21 March 2025

Read More