The Devil’s in the Dancehall with Gralton’s Big Band comes to Dunkineely

Get set for a fantastic evening of music in dance with Dunkineely Hall being the final stop of five dance halls across five counties to host the best trad / swing bank in the country. 

The Gralton Big Band features Cathy Jordan, Ryan Molloy, Stephen Doherty, David Doocey, Matt Berril, Jim Higgins, Conor Caldwell, John Carty and Ben Castle.

A spokesperson for The Devil’s in the Dancehall said: “Once vibrant hubs of music, community and freedom, these dance halls came under fierce attack in the 1930s from church and state, who labelled them dangerous, immoral and ‘the devil’s work.’

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“The dance halls and their all night dances were causing the degeneration of Irish society.

“Now, 90 years on, the dancers rebel again! There’ll be no dance hall licence obtained for these grand dance nights, where the devil himself will be sure to sweep you off your feet.

“Come dance to the roaring sound of The Gralton Big Band where Edwina Guckian will teach you all the moves and have you jazzing all night long. Expect swing, trad, foxtrots, slow sets and short skirts. 

“Expect sean nós, shim-shamming, lindy hopping, set-dancing, surprises and scandal! 

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“So come dressed in your finest 1930s gear, polish up your brogues, wear your boldest lipstick and make it a night you’ll never forget, dancing with the devil in the dancehall.”

The event in Dunkineely takes place in Dunkineely Hall on Saturday, November 29 at 8pm.

Tickets cost €20 plus €1.50 booking fee and can be bought at edwinaguckian.com

This is an over 16s event.