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Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Today, way back in 2001, we released For The Birds! Hard to believe it’s been a quarter century...if you’re feeling nostalgic we made a YT playlist (link in bio) with a couple of videos from our release day gig at Simon’s Cafe in Dublin (by @donalscannell), an RTE interview from then with Glen chatting about each track, a few other videos from gigs that year and then a bunch from the 10th anniversary at Vicar Street in 2011. And in case you didn’t know, For The Birds and other albums/singles are available digitally on our Bandcamp and we have some CDs (& shirts!) at theframes.ie. Thank you for all the support over these years 💚

🐦‍⬛ From the liner notes: “Recorded by Steve Albini, Craig Ward and David Odlum at Electrical Audio, Chicago and in Ventry, Kerry at Joan’s house with additional recording and mixing at various bedrooms and houses including Black Box, La Dionae France, Trevor Hutchinson’s, Mic Christopher’s and Mrs Odlums.”

Just thank you. 
That’s all there is to say really.
This is an ongoing conversation about grassroots venues but it was a great opening gambit of a week…
@murtwhelansound for being sound - you know what for...
@mictko for working so bloody hard each and every day. I dont know how you do it..

To all the ledge bags working and keeping the shows on the road and the spirits high @spiritstore.ie @dolans_limerick @debarras_clonakilty @johncleeresbar who made us very welcome and helped put on some truly memorable shows..To all the support acts that bought their A game - good luck on your journeys @elisemuso @sean__omeara @_rowan.music_ @intricate_band_

Big thanks to @loulou_barker for getting the word out there, @jennhalterprenda for amplifying that word so eloquently online and of course to every single one of you that bought a ticket and came to support and help.

Special thanks to @ptgphotos and @melbourneflower for making sure everyone looks like rock stars and doing the odd bit of live streaming here and there and @anilla02  for your calligraphy skills… 

To @unamolloy for coming to us and starting this conversation and to Edel @coughlansbarcork and all the other hardworking folks in grassroots venues for keeping that conversation going into the future….Like I say….ledge bags every one!

Open call for anyone out there reading this and wanting to help in terms of going back to your roots and give a little back - get in touch with any of us here and we’ll make it happen…cx

Just thank you. 
That’s all there is to say really.
This is an ongoing conversation about grassroots venues but it was a great opening gambit of a week…
@murtwhelansound for being sound - you know what for...
@mictko for working so bloody hard each and every day. I dont know how you do it..

To all the ledge bags working and keeping the shows on the road and the spirits high @spiritstore.ie @dolans_limerick @debarras_clonakilty @johncleeresbar who made us very welcome and helped put on some truly memorable shows..To all the support acts that bought their A game - good luck on your journeys @elisemuso @sean__omeara @_rowan.music_ @intricate_band_

Big thanks to @loulou_barker for getting the word out there, @jennhalterprenda for amplifying that word so eloquently online and of course to every single one of you that bought a ticket and came to support and help.

Special thanks to @ptgphotos and @melbourneflower for making sure everyone looks like rock stars and doing the odd bit of live streaming here and there and @anilla02  for your calligraphy skills… 

To @unamolloy for coming to us and starting this conversation and to Edel @coughlansbarcork and all the other hardworking folks in grassroots venues for keeping that conversation going into the future….Like I say….ledge bags every one!

Open call for anyone out there reading this and wanting to help in terms of going back to your roots and give a little back - get in touch with any of us here and we’ll make it happen…cx

Just thank you. 
That’s all there is to say really.
This is an ongoing conversation about grassroots venues but it was a great opening gambit of a week…
@murtwhelansound for being sound - you know what for...
@mictko for working so bloody hard each and every day. I dont know how you do it..

To all the ledge bags working and keeping the shows on the road and the spirits high @spiritstore.ie @dolans_limerick @debarras_clonakilty @johncleeresbar who made us very welcome and helped put on some truly memorable shows..To all the support acts that bought their A game - good luck on your journeys @elisemuso @sean__omeara @_rowan.music_ @intricate_band_

Big thanks to @loulou_barker for getting the word out there, @jennhalterprenda for amplifying that word so eloquently online and of course to every single one of you that bought a ticket and came to support and help.

Special thanks to @ptgphotos and @melbourneflower for making sure everyone looks like rock stars and doing the odd bit of live streaming here and there and @anilla02  for your calligraphy skills… 

To @unamolloy for coming to us and starting this conversation and to Edel @coughlansbarcork and all the other hardworking folks in grassroots venues for keeping that conversation going into the future….Like I say….ledge bags every one!

Open call for anyone out there reading this and wanting to help in terms of going back to your roots and give a little back - get in touch with any of us here and we’ll make it happen…cx

TONIGHT @ CLEERE'S
THE FRAMES / GRASSROOTS VENUE TOUR
⚠️THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!⚠️

Support By ELISE

Looking Forward to it.

#cleeres #grassrootsvenues #theframes
#johncleeresbar #livemusickilkenny

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

You lifted us up in @debarras_clonakilty! 🙏💙 our final Grassroots Venues gig happens tonight in @johncleeresbar - keep supporting #smallvenues #grassrootsvenues! 📸 @melbourneflower

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

Last night in @dolans_limerick via @ptgphotos 🙌
Thank you all so much for being there & @sean__omeara for the support!
See you tonight @debarras_clonakilty ✨

What a night! Thank you for having us and happy birthday to you all at @hotpressmagazine ✨

All set for this evening’s gig
@3arenadublin with @theframesofficial to celebrate
@hotpressmagazine anniversary
‘History in the making’ concert.

🥳❤️🎉

#theframes
#hotpressmagazine

All set for this evening’s gig
@3arenadublin with @theframesofficial to celebrate
@hotpressmagazine anniversary
‘History in the making’ concert.

🥳❤️🎉

#theframes
#hotpressmagazine

All set for this evening’s gig
@3arenadublin with @theframesofficial to celebrate
@hotpressmagazine anniversary
‘History in the making’ concert.

🥳❤️🎉

#theframes
#hotpressmagazine

@hotpressmagazine 50th this Friday at @3arenadublin! Tickets at link in bio ✨

Come in early and check out these emerging local artists who will be supporting us at our upcoming shows. ✨
Spirit Store, Dundalk - Rowan Murphy @_rowan.music_
Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick - Sean O’Meara @sean__omeara
DeBarras, Clonakilty - INTRICATE @intricate_official_
Cleere’s, Kilkenny - ELISE @elisemuso

Come in early and check out these emerging local artists who will be supporting us at our upcoming shows. ✨
Spirit Store, Dundalk - Rowan Murphy @_rowan.music_
Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick - Sean O’Meara @sean__omeara
DeBarras, Clonakilty - INTRICATE @intricate_official_
Cleere’s, Kilkenny - ELISE @elisemuso

Come in early and check out these emerging local artists who will be supporting us at our upcoming shows. ✨
Spirit Store, Dundalk - Rowan Murphy @_rowan.music_
Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick - Sean O’Meara @sean__omeara
DeBarras, Clonakilty - INTRICATE @intricate_official_
Cleere’s, Kilkenny - ELISE @elisemuso

Come in early and check out these emerging local artists who will be supporting us at our upcoming shows. ✨
Spirit Store, Dundalk - Rowan Murphy @_rowan.music_
Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick - Sean O’Meara @sean__omeara
DeBarras, Clonakilty - INTRICATE @intricate_official_
Cleere’s, Kilkenny - ELISE @elisemuso

*** NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! ***

@seodashows proudly present

@theframesofficial

Dolans Warehouse

Sunday February 8th 2026

doors 8PM

Tickets On Sale TOMORROW( Friday!) at 11AM
from @dolans_limerick

THE FRAMES ANNOUNCE INTIMATE
FEBRUARY 2026 IRISH TOUR
HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES

One of Ireland’s most beloved bands, The Frames, have announced a special run of intimate Irish shows for
February 2026, returning to the grassroots venues that played a vital role in shaping their early career.

At a time when Irish artists continue to excel on the world stage, these shows shine a spotlight on the small and medium-sized venues that form the foundation of Ireland’s live music ecosystem, and which are now under increasing threat.
These grassroots venues are the training grounds for artists, technicians, promoters, and crews. They are cultural hubs, employers, tourism drivers, and community spaces. Yet across Ireland - as across the UK, Europe and the US - many are operating on unsustainable margins, facing rising costs, reduced touring circuits, and
mounting financial pressure.

This Frames tour has been organised by the venues and band to act as a wake-up call. It aims to be part of a wider ongoing conversation about the real hurdles these venues face to keep delivering quality shows. Without
sustained support for these rooms, the artists of tomorrow may never get the chance to take their first steps. For The Frames, these shows are an opportunity to give something back to the venues that helped shape their journey.

Glen Hansard shared: “These are the rooms... where we learn to tell stories and learn the magic of the intimate spaces. Only from there can we take it to a bigger stage with any confidence.”

Those running Ireland’s grassroots venues say the tour arrives at a critical moment.

💚

⭐️⭐️JUST ANNOUNCED⭐️⭐️
The Frames

Wednesday 4th February
Doors 7:30PM

Tickets on sale Friday 16th January at 11AM from
https://spiritstore.ie/event.php?eventID=TheFrames26

If there is such a thing as a well-marked path in rock and roll, The Frames have never shown much interest in following it. For over 35 years, the band have carved their own route, guided by instinct, independence and a deep connection to their audience.
Formed in Dublin in 1990 around songwriter and vocalist Glen Hansard, The Frames quickly became a cornerstone of Ireland’s live music scene, building a fiercely loyal following through constant touring and a commitment to creative independence. Across albums including Fitzcarraldo, Dance the Devil, For The Birds, Burn The Maps and The Cost, the band achieved multiple Irish chart-toppers while remaining closely tied to the venues and communities that supported them from the start.
Though individual members have pursued acclaimed solo and collaborative projects over the years, The Frames have continued to reunite for landmark live performances, including sold-out shows at Electric Picnic, Iveagh Gardens, Live at the Marquee and Kilmainham.
In 2026, this grassroots venue tour offers a reminder of where it all began, and of the vital role small venues continue to play in Ireland’s musical ecosystem.

We’re very pleased to announce we’ll be doing a special run of very intimate Irish shows next month.  We’ll be returning to the venues that played a vital role in shaping our early career.  Unfortunately these rooms, that form the foundation of Ireland’s live music ecosystem, are now under increasing threat. Read below and visit the link in bio for more information about this initiative.

Tickets go on sale *tomorrow* Friday 16 January at 11am Irish time (link in bio or via each venue’s socials/websites)
4 Feb - Spirit Store, Dundalk @spiritstore.ie
8 Feb - Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick @dolans_limerick
9 Feb - DeBarras, Clonakilty @debarras_clonakilty
11 Feb - Cleeres, Kilkenny @johncleeresbar

These grassroots venues are the training grounds for artists, technicians, promoters, and crews. They are cultural hubs, employers, tourism drivers, and community spaces. Yet across Ireland - as across the UK, Europe and the US - many are operating on unsustainable margins, facing rising costs, reduced touring circuits, and mounting financial pressure. This Frames tour, organised by the venues and band to act as a wake up call.  aims to be part of a wider ongoing conversation about the real hurdles these venues face to keep delivering quality shows. Without sustained support for these rooms, the artists of tomorrow may never get the chance to take their first steps. 
Poster by @anilla02
Photo by @piperferguson

We’re very pleased to announce we’ll be doing a special run of very intimate Irish shows next month.  We’ll be returning to the venues that played a vital role in shaping our early career.  Unfortunately these rooms, that form the foundation of Ireland’s live music ecosystem, are now under increasing threat. Read below and visit the link in bio for more information about this initiative.

Tickets go on sale *tomorrow* Friday 16 January at 11am Irish time (link in bio or via each venue’s socials/websites)
4 Feb - Spirit Store, Dundalk @spiritstore.ie
8 Feb - Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick @dolans_limerick
9 Feb - DeBarras, Clonakilty @debarras_clonakilty
11 Feb - Cleeres, Kilkenny @johncleeresbar

These grassroots venues are the training grounds for artists, technicians, promoters, and crews. They are cultural hubs, employers, tourism drivers, and community spaces. Yet across Ireland - as across the UK, Europe and the US - many are operating on unsustainable margins, facing rising costs, reduced touring circuits, and mounting financial pressure. This Frames tour, organised by the venues and band to act as a wake up call.  aims to be part of a wider ongoing conversation about the real hurdles these venues face to keep delivering quality shows. Without sustained support for these rooms, the artists of tomorrow may never get the chance to take their first steps. 
Poster by @anilla02
Photo by @piperferguson