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08 Oct 2025

Legendary Irish drummer set for intimate ‘drum hang’ gig in Mayo

The musician, who has performed with the likes of Snow Patrol and Glen Hansard, will come to Mayo on April 2

Legendary Irish drummer set for gig in Mayo

Drummer Graham Hopkins will be taking his gigs to the Clew Bay Hotel on April 2

Renowned drummer Graham Hopkins will be coming to Mayo for the latest of his ‘drum hang’ gigs next Wednesday.

The drummer, who has played with the likes of Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, and Tom Jones, will be performing in an intimate setting at The Clew Bay Hotel, Westport, on April 7.

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The well-known musician, whose career spans three decades, is known in Irish music circles for the unique atmosphere at his ‘drum hangs.’ Audiences will get the chance to peer behind the curtain of high-level drumming, including the recording process, gigging, and gear.

Unlike your standard gig, audience participation and questions are actively encouraged by Mr Hopkins, who has received strong reviews for the first two legs of his tour in Cork and Portlaoise.

Tickets are €15 and can be purchased on EventBrite from this link.

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