AOIFE MORIARTY
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Harry Kearns & Monginkgo
Little Whelan’s • Sun 20th July 2025
Singer-songwriter Aoife Moriarty crafts music that blends a jazz sensibility with indie pop and folk influences. Her debut album Dolls & Jigsaws (2009) received widespread recognition, including Jackie Hayden’s Album of the Year in Hot Press and a coveted appearance on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show.
Mick Heaney of The Sunday Times described it as “an arresting slice of smart coffee table pop,” while Hot Press praised its “slick musicianship” and “pristine production,” noting Moriarty’s ability to sidestep singer-songwriter clichés in favour of “highly accomplished quirky pop gems.”
After a long creative hiatus, Aoife returned to the stage in March 2025 with a full room at Little Whelan’s. On July 20th, she returns for a special solo performance — previewing songs from her forthcoming album Artefact, due for release in late 2025.
While the album was co-produced with Dave McCune and features full band arrangements, ten of the eleven songs were written on acoustic guitar. This show offers a rare chance to hear them performed in their original, stripped-back form — before layers were added.
The night will also mark the release of her first single and music video from the album: Dodo — a mid-tempo track with echoes of Dreams-era Fleetwood Mac, offering a quietly defiant take on childlessness and healing after loss.
Expect a stripped-back set featuring guitar, piano, percussion, and subtle live electronics. The evening will open with newcomer Monginkgo, followed by folk singer-songwriter Harry Kearns, before Aoife closes the night. Each artist brings a distinct songwriting voice — offering a varied and intimate night of original music at Whelan’s.
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TICKETS
€14.50 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required