The first ever Sumer Swing Festival comes to The Grand Social this weekend, featuring some of the best US talent.

A melange of roots, swing, rockabilly, skiffle and country from both sides of the atlantic like the world famous 'Kings of Western Swing' Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys and U.K Swing band The Jive Aces.

Taking place in The Grand Social over 3 nights the Summer Swing also showcases great home grown roots talent.

You can also expect sets from DJ Mouse who's launched some of London’s best Rock N' Roll club nights over the last four decades. There'll also be some Irish talent in the Rumble Club DJ's who play a swingin' mix of rockabilly, surf & exotica.

Friday August 19
The Jive Aces
Doors: 8pm.
Admission: €12
DJ Mouse from 11pm – 2.30am. Free admission.

Saturday August 20
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
Doors: 8pm.
Admission: €20
Special guests: Gavin Povey & His Fabulous Oke-She-Moke-She-Pops.
Rumble Club DJ's: 11.30pm – 2.30am. Free admission.

Sunday August 21
Sunday Summer Swing (Free Closing Party & BBQ)
The Slick Hicks, The Louisiana 6, Jem Mitchell, The Annulments & Rumble Club Djs.
Doors: 6pm - Free admission