THE acclaimed Vinyl Sessions return to the Record Room on Catherine Street for a brand-new series of live recordings.
Following the success of Live at Record Room Vol. 1, which sold out its summer 2023 run and won widespread praise for its authenticity, the producers have confirmed that recording for Volume Two will begin later this month. The project, curated by venue proprietor Eoin “Rocky” O’Shea alongside mastering engineer Richard Dowling of WAV Mastering, continues its mission to capture the current pulse of Limerick’s ever-evolving music scene.
The new compilation promises to showcase a vibrant cross-section of talent, from rising voices to established performers. Acts confirmed include Annie Cheevers, Emily Panter, God Knows, Japanese Jesus, Joyce, Meadhbh Hayes, Mother of Pearl, MuRli, Redwood, Sean O’Meara, The Labourers and Zkellies.
The Vinyl Sessions will be recorded across four consecutive Thursdays, beginning 28 August, with three acts performing each night. One track per artist will be chosen for inclusion on the limited-edition vinyl, due for release at Limerick’s Merch and Record Fair at The Commercial this December.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday 28 August:
God Knows / MuRli / Mother of Pearl
Thursday 4 September:
Sean O’Meara / The Labourers / Meadhbh Hayes
Thursday 11 September: Redwood / Joyce / Zkellies
Thursday 18 September: Japanese Jesus / Emily Panter / Annie Cheevers
Admission is free but booking is essential, with just 100 places available per show via Eventbrite from Thursday August 21.
The Live at Record Room series first launched in 2023 with a line-up including Anna’s Anchor, Hazey Haze, Laura Duff, Dylan Flynn and Post Punk Podge. Critics hailed it as a vital document of the city’s musical energy. Hot Press’s Stuart Clark praised it as “a vibrant and diverse snapshot of the city’s music scene”, while GoldenPlec’s Justin McDaid wrote: “The sense of place is palpable… Limerick is where it’s at.”
The concept draws inspiration from The Reindeer Age, a 1990 compilation recorded at Xeric Studios that chronicled the city’s alternative music of the era. A framed copy of that record now hangs on the wall of the Record Room – a reminder of the continuity of Limerick’s creative spirit.
The project is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport under the Grassroots Music Venue Support Scheme. For ticket information visit: https://www.thecommercial.pub/vinylsessions
