Danzi Live at the Cobblestone

The Cobblestone on King Street North is one of Dublin’s most significant music pubs. It’s been a centre for traditional Irish music for decades, but in recent years the venue’s openness to live music across genres has made it a destination for acts that want an audience that actually listens rather than uses the performance as background noise.

Danzi is a Dublin-based artist working in R&B and soul - smooth, melodic, the kind of music that suits a room that knows how to be quiet when a singer is being good. The Cobblestone’s informal, pub-gig atmosphere is the right context.

What to Expect

A live set from Danzi in the Cobblestone’s main room, starting at 7:30pm. The venue’s reputation for attentive audiences means performers tend to rise to it - there’s no covering a bad show with volume in a room like this. Danzi’s material is described as smooth sounds and soft chaos, which suggests a set that ranges more than straightforward R&B category might imply.

The Cobblestone charges a small fee for live music events, which keeps the room focused on people who came for the show. Thursday evening in Smithfield is a good way to start the second half of the week.

Good to Know

• Thursday at 7:30pm
• The Cobblestone is a traditional pub with a proper live music room at the back
• Smithfield Square is right outside - arrive early for a drink on the square
• The venue is small - early arrival is the strategy
• Check the Eventbrite page for ticket price

Getting There

The Cobblestone is at 77 King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7. The Luas Red Line stops at Smithfield, about a 2-minute walk. Multiple Dublin Bus routes serve the Smithfield and Stoneybatter corridor. It’s a 15-minute walk from the city centre along the north quays.