Over the years, the Blackstairs Blues Festival in Ireland has featured some outstanding headliners. Ailbhe Reddy, Jyellowl, Uly, Throwback, Junior Brother, Happyalone, Thumper, True Tides, Robert John Ardiff, and Lydia Ford were among the top achievers.
Irish indie-folk singer-songwriter Ailbhe Reddy wowed the audience with her powerful voice and unfiltered emotion. Dublin-born rapper Jyellowl dazzled the crowd with his distinct style and socially concerned songs. Uly, an R&B artist from Dublin, enthralled the audience with his beautiful tunes and mellow voice.
The funk and soul group Throwback got everyone in the room moving to their catchy beats. A folk musician from Kerry named Junior Brother demonstrated his storytelling skills through his clever and lighthearted lyrics. Experimental pop trio Happyalone. presented their unique sound and contagious energy to the festival.
Dublin-based punk rock group Thumper performed to a packed house, getting everyone up and dancing. The indie-pop group True Tides won over listeners with their memorable melodies and appealing hooks. Dublin-born singer-songwriter Robert John Ardiff sang his reflective and moving compositions live. Dublin-born indie-pop artist Lydia Ford displayed her strong vocals and moving lyrics.
These top performances are only a few examples of the exceptional musicians who have graced the stage at the Blackstairs Blues Festival over the years, which has consistently attracted outstanding talent.