Simple Things

Simple Things carve out a meeting point between folk and pop, grounded in a shared love of Irish traditional music. Formed by Dylan O’Sullivan and Kealan Cahill, later joined by Shane Kennedy and Seamus Fleming, the quartet leans on catchy melodies, layered textures and driving rhythms. Their writing keeps the lilt of the tradition while opening it to a contemporary palette, balancing memorable hooks with an acoustic pulse that feels both rooted and current.

On 16 July 2026 at Monroe’s Tavern in Galway, Ireland, they bring that approach to the stage. The live set favors warmth and momentum, built on tight interplay and an easy rapport. Arrangements leave room for harmonies to breathe and for grooves to build, so themes drawn from tradition land with clarity, then shift into something new. Expect a show that moves with energy and welcomes the room in, a modern take on familiar roots shaped collectively by four musicians who share the same compass.