Mohair Suits in the National Ballroom: The Showband Era
15 July 2025 - 31 mins
Podcast Series
Three Castles Burning
This month brings the fiftieth anniversary of the tragic murders of members of The Miami Showband. This band, drawing its members from both sides of the border, was a defining part of the showband scene that withstood the changing musical tastes of the country from one decade into the next. Where did the Showband Scene come from, and what were its lasting impacts on music in Dublin and beyond?