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FRIDAY 26th AUGUST
18:30pm - 22:00pm - 'The Rory Story' - Rory Gallagher Tribute (Supported by Jack-Austin Despey Band)

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

13:30 to 15:30 - The James Oliver Band

16:00 to 18:00 - The Jim Kirkpatrick Band

18:30 to 20:30 - SandraiseR

21:00 - 23:00 - The Aiden Pryor Band

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SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

13:30 - 15:30 - The G-Men

16:00 - 18:00 - The Jed Thomas Band

18:30 - 20:30 - The Tom Killner Band

21:00 - 23:00 - Innes Sibun Trio

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