New vocal/guitar CD

 Hugh and vocalist Honor Heffernan are celebrating the release of their new  duo recording "Two Heads are Better Than One" at JJ's on Sunday 13th March at JJ's (doors 4.30pm, Music 5pm). For other dates see "Gigs" section.

New vocal/gtr CD

Had a great time playing duo with vocalist Honor Heffernan at the Limerick Jazz Festival where we were joined by Linley Hamilton on trumpet for a couple of tunes. Honor and I are looking forward to the upcoming release of our new duo recording "Two Heads Are better Than One". Details to follow...

Summer gigs - 2015

It’s been a busy summer that featured a number of really enjoyable collaborations with fellow guitarists. It was a joy to play again with the great Louis Stewart at JJ’s, it had been a few years. Also at JJ’s, I had a fun gig with London jazz guitar legend Terry Smith. 

w/ Terry Smith

w/ Terry Smith at JJ's

Scottish guitarist Nigel Clark and I performed a series of duo gigs at the Sligo Jazz Project, promoting our latest CD “The Day of the Duo”.

w/ jthe great Jim Mullen and Nigel Mooney

w/ the great Jim Mullen and Nigel Mooney 

Another wonderful event was the Grant Green tribute, a five nighter with the great Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen and Nigel Mooney (w/Scott Flanigan on organ and Dominic Mullan on drums). 

A different experience was a concert at the Killaloe Chamber Music Festival with flamenco guitarist John Walsh and classical guitarist Redmond O’Toole. We each performed solo sets and then played together for the finale, a great vibe.

w/ Redmond O'Toole and John Walsh

w/ John Walsh and Redmond O'Toole at the Irish Chamber Music Festival in Killaloe

The Sligo Jazz Project was a blast and is a real credit to Eddie Lee and co.  I enjoyed the concert with the DCJO and guest Ernie Watts.  Also a really fun low key gig with Eddie Lee and Ciaran Wilde and the great legendary Us drummer Adam Nussbaum. We were also joined by the wonderful Paul Clarvis on drums.

w/ mike Neilsen and Adam Nussbaum at Sligo

w/ Mike  Neilsen and Adam Nussbaum at the Sligo Jazz Project.

The next Dublin Guitar Night is 29th September - details to follow...

A great night had by all at the August DGN. Roll on September!

Looking forward to the August "Dublin Guitar Night" at JJ's on Tuesday 25th at JJ's. 
This month as always we welcome some new faces and some familiar ones: The return of Jake Curran, this time with his band "Hold Up; a new addition to the Dublin Guitar Night roster, Stephen McHale and "Weird Gliches" w/ Leopoldo Osio, Neil Dorrington and Tommy Gray: We also welcome the return of Scottish virtuoso guitarist Nigel Clark for a solo set. 
Another great night of guitar music in store. 
Doors at 8pm, music at 8.30pm. Come out and support live music. More details to follow.

Really looking forward to the 30th "Dublin Guitar Night" at JJ's on tomorrow night Tuesday 30th June. 


To celebrate the occasion, the night will feature the great Louis Stewart, Hugh Buckley and Dave Fleming, wonderful solo acoustic guitarist Chris Woods (UK) and exciting fusion group "Gotcha", featuring Lee Meehan on guitar. Recommend getting there early for seats...


Doors at 8pm, music at 8.30pm. Come out and support live music!

More info here!