Kenan Flannery & The Will To Live (Irl) / Chris Murphy (USA)

Gigs · London

Kenan Flannery & The Will To Live (Irl) / Chris Murphy (USA)

Wednesday 2 December 2026 · Doors 19:30

Leytonstone Social Club, London

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Kenan Flannery & The Will To Live (Irl) / Chris Murphy (USA) is on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at Leytonstone Social Club, London, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £13.20, including the booking fee.

Praised for writing “bone-breakingly beautiful” music, known for his poignant lyricism and commanding stage presence, 27 year old Dublin folk artist and storyteller Kenan Flannery has built an undeniable live reputation. He has commanded major stages across Ireland and beyond, from his last completely sold-out Dublin headline show at The Cobblestone to high-profile support slots with international heavyweights like The White Buffalo, Amanda Shrines and John R. Miller. This new chapter with his band, Kenan Flannery & The Will to Live, Flannery's traditional storytelling takes on an atmospheric, cinematic edge. This formidable international lineup brings a new wildness to the music, featuring Anthony Croft (UK) on violin, Gravedancer (USA) on mandolin and banjo, and Copper Kelly (Ireland) bass guitar. Together, Kenan Flannery & The Will to Live bridge the gap between traditional grit and modern folk energy, delivering a transnational roots sound that is both deeply intimate and fiercely alive. They will make their debut as a band at What's Cookin' in London on the 2nd of December! Kenan at his core is a storyteller for the damned and broken, writing heart-wrenching songs and stor...

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