Gaelic Club

Surry Hills & Darlinghurst


Whether it’s the latest darlings of the British music press or some local sonic assailants made good, the occasional concerts at the Gaelic bridge the gap between the pub scene and the larger theatres. The 5.30pm Friday afternoon jam is fun for some Celtic sounds.


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