Black Irish Band - Music of the Barbary Coast and Saloons of the Wild West

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-08:00

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley

The Back Room
Publisher/HostThe Back Room
Black Irish Band - Music of the Barbary Coast and Saloons of the Wild West
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The Black Irish Band performs original as well as traditional songs that relate to Irish & Scottish immigrants in the American West. The band is known for their rich storytelling through original songs about those who would dare to cross the oceans and become a part of the challenging landscape.
The band first formed in 1989, when three members were cast as extras in the blockbuster film, Back to the Future 3. The newly formed group decided to take the name Black Irish, because of its dual meaning of Spanish & Irish, or Italian & Irish, which was perfect for what would become the band's signature folk sound of a little bit of everything mixed together.
Early influences of the band were the Clancy Brothers and Kingston Trio, but as the band created original material, they created their own style of Black Irish Folk. To date the band has recorded over a hundred original songs and has recorded 35 CD albums, many of which are on themed historic subjects.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.
Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
Thank you for your support!
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