Steve Graham

Steve Graham has been in the music business for more than 25 years and has written more songs than he can remember. As a young musician in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England he would learn the art of entertaining through the world of rock music and was quickly signed by International Manager/Record Producer, Chas Chandler.

Chas Chandler was manager and record producer for Jimi Hendrix and Slade, but he had been a top selling artist in his own right with sixties band The Animals. This collaboration proved to be invaluable to Steve as he learned his craft from a master.

The Steve Graham Band was formed and went on to work with industry icons such as Sting and the Police, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner, Michael Macdonald. Jeff Wayne, Electric Light Orchestra , U2, Jools Holland, Rick Wakeman, Dire Straits, Marillion, Status Quo and many more.
Steve plays The Irish Village every Friday and Saturday afternoon from 3:00 PM-6:00PM.

The Maplejacks

Meet the band: Sam Jones: Drums and Vocals; Dave Rowe: Bass and stunt vocals; Chad Sycamore: Guitar and Vocals; Drew Jones: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard...and Kazoo

A Dubai-based quartet of internationally experienced players from the UK and New Zealand, The Maplejacks have earned a reputation as the Middle East's premier party band.

From their laidback, harmony-rich accoustic set for corporate events and weddings, to riotous party favourites at The Irish Village Dubai's New Year's Eve and Rugby Seven parties, The MJs have proved themeselves to be versatile and professional yet easy-going outfit.

Whether they're playing to 50 or to 5,000 people thier energy is infectious and 100% live - just the sound of four guys and no backing tapes!

The band has also been enjoying a regular Thursday night accoustic slot at The Irish Village in Garhoud since October.

Catch the MJs in a relaxed setting from 9:30pm, all the way to May 2013

Kara Gray

Guitarist/Vocalist from Wellington, New Zealand, has been working as a musician in Dubai for 3 years now. Kara plays a wide variety of cover music ranging from pop, rock, dance, rap, RnB and some more unusual covers aswell. Kara also plays the odd original track from time to time.  
 
Musical influences are varied but it leans towards bands like, the Police, Bob Marley, Kora (from New Zealand), James Brown, Wolf Mother.

Kara plays at the Irish Village every  Monday and Tuesday 9:00pm

Drew Jones

A professional musician in Dubai since 2003, and a resident solo singer at the Irish Village since 2005, Drew is also the founding member of the well-known band, The Maplejacks. Primarily a singer and acoustic guitarist, Drew has in recent years all but abandoned his karaoke-style backing tracks in favour of a loop pedal. “The looper allows me to record my guitar, voice or percussion live, then play over the top of it, creating the sense of a small band playing with just one guitar and one voice. It keeps the performance ‘real’ and audiences can see that I’m actually playing everything they hear.” His choice of repertoire has evolved from audience requests over the years, although he admits, “Why anyone would think to ask a man from Yorkshire to sing Celine Dion or Mariah Carey is still a mystery to me!”

“I love my job – playing music has taken me to every corner of the Middle East, back to the UK and most places in between, but the Irish Village will always feel like my ‘home’ gig,” he says.

Drew plays every Wednesday at 9:00pm.

Steve Walton

As the newest member of The Irish Village lineup, Steve Walton is described by many as a soulful acoustic guitarist with a unique voice.

His 2 years in Dubai alone, have seen Steve as part of successful bands, and solo performances, captivating audiences in the UAE and the UK. 

With influences from the 60's right through to present day, Steve brings a dynamic and versatile feel to his performace. Whether it be from Hendrix to the Killers, or the Rolling Stone to Plan B, he is sure to fulfill most musical tastes.

 Steve plays every Friday & Saturday at 9:30pm

SPORTS SHOWING AT THE IRISH VILLAGE

Rugby Six Nations

English Premier League

Champions League

 Rugby Union Friendly Internationals