Hothouse Flowers

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over many years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while.

There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to their “Risk” days playing on the dancefloors of Dublin’s late-night clubs. They call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. Improvisation can come at any point and allow the band to express their brightest and their darkest influences. “Rock and Roll is not about safety or politeness, it is not about perfection either. It is expression and it is spirit.” Humour is also never far from a Hothouse Flowers
night. They do not take themselves seriously however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue.

Fiachna, Liam and Peter are traditional musicians. This allows for moments of ancestral connection. From a Doors-like musical workout one minute, to an earnest and timeless offering to the memory of Currachaí na Tra Báine the next. A song inherited by Fiachna describing the blow inflicted upon a community and a family due to drowning. This moment and moments like these set the Flowers apart from almost any other band of their time and trade. Their debut album, ‘People’, was the most successful debut album in Ireland ever!

Hothouse Flowers are a rock n’roll band, Hothouse Flowers are a traditional band, Hothouse Flowers are a soul band. Despite the bands lengthy career there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share. Whether it’s in a tiny club, an arena or in a festival field there is a sense that the best is yet to come.

The band was touring in Ireland, the UK and on the festival circuit and saw them reveal new material from their brand-new album Let’s Do This Thing. Throughout the pandemic Hothouse Flowers played an online concert at Dublin’s legendary Whelan’s music venue as well as appearing on the Late Late Show, The Tommy Tiernan Show, and as part of RTE TVs Ireland in Music and TradFest series. The band returned to their natural habitat in front of a live audience performing shows in Ireland such as the Galway Folk Festival and Forest Fest, Glastonbury and Rewind in the UK, The Comfort Festival in Italy, The Zeltic Festival in Dudelange in Luxembourg and touring in the UK last May and again in December and had a very busy year in Ireland as well. Hothouse Flowers released their RTE Documentary – ‘Hothouse Flowers: Stick Around And Laugh A While’ on RTÉ ONE TV on 18 the March.

The band will be supported on the night by the super talented Andrew Fletcher.

A singer/songwriter from east cork, Andrew has been mainly influenced by artists like The Pogues, The Frames, Mundy and paddy Casey to name a few! Over the last 3 years he has played with artists such as The frames (live at the marquee) Glen Hansard, on a few occasions, Paddy Casey and George Murph as well as supporting acts like Mundy and the Frank and Walters! And was very lucky to play for Shane Macgowan in his home!

Join Hothouse Flowers at Sea Church on 1st May as part of the FAT FEST and experience their unparalleled energy, musical adventure, and timeless connection to their audience. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of soul, rock, and tradition in an intimate and electrifying setting!

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