St. Paul and The Broken Bones at Cyprus Avenue

St. Paul and The Broken Bones, the Alabama soul band fronted by the powerhouse vocalist Paul Janeway, play Cyprus Avenue in Cork on Friday 23 October.

What to expect

The band emerged out of the American South’s deep soul and gospel tradition and built a reputation for high-energy live shows anchored by horns, tight rhythm section playing and Janeway’s dramatic stage presence. This kind of full-band soul show suits Cyprus Avenue’s standing floor and stage setup well, and a Friday night date points toward one of the venue’s bigger draws that month. Expect a set built for movement rather than sitting still, working through the band’s catalogue of horn-driven, gospel-inflected soul and R&B. It’s a strong option for anyone looking for a genuinely high-energy live music night in Cork city rather than a quieter listening show. The band’s studio albums have leaned increasingly into full horn arrangements over the years, and that scale tends to translate directly to their live sets.

Getting there

Cyprus Avenue is on Caroline Street, just off Patrick’s Street in Cork city centre, within walking distance of the main shopping district and city-centre car parks.

While you’re in Cork

Caroline Street is close to the English Market and the bars along Oliver Plunkett Street and Washington Street, good options for before or after the show. Cork’s city centre sits on an island between the two channels of the River Lee, so most of it is within easy walking distance. See our Cork page for more on the city.

Good to know

• Date and time: Friday 23 October 2026, doors 7pm
• Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Caroline Street, Cork city centre
• Price: €35, booking through the Cyprus Avenue website
• Standing venue with bar on site
• Details from the Cyprus Avenue gigs listing, checked 14 September 2026.