The Ulster Hall is no stranger to the blues and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and a band who can deliver the type of performance the old well-worn stage deserves.
The Lost Brothers have found themselves playing many homecoming shows on tours, such are their troubadour ways but a Belfast gig always promises to be something special.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers make a triumphant return to Belfast's SSE Arena bringing a fusion of the traditional folk sounds of the Celtic bagpipes with a dose of rock and roll.
Mostly known for their ability to "dance the night away", The Mavericks' tour makes a stop in Belfast to bring some virtuoso party beats to the historic Limelight venue.
Tale-telling troubadours The Orphan Brigade have come a long way since their desire to record a one-off album and they've made it to Ireland, home of songwriter Ben Glover.
One street away from Concert Square in Liverpool seems a world away from the Friday night chaos as The Lost Brothers grace the stage in Leaf Café and begin their latest tour.