When Liam Ó Maonlaí and Fiachna Ó Braonáin began busking on the streets of Dublin in the 1980s, little did they know they would go on to create one of the most successful debut albums in Irish history, when they joined forces with Peter O’Toole to become the Hothouse Flowers.
Now, their songs are integral to our rich musical legacy. With a vibrancy and passion for performing that is unparalleled, the Hothouse Flowers are coming to Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, December 28 for a night of sheer energy, raw lyrical power and musical wizardry.
Together with Dave Clarke on drums and Martin Brunsden on bass, the Hothouse Flowers retain their place as one of Ireland’s leading bands, thanks to their enduring drive to deliver a fresh sound rooted firmly in the traditional. Their genre is rock n’ roll with soul.
Since they stormed the charts with ‘Love Don’t Work This Way’, they’ve produced hit after hit, with ingenuity and pride. There is a sense of the best is yet to come for a band whose musical journey spans decades, reaching out to a legion of new fans with every note. Not only that, their ability to excite an audience with their live shows is palpable.
Having collaborated with the likes of hard rock giants Def Leppard, the Hothouse Flowers are without boundaries. More recently, the melodic twists and rhythmic curves of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ hit new heights once again, securing the No 1 spot on the UK iTunes rock charts 26 years after its first release.
Ultimately, their lasting appeal worldwide secured an invitation to feature the song on the opening scene of Amazon Prime’s hugely successful The Grand Tour, reigniting a new wave of support for the band. With the unmistakable vocals and keyboard stylings of Liam Ó Maonlaí, their performance at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, December 28 is set to deliver a feast of trad, soul and rock n’ roll. Tickets for the Hothouse Flowers cost €30 and are available from www.monroes.ie
