Laois crew of outcasts to crash Portlaoise stage

Portlaoise is set to be the first port of call Laois-based folk-punk band, The Outcast Crew who are warming up for a German tour.

The band will bring their high-energy performance to Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue, Portlaoise, on Friday, November 15.

This hometown gig marks a warm-up for the band’s upcoming German tour in March 2025, where they’ll play 22 dates across major cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, Frankfurt, and Munich. Joining them on tour are fellow Laois band Cua and traditional Irish band Realta, creating a powerful lineup of Irish talent for German audiences.

The Outcast Crew released their latest album, Rovin’ Again, this year under Warner Chappell Music’s label Elbroar. The album was named Album of the Month by Canadian music blog The Mighty Decibel.

Their single “Runaway” has received high praise from Melodymine, which described it as an “anthem of escapism, freedom, and adventure,” combining “intensifying punk and euphonic folk” to create a sound that brings “pure adrenaline rush balanced with a magnetic and warm emotional tone.” MORE BELOW VIDEO.

While most of the band members are based in Laois, accordion player Damien O’Meara brings an additional touch of experience, hailing from Dingle, Co Kerry. Damien, formerly a member of the Celtic punk band Flogging Molly, joined them on several major US tours.

The Outcast Crew are:

• Brian O'Mahoney - Vocals/Guitars
• Finn O'Mahoney- Bass Guitar
• John Davidson - Fiddle
• David Harte - Banjo
• Damien O'Meara - Accordion
• Paul Flynn - Drums

Tickets for The Outcast Crew at Kavanagh’s Pub, Portlaoise, on Friday, November 15th are available now at www.kavanaghsportlaoise.com