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Mohair Suits in the National Ballroom: The Showband Era

Mohair Suits in the National Ballroom: The Showband Era

Update: 2025-07-15
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This month brings the fiftieth anniversary of the tragic murders of members of The Miami Showband. This band, drawing its members from both sides of the border, was a defining part of the showband scene that withstood the changing musical tastes of the country from one decade into the next. Where did the Showband Scene come from, and what were its lasting impacts on music in Dublin and beyond?

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Mohair Suits in the National Ballroom: The Showband Era

Mohair Suits in the National Ballroom: The Showband Era