The Howth Roots and Blues festival will take place this August 7th to 9th, with 40 free live performances across pubs and venues in Howth as well as several headline ticketed acts in the historic Abbey Tavern and Summit Inn. Established in 2019, the festival is now celebrated on the Irish and International music festival circuit, primarily featuring Irish roots and blues artists, along with an eclectic mix of blues rock, country, bluegrass and Americana. 80s and 90s Irish rock band, Hothouse Flowers bring their acoustic show to headline the ticketed events at The Abbey Tavern along with Cork blues rock trio Crow Black Chicken; blues and soul legends The Rob Strong Band; and up-and-coming Americana talent Zoé Basha. For the second year running, two mini festivals will take place with a new venue at The Summit Inn. “The Guitar Legends Triple Bill” will feature performances by Mik Pyro with Dublin Blues Cartel, US guitarist Silas Caldwell and his band, and award-winning guitarist Paul Sherry with his band. The second ‘mini festival’ will feature the “Women in Blues Triple Bill” with performances from Niamh Strong, French rockstar Elise Frank and star of multiple Howth Roots and Blues appearances Mary Stokes and her band.