Rock By The Lough

19/12/2023

WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM RBTL.
A big thanks to everyone who came down and supported the shows over the last few months, Neil and the bar sfaff, Colin Patterson for taking all the pictures, Jonny and his brother for doing the door, with out you all it simply doesn't happen..
There are a couple special "thank yous" I would like to pass on to people who without their support and encouragement I was one phone call away from throwing in the towel, Eamon Nancarrow & Niall Diver & Roger Davidson , thanks guys for everything.
So, for next year we have already booked,
Rusty Jack's
Strictly No Ballroom
Liberty Arcade
The Pat McManus Band
The Jukes
Clouds
The Pleasuredome's (80s rocktastic extravaganza).

More bands & dates to follow as and when,,,, remember support local🤘🤘🤘

04/12/2023

sell out night at RBTL with The Jukes, a big thank you to everyone who came down, some great picture from Colin Patterson as usual, cheers big lad. Feel free to share and tag..

03/12/2023

Another great night at RBTL, thanks to The Jukes for a great set, and thanks to everyone who bought tickets and made it a brilliant night. If anyone found a phone could you please let us know, a well known ballbeg left it at his hole, would be great to get it back to him.
Happy Christmas everyone 🤘🤘

02/12/2023

We are calling this one, going to be a belter🤘

02/12/2023

Tonight folks, there are very few tickets left in Hannas Florists, if you are going get them sorted before 3.30, there might be some available on the door but it will be only a few and sold on a first come basis. Don't miss it, it's been a long time since The Jukes played Holywood, going to be a belter.

01/12/2023

Tomorrow night, have you got your tickets yet?
Get the silly party season started with a live gig. Well over half have already gone, don't be disappointed, get them now, ticket information on the poster.

29/11/2023

These guys sell our tickets, it's a great shop, please call in and support this local business.

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, come to Hannahs and buy one from me🎄🌲🎄
We have loads of STUNNING trees in all shapes and sizes. You really cannot beat that Christmas tree smell!

28/11/2023

Half the tickets have now been sold for this gig, don't miss out, get yours ASAP, ticket information on the poster..

27/11/2023

Who would you like to see play RBTL next year?? if it goes ahead.

25/11/2023

Next week 😎😎😎

24/11/2023

Next Saturday, get the babysitters booked, a Holywood band playing in a Holywood venue. Ticket information is on the poster.

23/11/2023

Our main sponsor🤘🤘

20/11/2023

Some pictures from Saturday night, thanks Colin Patterson...

20/11/2023

Another great Saturday evening at RBTL, first up we had Belwood with their Buckfast enfused indi rock set (Ooo to still have so much energy)...
Headliners were LIBERTY ARCADE, this was their debut gig and what a set, all the classics rarely played now days with a scattering of original material, awesome, keep an eye out for these guys when they start doing the local scene.. I will have some pictures up soon thanks once again to Colin Patterson..
Thanks to everyone for turning up, and a shout out to Holywood Yacht Club and their staff for making us so welcome..
Next up are The Jukes on Dec 2nd, don't let the picture put you off, it's not just funerals they do, they can seriously rock, ticket information on the poster.

18/11/2023

The stage is set, bar open 7.30, first band on 8.00, pay at the door.

17/11/2023

TOMORROW NIGHTS RUNNING ORDER.

Doors open 7.30.

Belwood on 8.00 - 8.45.

Liberty Arcade 9.00 - 10.00

Out by 10.30
Train station is a couple of minutes walk.
Last train to Belfast 22.46
Last train to Bangor 22.53.
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

16/11/2023

Please like if you are going, it helps gauge interest and whether it is worth keeping RBTL going next year.

14/11/2023

Have you? Only two more chances...

13/11/2023

Doors open 7.30pm, bands start 8.00pm over at 10.00pm, public transport still running and easier to get taxis, what's not to like🤘🤘🤘

11/11/2023

One week to go folks, get down and show your support for local musicians and venues🤘🤘

10/11/2023

Support local venues and musicians..

Tickets are now available for Kings Call at Bangor Rock and Blues Club, Central Avenue on Sat 25 Nov 2023 at 4:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

07/11/2023

Tickets are on sale from HANNAS FLORISTS Church road Holywood, or via Paypal.Me/bmpromotions2019 using Freinds and Family option.

06/11/2023

Are you going???

04/11/2023

Support local venues 🤘🤘

Tickets are now available for Kings Call at Bangor Rock and Blues Club, Central Avenue on Sat 25 Nov 2023 at 4:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

01/11/2023

Next up at RBTL.

31/10/2023

Some pictures from Saturday nights gig with Pat McManus in RBTL, a big thanks to Colin Patterson our photographer in residence. More to follow. Please tag and share.

30/10/2023

Our big city cousins, great venue, please support small venues and live music.

Tickets are now available for Kings Call at Bangor Rock and Blues Club, Central Avenue on Sat 25 Nov 2023 at 4:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

29/10/2023

Another great night at RBTL, The Pat McManus Band were fantastic, the crowd were on form too, a big thanks to everyone for coming down. If you have any pictures or videos please feel free to post them. Next gig is November 18th.

28/10/2023

All set for later, remember there are still a few tickets available on the door.

28/10/2023

There are still a few tickets available in HANNAS FLORISTS, there will also be some on sale at the door on a first come basis.

27/10/2023

Times for tomorrows gig.
There will be some tickets available at the door on a first come basis.
Remember to bring your tickets, if you have pre booked your name will be on the door list.
Doors open 7.30
Band on 8.00 - 10.00
Out by 10.30
Train station is a couple of minutes walk.
Last train to Belfast 22.46
Last train to Bangor 22.53.
REMEMBER THIS IS NO LONGER A BRING YOUR OWN DRINK EVENT, but is club prices, see you all there🤘🤘🤘

26/10/2023

Only a couple of weeks away..

25/10/2023

Up coming gigs.
There are still some tickets left for The Pat McManus Band on Saturday night.
All ticket information is on the posters.

23/10/2023

Must print up a few🤘🤘

23/10/2023

Are you going???

21/10/2023

Get your tickets sorted now!!

20/10/2023

This is very sad, putting gigs on takes time and money, if people do not support local venues and live music they will disappear, simple as that. Think back a couple of years during Covid, people were crying out for getting back to seeing bands etc, only you can keep these events going.

Sorry folk ,but due to poor pre-gig ticket sales, The Juke Joint Blues Band and I have decided to sadly cancel the gig. As I have said previously, walk-ins on the day are appreciated but can't be depended on. 🙁
Hopefully I'll get them back for 2024 as they really are an excellent band.
The next gig will be Kings Call on 25th of November.

19/10/2023

Looking forward to this, pity we aren't running it.