The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents Keith Tobin Quartet

Keith Tobin, a Dublin-based composer and bassist, seamlessly blends the dynamic grooves of jazz, rock, funk, and pop into his rich soundscapes. As the bassist for Dublin's genre-blurring outfit Shy Mascot, Tobin is the kind of musician who thrives on contradiction. His deep love for the smooth, groove-laden worlds of Jamiroquai and Massive Attack finds a unique counterpoint in his affection for the gritty, down-tuned riffs of Alice in Chains. This eclectic taste becomes the backbone of Shy Mascot's distinctive sound—a fluid blend of trip-hop, jazz, funk, and hip hop.

While Shy Mascot—a band that defies the pretense of easy categorization and seems instead to thrive in the interstices of sound where genres coalesce and dissolve like so much smoke—fuses the ethereal atmospheres of trip-hop, the syncopated swing of jazz, the insistent grooves of funk, and the introspective depth of hip hop, it is Keith's basslines that underpin and perhaps even propel this act's eclectic musical architecture.

Tobin's prowess has earned him and his band spots at some of Ireland's most prestigious festivals. From the intimate, jazz-soaked stages of Cork, Galway, and Bray to the eclectic mix of sounds at All Together Now and Forbidden Fruit, Tobin's bass has become a familiar and beloved presence. His performances are marked by a quiet confidence, an unshakeable belief in the power of the groove to unite disparate musical worlds.

Offstage, Tobin remains a dedicated student of his craft, constantly seeking out new sounds and techniques to expand his musical vocabulary. Tobin's passion for music is as deep as the basslines he plays. It's this dedication that makes him not just a bassist, but the rhythmic architect of Shy Mascot's genre-defying sound.

The Vintage Room

doors at 19:30, music at 20:00

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