Roots Rock act The Deans set for Róisín Dubh on Sunday

The Deans are Gavin Dean, Gary Keon and Ronan Lally, and are now based in France. They were spotted at the Guitare-En-Scene festival in France by the organisers of the Montreaux Jazz Festival and invited to perform at the 43rd anniversary of the world renowned festival.

“Roots Rock” is the answer front man Gavin Dean always gives when asked to define the musical styling of The Deans.

“Our influences vary greatly. We listen to a lot of folk country, soul and blues. On the way to a gig we could listen to anything from Bob Dylan to Paolo Nutini, from Bob Marley to Lonnie Donegan,” says Dean.

“We travel as much as we can,” says drummer Keon. “For what we’re doing, the market is better abroad – especially France. The audiences are really passionate, and they come out in droves.

“In France, you could be playing what might seem like a one-horse town, but people come out. A lot of places would have one gig a month and – bang! – it’s this influx of people that just come for the show. Really, passionate – it’s great.”

The Deans combine melodic vocal harmonies with a hard-hitting rhythm section and an occasional horn section. Well crafted songs lead and some serious guitar playing from Dean lead to memorable live shows.

Doors 8pm, admission €10.