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About WidowRs Fire
WidowRs Fire — Belfast's Genre-Bending Powerhouse
Formed in late 2024, WidowRs Fire are a five-piece original band from Belfast whose sound defies easy categorisation. Rooted in indie rock, their music pulses with new wave energy, soulful grit, and flashes of funk, jazz, and classic Irish rock.
Band Members
Adrian Kelly (AK) – Vocals
Stephen Donaldson – Guitars
Paschal Browne – Saxophone
David Murphy – Bass / Vocals
Ruaghan McBride Smith – Drums
Rising Fast
In March 2025, WidowRs Fire took top honours at the Sounds of NI Hop House Battle of the Bands, marking their arrival as one of Northern Ireland's most exciting new acts. Since then, they've played standout shows at The Empire Music Hall and headlined Sounds of NI at The Pavilion, captivating audiences with their electrifying live energy.
Sound & Style
WidowRs Fire thrive on creative risk. Their songs blur genre lines, weaving together driving rhythms, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics. Themes of love, loss, betrayal, hope, and helplessness are delivered with high-octane passion and musical finesse.
Audiences and critics alike have drawn comparisons to The E-Street Band, The Cure, Thin Lizzy, and Elvis Costello—but WidowRs Fire are unmistakably their own. Their music is built on decades of craft, a deep understanding of dynamics, and a commitment to making every song matter.
What Sets Them Apart
AK's vocals: Soul-tinged, heartfelt, and powerful—his delivery lifts every lyric.
Steve's guitar work: Inventive, textured, and emotionally resonant.
Paschal's sax: Bold, musical, and always in the moment.
David & Ruaghan: A rhythm section with serious chemistry—tight, expressive, and foundational.
Together, they create music with hooks and heart, and performances that leave a lasting impression.
WidowRs Fire are not just a band—they're a movement. Catch them live. Feel the fire!
Technicals:
WidowRs Fire can provide a full 6KW PA, backline, monitors, lighting and sound engineer, in fact everything you need to make your event amazing. Contact us for more details.