Submitted photo Sons of Malarkey play traditional Irish/Scottish music, plus originals, at Fort George Brewery March 27.

ASTORIA – Sons of Malarkey is a three- to five-piece band playing primarily traditional Irish/Scottish songs and originals. The group’s core instruments are guitar, bass, violin and mandolin. Traditional instruments such as tin whistle, bodhran and banjo are also incorporated. As space and sound permit, the drums are brought in either low-key or energetic for a full rocking experience.

Sons of Malarkey have played sets in the traditional Irish pub setting as well as Irish rock shows. They have opened for Ockham’s Razor (Seattle) and New Shilling (Portland), and played the Galway Bay Irish Festival in 2010. The band hails from Scappoose.

Sons of Malarkey will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St. There is no cover charge. For more information, call (503) 325-7468 or visit www.fortgeorgebrewery.com