If the question ‘what is the plural of Elvis’ has ever kept you up at night, well, all has just been revealed! This is a side project of Matt Berninger of the […]
EL VY (Matt Berninger + Brent Knopf) Album + Dublin show
Doggie Do – 12-09-15 – Merrion Square
4 legs good, 2 legs… ok as well, I guess. Yes, this is a party for our canine friends (and their owners) as all the cool dogs in town will be in […]
My Pilot – Welcome to Ireland – EP Review
My Pilot – Welcome to Ireland – Review by Killian Laher Dublin band My Pilot’s latest release, mini-album Welcome to Ireland. Opening track In Country starts with a picked guitar pattern before […]
Spring Awakening – Smock Alley – Review
Spring Awakening – Smock Alley – 28th July-1st August at 7.30pm in The Main Space Spring Awakening is the story of a group of teenage school children set in late 19th century […]
Tiger Dublin Fringe 2015 – Programme Announced!
TIGER DUBLIN FRINGE :: September 7 – 20, 2015 | www.fringefest.com First off, the tent is back! That’s right, the spiritual home of the festival returns with the Spiegeltent which will find a home […]
The Beatyard – Stage Times – 2015
The Beatyard have just released their stage times along with maps and travel information, which can all be found here! The bands involved are an unusual mix of different genres, but with […]
Opera in the Open 2015 Season Announced
The Opera in the Open season has just been announced, with the first event this Thursday (July 30th) in Merrion Square before finding its regular home at the Civic Offices, Wood Quay […]
The Nina In Me – Karen Underwood – NCH
The Nina In Me – Karen Underwood – NCH – 25-07-15 – Review Karen Underwood returned to the National Concert Hall on Saturday night (after her performance in January of this year) […]
Things To Do In Dublin (27-07-15 – 2-08-15)
It’s the August Bank Holiday Weekend, so as you’d expect, there’s a bunch of festivals around the country, with Castlepalooza, Indiependence Festival and The Beatyard. The Beatyard is the new festival at […]
New Music – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin’
Kurt Vile has just released the first single ‘Pretty Pimpin’ off his upcoming album ‘b’lieve i’m goin down…’. The album will be out on September 25th on Matador Records. As you’d expect […]
Saint Etienne – 8-09-15 – NCH
If you were not wearing short pants in the early 90s, you were probably dancing to this! Saint Etienne are re-visiting one of the classic albums of the 90s on the 8th […]
Metropolis Festival Details Announced – 7/8 November 2015
Details of the new festival to hit Dublin next November, Metropolis have just been announced, and it’s looking like pretty tasty. There’s a definite dance flavour to things, and the main acts […]
Patty Griffin – Whelans – September 8th
Patty Griffin is a Queen of Americana and returns to these shores for a night in Whelans on September 8th. Sadly it is the same night as Giant Sand were due to […]
Things To Do In Dublin (20-07-15 – 26-07-15)
Most of the world is on holidays this week, so it’s a quiet one! There’s still a few events around the place with Knockan Stockan in Blessington, and the Festival of Curiosity […]
Art of the Song: Carole King’s Tapestry – NCH – Review
Art of the Song: Carole King’s Tapestry – Date 17-07-2015 20:00 – Main Auditorium Initially I thought Carole King was a surprising choice as the second in the ‘Art of Song’ series […]
Art of the Song: Carole King’s Tapestry -17-07-2015 – NCH
This is a second Art of Song by the National Concert Hall after last year featuring David Bowie (video below). This time out they’ve moved to Carole King and her album Tapestry. […]
Things To Do In Dublin (13-07-15 – 19-07-15)
The big event in theatre this week is the opening of Once, as you can see on the side of every bus around the city! There’s also a few Collapsing Horse plays […]
Modest Mouse – Helix – Gig Review
Modest Mouse – The Helix – 11-07-15 And so the adventure begins, a trip to a venue rarely used for rock concerts in Dublin. The Helix is regularly used for theatre and […]
Once Interview – Tom Parsons – Guy
Interview with Tom Parsons who plays “Guy” in “Once” – Interview by Frank L. Previews of Once have already started with the official opening night next Tuesday, July 14th. We had the […]
B. Dolan – Workman’s Club – 29-09-15
Anyone that made it to B. Dolan in the Workman’s Club late last year will know how important this news it! B Dolan commands a crowd like few others, and the chance […]
Tradition Now Festival – NCH, Dublin
The National Concert Hall have just announced a short festival that aims to pay tribute to Pete Seeger, called Tradition Now! This series of concerts will feature a lot of our favourites, […]
Palfest Ireland – July 7th – 11th – Timetable
Palfest Ireland is a festival of Irish artists who are acting to raise awareness to the continuing plight of the people of Palestine. It will take the form of a series of […]
Things To Do In Dublin (6-07-15 – 12-07-15)
New at the theatre this week is A Month in the Country at the Gate and Risk Everything at the New Theatre. Some good sounds this week, with Modest Mouse is in […]
AC/DC – Aviva Stadium – Gig Review
AC/DC – The Aviva Stadium, Dublin. July 1st 2015 – Review by Fran Winston Any band that can survive over 40 years in the music business and sell over 200 million records […]
Blank Realm – Workman’s Club – 27-09-15.
A band with a massive reputation for their live shows are visiting one of the better venues in Dublin this September. Blank Realms will play the Workman’s Club on Sept 27th and […]
Fiesta Mexicana – NCH – 04-06-15
There is a celebration of all things Mexican this Saturday in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, with the visit of the Folkloric Ballet of the University of Guadalajara. It is a night […]
Things To Do In Dublin (29-06-15 – 5-07-15)
This is the week Summer finally arrives with the weather men/ women telling us to wear short shorts! We trust in them completely. If you want to get to see theatre and […]
Proms on the Pier – August 29-30 – Dun Laoighaire Harbour
Proms on the Pier – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August. Dun Laoighre Harbour, Dun Laoighaire, Co. Dublin. – Preview by Frances Winston Dun Laoighaire Pier has always been a popular attraction […]
The Who – 3 Arena – Gig Review
The Who – 3 Arena – Gig Review by Killian Laher So much for hoping they’d die before they got old! This tour is billed as The Who Hits 50, and on […]
No More Workhorse 