We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Electric Eel Shock on Sunday 28th June at the Workman’s Club, Dublin. To win the tickets, just tell us how […]
Competition – Electric Eel Shock – Workman’s Club – 28-06-15
Competition – Lubomyr Melnyk – Pavilion Theatre – 10-07-15
We have one pair of tickets to give away for Lubomyr Melnyk on Friday the 10th July at the Pavilion theatre, Dun Laoghaire. To win the tickets, just tell us the name […]
New Music – Mercury Rev – The Queen of Swans
It seems a long time since we’ve heard from Mercury Rev, and indeed their last album Snowflake Midnight was released in 2008! Some good news then in the form of a new […]
The Go! Team – Whelan’s – 20-06-15 – Gig Review
It is fair to say that the Go! Team seemed like a big band playing a small venue! The six piece band complete with roadies and sound engineer took to the stage […]
Things To Do In Dublin (22-06-15 – 28-06-15)
This is something of a gap week with the various music festivals that have taken over for the last few months. The Dublin LGBTQ Pride festival has already starter and runs until […]
Mogwai – The Olympia – 18-06-15 – Gig Review
Mogwai @ The Olympia, Dublin – 18-06-15 – Review by Killian Laher Hard to believe Mogwai have been around for twenty years as this is billed as their 20th anniversary tour. On […]
Gavin Glass – Sunday Songs – Album Launch – Whelan’s – 28-06-15
Songwriter and sometimes DJ for TX FM, the great Gavin Glass will have his official album launch in Whelan’s next Sunday. It’s already one of the Irish albums of the year, so […]
Ezra Furman – Workman’s Club – 20-10-15
October may seem a long way away right now, but I’d imagine if you leave this much longer these tickets could be a distant memory! Ezra Furman is just about to release […]
Schnellertollermeier & Twinkranes – Twisted Pepper – 18-06-15
If only for their very rocking names, we had to feature them! Schnellertollermeier & Twinkranes are two names that roll off the tongue nicely. This is a double header of power-guitar trio […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival Programme – 7-16 August 2015
Details of the Kilkenny Arts Festival have just dropped, with names such as DruidShakespeare, Martin Hayes, Toumani Diabaté, Robert Pinsky and Mick O’Dea catching the eye. There’s also going to be a […]
Things To Do In Dublin (15-06-15 – 21-06-15)
It’s another busy one, so without further ado… The IFI Open Day takes place this week, on June 20th to be exact! There’s a great line up of movies, so well worth […]
Wellington Weekender – Workman’s Club – June 19-21
A pretty impressive line up of free events in the Workman’s club next weekend, with their own mini festival and it’s all….. FREE! Go enjoy. The Workman’s Club presents – The Wellington […]
Body & Soul 2015 – Day Schedule
It’s a little over a week until Body & Soul 2015 kicks off (June 19th to 21st) so they’ve just announced the schedule of what day each band is play. As expected […]
New Music – Columbia Mills – The Perfect Day
Dublin band Columbia Mills release their new EP ‘The Perfect Day’ on Friday June 12th ahead of their gig in Whelan’s of Dublin on Saturday June 13th.With comparisons to New Order, The […]
Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas 2015 – Saturday Review
The first event of Saturday contained possibly the biggest name of the event as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd took to the stage with his wife and collaborator Polly Samson to discuss […]
Young Hearts Run Free – Portal of Discovery – 14-06-15
Those Young Hearts are at it again, with a quirky and fun sounding event next Sunday from 4-7 in the Martello Tower, Sutton featuring readings, song and storytelling! Check out the full […]
Things To Do In Dublin (8-06-15 – 14-06-15)
Another summer week in Dublin and the usual glut of events and festivals! There’s the Zurich Dalkey Book Festival with PJ O’Rourke and Amanda Palmer among others! For the culinary arts, there’s […]
Man In Hat – Gig and Charity Auction
A gig and auction worthy of your support! On June 18th Hudson Taylor, Gavin Glass and more will take to the stage at Whelan’s, and all in aid of a good cause, […]
Bulmers Forbidden Fruit 2015 – Sunday Review
As soon as I left my house on the way to Kilmainham, I was confronted by a shower of biblical proportions as the heavens opened to expose God’s wrath against concert goers! […]
Things To Do In Dublin (1-06-15 – 7-06-15)
After the madness of last week, it’s a bit quieter this week. There’s still more than enough to keep the average punter happy though. There’s Patti Smith at IMMA on Monday 1st […]
Bulmers Forbidden Fruit 2015
Bulmers Forbidden Fruit 2015 – Review by Frances Winston Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8. Friday May 29th The opening night of weekend festivals can be a bit hit and miss. As the […]
Down With Jazz 2015 Timetable
Another festival this weekend is the wonderful ‘Down with Jazz’ which takes place in Meeting House Square. The festival is in its 4th year, and is a chilled out affair that will […]
Forbidden Fruit 2015 Timetable
So, it’s finally here. After many months of discussion Forbidden Fruit kicks off festival season proper. The runners and riders are all below, so you can check out where you want to […]
Things To Do In Dublin (25-05-15 – 31-05-15)
I guess it’s officially summer? This week is packed with festivals and events. This week there’s the Foo Fighters at Slaine and Forbidden Fruit, along with the Life Festival in Belvedere House. […]
Steve Gunn – Workman’s Club – 21-05-15
A gig that almost slipped through our net, is Steve Gunn tonight in the Workman’s club! We reviewed his album back in February, and it’s one that you go back to time […]
KBC Great Music In Irish Houses Festival – June 9th to 14th
If you like your festivals a little more relaxed than the beer fuelled experiences around the country for the next few months, then the KBC Great Music in Irish Houses might be […]
Things To Do In Dublin (18-04-15 – 24-05-15)
The most important thing you can do this week is vote! It will be one of the biggest changes that this generation can make and something to be really proud of. The […]
Things To Do In Dublin (11-04-15 – 17-05-15)
ILFD starts on the 16th of May, which is the International Literature Festival Dublin. There’s a mass of events around the city, with some big names including Peter Carey, Jon Ronson and […]
Electric Picnic 2015 – New Acts Added!
Electric Picnic just added a bunch of new names to their list of performers, with one standing out in the form of Grace Jones. Blur too obviously! Otherwise there’s Interpol, Mac DeMarco […]
No More Workhorse 