Sufjan is coming! Sufjan. Is. Coming! Ok, so I did predict he’d be in part of Electric Picnic, due to his presence at another festival in England that same weekend, but he’s […]
Sufjan Stevens – Helix, Dublin – 28th & 29th August
Things To Do In Dublin (20-04-15 – 26-04-15)
Musictown is sadly gone! It was fun while it lasted, and will hopefully visit again next year. This week we have Sharon Von Etten, Le Galaxie, Will Butler, UFO and the Avant […]
12 Points Festival – Project Arts Centre – 15-04-15 – Gig Review
12 Points Festival – Project Arts Centre – Opening Night – 15-04-15 – Review The 12 Points Festival has run for the last 9 years, showcasing some of the best European Jazz […]
Record Store Day Dublin 2015 – Live Performances
Here are some of the top treats for Record Store Day (or weekend at this stage!). There are some great bands playing around the city, so get out and support your local […]
Julian Cope – One Three One – Book Review
One Three One – Julian Cope – Book Review When I first heard that Julian Cope had written a novel, the mind boggled. Julian is at the tender age of 57 and […]
Things To Do In Dublin (13-04-15 – 19-04-15)
You are living in Musictown, and you may not event know it! Go explore here. There’s also some free lunchtime gigs in the Hugh Lane you can check out here. There’s also […]
International Literature Festival Dublin – 16th – 24th May 2015 – Preview
Details of this year’s International Literature Festival Dublin (formerly Dublin Writers Festival) has just been revealed, and there’s more than a few exciting names on the list. Names such as Irvine Welsh, […]
Things To Do In Dublin (06-04-15 – 12-04-15)
A new week dawns, and Easter has now departed. The first thing of note is the Easter 1916 events on in O’Connell street today. There is a new theatre production by Anu, […]
The Girl Who Believed in Magic – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Girl Who Believed in Magic – Created and Performed by Julie Feeney Runs until – 11 April 2015 7.30pm / 9.30pm Tickets €22/18 As you enter the theatre, you are greeted with […]
Paul Tiernan – The Myster of Others – Odessa Club – 30-05-15
There is something gentle and reassuring about the music of Paul Tiernan. It reminds you that you don’t need walls of electronic noise or an orchestra to make a good song. Sometimes […]
Gina Jazz – Clonskeagh Castle – 24-05-15
Like Vegetarian food and Jazz? Who doesn’t! Ok, maybe one or two, but if the answer is yes, then I have the event for you! It takes place in Clonskeagh Castle on […]
Things To Do In Dublin (30-03-15 – 5-04-15)
The are a couple of interesting new productions in the world of theatre this week, with Romeo and Juliet at the Gate and The Girl who believed in Magic at the Project. Not […]
The Go! Team – Whelan’s – 20-06-15
Another day, another good gig announcement. This time it’s the Go! Team in the surprisingly small venue of Whelan’s. I’d expect this to sell out in two shakes of a lambs tale! […]
Loah, Stomptown Brass & Bunk – Workman’s Club – 26-03-15
You’re all invited to a birthday party. Ok, you have to pay in, but you’re still invited! Golden Beck is a collaboration between Claire Beck and GoldenPlec, and they’re now a year […]
Mogwai – Olympia – 18-06-15
Somewhere in my head, Mogwai are still a new band, but I guess the fact that they’re playing a 20th anniversary show fairly knocks that one on the head! They are playing […]
Things To Do In Dublin (23-03-15 – 29-03-15)
JDIFF is still the big event in town this week, with some A list actors gracing these shores for talks and interviews. After a quiet week in the Theatre world, there’s a […]
Giant³ Sand – Whelan’s – 8-09-15
For a Rock and Roll band to last 30 years, they must be doing something right! Giant Sand have had many line ups, and in truth, the present one is little more […]
12 Points Jam Sessions – Free Gigs – 16th – 18th April
More free music from the wonderful people behind the 12 Points Festival. This time out, it’s a series of Showcases and Jam sessions upstairs in Sweeney’s bar on 16th to 18th of […]
Basciville EP Launch – Friday 27th March – Pepper Canister Church
In their own words, “Soul and Blues singer with a touch of Folk. Stretching from the aching howl of Chicago to the flowing folk hum of Wexford”. That sounds good to us […]
Salmon Leap Festival – 29th – 31st May – Leixlip
Looking for a new festival? Bored by the Picnic? Too broke for Forbidden Fruit? This festival is lacking in the big names, but still sounds a lot of fun with Damian Dempsey, […]
Things To Do In Dublin (16-03-15 – 22-03-15)
St. Patrick’s Day Festival runs until Tuesday with a huge amount of evnets around the city, and a lot of them free! Check out the full line up here. There’s Music in […]
New Music – Colin Stetson & Sarah Neufeld – Twisted Pepper – 11-04-15
Yep, this could be a fun one! Two people that attack their instruments like vicious animals, Colin and Sarah could be great on stage together. They’re here supporting their new album, a […]
The Charlatans – Academy – 1-05-15
I would be one of those that argue that the Charlatans have at least as good a back catalogue as the Stone Roses. I guess it never hurts to create an air […]
Body and Soul 2015 – Line Up Announced
Possibly our favorite Irish festival is back, and as usual, their line up is just about the best I’ve seen so far. It lacks the big names, but to be honest, I […]
Outdoor Gigs In Dublin – Iveagh Gardens and Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The summer outdoor gigs are starting to take shape, with the majority of them announced at this stage. We thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the […]
Ane Brun – New Single and Irish Date – 7-12-15
Ok, so it’s only March, and the gig in Vicar street is the best part of 9 months away, but it’s still something to look forward to, right? Think of it in […]
Things To Do In Dublin (9-03-15 – 15-03-15)
St. Patrick’s Day Festival kicks off this week, and runs form the 14th to the 17th of March. There’s lots of cool events on around the city and a lot of them […]
Ryan Adams – The Olympia – 05-03-15 – Concert Review
Ryan Adams – The Olympia – 05-03-15 – Concert Review by Killian Laher Where to start with the weird and wonderful Ryan Adams? Adams has been entertaining and infuriating in equal measures […]
Music town & 12 Points Festival – Free Gig – Alarmist-OKO-Redivider
A fabulous free gig on a Friday! Get clicking below, as these tickets won’t last long. It’s all to help advertise Music Town and the 12 Points Festival, so get them while […]
No More Workhorse 