One final roar for the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival with the awards ceremony taking place tonight. I for one am delighted to see ‘How to Keep an Alien’ take the ‘Best Produciton’ […]
Tiger Dublin Fringe 2014 – Award Winners Announced
James Yorkston – Workman’s Club – 20-09-14 – Gig Review
James Yorkston played last night in the Workman’s club before a small but very appreciative crowd. James has been visiting Dublin for many years now and his gigs have become like a […]
Guilfoyle-Nielsen Trio & PHISQA – Whelans – 22-09-14
This is the last in IMC’s Monday nights at Whelans, and we’re sad to see them go. They’re not going out with a whimper though, as they have Guilfoyle-Nielsen Trio & […]
Ticket Competition – James Yorkston – Workman’s Club – 20-09-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winners for James Yorkston + Guests at the Workman’s Club this Saturday (September 20th). To be in with a chance of winning, […]
RM Hubbert Interview – Part 2
In the second part of the interview, I asked Hubby about the Glasgow DIY scene and the gigs in the Kazoo club. He helped Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) organise the now famous […]
Interview with Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses
We were delighted to have the chance to interview Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses. I’ve been listening to Kristin’s music for over twenty years, and Throwing Music were right alongside Pixies as […]
Things to do in Dublin (15-09-14 – 21-09-14)
It’s the last week of the Tiger Dublin Fringe! If you haven’t gone to anything, you’ve been missing out! Culture Night is also this Friday the 19th of Sept. There’s events all […]
RM Hubbert on Thirteen Lost and Found – Interview Part 1
We had the chance to interview RM Hubbert (or Hubby as he is known). Hubby won the Scottish Album of the year 2013 for his album ‘Thirteen Lost and Found’ which is […]
Peter Broderick – Colours Of The Night – 20th Oct – Workman’s Club
A new EP and a trip to the Workman’s Club? It’s all a bit exciting. If you haven’t seen Peter live, then he comes heavily recommended. See what you think of the […]
Things to do in Dublin (8-09-14 – 14-09-14)
Image from Samuel Beckett’s Fizzles as part of the Fringe Festival Tiger, Tiger burning bright, In the forest of the night. Yes, once more it’s all about the Tiger Dublin Fringe! The […]
Gruff Rhys – Pepper Canister Churst – 16-12-14
We love Gruff. There’s no other way of saying it.Any time he visits Dublin is a delight, but the chance to see him in the Pepper Canister Church (December 16th) is too […]
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – Sugar Club – 14-10-14
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – Music for an Elliptical Orbit Caoimhín is a member of two of my favourite Irish bands, with This is how we Fly and the Gloaming. He has recently […]
Blink – Button Factory 25-10-14
One of those Irish bands that nearly made it but never quite did (there’s a pretty big list to be honest) is Blink. They had a few hit singles, with Cello and […]
Things to do in Dublin (1-09-14 – 7-09-14)
I hope you picnicers have all recovered from the weekend that was! This week promises to be another good one with the start of the… TIGER DUBLIN FRINGE! Yes, it’s the few […]
Bonnie Prince Billy – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – Review
Will Oldham took to the stage just after 9 in a packed theatre in Dun Laoghaire. The atmosphere is always a concern for gigs in theatres, as people are not sure how […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Red Bull Music Academy Stage
Red Bull Music Academy Stage Friday 2am-4am: Sunil Sharpe 1am-2am: Dark Sky 11.35pm-12.35am: Clu 10pm-11.35pm: Republik DJs Saturday 2am-4am Joy Orbison 1am-2am: Dorian Concept 12am-1am: Colm K 11pm-12am: Handsome Paddy 10pm-11pm: Kobina […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Rankin’s Wood Stage – Stage Times
Saturday 11.10pm-12.30pm: Le Galaxie 10pm-11pm: Omar Souleyman 8pm-9.30pm: Annie Mac 6.45pm-730pm: Walking On Cars 5.30pm-6pm: Cathy Davey 4.15pm-5pm: Twin Shadow 3pm-3.45pm: Vann Music 1.30pm-2.15pm: Booka Brass Band Sunday 11pm-12pm: The Minutes 9.30pm-10.30pm: […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Cosby Stage – Stage Times
Cosby Stage Saturday 11pm-12am: BP Fallon 9.30pm-10.30pm: The Blades 8pm-9pm: White Denim 6.45pm-7.30pm: Temples 6.45pm-7.30pm: The Orwells 3.45pm-4.30pm: Benjamin Booker 2.15-3pm: Sheppard 1pm-1.45pm: Wyvern Lingo Sunday 11pm-12pm: Slowdive 9.30pm-10.30pm: The Horrors 8.15pm-9pm: […]
RM Hubbert – Workman’s Club – Ticket Competition
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner to RM Hubbert at the Workman’s Club on September 18th. To be in with a chance of winning, let us know […]
Samhain Festival ‘14 – Loughcrew Gardens – 26-10-14
Electric Picnic is the last festival of the year, right? Of course not silly, still lots to see and do. The Samhain Festival is one of the more exciting events, with Jon […]
Things to do in Dublin (25-08-14 – 31-08-14)
This is the festival everyone has been waiting for, with Electric Picnic kicking off this week. It’s long since sold out, so if you’re without a ticket, you’ll have to make do! […]
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Square – 23-08-14
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Sq Park There’s a party in town tomorrow which sounds a lot of fun, with White Collar Boy providing the food courtesy of The Big Smoke – […]
S.D.T. – B Dolan & Scroobius Pip – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
Some good news for fans of Hip Hop. For those about to bounce, we salute you! Scroobius Pip seems to be a regular visitor to our shores, but this time around, he’s […]
The Gloaming – NCH – 28-02-15
It seems like and awful long way away, but I guess it’ll be with us in gig time! The Gloaming have just announced a gig in the NCH on the 28th of […]
Things to do in Dublin (18-08-14 – 24-08-14)
It’s your last chance to see Ballyturk which finishes on the 23rd. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. There’s the Ukulele hooley in Dun Laoghaire on the 23rd […]
Irish Artists in Support of Palestine – Liberty Hall, Eden Quay – 12th Aug 2014
This is a pretty fab line up of artists in support of a good cause. If you’re free tomorrow night, it’s well worth checking out. Irish Artists in Support of Palestine This […]
Martha Wainwright – Whelan’s – November 3rd & 4th
How talented are those Wainwrights anyway. Is there anything they can’t do? If it’s not Loudon, it’s Rufus or Martha. This is a nice chance to see Martha in a lovely little […]
Things to do in Dublin (11-08-14 – 17-08-14)
Ballyturk is in full swing and a must see. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. The Kilkenny Arts Festival is in full swing with lots of music and […]
Marketa Irglova – Unitarian Church – 15-11-14
What is it about gigs in Churches that always gets me excited? I guess it’s the novelty value, as I don’t spend much time there otherwise! Marketa Irglova is the non Glen […]
No More Workhorse 