The Bottlenote Festival is a very small festival, but perfectly formed! If you saw Mice Will Play last week as part of the Fringe, or if you’ve heard us rattle on about […]
This is how we fly – Button Factory – Friday 27th September
Mice Will Play – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Did you know that one breed of mice, known as Black Six was the second animal ever to have its genome published after humans and accounts for 99% of all laboratory rodents? […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (16-09-13 to 22-09-13)
So we’re a week and a bit into the Fringe Festival and already most of us are suffering from nervous exhaustion! There’s almost a complete change of events, so plenty of new […]
Sean Millar – Odessa Club – 10th Oct 2013
Sean Millar’s new album will be released on the 26th of this month, and is called C48. Some of you may know Sean’s work without knowing you do, as he has worked […]
Bill Callahan – Olympia – 2-2-14
This site is named after a song by Will Oldham, but it could just as easily have been named after a Smog (Bill’s alter ego) song, as he’s a bit of a […]
Young Hearts Run Free – Fringe Festival Events
Those wonderful people at Young Hearts Run Free have a couple of events worth a mention in the Fringe Festival, and as ever, it’s all in aid of the Simon Community. The […]
Leonard Cohen Stage Times @ O2, Dublin – 11th and 12th Sept 2013
Yes, the legend that is Leonard Cohen returns to our shores. It is bizarre that at the age of 78 he should be on a near constant tour, but he seems to […]
An Evening with David Sedaris – NCH Dublin – 1st April 2014
Aiken Promotions are bringing David Sedaris to Dublin on April 1st of next year. David has been described as “the Rockstar of Writers” and it will certainly not be a dull or […]
Dublin Fringe Festival Preview – Highlights & Top Tips
The Fringe Festival starts tomorrow! Tomorrow! Hard to believe the wait is over. I’ve already written about a few of the big hitters (you can see our early preview here); such as: […]
Happening – Music and Jurassic Park in Granby Park – 7-09-13
Something really special is happening in Granby Park on Dominic Street, just at the back of the Ilac centre. It’s one of those positive news stories that rarely gets a mention, people […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (02-09-13 to 08-09-13)
Now this is going to be a busy one! I know I always say that, but I really mean it this time. Not only does the Dublin Fringe Festival and Dublin Fashion […]
Culture Night 2013 – 20th Sept – Music Highlights
Well, Culture Night is less than a month away, so lets have a look at what’s in store around the country. Some of the events are ticketed, so if you’re interested, check […]
ELECTRIC PICNIC BODY & SOUL AREA| STAGE TIMES
The details of Electric Picnic just keep coming, so for those with the magic tickets, it’s time to start making plans! The stage times for the Body and Soul stage and Earthship […]
Electric Picnic 2013 Stage Times – Main Stage
I’m calling today Electric Picnic press release day, as they’re coming thick and heavy into our inbox. It really is shaping up quite nicely and there’s a huge amount of events and […]
Tower Records – 20th Anniversary
I don’t quite remember the opening day of Tower Records, but I believe it started with a flourish, with East 17 causing quite a panic on Wicklow street and Loudon Wainwright appeasing […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (26-08-13 to 01-09-13)
Is that really September creeping around the corner? The big event of this week is clearly the Picnic, but if you don’t have tickets by this stage, you won’t be going as […]
3epkano Score ‘Der Golem’ – Christ Church – 22-08-13
As part of Heritage week, 3epkano will be accompanying the silent movie ‘Der Golem’ tonight in Christ Church at 8pm. Tickets are €8. This follows from 3epkano playing in Fitzwilliam square recently, […]
MÚM – Button Factory – 19-11-13
It’s six years since Mum visited Dublin, but after a brief google, I think I saw them play Dublin on their previous visit in 2004, where Animal Collective were support on the […]
Villagers – Vicar Street – 17-12-13
Wow, they’re already announcing those ‘home coming’ gigs that bands do at Christmas? God it seems a long time off, it’s still summer, right? Another great year for the Villagers, and they’re […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (19-08-13 to 25-08-13)
The Ukulele Hooley is the highlight of the new festivals this week, as Dun Laoghaire embraces one of the coolest instruments around. There’s a variety of performances, lessons and workshops, so worth […]
Low – Irish Tour – Whelans on August 20th
A part of my head still thinks of Low as a new band, but considering their first release was in 1994, nearly 20 years ago, it’s pretty hard to argue. They shot […]
Arthur’s Day Preview – 26-09-13
Six bands have been announced so far: Three Irish: The Script, James Vincent McMorrow and the Original Rude Boyss. Three International: Emeli Sande, Bobby Womack and the Manic Street Preachers. I was […]
Jack of Diamonds – Rhythm & Roots Festival – 16th -18th August 2013 – Preview
This is one of those rambling festivals, with events in bars/ venues all around Dublin. The main venues involved are Whelans, Workman’s Club, The Grand Social, the Stag’s Head, The Globe and […]
Kimya Dawson – Button Factory – 10-11-13
Kimya Dawson was one of the Moldy Peaches, but is possibly best know for her involvement in the soundtrack with Juno. She’s an amazingly warm character, and her live shows involve stories […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (12-08-13 to 18-08-13)
Two extremes this week with the Beckett Summer School and Eninem at Slaine Castle. The Beckett school takes place in Trinity College Dublin, with a number of public events around the city, […]
Baths – Button Factory – Nov 27th
24 year old Will Wiesenfeld has been recording under the name of Baths/ Geotic since 2010. He has three albums to date as Baths, on the Anticon label, including Obsidian, released in […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (05-08-13 to 11-08-13)
This is another week of recovery, from Oxygen and Castle Palooza among others! There’s one day remaining for those wanting to visit the Big House, and there’s also the start of the […]
Blur Stage Times – Kilmainham, Dublin -1-08-13
For those organising baby sitters this is invaluable information, and for the rest of us, it’s just nice to know so that we don’t miss the band! Doors open at 16:00 with […]
Neon Neon – Button Factory – 12-09-13
Super Furry Animal’s Gruff Rhys and hip-hop producer Boom Bip are back in town, as Neon Neon. They’ve left behind Delorean (sadly) and are now focusing on the world of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, […]
No More Workhorse 