Yes, if erratic gig guides are your thing, then this is the place for you! The big news on the streets this morning, is the announcement of The National in the O2 […]
Gig Guide – 05/04/2013
Echo & the Bunnymen and Free Camden Crawl Mix Tapes
There was talk for a couple of weeks for a major name to be announced as part of the Camden Crawl Dublin, and yesterday we eventually got the name with Echo and […]
Amanda Palmer – Academy – July 18th
Should we believe her this time? Amanda was due to visit Dublin a couple of times in the last few months with various projects, but stayed home to look after a sick […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 1st – 7th April 2013
The feast of chocolate is at an end, and we mourn it’s passing! I hope you didn’t eat too many Easter eggs. Today, we are proud to announce that Tom Cruise is […]
Henry Vega – Wormsongs – Friday 5-04-13
Feel like taking a risk on something that could be weird and wonderful? Well, I think I have just the event for you, next Friday in the Back Loft! ‘Wormsongs’ is a […]
Patrick Wolf – Sugar Club – 23-03-13 – Review
It’s hard not to be an bit envious of Patrick Wolf, as he drops one instrument and picks up another and seems equally adept at all. On the night he played guitar, […]
Gospel Act 2: Who (or what) is Matthew J. Anthony…?
(After having received several enquiries last week following the publication of our interview with Matthew from Matthew J. Anthony regarding their upcoming show in Smock Alley Theatre, we at NoMoreWorkhorse decided to ask Matthew if he would […]
New Gigs – Devandra Banhart & More
There’s a few new gigs on the Horizon that are worth a mention. I’ve added the Killers and Mumford & Sons gigs to the list, but to be honest, you couldn’t pay […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 25th – 31st March 2013
Easter is in the air, with everything coming up chocolatey! We only have another week left of the cruel abstinence of Lent! Almost there… Art – Analysing Cubism – IMMA Kilmainham – […]
Full Line up announced – Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin 2013
Finally, we’ve got the info we’ve been waiting for! The list of international acts at the crawl has been announced. Out of the list, the one that grabs me is Pictish Trail, […]
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Headline Body and Soul Festival
Well, this is a surprise, and could well end up with a lot of peoople switching over from Electric Picnic to the event in Ballinlough Castle, Co. West Meath! Tip of the […]
Life after ‘Life After Modelling’ – Gospel Interview with Matthew from Matthew J. Anthony
Firstly, I’d like to try and clear something up. Is ‘The Gospel According to Matthew J. Anthony’ Life After Modelling’s new – or should I say – debut and long-overdue album or […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 18th – 24th March 2013
The madness of Paddy’s day has departed for another year, and we have scared the snakes out of Ireland for another year, with life returning to normal! So, what has survived the […]
Willy Mason – Whelans – 14-03-13 – Review
Willy Mason arrived on stage to in Whelans a little after half nine to a huge cheer from the crowd! I had forgotten how much people like him. It surprised me last […]
John Murry – Workman’s Club – May 9th
The Kilkenny Roots Festival just keeps on getting more and more tempting! John Murry is doing the rounds of Ireland in early May, and his debut solo album ‘The Graceless Age’ was […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 11th – 17th March 2013
Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s day. A day where all good Irish people block up their doors and windows and prepare for the celebration of the patron saint of heavy drinking! It’s gonna […]
Homeboy Sandman – Sugar Club – 09-03-13 – Review
Homeboy Sandman took the stage in the Sugar club (a seated venue not ideal for a hip-hop gig) a little after 11. The crowd was an average Saturday night crew, with everyone […]
Gig News – Different Strokes
Warning: This actually has nothing to do with Different Strokes, I just wanted to use the picture! Right so, I think there’s enough new gigs knocking around for it to be worthy […]
Detriot Swindle – Button Factory – 23-03-13
If you’re in the mood for a boogie, I can think of worse places than the Button Factory on the 23rd of this month! I’m currently listening to ‘Derrière la scène’ and […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 4th – 10th March 2013
Art – Analysing Cubism – IMMA Kilmainham – until 19th May. Kathy Moran’s exhibition starts at the Douglas Hyde (until March 28th), along with Andrew Vickery in Gallery 2. Sleepwalkers is at […]
The Unthanks – Peppercanister Church – Review
Lisa O’Neill opened the evening, as she has done at a number of folk gigs I’ve been to recently! Her wit and charm work the crowd nicely, and there’s talk of a […]
Linnea Olsson – Workman’s Club – 02/03/13 – Review
A nicely packed, candlelit Workman’s club greeted Linnea as she came on stage to perform the first gig of her UK and Ireland tour of her debut album Ah! After sneaking onstage […]
Longitude Festival – Line up announced!
Wow, this is much, much better than I was expecting! Really, really, much, much better. MCD’s new boutique festival (when is a festival not boutique these days?) hits Marlay park on July […]
Ana Gog – Unitarian Church – 1/03/13
‘Making Trails’ is the first release from Irish band Ana Gog, and to celebrate this fact, they’re playing the Unitarian Church, Dublin on Friday (1st March). Tickets are €10 or (€15 with […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 25th Feb – 3rd March 2013
This week, there’s three events on Saturday that I’d love to be at (don’t you just hate it when that happens?). Linnea Olsson, A Winged Victory and the Unthanks! There’s a lot […]
Workhorse meets Linnea Olsson (Plus Competition!)
Fantasy cello pop is a term used by Linnea Olsson to describe her music and upon listening you can hear exactly why she coined this phrase. Her cello playing and vocal musings […]
Mark Eitzel – Workman’s Club – 22/02/2013 – Review
‘Welcome to my second annual farewell tour’ are the words that Mark greets his audience with, and so it begins, another night of self-deprecating humor and some of the best love songs […]
John Grant – Vicar Street – 3rd May
John Grant, John Grant, John Grant. What’s not to like? Smart, funny lyrics and a booming voice. “I wanted to change the world But I could not even change my underwear” He’s […]
Rocket From The Crypt – Friday April 26th – Button Factory
[Update: This, my friend, has been cancelled! Hoping for a re-schedule] Rocket From the Crypt are back performing and are playing in our dear, sweet Button Factory on April 26th. This can […]
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