Art – Sidney Nolan exhibition is at the other IMMA; Kilmainham. I made it to the show over the Chrismas, and was hugely impressed. It closes on the 27th of Jan, so get […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 7th – 13th Jan 2013
The Dodos support Calexico – Olympia – 14-02-13
This is always a struggle, when you prefer the support band to the main act! I’ve only gone to a gig on about four occasions to see the support act and amazingly […]
Jim Jones Revue – Whelans – 24th Jan
Feeling a bit blue after a steady diet of wine and turkey for the last few weeks? Need something that will blow away the cobwebs a little? This could be just about […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 1st – 6th Jan 2013
Even a workhorse takes the odd day off, so this is a day late this week! Ok, maybe I just forgot yesterday was Monday. So what’s new with the new year? Actually, […]
Mark Eitzel Irish Tour
And here was me worried he wouldn’t make it to Dublin at all, when in fact he’s here for the week! A gig in Kilkenny is the real surprise, but obviously there’s […]
Deputy Fuzz – Whelans – 21-12-12
As the dust settles following the Fuzzies triumphant return to the stage we are left to wonder was it all a dream? Or did the world really end last night? We’ll never […]
Rejjie Snow AKA Lecs Luther – Button Factory – Dec 27th
The single that introduced Rejjie Snow (AKA Lecs Luther) to the music scene was called ‘Dia Dhuit’. If you listen to the music below, this may slightly confuse, as there’s nothing very […]
Gig Guide – 19-12-12
Yes, that’s right, the return of the most erratic and opinionated gig guide in cyber space! The best news today is that Kendrick Lamar is coming to Vicar Street in January! Not […]
Public Service Broadcast – Button Factory – 31st May 2013
To have a gig announced in the Button Factory before their first album is even released, there has to be something special about a band, and that seems to be the case […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 17th – 23rd December
Everything’s gone a little bit fuzzy around here, with our own Matthew Barks about to take the stage at the ten year anniversary of Deputy Fuzz! There are a few other events, […]
Oscar The Hypno-Dog and Other Tails – Workmans Club – 14-12-12
Is there anything the wonderful Neil Hannon and Cathy Davey can’t turn their hands to? They’ve managed to draw together some of the best of Irish musicians for the wonderfully fun album […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 10th – 16th December
Right, so I’m ignoring every Christmas market, in case you’re wondering! They’re out there and hard to miss, so go enjoy if that’s your scene. Otherwise, The Dead starts (officially) at the […]
Breeders to play Last Splash at Deerhunter ATP
Ah man, now I’m tempted! Thought I’d manage to avoid Camber Sands next year, until I saw this ATP update. The Breeders reform to play Last Splash at ATP curated by The […]
Young Hearts Run Free – Newmarket Square – 08-12-12
This sounds fun, so I insist on everyone going! It’s also for charity, as the Young Hearts raise money for the Simon Community through a variety of odd ball events around Dublin […]
Lil Wayne – O2 – 8th March 2013
[Update: Guess what, go on guess? rescheduled to October 9th] Lil Wayne is (supposedly) coming to town, to the O2 March 8th. He cancelled his 2011 european tour due to reasons surrounding […]
New Years Eve Options – Gigs in Dublin
I’d expect a few more to turn up before the big day arrives, but there’s a few odds and sods around that should perk your interest. The big one is the out […]
The Unthanks – Pepper Canister Church – Saturday 2nd March
Early next year in a pretty cool venue, the Unthanks are in town! Tickets are €25 and are available here. Here is our review of their recent show in Dun Laoghaire, but […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 3rd – 9th December
Yes, we’ve fully embraced the Christmas vibe here, with Chris Rea driving home for Christmas, wall to wall on all radios. I haven’t heard the Pogues yet, but it’s only a matter […]
First Fortnight – Festival Preview
A festival in January? What a good idea, and a fun way to welcome in the new year. The First Fortnight Festival aims to ‘challenge mental health prejudice through creative arts’ and […]
Father John Misty – Workmans Club – Review
Father John Misty or J TIllman or Joshua as his parents called him is an unusual man. He left the happy confines of a very successful band, as he was the drummer […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 26th November – 2nd December
God, is it Christmas already? Seriously? I guess I’ll have to accept it and move on. Try to resist the ba humbug vibe, although it is strong within me! So, what’s around […]
Dirty Three – Button Factory – Review
I arrived at the Button factory to hear the end of the Zun Zun Egui set, who played support on the night. They are a lively four piece band, with guitars and […]
Nils Frahm – Unitarian Church
Simple and quite lovely piano music in a place where I was Best man a few years ago. Yes, it could only be Nils Frahm at the Unitarian Church on Friday (23rd […]
Dan Deacon – Whelans – 09-02-13
Yes, the crazy man will be back in town on the 9th of Feb. Quite what will arrive I’m not sure, so we’ll have to wait for more details whether he’s touring […]
Other Voices – Dingle
Beg, borrow or steal to get a ticket for this! I saw a competition on facebook this morning, where they had people doing handstands to get them (ok, changing their facebook picture, […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 19th – 25th November
Another good week ahead, with a few gems out there. I’m looking forward to the Yellow Wallpaper in the Project Arts, and The Dirty Three on Friday! Art – Eithne Jordan’s new […]
Gig Guide – 14-11-2012
Another month passes, and the real struggle is to remember to write 2013 after all those dates! That will take a while to get used to. There’s a few nice additions to […]
God Is An Astronaut – 10th Anniversary Show
Has it really been that long? I guess bands are around for a long time before you eventually hear of them, but it certainly doesn’t seem like ten years since God Is […]
The Villagers – Whelans – Review
After all the praise and attention that the Villagers first album generated, it was always going to be a tough one to follow. The difficult second album is a cliché, but more […]
No More Workhorse 