The first time I saw Bon Iver was at 2pm in the afternoon at All Tomorrow’s Parties in Camber Sands (the South of England) in 2008. It was a week before ‘For […]
Bon Iver, O2 Dublin – Review
Things to Do in Dublin – 12th – 18th November
So, what’s new in town then? Not a bad week actually, with a few good gigs in Bon Iver tonight and the Villagers, The Poor Mouth in the Project and Eithne Jordan’s […]
Girl Band – The Grand Social – Review
They may have taken their sweet time setting up after support band Tandem Felix finished, but once all-male Dublin 4-piece Girl Band finally took to the stage, they played hard, fast and loud […]
Mark Kozelek – Button Factory – Review
“Thank you Dublin, we love you!” “Dublin fans are the best in the world!” Two things I’ve heard a hundred times before, from various bands and singers and it’s a lie. We […]
Dirty Three – Button Factory – 23rd Nov
The first time I saw the Dirty Three (circa 98?) was as a support act to P J Harvey at the Olympia and it was the perfect way to see them, with […]
Seti the First – Sugar Club – 10th Nov (Saturday)
I have to say this is very, very good! The venue couldn’t be much nicer either, so think this might tick all the boxes. If you like what you hear, there’s more […]
Ladyhawke – The Academy – Review
I thought I wasn’t very familiar with Ladyhawke’s music but, as she worked her way through her set tonight (Nov 6th), it became clear that I was far more familiar than I initially realised! […]
ATP – Camber Sands line ups – June 2013
I’ve been to a few ATP’s over the years, but must admit to be a bit put off by the move back to Camber Sands (those evil mutant Seagulls will be there!). […]
Other Voices – Dingle, Derry and London
Other Voices just got bigger, as in three times the size! It’s now taking place in it’s normal home of Dingle, as well as Derry (to celebrate it’s Capitcal of Culture) and […]
Kaleidoscope Night – 6th Nov – Odessa Club – Featuring Judith Ring
Kaleidoscope night is tomorrow and features work from the quite wonderful Judith Ring (‘To pull an eerie twist’ as below) along with J.S. Bach, John Cage, Mark O’Connor and Arnold Schoenberg. It’s […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 5th – 11th November
Another week is upon us, and this week it’s all about Ulysses. Yes, that’s right, Joyce is out of copyright about fifteen minutes, and already we’ve had a version of Dubliners with […]
Ultraista – Button Factory – 8th December
Possibly not a name that would mean a great deal to too many people, but those involved probably would! I’m a fan of the term supergroup, as it casts up images of […]
Willy Mason – Whelans – 14th March
Last time I saw Willy in Dublin, it was in the Button Factory and it was packed to the rafters. Admittedly, that was a while ago, as his last album is now […]
Lana Dey Rey – Vicar Street – 26th May 2013
Where’s the number one place on the internet if you want to find out how Lana used to look before the marketing consultants on their hands on her? Strangely enough it’s here, […]
Yo La Tengo – Vicar Street – March 23rd 2013
I guess the title of the blog gave away the bulk of the facts, but I’m getting this from the Matador Records site (via twitter), even though I don’t think it’s been […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 29th Oct – 4th Nov
We are on post Halloween hang over, with an end to the horrorthon and Bram Stoker festival. Strange considering that Halloween is on Wednesday! Still a few good bits knocking around out […]
The Prosperous Market – Featuring James Yorkston, Lisa O’Neill and Seamus Fogarty – 8th Dec – Workmans Club
First off, I’m not sure how this one works. Someone will have to explain it to me! Entry to the market in the workmans club will be free and will “feature a […]
The Unthanks – Songs from the Shipyard Live – Dun Laoghaire Pavilion
I’ve kept away from screenings accompanied by bands in the past, as I’ve felt it might be neither one thing nor the other! Not really a gig and not really a movie, […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 22nd – 28th Oct
While it’s not actually Halloween until sometime next week (Wednesday), as this is the weekend before, we get all the good shit! Cool huh? Well, maybe we’ll regret it next week, but […]
Beck’s Vier Weekender – Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Meeting House Square – Review
Part two of the all brass challenge took place in Meeting House square last night, underneath the strange umbrellas that now dominate the square. I say umbrella, but they’re concave not convex […]
Evelyn Evelyn – Academy – 19th April 2013
[Update: This gig is cancelled! One of her friends has cancer, and she’s staying in Boston to be with him] Most people are billing this as an Amanda Palmer show, but that’s […]
Beck’s Vier Weekender – Hot 8 Brass Band – Meeting House Square – Review
I managed to get to this gig, despite being hard hit by man flu, but sadly not in time to see the North Strand Kontra Band, who are generally top notch, […]
Foil, Arms and Hog – Smock Alley – 25th Oct
Good to see Smock Alley broadening it’s horizons, by having some comedy for a change. It’s a lovely venue, which is worth a visit if you haven’t been already. Sadly, it’s unreserved […]
The xx – Olympia Theatre
The xx have announced two shows in Dublin’s Olympia theatre on the 7th and 8th of December (Friday and Saturday), with tickets going on sale on Monday at 9. I must admit […]
Grizzly Bear on Jools
Grizzly Bear were on Jools Holland on Tuesday, and this is the result. They’re currently touring Europe and studiously ignoring Ireland! Shame on them… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAY_zajDx6A&feature=player_embedded
Gig Guide – 16-10-12
I’ve been a bit lazy with the gig guide of late, so apologies for the lull. Too many plays I guess… So, after the Beck Vier Weekender this weekend, which includes the […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 15th – 21st Oct
A moment silence for the Theatre festival, sigh, so we’ve another year to wait for the madness to begin again, but what is there to occupy us for the next seven days. […]
Things to do in Dublin – 8th – 14th Oct
I’m sure you’re asking ‘is he really still banging on about the theatre festival’ and the answer is YES! Another busy week, and the last of the theatre festival, you’ll miss it […]
HWCH 2012 Review – Thursday 4th October
After getting over the feeling of major déjà-vu as I viewed the list of bands playing this year, I decided to try and go along to the first night of Hard Working […]
No More Workhorse 