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 […]
Other Voices – Dingle, Derry and London
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…
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 […]
Heineken Live – Passion Pit – Olympia – 11th Nov
More free tickets from Heineken, and a couple of good gigs around the country! You can get the tickets here. Cork, November 1st – Labrinth at The Savoy. (Tickets released on October […]
Things to do – 1st – 7th Oct
The Theatre festival versus Hard Working Class Heroes is a death match this week! Who will win? Music – Temper Trap play the Academy on Tuesday, with Chris Isaak in the Olympia. […]
Static Weekend – U:mack
A whole weekend of new sounds! If you’re staying in Dublin for the October long weekend, this is the place to be… Thursday 25th Oct – Prince Fatty with Holly Cook & […]
ATP Summer 2013 Festivals
I’m still all grumpy ATP has moved back to the smelly hole that is Camber sands. My first ATP was there, and while it was alright after tasting heaven (Minehead, ok, it […]
Things to do in Dublin – 24th – 30th Sept
Ok, the Fringe is over, and we’re sad to see it go. I enjoyed all the madness that it contains! Still, this week sees Arthur’s Day and the start of the Theatre […]
Grizzly Bear Live – NPR
I don’t think we’ve mentioned the new Grizzly Bear album ‘Shields’ but it goes without saying it’s on the essential reading lists, so get it immediately, if you haven’t already. I’d imagine […]
Culture night preview
So, what to do on a night where the city is your oyster (well, some of it anyway), yes, that’s right, it’s Culture Night! Remember, do not feed the artists! I like […]
Sean Mac Erlaine – Amhran na Leabhar
From one horse to another… Here is the quite wonderful ‘Amhran na Leabhar’ by Sean Mac Erlaine. A little bit special you must admit, and with equally stunning visuals by Donal Dineen. […]
No More Workhorse 