I hope everyone got out to see Cracked Lights production of ‘The Tempest’ in Iveagh Gardens. It was our top tip from last week, and thankfully the weather was generally to Prospero […]
What to do in Dublin – 13th to 19th August
Kilkenny Arts Fever
Yes, that’s right, it all kicks off tomorrow, and it should be banging! Definitely worth a road trip from the big smoke (and all other quarters). Here’s some of our top picks… […]
Things to do in Dublin – 30th July to 5th August
Ok, this kicks into the August Bank Holiday weekend, so lots and lots of events on around the city. 1. Teenage Kicks – A season of ‘American Teens on film’ at the […]
Big Bang Festival
The Big Bang festival describes itself as a festival of rhythm, and there are worse things you could describe yourself as! You can find all the details here, with gigs by Donal […]
Sam Amidon – The Pavilion – Dun Laoghaire
A gig I didn’t notice, as it was off my beaten track for gigs, is Sam Amidon in Dun Laoghaire (which is still technically Dublin)! It’s also just in a couple of […]
Almost a Wu-Tang gig
Yes, that’s right, it’s almost a Wu-Tang gig, the rap stars are almost playing the Button Factory on the 15th of July, and you should almost be there! It’s actually half a […]
The girl with kaleidoscope eyes
Kaleidoscope is a regular night in the Odessa club, and aims to… “bring a vibrant, dynamic musical experience to audiences and performers. Innovative and imaginative programming offers a diverse range of music […]
10 days in Dublin
This is a multi-discipline event, that starts on the 5th of July (Thursday) and runs for how long? Yep, you guessed it, the clue was in the title. No big names in […]
Popical Island 1 & 2
‘Galway got depressing, Ballinasloe’s a tip, Athlone sucks and so does Moate, and Enfields gone to shit’ – So Cow – “Exclusive Express Bus Service Licence Blues” Two albums of the best […]
Mark Kozelek – Button Factory – 7th Nov
It’s been a few years since I’ve seen Mark, and at the time he was having a very bad night. The air conditioning was too loud (even though I couldn’t really hear […]
Frightened Rabbit – Academy – Sept 14
Frightened rabbit return with a very full Irish tour, with dates in Portrush (6th Sept), Navan (7th), Michelstown (8th) with the usual spots of Cork, Galway, Belfast and Dublin. If I was […]
Bon Iver – O2
Well, I guess it’s finally a stadium tour for Bon Iver. I wonder will his sound live up to the big space? I hope he brings the huge cubes that Kanye and […]
Cork Midsummer Festival
The Cork Midsummer Festival runs from the 21st of June to the 1st of July, and I have to tip my hat to the organisers for bringing together some top class music! […]
Ireland vs. Gonjasufi
We may not be able to beat the Croats, but one competition the Irish team has won, is it’s endless battle with American rapper Gonjasufi. His gig at the Button Club (13-06-12) […]
Animal Collective – Vicar St
Animal Collective were possibly the coolest band on the planet according to Pitchfork for about two years, but I think the torch has been passed on (possibly to Beach house?). They’re back […]
Things to do in Dublin – June 11th – 17th
Ok, a lot of events are still running from our previous weeks posts here and here. Things that are well worth seeing include Trinity College Shakespeare Festival, NCAD Graduate & Postgraduate Exhibitions […]
The National ATP at Camber Sands!
Sad news for all involved, as “Butlins have decided to end their six-year relationship with the festival.” I am a veteran of one Camber Sands experience, and I still have flash backs […]
Beach House – Vicar Street – Oct 28th
It’s sad to be thinking of the dark days of October, but here’s something to look forward in the month where the leaves die and it starts getting dark around tea time […]
Things to do in Dublin – June 4th – 10th
First off, what of last weeks lot. Well, Promethus has a disappointment, it looked nice but the story was a bit of a mess. The RHA nd IMMA in Earlsfort terrace come […]
Beck proves Cool is genetic
Watch Beck’s son Cosimo (8 years old!) throw some serious shapes on stage!
Love: live music day
Love: live music day is the 21st of June, and more than 200 acts will play live across the country. It’s a mixed bag of events, which doesn’t have any particular big […]
Link Culturefest – Smithfield – May 25th -27th
What the hell is Link Culturefest, I hear you scream from the top of your lungs? Well, according to the web site, it’s… “A weekend festival in Dublin that aims to showcase […]
Gig Guide – 21-05-12
The new addition is top of the list. Not sure when this one was announced, but it slipped through my net anyway! Howe Gelb is back in Whelans, for another low key […]
All Ages Show – J. Johannsson, Hauscha, D. O’Halloran – Sugar Club
Seeing as the night show sold out, the promoters have taken the unusual approach of putting on an afternoon for the Monsters of Ambient show today in the Sugar Club. Now you’ve […]
Efterklang highlight injustice!
Efterklang play two shows in Ireland, in collaboration wtih the Major Lift Orchestra (no, me neither) in Dublin and Cork. The one in Dublin is in Meeting House Square on the 14th […]
The Walkmen – Vicar Street – 29th Oct
If the Walkmen’s 2009 album was called Lisbon, what should the new album be called? Stability? Sadly, it’s called Heaven, but I guess they have their reasons. They’re back in town on […]
The Bad Plus – NCH, Dublin – Rite of Spring
The main reason I know The Bad Plus is due to their cover versions of indie classics such as Velouria by the Pixies and Karma Police by Radiohead. They’ve put their own […]
Ben Folds Five – Vicar Street
I’ve always thought I should like Ben Folds more than I actually do. I can’t quite put my finger on it, as he writes good music with interesting and quirky lyrics, and […]
Body and Soul Additions
Body and Soul continue to get it just right, with a few new additions that are increasing the temptation. Spiritualized, Django Django and Hollie Cook are added to the list. Hollie is […]
No More Workhorse 