Eddi Reader to play Moycullen

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

EDDI READER, one of Scotland’s great folk-rock singers returns to Galway to play The Forge in Moycullen, in the company of The Alan Kelly Gang on Saturday October 4 at 9pm.

Mark Lanegan to play Galway in January

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

MARK LANEGAN, the American singer-songwriter, former Screaming Trees vocalist, and collaborator with The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and former Belle and Sebastian vocalist Isobel Campbell, returns to Galway in January.

Ilenkus to launch new album at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

THE CROSSING, the second album from Galway progressive metallers Ilenkus, containing ‘Over The Fire, Under The Smoke’, the video for which has gone viral on YouTube, is unleashed this weekend. Containing five songs, ranging from five to 10 minutes in length, it features a variety of moods, tones, pace, and textures.

Gigs galore for Guinness AMPLIFY weekender

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

THE MINUTES, Duke Special, Kormac & His Big Band, Kíla, KeyWest, and The Hot Sprockets are coming to Galway to play the Guinness AMPLIFY weekender.

Rackhouse Pilfer - barnstorming bluegrass bandits

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

RACKHOUSE PILFER, the barnstorming bluegrass bandits from Sligo, return to Galway to play Monroe’s Backstage Bar this Sunday.

A vinyl and string quartet collaboration

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

A VINYL spinning DJ and one of Ireland’s leading string quartets are joining forces for an unusual musical collaborative concert.

Banjo man Dan Walsh @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

DAN WALSH, hailed as one of the most talented banjo players in Britain, and described by Uncut as “the real deal”, is coming to Galway.

The electro-dub of Dreadzone

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

ELECTRO-DUB pioneers Dreadzone play the Róisín Dubh on Friday September 26 at 9pm, performing material from across their 21 year career.

Niall Power to play Epoch

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

ELECTRIC CIRCUS/Backwards resident Niall Power will deliver a three-deck vinyl set when he plays Epoch in Factory this Saturday.

Belfast reggae/ska band Cabaret Craiceáilte

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

BELFAST BAND Bréag will bring their reggae and ska mix to the Cabaret Craiceáilte in Óstán na Páirce, An Spidéal, next week.

Musician Hunter comes to The Cellar

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

MUSICIAN HUNTER, an initiative to help connect like minded musicians, will host a night of music in The Cellar Bar tomorrow (Friday September 19).

XY Constant @ Electric

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

XY CONSTANT is one of the most exciting new faces in electronic music, who has enjoyed more than two million Soundcloud and YouTube combined plays.

Listen to stream of new Eoin Dolan EP

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

PLACID OCEAN, the debut solo EP from Eoin Dolan, reveals a side to the Galway singer-songwriter indebted to surf pop and The Beach Boys, in contrast to the folk-pop/roots sound of his band The Followers Of Otis.

Listen to stream of new Steven Sharpe single

Mon, Sep 15, 2014

STEVEN SHARPE & The Broke Straight Boys debut double A-sided single 'Tipperary Song/Uganda', which has just been released, is a fine showcase for Sharpe's diverse and considerable talent.

Cellissimo - Music For Galway launches new programme

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

FOR IT’S 34th International Concert Season, Music for Galway will celebrate the cello - an instrument MFG’s artistic director Finghin Collins enthusiastically described as “this fabulously versatile instrument with its extensive range, noble sound, and curvaceous body”.

Album review: The New Pornographers

Music Reviews Thu, Sep 11, 2014

THE NEW Pornographers are something of a Canadian indie supergroup, featuring the diverse songwriting talents of AC Newman, Dan Bejar, and particularly Neko Case.

Beat on the street - the Silent Disco Street Party

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

BEAT ON the street! Bop ‘till you drop! Sing ‘til you’re hoarse to the ripest musical fromage imaginable! It can only be the legendary Silent Disco Street Party.

Young singers sought for St Nicholas’ choir

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

THE ST NICHOLAS Schola Cantorum choir will hold auditions on Sunday September 21. It is open to boys and girls, aged eight to 14, from all religions and none.

What’s your favourite (first two) Weezer albums?

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

ASKING ‘WHAT is your favourite Weezer album?’ is like asking ‘What is the best Breeders album?’ Though both bands have released many, most fans prefer the first two.