Amelia Curran @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

FOLLOWING THE release of her new album Spectators, Canadian singer-songwriter Amelia Curran plays Monroe’s Live on Saturday February 16 at 9pm.

Tony McLoughlin @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 07, 2013

“TONY MCLOUGHLIN has created a catalogue of literate songs that shine a spotlight in the dark corners of our lives...blending elements of country, folk, Americana, and rock.”

Elevens @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

SOUND AND VISION will combine to dramatic effect when Dublin trio Elevens take to the stage of Monroe’s Live tomorrow at 9.30pm.

Americana and bluegrass @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

EXPECT HIGH energy bluegrass, Americana, and harmony vocals when Rackhouse Pilfer play Monroe’s Live this Sunday at 11pm.

Princeton ‘Tigressions’ @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

IT IS extraordinary to think that Princeton, one of the world’s most prestigious university’s, only admitted women onto its campus in 1969.

Stephen James Band @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

STEPHEN JAMES has been described by Olaf Tyaransen as an “amazing talent” and by Declan O’Rourke as “the real thing”.

Not Squares @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

THE CURRENT burst of musical creativity in Northern Ireland has produced a host of exciting new bands these past few years, among them Belfast’s Not Squares.

Comedian Dave Young @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

HE HAS been called “flat-out hilarious” by the Irish Independent, “thrilling to watch” by America Today, and he can count Billy Connolly among his fans.

A Vibe For Philo @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

SONGWRITER, SINGER, poet, bass player, band leader, Black Irishman, icon - Phil Lynott is all of these things and Galway will pay tribute to the late master this week.

And So I Watch You From Afar @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

ONE OF the finest bands to emerge from Northern Ireland in years, and one of the most intense and exciting live acts in the country is And So I Watch You From Afar.

Dave McSavage @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

DAVE MCSAVAGE will bring his satirical RTÉ series The Savage Eye to the Róisín Dubh this Saturday at 8.30pm.

McSavage, along with John Colleary, will give us comedy sketches and unflinching rants from The Barman, aka, Mick The Bull; Father Finnegan, the child-snatching priest; The Politicians; The President For Life; and the lonely farmers.

The Aftermath @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

THE AFTERMATH, the gritty Leeds-Irish mod-rock/indie band led by the Cronin brothers, play Monroe’s Live on Friday January 4 at 10pm. Renowned for their live performances, The Aftermath have shared the stage with, and supported, Ian Brown, The Mission, Razorlight, and The Frames. They count Kaiser Chief drummer Nick Hodgeson and comedian Chris Moyles among their fans. The Aftermath’s’ debut album Friendlier Up Here was voted into the Hotpress Best 250 Irish albums of all time. Tickets are €10 and are available on the door or through www.monroes.ie and 091 - 583397.

New Year’s Eve @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

SOME OF the cream of the Irish indie/alternative scene will be gather in the Róisín Dubh on New Year's Eve to ring out 2012 and ring in 2013 with great music.

Say farewell to Turn @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

IT MAY have taken them six years to get around to doing it but Irish indie pop-punk trio Turn are finally playing their long promised farewell tour.

Following their well received set at Electric Picnic, Ollie Cole and Turn play Strange Brew at the Róisín Dubh tonight at 9pm, as part the farewell tour the group promised after they originally called it a day in 2006.

The Wilful @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

THE WILFUL have a commitment to entertain and if that means playing AC/DC next to ABBA songs they will do so.

Jemson Green @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

JEMSON GREEN will bring their hard-hitting rock sound to Monroe’s Live tonight from 10pm.

Jarlath Regan @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

JARLATH REGAN, described as “Dylan Moran on valium” by Three Weeks, plays the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday December 19 at 8.30pm.

Comedy show @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

COMEDIAN DAVE Young has been called “flat-out hilarious” by the Irish Independent, while America Today says he is “thrilling to watch”.

Now Dave is coming to Monroe’s Live this evening at 7.30pm where he will perform his show BOLD, where he will discuss sex, marriage, the afterlife, and 100 years of Irish Culture in 100 minutes. He has appeared on The Late Late Show and produced four live DVDs and two albums.

Delorentos @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

DELORENTOS WILL round off a very successful 2012 with their Winter Tour of Ireland, which takes in Galway next week.

The Original Rudeboys @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

WITH THEIR YouTube viewing figures at 2.4 million; 31,000 fans on Facebook; and 18,000 followers on Twitter; The Original Rudeboys are becoming a phenomenon.

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