Phil Hartnoll of legendary Orbital will play DJ Set in Róisín Dubh on Saturday May 27

Thu, May 18, 2023

Phil Hartnoll (one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital) is coming to Róisín Dubh on Saturday May 27 to blast us into the summer with a DJ set featuring all the Orbital classics, in collaboration with New Moon Sessions.

Ireland’s premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, No Stairway, to play in Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 18, 2023

Ireland’s premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, No Stairway, will play two shows in Róisín Dubh next Saturday - the first at 3:30pm is open to all ages, and the second is at 8.30pm, adults only. You can expect to hear some of the greatest hard rock and blues songs ever recorded.

Experience The Harmonic Power Pop of Galway Band The Opacas at Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 18, 2023

Following the screening of their fly-on-the wall documentary by young film-maker Greta Thornton, Galway band The Opacas are set to play their melodic, harmony driven, power pop at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 26 at 8pm, where they will launch their latest single, ‘Shine On’.

Emerging Folk Talent Some One’s Sons and Meghan Bates Set for Intimate Gig at Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 18, 2023

In the wake of releasing their first single of the classic song ‘Oró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile’, Mullingar band Some One’s Sons are on the rise, charting a new course through traditional Irish folk music. Now, they are on tour, bringing their fresh twist on Irish anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 27 at 8pm.

National Symphony Orchestra returning to Leisureland this Saturday May 13

Thu, May 11, 2023

Music for Galway’s 41st concert season will end with a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra in Leisureland on Saturday May 13 at 8pm. Led by its charismatic chief conductor Jaime Martín and joined by Russian-American pianist Kirill Gerstein, the orchestra will treat Galway audiences to an energetic performance.

Shaskeen snippets: Half a century of pure talent

Thu, May 11, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Scottish Trad Innovators Project Smok to Bring Contemporary Style to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

Haunting, melodic and bordering on the unconventional, Project Smok are an innovative Scottish trad band, who are blurring the boundaries between the traditional and the modern. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend trad music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project Smok draw inspiration from indie pop acts like The 1975, LANY and Bon Iver, to more time-honoured, West Coast styles of playing.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jakobsen to perform in Róisín Dubh on Thursday May 18

Thu, May 11, 2023

Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jakobsen quickly became a favourite of the indie-folk world with her first EP ‘The Lingering’. Tours supporting Bear’s Den, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Damien Jurado followed before Jakobsen truly delivered on that early promise with the arrival of her debut album, The Nordic Mellow.

The Bonk, with Maija Sofia, at Róisín Dubh this Friday May 12

Thu, May 11, 2023

The Bonk is an experimental music project led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Philip Christie.

Tyrone comedian, Conor Keys, is special guest at this week's Tigh He-He Comedy Club in Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 11, 2023

"Very personal and individual style, can go all the way with that" - Kevin McAleer

St. Patrick's Band Galway & Navan Silver Band will perform at The Hardiman Hotel

Thu, May 11, 2023

St. Patrick's Band will welcome Navan Silver Band to Galway for an evening of brass at The Hardiman Hotel on Saturday May 20. The performance will include solo performances by each band, before culminating in a joint recital.

Rod Davis is coming to Róisín Dubh this Saturday, May 6

Thu, May 04, 2023

If you're a Beatles fan, you can’t miss the opportunity to hear Rod Davis talk about how it all began.

New single from Derek Ellard and The future business model

Thu, May 04, 2023

"...this signals his return to action in considerable style, aided and abetted by a killer band with serious chops. An intoxicating brew of folk and post rock that’s peppered with a little bit of prog” Hot Press, Edwin McFee

The Queen of Country & Irish, Margo, is coming to Galway for one night only

Thu, May 04, 2023

A former resident of Galway, Margo is very excited to be returning to a place she once called home.

Back to the ‘80s with Renowned Galway DJ Will Softly at DNA this Friday

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

It’s back to the ‘80s at DNA this Friday, April 28th as the energetic and dynamic DJ Will Softly takes to the decks at the stylish club, located in the heart of the city’s bustling nightlife. It’s set to be the ultimate throwback event, as the talented Softly provides the soundtrack of the decade, bringing the best of ‘80s hits and party anthems to the floor.

Ultan Conlon Announces New Album and Upcoming Galway Gigs

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Irish singer-songwriter Ultan Conlon found a haven for his unique sound and sensibility in Los Angeles, California, with Grammy Award-winning David Garza producing Ultan’s fifth record, The Starlight Ballroom, which will be released on September 13, 2023.

Brad Heidi and All Of Eden call on Galway support in Irish Music Month bursary award

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway music fans, it's time to step up and vote for your local superstar!

Folk musician David Keenan coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday May 4

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Folk musician David Keenan has been among the most fascinating new Irish artists of the past ten years.

Irish band Whenyoung playing Róisín Dubh on Saturday April 22

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Irish band, Whenyoung, are from Clare and Limerick, but based in the UK. Brought up with a love for music, they're started off into everything from Irish trad to 00's pop, eventually stumbling upon punk and rock music of old. This became their mutual escape, which eventually resulted in Aoife and Andrew moving to London to start a band. In between, Aoife studied Landscape Architecture and Horticulture and Andrew studied Architecture.

Emerging Irish Contemporary Pop Artists Conor Byrne and Saibh Skelly to Perform At Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Having signed his first major record deal with Sony Music/RCA Germany, Kerry’s Conor Byrne is making waves internationally with his unique blend of contemporary pop and heartfelt song writing. Inspired by the likes of Damien Rice, James Bay, James Morrison, and Coldplay, the influence of these lyrical stalwarts is palpable throughout his work.

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