Living on Borrowed Cash: a night of Comedy and Johnny Cash tunes

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Born and raised in a smelter town in Northern Ontario, Canada, Chris Hawes grew up less than a mile from the NASA lunar landing practice site. The moon they called it. A barren desolate landscape just outside of Sudbury. Not much to do but play sports and dream of getting the hell out of there. As a child, he would revel in the few and far between opportunities to watch the Tonight Show. Like many before him, it was his dream to one day grace the Tonight Show stage, and be waived over to a coveted spot seated across the desk from Johnny Carson.

Duke Special will perform at Róisín Dubh this Saturday April 15

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Duke Special, Belfast songwriter and performer, is coming to Róisín Dubh this Saturday April 15.

Songwriter, musician and producer David Kitt performs at Róisín Dubh on Thursday April 20

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

A unique and sincere songwriter with an expert ability to meld inspirations, eras and sounds, Kitt’s music glimmers with a sense of timelessness well earned after over twenty years immersed in music. Genre-bending Irish musician and producer, Kitt has released his ninth studio album ‘Idiot Check’ and will be performing in Róisín Dubh on Thursday April 20.

Acclaimed Folk Artist Dani Larkin to Perform New Release at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Fresh from her first international tour in Australia, where she shares the stage with artists of such calibre as Mary Coughlan, Billy Bragg, John Smith and Grace Petrie, emerging star Dani Larkin is set to bring her contemplative folk style to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, May 4 at 8pm.

Emerging Irish Pop Artist Dàwna Brings The Mythology Tour to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Starting 2023 as one of Whelan’s ‘Ones to Watch,’ Galway native and Tipperary-reared indie, folk and pop artist Conor Fahy, known as Dàwna, is set to ignite the intimate setting of the Backstage Bar at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 28.

Original member of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell, comes to Róisín Dubh on Friday April 14

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Hugh Cornwell, writer and singer of classic and addictive tunes like Golden Brown and Strange Little Girl, is coming to Róisín Dubh on Friday April 14.

G Town Recs present Miley Serious b2b Shampain at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

After two sold-out shows in 2022, G TOWN Recs returns to the motherland and what's quickly becoming its spiritual home in Róisín Dubh, with Paris and New York's crown jewel Miley Serious and Galway's very own Shampain.

Progressive Bluegrass and a Family Folk Tradition with Cup O’ Joe at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Renowned on the folk and bluegrass circuit, Northern Ireland band Cup O’ Joe will bring their unique compositions and re-imagined songs to Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 21. Comprising of three talented siblings, Tabitha, Benjamin and Reuben Agnew, they are also joined by Tabitha’s husband David Benedict to weave a rich musical legacy steeped in family tradition.

Trailblazing Irish Singer-Songwriter Karan Caskey brings album tour to Galway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Karan Casey, one of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters – and a leading advocate for gender balance in the Irish folk and traditional music scene – recently released her new album Nine Apples of Gold, and is currently touring it around the country. She will perform at the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday April 30.

From Ibiza to Galway: Top DJs to Bring Old School Classics to Monroe’s Live This Easter

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Two of Ireland’s leading DJs will transform Monroe's Live into the ultimate club night with Old School Classics. This special Easter Sunday gig on April 9 features the dynamic DJ duo of Steven Cooper and Natalie Roache. From the festival arena to the award-winning Dominick Street venue, join the talented DJs for a night of nostalgic vibes, thumping trance, techno and house.

Legendary singer/songwriter Andy Irvine will perform in Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine is coming to Róisín Dubh on Sunday April 9. With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes, Andy creates an exciting new fusion of Irish and World Music that's not to be missed.

Town Hall launches its jam-packed spring/summer programme

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Town Hall Theatre has launched its jam-packed selection of spring/summer shows, with tickets available for 188 performances, screenings and events across April, May and June.

The Bavarian Blues Brothers are coming to The Quays Galway, on Thursday April 6

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The Bavarian Blues Brothers are Europe’s ultimate Blues Brothers tribute band. The 10-piece group will be travelling all the way from Bavaria, Germany for the show.

Eleanor McEvoy, an artist who created the soundtrack for a generation

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Writer of the bestselling album in Irish history, A Woman's Heart, singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy talks about pandemic teachings, leaping into the unknown and the mind-altering drug that is music, ahead of her appearance in An Taibhdhearc on Saturday, April 14.

Padraig Jack will play at the Crane Bar tomorrow night

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

RTE Folk Music Award nominee Padraig Jack will play his first 2023 Galway show at the Crane Bar tomorrow night, Friday March 24.

Electric trad group Furry Village to play at The Quays Bar this Saturday

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

"We've been rehearsing and perfecting our material, and we're ready to rock the house and make it special night to remember."

American Folk Artist Nina Nastasia to Bring New Album to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

For singer songwriter Nina Nastasia, her harrowing personal journey is bared through her music as she charts her heartbreaking and wrenching tale through song. Nastasia weaves a dark tapestry through her latest work, Riderless Horse, creating an album that is both difficult and cathartic.

Arctic Monkeys tribute band, Favourite Worst Nightmare, to play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Favourite Worst Nightmare are an Arctic Monkeys tribute band, who play songs from all seven studio albums and more. Consisting of the exact same line-up, their special sound and radiant presence on stage mimics every last thing about the Arctic Monkeys. They will play a gig at Róisín Dubh this Saturday, March 25.

Relive the Classic Anthems of the ‘80s with Electric Dreams at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

High octane band, Electric Dreams, will bring the ‘80s back to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 8. With classic hits from the decade and rollicking anthems, the group will reignite the era in true ‘80s style. It’s set to be the ultimate tribute to the decade, featuring timeless chart-toppers that will have you on the dance floor all night long.

Pauline Scanlon & Barry Kerr bring traditional singing project, 'The Longing' to Galway

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

'The Longing', a collaborative traditional singing project between renowned artists Pauline Scanlon and Barry Kerr, is coming to Campbell’s Tavern in Headford, this Sunday March 26.

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