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.

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.

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