A Modern Movement is a brand new alternative club night happening every three months in Galway. Dedicated to bringing a full night of music to one of Galway's best live venues, each night will feature four bands and a Dj playing until late.
Myles Manley is Ireland's foremost DIY popstar, blurring lines between folksinger sincerity and conceptual art. His 3-piece band with Chris Barry and Solamh Kelly plays minimalist, rhythmically blistering rock music in pop-size chunks, à la an hibernian Wire or latter-day Micachu and The Shapes. Hailing from Sligo, his musical output consists mostly of sweetly melodious, literary pop songs with idiosyncratic rhythm.
"Highlighting topics such as gender, individualism, acceptance and disrespect, Manley is adept at laying bare evident inequities. Factor in the buoyant rumpus of the music and you have an end-of-year album for all seasons." - The Irish Times on Myles Manley's album, Cometh the Softies.
Bury me with my money are an extraordinary, electronic rock foursome from the west of Ireland. Singer-songwriter Tomás Concannon plays synths and fronts the group, backed up by producer and bassist Joseph Padfield, known himself as the man behind math rock group Bannered Mare. On drums is Adam Downey who is also the percussionist for the folk artist Tracey Bruen and on guitar is the youngest member of the band, Oisin Brennan.
Comrade Hat is the songwriting arm of Derry-based multi-instrumentalist/composer Neil Burns. With a background in Classical composition and jazz, a large back catalogue spans acoustic, electronic & experimental work. Steadily building a cult following, he has found critical acclaim for his music, which is equal parts lounge lizard, soul searching balladeer and cosmic adventurer.
The event is on in Aras Na Gael on Saturday, January 14. Pay €10 or €12 at the door, or get tickets from www.eventbrite.ie
