A classical harpsichord concert for COPE

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE MUSIC of two of the great 18th century composers for harpsichord, François Couperin and Domenico Scarlatti, will be performed in Galway at a charity convert for COPE.

Resurgam to perform Jeremiah’s Lamentations

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE LAMENTATIONS Of Jeremiah, recording the destruction of Jerusalem, form some of the most emotional passages in the Bible, and inspired one of classical music’s great sacred works.

Hear The Crucifixion on Passion Sunday

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE ENGLISH composer John Stainer was described by Sir Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert & Sullivan fame, as “a genius”, and Co Galway will get to experience his music on Passion Sunday.

Proust Questionnaire

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A still day with a fly rod in my hand and fish on the prowl.

Cinema Review - Shutter Island

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

This psychological thriller from Martin Scorsese had so much potential, with its twists and turns, blurring the lines between sanity and insanity, and almost cruelly pushing the protagonist on further in his quest to find out the truth, but the film just took too long to get to the point and felt rushed at the end, leaving us feeling disappointed to have gone on the journey in the first place.

See The Bolshoi Ballet live from the Eye

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE BOLSHOI Ballet’s production of The Flames of Paris will be screened on live broadcast from Moscow in The Eye Cinema on Wednesday at 7pm.

The Flames of Paris was first presented in the Bolshoi Theatre in 1933. It is set during the French Revolution and features more than 130 dancers on stage. It is directed by Alexei Ratmanski.

Carl Donnelly @ Laughter Lounge

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE AWARD winning British comic Carl Donnelly plays The Laughter Lounge in the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday at 8.30pm.

PJ Gallagher at Kelly’s

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

PJ Gallagher (pictured), best known for his Whistlin’ Jake character from RTÉ’s Naked Camera, will perform a preview of his new Vicar Street show upstairs at Kelly’s, Bridge Street, this Sunday at 8pm. Tickets are on sale from Kelly’s at €15.

Win New Moon CDs

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

THE GALWAY Advertiser has 10 copies of the soundtrack album to the New Moon: The Twilight Saga film, which has just been released on DVD.

The CD includes music by Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and The Killers. To be in with a chance of winning an album, just answer the following question:

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy will play the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

The great American folk singer-songwriter Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy will play the Róisín Dubh on Monday July 30 at 9pm. Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and Zhivago.

Paul Brady’s crazy dreams and the luck of the draw

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

PAUL BRADY was born in Strabane, County Tyrone, in 1947 and was playing guitar by 11. His early music career saw him travel throughout the northwest of Ireland playing piano at holiday resorts such as Bundoran and Rosses Point.

The Forge at Gort Literary Festival

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

THE FORGE at Gort Literary Festival, a celebration of Irish writing, poetry, and music, in a town with deep and direct links to WB Yeats and Lady Gregory, returns on Friday March 26 and Saturday 27.

Máirtín O’Connor’s Triple Birthday Benefit Bash

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR, Garry O’Brian, and Seamie O’Dowd are three of the best trad musicians in the business whose recent collaborations have resulted in some terrific music.

Compantas Lir stage I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

CARNMORE/CLAREGALWAY’S Compantas Lir grace the Town Hall Theatre stage next week with its production of Bernard Farrell’s perennial favourite I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell.

Theatre review: The Mikado

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

THE PATRICIAN Musical Society’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, held last week in the Town Hall Theatre, was a feast of colour, fun, and wonderful songs.

From the moment the curtain rose on a marvellous 19th century style Japanese set, with a cast of bowler hatted men marching while singing ‘If You Want To Know Who We Are’, you knew you were in for a great night’s entertainment.

One Shot World bring back Stags and Hens

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

ONE SHOT World are bring backing Willy Russell’s much-loved comedy Stags’N’Hens, which it staged in here two years ago to sell out crowds.

Go BATS @ Kelly’s

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

BATS ARE a Dublin quartet who mix post-punk, hardcore, and metal along with, would you believe, scientific musings? Sounds good? Yes, and Galway has a chance to see them next week.

Irish trad Titans concert at NUIG

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

SOME OF the Titans of Irish trad - Frankie Gavin, Máirtín O’Connor, Garry O’Briain, Steve Cooney, and Mary McPartlan, will be in concert at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI, Galway, on Thursday March 25 at 8pm.

Celtic heavy metal

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

CORK METAL band Sirocco mix thrash metal with Thin Lizzyesque dual guitar harmonies, and a strong Irish folk influence.

They play an USvsTHEM gig in Sally Longs tonight with support from Mayo/Galway metal/rockers Reborn and Clare/Galway progressive metallers FUBAR. Admission is free and the first band will be on stage at 9pm sharp.

Lost Chord play Strange Brew

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

The excellent Galway band Lost Chord (pictured) play Strange Brew at the Róisín Dubh. Check out their EP There Is No Lost Chord. Support is from the impressive, post-rock influenced, The Cast Of Cheers, and Erika will be DJing afterwards. Admission is free. Pic:- Reg Gordon.

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