Dublin band The Gandhis play the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Dublin band The Gandhis (pictured) play the Róisín Dubh this Sunday at 9pm. The band are promoting their second single ‘Don’t You Want To Be Loved By Me’ (1969 Records). Playing a mix of ska, punk, funk and reggae, the band have played support to Republic Of Loose, Fight Like Apes, and Paddy Casey. Deaf Animal Orchestra and The Ralphs are also on the bill. Admission is free.

Unchained Melodies

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Unchained Melodies, the series of free gigs in Amnesty International’s Freedom Café returns this evening at 6pm with a show from Cork singer-songwriter Siân Brown. Her five track debut EP is now available. For more information contact 091- 533637 or go to www.amnesty.ie

Sub Pop veterans Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Sub Pop veterans Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan (pictured) play the Róisín Dubh this Saturday at 9pm. There are only a few tickets left so get yours now! Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and Zhivago.

Americana singer-songwriter Jeremy Wallace

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Americana singer-songwriter Jeremy Wallace (pictured) will play the Róisín Dubh next Wednesday at 9pm. Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and Zhivago.

Clive Barnes makes a welcome return to The Crane Bar

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Clive Barnes (pictured), one of the finest lapslide/acoustic guitarists at work today, makes a welcome return to The Crane Bar, Sea Road, on Thursday January 22 at 9.30pm. Admission is €10. For more information and tickets contact The Crane on 091 - 587419 or go to www.thecranebar.com

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Based on the children’s book by Judith Kerr, will be performed in the Town Hall Theatre from Tuesday January 27 to Saturday 31. It is suitable for children aged three and over and has been adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. Tickets are €15/12.50, schools are €10 per pupil with teachers free. For tickets contact the Town Hall on 091 - 569777.

Music For Galway Russian Romantics Chamber Music Festival

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

THE MUSIC of Russian romantic composers will feature in Music for Galway’s annual January Festival which gets under way on Friday January 23.

Guaranteed to warm your hearts for a whole weekend in the midst of winter, the festival is becoming ever more popular as a welcome remedy against the darkness and the cold.

The son also rises

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

ARLO GUTHRIE was practically born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other. As the son of iconic Depression-era singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie and professional dancer Marjorie Greenblatt he was drawn to performing from almost his first step.

Zombies’ main men to play the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

WHEN DAVE Grohl was making Foo Fighters’ masterpiece Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace he had one thing in mind - to make an album that combined “Nomeansno with Odessey & Oracle”.

Nothing’s Unbéarlable for Des Bishop

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

DES BISHOP is not comfortable with tags of being a ‘saviour’ of the Irish language, but there is no doubt that he is playing a major role in the language’s preservation and he is about to write his autobiography as Gaeilge.

Heart’N’Crown stage Romeo and Juliet

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

“TWO HOUSEHOLDS both alike in dignity, In fair Verona where we lay our scene. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.”

High School Musical at the Royal Castlebar Theatre

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

THE PHENOMENON that is High School Musical is coming to the Royal Castlebar Theatre from Tuesday January 20 to Saturday 31 with a cast of 34 and all the songs from the movie - including two written especially for the stage.

Music session in memory of Galway’s Joe Dolan

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

GALWAY SINGER, musician, songwriter, and founder member of Sweeney’s Men Joe Dolan, will be remembered with a session in Oughterard.

Tribal Chamber Choir auditions

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

THE TRIBAL Chamber Choir, a new choir from Mark Keane, is holding auditions for all voice parts this January.

Power Performance Academy seeks new members

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

THE POWER Performance Academy will recommence dance, drama and singing classes this Saturday in the GMIT, Cluain Mhuire, Wellpark.

Students interested in dancing, acting, singing, and other aspects of stage performance and who are aged four to 18 should contact Cherie W Eyre on 087- 2659129. The different age groups are involved at various times during the day.

Estel to play Sally Longs tonight

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

DUBLIN QUARTET Estel, who are celebrating 10 years together and have recently recorded an album with The Minutemen’s Mike Watt, will play Sally Longs tonight.

A touch of Nashville at The Crane

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

NASHVILLE IS the home of country music, and one of that city’s most respected producers Jim Rooney is returning to his second home of Galway to play a show at The Crane Bar, Sea Road.

Paddy Casey @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Paddy Casey (pictured) plays the Róisín Dubh on Friday January 23 at 8pm. Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and Zhivago.

Galway musician releases new EP

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

GALWAY MUSICIAN Tenaka - aka Ronan Carroll - will release his debut EP, EPonymously Titled, on Saturday as a free download from www.myspace.com/tenakadrifting

Tenaka’s influences include Moby, Fourtet, Air, Radiohead, 1 Giant Leap, Hot Chip, Röyksopp, Thievery Corporation, Leftfield, and the Chemical Brothers. His music has already received positive reviews with MusicReveiw.com saying he has “great potential”.

One Day International @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

DESPITE BEING named after a type of cricket match, none of the members of the highly promising Irish band One Day International is actually interested in cricket.

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