A night of Northern Soul and reggae

Thu, May 30, 2013

THE SPIRIT of Wigan Casino and the northern soul all-nighters will come alive in Galway at the Soulboys v Rudeboys night in The Cellar Bar underground this Sunday from 9pm.

I want to start a Wobbly revolution

Thu, May 23, 2013

WERE IT not for her father, Francesca Martinez may never have had the courage to become a stand-up comedian and perhaps more importantly, a prominent voice in Britain arguing for a change in the way people think about ‘disability’ and what society deems ‘normal’.

‘Something in the air’ with dance/theatre show Chemistry

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE INTRIGUINGLY named 50% Male Experimental Theatre ensemble makes its first visit to Galway next week with acclaimed dance/physical theatre production, Chemistry.

Midlake to play Róisín Dubh in August

Thu, May 23, 2013

ALTHOUGH THEY began as jazz students, Midlake have pioneered a kind of 1970s style west-coast Americana and folk-rock that paved the way for Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver in the process.

Texan quintet Midlake play the Róisín Dubh on Monday August 12 at 9pm where they will perform songs from their albums Bamnan and Silvercork (2004), the excellent The Trials of Van Occupanther (2006), and the much acclaimed The Courage Of Others (2010), and their forthcoming album, due for release later this year.

Soulboys v Rudeboys @ The Cellar

Thu, May 23, 2013

This funky little night is back and hopes to recreate the buzz that was there last month. Some of the DJs are back but also have some really rather special guests this time round.

More tales of Galway in Town Hall

Thu, May 23, 2013

TWO YEARS after it was first staged at the Town Hall Theatre, Tales of Galway returns for one night only, in revamped and enhanced form.

Tales of Galway is a devised play arising from a series of reminiscing workshops involving a wide variety of older Galway residents. Workshop participants were encouraged to delve into their past and explore their youthful experience of growing up in Galway. The result is a uniquely Galwegian theatrical event.

Luke Kelly tribute show

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE LEGEND Of Luke Kelly Show, a celebration of arguably Ireland’s greatest folk-singer of all time, comes to the Town Hall this Sunday at 8pm.

Paddyland - hit comedy show comes to Galway

Thu, May 23, 2013

PADDYLAND, THE new hit comedy stage show, starring i-radio’s breakfast show host Dave O’Connor, is coming to the Town Hall Theatre.

Beatlemania @ the Town Hall

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE BEATLES, arguably the greatest and most influential pop and rock band of all time, will be celebrated in the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday May 30 at 8pm.

New novel from Galway based writer

Literature Reviews Thu, May 23, 2013

WHO IS Alice?, the debut novel by Galway based writer Miranda Manning has just been published by Poolbeg press.

Cure tribute show @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE CURE, the Gothrock godfathers who have delivered some of the greatest singles of the last 35 years, will be celebrated in the Róisín Dubh.

The Little Cinema

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE LITTLE Cinema returns to Kelly’s Bar, Bridge Street on Tuesday May 28 at 9pm, screening short films made in Galway.

Big September @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 23, 2013

BIG SEPTEMBER, who have enjoyed a Top 40 hit with ‘The Preacher’, will play Monroe’s Live tomorrow night.

‘The Preacher’ has been described as “right for the summer, where its infectious chorus is an earworm of the highest order (and I mean that as a compliment)” by music review website, Popdose.

Runaway GO @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 23, 2013

BELFAST INDIE quintet Runaway GO release their new single ‘I Would Go’ tomorrow and play upstairs in the Róisín Dubh on Saturday at 9pm.

Peter Delaney’s ‘secret show’

Thu, May 23, 2013

PETER DELANEY, the Limerick singer-songwriter and ukulele player has released a new album and plays a secret gig in Galway tomorrow at 9pm.

Johnny Gallagher @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 23, 2013

JOHNNY GALLAGHER, the outstanding Irish guitarist who has rubbed shoulders with Led Zeppelin's John-Paul Jones, Seasick Steve, and ZZ Top is coming to Galway.

Johnny has scorched his way through festivals, clubs, and venues across Europe with The Boxtie Band. The quartet, featuring Johnny’s brothers Pauric and James, play a mixture of Johnny’s original material and interpretations of Lynyrd Skynrd, Jimi Hendrix, and Peter Green.

The Lucid Dream @ Monroe’s

Thu, May 23, 2013

THE PSYCHEDELIC sound of Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream will be heard at Monroe’s Backstage Bar tonight at 11pm.

Miriam Donohue plays Mna Mna

Thu, May 23, 2013

MONTHLY CLUBNIGHT Klub Orange takes place in The Cellar underground tomorrow night from 10.30pm.

DJs Declan, Derek Murray, and Monty will be spinning dance grooves. There will be visuals, free food, and late bar, and donations on the night will go to COPE Galway.

The Cabin Collective to play Westport Festival

Thu, May 23, 2013

GALWAY FOLK and roots rockers The Cabin Collective join Elvis Costello, Christy Moore, Imelda May, The Waterboys, and ABC, at this year’s Westport Festival.

French punk @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 23, 2013

TWO FRENCH punk bands come to Galway tomorrow night to play the upstairs bar of the Róisín Dubh.

Draw Me A Butt and Nothing for free from Nantes will be joined by new Galway rock band Old Bean. Admission is €6 and doors open at 10pm.

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