The High Kings return to Castlebar

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Having excited music fans on their inaugural sell out Irish tour, The High Kings return to the Royal Theatre Castlebar for one summer show on Friday July 23 at 8pm.

Go Jogging at Bar Ritz this weekend

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

On Saturday July 17, Jogging headline Castlebar’s only independent, underground, original, alternative night out—Finbar Hoban Presents.

Castlebar band Reborn will make their debut at Bar Ritz and will be the first band of the night to take to the stage. Reborn were formed in late 2007 by founding members Colin Dunne, and Patrick Fitzgerald. They have being gigging for the past year, touring with bands such as Gama Bomb, Sirocco, and Steel Tormentor. Reborn have just recorded their new EP ‘Hath Fury’ in Lubeck, Germany, with producer Lasse Lammert. The album is available for free download now at www.reborn1.bandcamp.com, there are also hard copies of ‘Hath Fury’ available from the band’s website at www.myspace.com/rebornbandrocks

Paolo Nutini to play Castlebar

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Following one of the stand out performances of last weekend’s Oxegen festival, Scottish sensation Paolo Nutini has announced details that he will play the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Monday September 20 at 8.30pm.

Friday Night Cabaret returns at the Royal Theatre

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Michael Burke, the newly elected Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, enjoyed a great night of music as he opened the first night of the Friday Night Cabaret, in the TF Royal Hotel last Friday.

Find the Lost Brothers in Ballina

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

As part of Mayo County Council’s Arts Office Summer Music Series The Lost Brothers play in St Michael’s Church, Ballina, Friday July 16 at 8pm.

Ruby Room sessions continues with R.S.A.G

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

R.S.A.G. (aka Rarely Seen Above Ground, aka Jeremy Hickey) is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from the Marble city who has been making waves since 2008 with his explosive live set and a double album release, Organic Sampler – the debut which received a five star review from The Irish Times as well as gaining a Choice Music Prize nomination in the same year. Now back with his Leo Pearson produced follow-up album Be It Right Or Wrong, R.S.A.G. is sure of another busy year in 2010.

Jedward determined to make Royal Theatre date

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

After selling out their last two Castlebar shows and their Irish tour last April Jedward are back again for two nights on August 18 and 19 just in time to enjoy a great night out before school is back. The show combines some of their great hits from X Factor as well as new cover songs. Louis Walsh said: “Jedward really captured the public’s imagination while on The X Factor, and love them or hate them you can’t deny that they were the talking point of the series. As Under Pressure was the track that really catapulted the boys to fame it seemed only fitting to release the song as their first single.” And despite Edward injuring his leg recently during a performance, Mr Walsh said, “Jedward are determined to see out their Irish tour commitment.”

Start your weekend with Buck Taylor in Bar Ritz

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

There’s only one place to be this Friday night if you want to get your weekend off to a rocking start and that’s Bar Ritz, Main Street, Castlebar, where legendary soul sensation Buck Taylor will be taking to the stage. The Kentucky native has made his name as one of the best soul and Motown singers around, and he will be bringing his own version of the sound of young America live on stage in Bar Ritz. Buck’s new album Sweet Soul Music, is a 13 song journey through the history of R’n’B and soul music, with song like Sam and Dave’s “Soul Man”, Al Green’s “Let’s stay together”, and Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher” all taking centre stage on the album. If Buck is not your cup of tea, then Saturday night’s acoustic session with Linda and Conor in Bar Ritz may be just what you are looking for instead.

Music and more at Ballina Arts Centre this July

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

Con Structure
This month’s exhibition in the gallery is Con Structure by German-born, Irish based, artist Arne Witt. Con Structure is an exploration by the artist of everyday life. The artistic media he employs forms part of the exploration. Through a variety of visual arts media (objects, paintings, drawings and video projections), the artist tries to break barriers between the different disciplines in art. As an extension of this he also combines techniques and materials, using non-traditional art materials. The exhibition runs until July 31.

One of the most talked about films of the year comes to Mayo

Fri, Jul 09, 2010

Due to unprecedented demand, one of the most talked about movies of the year, His and Hers will open in Mayo Movieworld this evening July 9. His and Hers is a cinematic mosaic that tells a 90-year-old love story through the collective voice of 70 women at different stages in their life. The hallways, living rooms, and kitchens of the Irish midlands become the canvas for the film’s rich tapestry of female characters. The story unfolds sequentially from young to old, and the characters are charmingly unabashed. While the younger contributors are animated in discussing their relationships with their other halves, the older women describe their love, and often their bereft love, with grace and candour. His and Hers celebrates the ordinary moments that add up to the extraordinary. Individually each piece works on its own, but together they create an emotional portrait that explores the way we share life’s journey with others.

New Sunset Hotel take to the stage at the Ruby sessions on Saturday night

Fri, Jul 02, 2010

New Sunset Hotel are a four-piece indie rock band from Castlebar. The band are fresh on the scene, forming only last August and recording their debut EP in Grouse Lodge Studios last November. They have spent the last few months working on their live set and released their debut single ‘The Bitter End’ in May. The single entered the Irish charts at number 10 and this weekend they will show you why as they play The Ruby Rooms session in The TF Royal Hotel.

Hugh Lane print show opens at the Linenhall

Fri, Jul 02, 2010

A prestigious exhibition of prints by 13 of the top names in Irish contemporary art opens at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday next July 9. In a lasting tribute to The Hugh Lane's first centenary in 2008, the gallery invited 13 artists to collaborate in creating a unique print collection. Mindful of the concept and the ethos of Hugh Lane supporting contemporary practice, the resulting prints are as exceptional as they are rare. The work represents a unique collaboration between The Hugh Lane and artists Dorothy Cross, Willie Doherty, Barry Flanagan and Keith Milow, Louis le Brocquy, Ciarán Lennon, Anne Madden, Elizabeth Magill, Brian Maguire, Brian O'Doherty, Kathy Prendergast, Patrick Scott, Sean Scully, and Seán Shanahan.

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