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Galway and Seattle are two cities on the same latitude, and this weekend an Irish band will pay an electrifying tribute to the grunge nostalgia of Seattle rockers Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live.

Inspired by the international grunge icons, Irish band Light Years will pay tribute to Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 31, at 11pm.

Experience the raw power of grunge rock as Negative Creeps pay homage to Nirvana at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30pm.

With a ferocious blend of screaming guitars, thunderous drums, and pulsating basslines, Negative Creeps capture the essence of Nirvana's music, transporting audiences back to the raw, rebellious spirit of the 90s.

Described as one of the “best bands in the world” by the late Nirvana singer and guitarist, Kurt Cobain, Scottish sensations Teenage Fanclub will perform at the historic Seapoint Ballroom in Salthill on Wednesday, June 14 as part of the Galway Folk Festival.

With the energetic dynamism of the original grunge icons, home-grown Irish band Light Years pay tribute to the legacy of Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 20. Taking fans on a voyage through the discography of the Seattle rockers, Light Years are dedicated to recreating the alternative indie sounds of one of the world’s greatest bands.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

For the second consecutive year, Ireland did not hold its usual St. Patrick’s Day

The current membership of the Galway City Council started their term almost two years ago in a welter of controversy surrounding the forming of a political alliance to hold the balance of power (and positions) for the following five years.