Greta Gunn, New EP Launch
Just a quickie before knocking off for the weekend. New EP from Greta Gunn who has hooked up with some Scandinavian types and launch in Whelan’s tomorrow night. Kildare Based Electro-Pop sensation Gretta Gunn will be performing in Whelan’s on Sat 6th April at 8 pm to run in conjunction with the release of her...
Cian Nugent @ Gulpd, Tonight
Just time, and apologies for the lateness, to mention this gig happening tonight in Cork. Read on and get going into town. Cian Nugent & The Cosmos are throwing a big party to celebrate their forthcoming 7″ Single “Hire Purchase” on the legendary Matador Label, as part of their Singles Going Home Alone subscription series....
Seti The First, Dublin Gig
Welcome news of an upcoming live date for Seti The First, who produced one of my favourite albums of last year (I know I wasn’t alone), the majestic Melting Cavalry. They play at The Odessa Club in Dublin on May 16th. If you need any further persuasion, check Stephen’s review of their Triskel Christchurch gig...
The David Nelligan Thing, New Video
The next promised track from the upcoming album from The David Nelligan Thing has landed. It’s called ‘Reinventing the wheel’ and is a catchy beat-driven piece with a charming circular melody. The album Dark matters comes out on Apr 24th through Bandcamp. Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks and catch The David Nelligan...
Temples play Free Gig, Sunday
Just a mention for a free gig next Sunday in the Old Oak. English band Temples are in the country playing a couple of dates with The Vaccines and finding work on their nights off. They describe their own sound as “neo psych” which ticks plenty of the right boxes. Apart from buzz genre tags,...
When Good Pets Go Bad + Support, in Photos, @ Triskel Arts Centre, 30.03.13.
Photography by Simone della Fornace Pictured: The Northern Drones Superblondes The #1s When Good Pets Go Bad
Raglans added to Coast to Coast Lineup
A few other reminders before the weekend. This charity event run by GoldenPlec is ongoing from Friday. Coast To Coast: Tea and Toast 2013 March 30th @ Whelans featuring… Just added… RAGLANS Shadowplay Elaine Mai The Dirty 9s Tickets €10 available from Ticketfriend.com and Whelanslive.com Here’s the background. Goldenplec.com presents…. Coast to Coast: Tea and...
Mike Gangloff’s Meitheal Memoir
Photo of Mike Gangloff and Nathan Bowles by Kevin McDonnell Ahead of a return to Ireland next week, Mike Gangloff reflects on how Meitheal came into being… I blame Colohan. Dave’s an instigator, which I learned way back at the 2008 Terrastock Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, in the US. Jack Rose introduced us and then...
Raime at Triskel TDC Easter Saturday
The third in the series of gigs under the Stranger banner happens this weekend. The first show was in December with dub techno producer Andy Stott, followed by Cut Hands last month. This Saturday it’s London-based electronic duo Raime, who are on the Blackest Ever Black label. They’ll be joined by Ellll and Haltac Gerrods,...
Patrick Wolf – De Barra’s Folk Club, Clonakilty, 24.03.13
Photo: Richie Tyndall Patrick Wolf ended his current world tour in Clonakilty, after which he is taking a break from performing. He felt that he had come full circle – it was here where his family spent their Summer holidays when he was young. Growing up in South London, “where the typical music was So...
City and Colour – New Album Track
Something last minute ahead of the weekend, or Thursday night to be precise. Some new music from Dallas Green, aka City and Colour, from his upcoming fourth album, which you can read about below – there are some interesting names on those album credits. There are still tickets, we believe, to see City and Colour...
