Vicky Langan - ‘If I’m completely honest and raw it can’t go wrong’

“THERE ARE some musicians who entertain us, fine; some who stimulate us, better; and then some who immerse us in something so powerful that primal emotions surface instantly; making us ultra-defensive, or, finally open to illumination. One of the latter is Vicky Langan.”

The above quote comes from Bernard Clarke, presenter of Lyric FM’s cutting-edge contemporary/experimental music programme Nova, and his glowing encomium of Vicky Langan is a measure of the high regard in which she is held as an artist and performer.

Joan O’Clery; dressing DruidMurphy

ONLY A couple of weeks remain until the curtain rises on the epic DruidMurphy cycle and the company is in the thick of technical rehearsals at the Town Hall, preparing for what is sure to be a highlight of the theatrical year.

While much attention may focus on the input of playwright, director and actors, the contribution of the design team should not be underestimated. A key member of the DruidMurphy design team is costume designer Joan O’Clery, twice winner of Costume Designer of the Year in The Irish Times Theatre Awards.

The Wedding Present return

THE WEDDING Present return to the Róisín Dubh on Saturday November 3 to play their acclaimed 1991 album Seamonsters.

This year has been a busy one for the Leeds band, led by songwriter David Gedge. They have already played the SXSW Music Festival and are touring the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong. To round off the year they will return for shows in Ireland and Britain, which will include a performance of Seamonsters.

More The Week

• Joan O’Clery; dressing DruidMurphy
• The Wedding Present return
• Galway African Film Festival
• Enjoy a film at lunchtime
• Galway to hold its own fringe festival
• Core Theatre College auditions
• Scottish music in Aughnanure Castle
• A journey into Spanish sounds
• Followers Of Otis @ Citóg
• Galway Voice Studio students’ showcase
• The Original Rudeboys @ Róisín Dubh
• The Hope Foundation fundraising concert tonight @ Monroe’s Live
• Houseworx DJ Team @ Cellar Bar
• The Nitty Gritty is back @ Massimos this Friday night
• Seán Tyrrell to release new album
• Meet Artspace artists at The Shed
• Red Bird takes flight
• Mary Coughlan’s Killary Fjord concert
• Coole lady
• Mephisto Theatre Company auditions
• Weekend workshop in sean-nós singing
• Galway CU- FACTOR Final
• A Manchester-Irish night @ The Crane
• The Low Anthem @ Róisín Dubh
• The Riptide Movement @ Róisín Dubh
• The Nitty Gritty @ Massimo
• Live and Unsigned Competition @ Monroe’s Live
• Citóg @ The Cellar
• Two Galway gigs from Síomha Brock
• Jigsaw Jam launch debut EP @ Monroe’s Live