Rory Gallagher Tribute @ Monroe's Live

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

THE MUSIC of Rory Gallagher remains not just one of the great achievements of Irish rock and blues but of rock and blues by anyone, from any country outside the music's birthplace of the USA.

Eoin Dolan - new single and album

Wed, Sep 13, 2017

EOIN DOLAN, one of County Galway's finest songwriters has just released his new single, 'Good Human Being?', as a taster for his forthcoming second album, Ubique.

Album review: Neil Young

Music Reviews Thu, Sep 07, 2017

SINCE SHAKEY opened up his archives, a treasure trove of magnificent, mostly live, albums, have been flowing out to us grateful fans over the past decade. The latest in this series is an unreleased studio work - Hitchhiker.

Tom Hickox to play Strange Brew

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

TOM HICKOX has music in the blood. His father, Richard Hickox, is one of Britain's most renowned conductors, while his mother was an orchestral timpanist. Tom however has pursued the path of singer-songwriter, rather than classical musician.

Chasing Abbey and Marc Kinchen announced for FourFour

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

FOUR FOUR returns to Electric, Upper Abbeygate Street, this September, with some big nights planned over the next few months, including sets from Chasing Abbey and Marc Kinchen (MK).

Sonny Fodera to DJ @ Electric

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

SONNY FODERA, one of the world's most in-demand DJs, who regularly spins the decks in clubs in Britain, the US, Brazil, and Australia, makes a detour to Ireland to play the Electric Garden & Theatre this month.

Mary Coughlan - Irish tour, Galway show

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

MARY COUGHLAN'S autumn/winter tour of Ireland will see her play a home town concert at the end of this month, making her upcoming show a welcome chance to see one of the nation's most outstanding singers in action.

Chris Haze releases new single

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

CHRIS HAZE, the Galway singer-songwriter, is set to release his new single 'Say Goodbye' this week, the follow-up to his Irish chart topping EP We Are One, which came out in February.

Come On Live Long to play Róisín Dubh

Tue, Sep 05, 2017

COME ON Live Long, the Dublin indie/alternative/electronica quartet, hailed by Nialler 9 as "one of the best live bands in Ireland", who "specialise in dreamy folktronica with a futuristic twist," according to Hot Press, play Galway this week.

G4 to perform at the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

G4 take their classic releases of Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way, and Nessun Dorma on the road and also some of the greatest love songs of all time as they tour the songs from their hotly anticipated album, G4 Love Songs for the first time.

This new album features songs including Your Song, Amigos Para Siempre, and I'd Do Anything For Love, and was released on February 3.

The Jabronis to play The Quays

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Jabronis, a well-oiled 10-piece machine, with plenty of colour, and charisma to boot, are bringing their unique style to The Quays Bar on September 3.

Shelby Earl and Miriam Donoghue at the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

"...Burn the Boats in 2011 and Swift Arrows in 2013—were vehicles for Earl’s voice, a rich and expressive instrument capable of substantial power. The Man Who Made Himself a Name is less a vehicle than a co-conspirator riding shotgun and reaching over to stomp on the accelerator." - Paste Magazine.

'Til They’re All Broken's album launch at Monroe's Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

'Til They're All Broken will launch their new album at Monroe's Live's Backstage Bar on Thursday September 14.

NOTIFY and Mark Lettieri Trio to play at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

A special collaborative performance between NOTIFY, Ireland's experimental virtuosos of traditional music, and America's Mark Lettieri Trio of three time Grammy award winning jazz super-group Snarky Puppy will take place at Monroe's Live on Thursday November 16.

Hudson Taylor to play the Roisin Dubh October 13th

Mon, Aug 28, 2017

Dublin duo Hudson Taylor return with their brand new single - ‘Feel It Again’, the first fresh music from Alfie and Harry in two years. They have also announced they will be performing at Róisín Dubh on 13th October. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, 31st August at 9 am. 

Vampires, concerts, and classes from Galway Music Residency

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

This Sunday August 27, Galway Music Residency formally launches its September-December programme and it is a season that packs in talks, workshops, free lunchtime concerts in St Nicholas’s, and a Halloween screening of classic vampire film Nosferatu with a live score from ConTempo, among other attractions.

Galway Dark Arts Festival 2017

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

BLACK METAL, death metal, experimental, dark ambient, and noise musics will reverberate throughout the city centre as the Galway Dark Arts Festival 2017 descends this weekend to shroud all in its black cloak.

The Elation - new single, Monroe’s Live gig

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

WITH THEIR Top 20 debut single 'XO', and follow-up single 'Catch', Cork quartet The Elation are no longer a secret, but a rising name in Irish rock, a trend that looks set to continue with their latest single.

Scullion to play Róisín Dubh next weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

SCULLION, FEATURING three of Ireland's leading musicians - Sonny Condell, Philip King, Robbie Overson - make a welcome return to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Sunday August 27 at 8pm.

Conjuring Fate - power metallers Galway debut

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

CONJURING FATE, the County Antrim power metal quintet, who have won notice across Ireland for their scintillating and high octane live shows, will make their Galway debut when they play the city next week.

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