The Hope Foundation fundraising concert tonight @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 17, 2012

TONIGHT FROM 9pm, Monroe’s Live will host a major fundraising concert for The Hope Foundation, the charity which works for street children in Calcutta.

The night will see live music from Cars Love Girls, Zero Era, and Take the Stand, 24 Broken Amps, Ignition Kid, and Capital Joy. There will also be a raffle and an auction of signed Connacht Rugby and Galway Gaelic Football jerseys. The NUI Galway Film Society will also host a confession camera on the night.

The Low Anthem @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 10, 2012

The wonderful Providence, Rhode Island, folk-rock trio The Low Anthem (pictured), best known for their magnificent 2009 album Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, will play the Róisín Dubh on Tuesday June 26. Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and www.roisindubh.net

The Riptide Movement @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 10, 2012

THE RIPTIDE Movement, whose debut album Keep On, Keepin’ On, is currently riding high in the Irish charts, play the Róisín Dubh tomorrow at 9pm.

Live and Unsigned Competition @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 10, 2012

THE LIVE and Unsigned Dublin band competition takes place in Monroe’s Live tonight from 9pm.

Jigsaw Jam launch debut EP @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 10, 2012

THE JIGSAW Jam release their debut EP There Was A Time this Saturday at 9pm with a gig in Monroe’s Live.

Rich Hall @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 10, 2012

The great American comic Rich Hall (pictured) makes a welcome return to the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday at 8.30pm. Part Cherokee, part cranky Southerner, part country singer, Rich is, in addition to being an award winning comic, a songwriter, author, and documentary maker. Get your tickets now. Tickets are available from the Róisín Dubh and www.roisindubh.net

Bronagh Gallagher @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 03, 2012

BRONAGH GALLAGHER, the actress, singer, and songwriter is about to release her new album, simply entitled Bronagh Gallagher, and this month will see her on tour across Ireland.

World music @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 03, 2012

LATIN AMERICAN, Malaysian, African, and Balkan styles of music will be the order of the day at The Havana Way night in Monroe’s Live on Friday May 11 at 9pm.

Performing on the night will be Baque Soul who play Brazilian soul-funk and samba, Latin grooves, and hip-hop. They are fronted by Mexican vocalist Susana Garcia and Brazilian street poet Juliana Duraes. The intensity of their live shows has earned them a reputation as a must see band.

Canadian comic @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

CANADIAN COMIC Steve Patterson, winner of Canada’s Best Male Stand-up at the Canadian Comedy Awards 2011 is coming to Galway.

Ben Reel @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

COUNTY ARMAGH singer-songwriter Ben Reel plays Monroe’s Live tomorrow night at 9pm.

Ballykissangel man @ Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

BALLYKISSANGEL ACTOR and musician Joe Savino and filmmaker and musician Justin McCarthy have joined forces as a musical duo.

‘Live and Unsigned’ competition @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

THE ‘LIVE and Unsigned’ band competition returns to Monroe’s Live on Thursday May 10 at 9pm.

Campaign LK @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

CAMPAIGN LK are a hip-hop group, but their origins are diverse and the band members draw from a variety of musical styles and experiences.

The Empire Lights @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

IRISH BAND The Empire Lights release their debut single ‘Momentum’ tomorrow and, as part of a nationwide tour, play Monroe’s Live on Saturday at 9pm.

Cashier No 9 @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE BELFAST music scene is the healthiest it has been in 30 years and Cashier No 9 are prominent among the many fine bands who have emerged from the city of late.

The band - Danny Todd (vocals), James Smith (guitar), Stuart Magowan (bass), Philip Duffy (drums), and Ronan Quinn (keyboards) - play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday April 21 at 10pm.

This Nachez @ Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE HEADFORD based rock band This Nachez will play the Underground Sound night at Monroe's Backstage Bar next Wednesday at 11pm.

Jo Enright @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

PETER KAY has called Jo Enright “one of the most naturally gifted comic talents I’ve ever seen” while Jack Dee described her as “a great comedienne”.

Jo will be among five comedians from Ireland, Britain, and New Zealand on the stage of the Róisín Dubh next Wednesday at 8.30pm.

We Cut Corners @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE BRILLIANT Dublin indie-rock duo We Cut Corners play Strange Brew at the Róisín Dubh tonight at 9pm.

Seann Walsh @ Róisín Dubh comedy

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

SEANN WALSH, the comedian who The Independent has said “is well on his way to becoming a star” will play the Róisín Dubh on Wednesday at 8.30pm.

Aslan @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

LONG RUNNING Dublin rock band Aslan are coming to Galway to play Monroe’s Live on Friday April 13 at 8pm.

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