Alabama 3 prove they have the rockin’ ‘Ability’ to help

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

His name is Larry Love, and despite his husky voice and somewhat vulgar tongue, his name says a lot about the man. I am enthralled as he expresses, with unashamed passion, why he and his band, Alabama 3, a group you may have heard of once or twice, are coming to Galway next month in aid of the Irish charity Ability West.

Boy from the Black Country

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE BLACK Country in the English West Midlands - so called because of the Industrial Revolution and the outcroppings of the coal scarring the soil black - is concentrated in and around the cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton.

Fundraising concert for Luis Asturias

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

LUIS ASTURIAS is a Spanish musician who has been living in Galway for the last 12 years. He has played with many local bands and songwriters and has been a member of some of the city’s most exciting original rock outfits.

The many comedic identities of Jason Byrne

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

AS PART of the Irish comedy explosion in the 1990s Dubliner Jason Byrne emerged as a high-energy in-your-face new act. Over he next decade he was to become one of the biggest touring acts in Ireland and Britain and his RTÉ series Anonymous - which featured Ronan Keating, Glenda Gilson, Hector, and Samantha Mumba in various disguises - proved to be a big hit with viewers.

Shakers Restirred returns to Town Hall

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

LOCALLY BASED Blue Pig Theatre Co are in the Town Hall studio next week with a welcome revival of their hit staging of John Godber and Jane Thornton’s uproarious comedy, Shakers Restirred.

Flamenco superstar Jose Parra to perform in Black Box

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE INTERNATIONALLY renowned virtuoso flamenco ‘cantaor’ José Parra returns to Galway for a concert at the Black Box on Saturday December 6 at 8pm.

Detroit punk’n’soul from The Dirtbombs

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

DETROIT HAS given the world sweet soul music through Motown and the genesis of punk with The Stooges. For The Dirtbombs, it was natural to combine the two musics spawned by their home city.

Damon Albarn approved Hypnotic Brass Ensemble to play Cuba*

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE HYPNOTIC Brass Ensemble - whose fans include Damon Albarn and Mos Def - will play Cuba*, Eyre Square, on Thursday December 4.

Disconauts @ The Cellar

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE DISCONAUTS take to the floor this Saturday at the Cellar Underground for a night of finger-clicking house, cosmic disco, and deep dubby techno.

The Feeling to play Castlebar

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

BRITISH BAND The Feeling - best known for the songs ‘Sewn’, ‘Fill My Little World’, ‘Never Be Lonely’, and ‘Love It When You Call’ - play the Royal Castlebar this Saturday.

Substance @ Cuba*

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE FUNERAL Suits, currently riding high on Steve Lamacq’s Top 60 records of the moment on BBC Radio 1, play Substance in Cuba* on Sunday.

Don Stiffe concert to launch charity single

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

DON STIFFE, the Bohermore based folk singer-songwriter will launch his new single - ‘Home On Time For Christmas’ - at a concert in The Menlo Park Hotel this Sunday at 7.30pm.

Come to the Asian Mela in Shantalla

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Shantalla’s St Joseph’s Community Centre will become a piece of Asia this weekend when female members of Galway’s Asian community host a unique cultural event and fair.

Next round of the Coyote Factor is tonight

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE COYOTE Factor - the singing competition at Coyote’s on Forster Street - continues tonight at 9pm. The audience vote is what decides and voting cards are available until 10.30pm

Olivier Messiaen - birds, faith, and music

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

OLIVIER MESSIAEN considered himself an ornithologist as well as a composer. Not only did he write innovative modern classical music, he also transcribed birdsong and believed birds were the greatest musicians of all.

See Swan Lake at the Royal Castlebar Theatre

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

SWAN LAKE, one of the most famous, and best loved, of all ballets, will be performed by Ballet Ireland in the Royal Castlebar Theatre on Tuesday December 9.

Celebrate Moore’s melodies at NUIG this weekend

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

THE MUSIC of Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852) will be celebrated and performed in NUI, Galway this weekend with a concert, conference, and exhibition.

Christmas music concerts

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, so for all those who love sacred Christmas hymns or those who like the pop variety sung by crooners, there are concerts coming up to suit you.

Christmas Crooners, featuring the Christmas songs of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra, will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday December 9 at 8pm

Christmas music concerts

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, so for all those who love sacred Christmas hymns or those who like the pop variety sung by crooners, there are concerts coming up to suit you.

US critics heap praise on Bruen’s new novel

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

ONCE WERE Cops, the new novel from Galway author Ken Bruen has just been published and already it has met with glowing reviews in the USA.

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