He comes from a land down under...

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

He may come from a land down under but Rory Faithfield is very much a songwriter in the Irish tradition.

In a wide and varied career Australian-born, Dublin-based, singer/songwriter Rory Faithfield has gone from being a member of a successful punk band in Sydney to being a travelling minstrel around the highway and byways of Ireland. His sophomore album Blood, Bones and Soul garnered many positive press reviews across the globe as many scribes took to his philosophical and uplifting musical meanderings. Faithfield said: “I learnt the secret of life from my dog. Her name was Sooner” He makes his way to Galway soon to play Roisin Dubh on Monday.

Nauseatingly talented - Sickboy come to Galway city

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

When you are an up and coming band it doesn’t usually hurt to have your first single played during a televised ad campaign. It especially doesn’t hurt when that ad is a national campaign for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Such is the life of Sickboy, the Dublin-based band whose debut single ‘The A Tune’ made waves last year by becoming the theme tune for the 6 Nations Rugby adverts across the country. Add to this that it was the most requested song on Phantom FM and you have to admit that they are doing pretty well at getting their name out there. And next week their name comes to Galway city with shows at the Roisin Dubh (August 14) and Sally Long’s (August 15).

New album for young Aran brothers

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

FROM TIMBALAND to the traditional music of Galway, two young brothers from Inis Mór have released an album which showcases their impressive talents.

The King ain’t dead - he’s at the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

FANS OF Elvis will be flocking to the Black Box Theatre to see Elvis - An American Trilogy tribute show on Saturday August 16 - the 32nd anniversary of The King’s death.

What Men Want

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

Let funnyman Peadar De Burca take you on a journey into a man's mind (and don’t worry, he promises it won’t take long!) as he returns to the Town Hall Theatre with his smash hit show What Men Want from

Athlone-based troupe bring double bill to Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

If you're looking for a night of high-brow hilarity, and oddball originality, then Athlone-based theatre group PREproductions have just the answer with their fantastic comedy double bill at the Town Hall Theatre this August.

Brendan Grace celebrates 38 years of hilarity

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

Believed to be one of the comic geniuses of our time, Brendan Grace is returning to the Irish stages this year, rolling four decades of comedy into one show when he returns to the Town Hall Theatre for two days only this month.

Adebisi Shank hits Stress!! @ De Burgo’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

Uniquely described as frighteningly imaginative spazz it is no surprise that Adebisi Shank won’t bring you your average show when they hit Stress!! at De Burgo’s tomorrow night.

‘Folk’-ing brilliant - The Cave Singers come to the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

An American-folk invasion comes to the Roisin Dubh this Tuesday with up and coming indie act The Cave Singers taking to the stage.

Win tickets to the ultimate Joe Dolan tribute show

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

Named as “the nearest to perfect tribute” to Joe Dolan, Westmeath man Paschal Brennan has been singing the songs of Ireland’s greatest ambassador of rock n’ roll for nearly 30 years and now he is bringing his must-see act to the Town Hall Theatre in Galway city on August 19.

The Truth is Still Out There

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

On the surface, X Files: I Want to Believe should appeal to both die-hard fans and those with only a passing interest in the sci-fi TV series. The satisfyingly creepy plot stands alone without previous knowledge of X Files lore. However, it gradually emerges that I Want to Believe is primarily designed for those devoted fans left hanging at the end of the TV series in 2002. Their patience has finally been rewarded.

Space Chimps

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

This is a comedy adventure about three NASA chimps that are sent to a galaxy far, far, away. Circus monkey Ham III works in a circus where he's regularly shot from a canon, but still lives in the shadow of his grandfather’s legacy. His grandad, Ham I, was the first chimp shot into space in 1961.

Proust Questionnaire

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
When playing or composing music or being in the company of friends and family. Perfect happiness is the simple things in life!

John McGahern Yearbook published by NUIG

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

THE FIRST volume of The John McGahern Yearbook, published by NUI, Galway, was launched at the John McGahern International Seminar, which is currently taking place in Co Leitrim.

Tuam Arts Festival starts next week

Thu, Aug 07, 2008

The sixth annual Tuam Arts Festival starts next Friday, August 15, delivering 10 days of everything from comedy to classical music, from theatre to children’s workshops, and countless other events to satisfy even the choosiest of arts lovers.

A very strong element to this year’s festival are the visual arts and features exhibitions, which displays more than 30 artists in various venues across the town, including established and newly converted galleries. The visual arts programme will be launched this Saturday at 12 noon at the Art House Gallery on Galway Road and will continue at the different venues throughout the day. Entitled sARTurday, the lineup of openings will be staggered at half hour intervals to allow the greatest benefit for all. The visual arts exhibitions will continue throughout the festival from the 10th to the 23rd.

Hamell On Trial - as big as life and a little concerned about everything

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

“THE TERRORISM Of Everyday Life is my life story and how it was heavily influenced by rock’n’roll, or at least my interpretation of that term. I’m constantly rewriting and updating and as Galway hasn’t seen it yet, I’m looking to introducing it to them.”

From Chet Atkins to Athlone - Bruce Mathiske’s musical odyssey

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

AUSTRALIAN GUITAR virtuoso Bruce Mathiske first picked up the instrument at seven and since then has established himself as a true musical great.

Bruce Elder of ABC TV has described him as “The best guitarist in Australia”. This is quite an accolade as the country also boasts AC/DC’s Angus Young, Tommy Emmanuel, Jeff Lang, The Bad Seed’s Mick Harvey, the Fariss brothers of INXS, and the Finn brothers of Crowded House.

Acid Mothers Temple return to the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

FOR THE third time in the space of just over 18 months - and we should feel privileged by this - Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple play the Róisín Dubh on this Tuesday at 9pm.

The return of The Virginian

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

TG4 IS currently re-running the classic TV western series The Virginian and the show’s star James Drury - who played the title role throughout the show’s nine year run - has now come to Ireland to meet some of the show’s many fans, as well as his own Irish cousins.

On Monday morning in the Meyrick Hotel, Drury, wearing the obligatory black stetson, happily shared his memories of his time on The Virginian – and more besides.

The Three Tenors to sing in Co Galway

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

THE THREE Tenors return to Galway and Clifden playing the Station House Hotel, Clifden, on Sunday August 3 at 9pm and the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, on Saturday August 9 at 8pm.

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