The National - mistaken for strangers

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

THE NATIONAL, the greatest band in the world right now, take to the stage in Galway in July. The centre of attention will be vocalist Matt Berninger, a charismatic storm of passion and masculine existential angst, his lyrics matched by the intensity of guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and the imaginative rhythms of drummer Bryan Devendorf, while calmly, authoritatively anchoring all this tension and release will be bassist Scott Devendorf.

Metallica tribute @ Kelly’s

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

METALLICA TRIBUTE band Whiplash, named after the debut single from the LA’s band debut album Kill ‘Em All, play Kelly’s, Bridge Street, this Saturday.

Author Brian Martin on his new play for Druid

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

DRUID THEATRE Company’s main contribution to this year’s Galway International Arts Festival is Be Infants In Evil, the professional debut of Dublin-born playwright Brian Martin.

Welcome back Rich Hall

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

RICH HALL, widely believed to be the inspiration for The Simpson’s Moe Syzlak, makes a welcome return to Galway to play two nights at the Róisín Dubh.

Soul and blues @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

SOUL AND blues band Owen Brady & The Blue Shakes bring their vibrant mix of rhythm, horns, tasty guitar, and powerful vocals to Monroe’s Live this Saturday at 9pm.

Five Irish premieres for Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

NEXT MONTH’S Galway Film Fleadh will host the premieres of five new Irish films - Patrick’s Day, The Canal, Gold, A Nightingale Falling, and An Bronntanas.

A History of Violence screenwriter to attend Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Josh Olson, the scriptwriter of the 2005 film A History of Violence, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, is coming to the Galway Film Fleadh.

Margaret Clayton exhibition in Renzo Café

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

INTO THE West, an exhibition of oil paintings by Margaret Clayton, is currently on show at the Renzo Café, Eyre Street.

Theatre review: Nora Barnacle – Signora Joyce

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jun 19, 2014

WHILE DUBLINERS were observing Bloomsday by donning Edwardian costumes and retracing Leopold Bloom’s feted journey around the capital, in Galway the day saw the opening of Ann Marie Horan’s very enjoyable one-woman play Nora Barnacle – Signora Joyce.

Choral concert from The Mornington Singers

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

THE AWARD winning Dublin choir, The Mornington Singers, will give a concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 8pm.

Over The Edge reading

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

THREE AMERICANS, a Canadian, and two Irish people will read at the Over The Edge Writers’ Gathering in the Galway City Library, Thursday June 26 at 6.30pm.

Town Hall to stage My Brilliant Divorce

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

MY BRILLIANT Divorce, Geraldine Aron’s Olivier nominated West End hit, starring Tara Flynn, is coming to the Town Hall Theatre next week.

Cass McCombs - five Essential Songs Playlist

Essential Playlist Tue, Jun 17, 2014

CASS MCCOMBS, the American singer-songwriter is one of those artists whose music falls into country, folk, and roots, as much as it does indie.

Listen to stream of new Oh Boland album

Tue, Jun 17, 2014

BIZARRE AS it is to many, cassette has actually made a comeback and indie bands can be as likely to release an album or EP on tape as on vinyl, CD, or digital.

The Hot Sprockets @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

THE HOT SPROCKETS have just released their new album Brother Nature and the band, called “a must see live act” by the Irish Mirror, are coming to Galway.

Galway Fringe Festival - a fortnight of events

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

MORE THAN 100 events will take place during the Galway’s Fringe Festival which runs from July 12 to 28, including a new play by Mick Donnellan, author of Gun Metal Grey.

‘It surpassed my expectations in all kinds of ways’

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

GALWAY PLAYWRIGHT Christian O’Reilly and actor John Mahoney have lit up previous Galway International Arts Festivals with their contributions, but 2014 sees them joining forces in O’Reilly’s acclaimed new play Chapatti.

Sparkplug rides again

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

LITTLE JOHN NEE romps into the Town Hall Theatre next week for an extended run with his much-acclaimed show Sparkplug Callaghan.

Album review: Haunted Hearts

Music Reviews Thu, Jun 12, 2014

SUBJECT MATTER wise, Haunted Hearts debut album Initiation (Zoo Music) is a little naughty, being inspired by the New York S&M scene of the 1970s and 1980s.

We Banjo Three - a band of brothers

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

THE FIRST six months of 2014 have been pretty good for Galway roots, trad, and bluegrass band We Banjo Three, and they are set to cap it all with the release of their new album.

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