Kory Quinn - the true sound of American folk

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

PORTLAND, OREGON, singer-songwriter Kory Quinn plays “train-hoppin’, foot-stompin’, hobo-blues,” according to that city’s Eight-Ball Studios’ Rob Stroup.

The Lofires @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

THE LOFIRES are Dublin songwriters, Niall Toner Jr and Jonny Rowen and they come with a pedigree and years of experience.

Metal night @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

FRENCH BAND Dead Like Me headline a night of chaotic metal, gloom rock, and punk upstairs in Róisín Dubh tonight from 9pm.

The Tom Portman Trio

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

FRESH FROM his return from Poland’s Suwalki Blues Festival and the launch of his new solo album Float Your Blues Away, gifted guitarist Tom Portman is back in Galway.

Sean Keane announces second concert

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

SEAN KEANE and Citizen Keane have announced a second concert in the village marquee on Sunday August 25 as part of the Caherlistrane/Kilcoona Gathering.

Wheatus @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

WHEATUS, THE band responsible for ‘Teenage Dirtbag’, one of the biggest hits of the noughties, are coming to Galway.

Galway artists on display in window exhibition

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

FOUR GALWAY artists, Cecilia Danell, Brid Egan, Alannah Barrett, and Arlene McPadden, are exhibiting in an unusual location - the windows of Brown Thomas.

A ‘macho’ exhibition

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

WHAT IS it to be macho? Hard livin’, hard drinkin’, wine, women and song rabble rousing? Beer and crisps street fighter? Muscle-bound body builder? Leather clad, biker, tough guy?

What then about the ‘subversion’ of traditional images of being ‘macho’ with the tough guy look of beards, moustaches, and leather jackets being a big part of gay male culture? Indeed, can you have machismo without homoeroticism?

New novel asksWhat Would Kate Do

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

KATE MIDDLETON is something of an icon of style and role model for certain women, and fans of the British duchess will enjoy a new novel entitled What Would Kate Do.

Galway Arts Centre creative writing classes

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

CREATIVE WRITING classes for beginner and continuing creative writing students will take place in the Galway Arts Centre, Dominick Street, in September.

The music of the ancient Irish harp

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

EARLY IRISH songs and music will be performed on the harp, Ireland’s national emblem and instrument, at a special concert in Galway city next week.

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an Irish tour that takes in the Nuns Island Theatre on Thursday August 22 at 8pm.

My Fellow Sponges - folk, prog, and science fiction sounds

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

AMONG THE more beguiling music releases this summer is Bonne Nuit, the debut offering from Galway ensemble My Fellow Sponges which was officially launched a few weeks ago at the Róisín Dubh.

Janeane Garofalo to play the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

JANEANE GAROFALO, the critically acclaimed, award winning comedian and actress plays the Róisín Dubh on Sunday August 18 at 8pm.

Shay Mouse returns to the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

SHAY MOUSE, one of the hit shows of last month’s Galway Arts Festival, returns to the stage for three performances.

NUIG appoints first professor of drama

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

PATRICK LONERGAN has been appointed as NUI Galway’s first professor of drama and theatre studies. His focus will be to develop new courses, build research resources, and partner with theatre companies.

New theatre programme seeks applicants

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

JOLT: VOLITION, a new theatre project, centred on creating original work through workshops, festival events, and discussions, is seeking applications.

Connemara sounds in An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

SONGS, MUSIC, and sean nós dancing from singer-songwriter Don Stiffe and Carna’s Ó Iarnáin family, will form the core of the new Conamara sa Chathair shows.