The Shoos @ HALO

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

DUBLIN ROCKERS The Shoos play Upstairs @ Halo tonight, where they will perform songs from their forthcoming debut album.

The band released the single Say Something in May and a new EP will be released later in the year.

The Nitty Gritty @ Massimos tonight

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

For one night only especially for the Volvo Ocean race celebrations The Nitty Gritty are doing a Thursday night bringing you some quality Jump Blues, Rockabilly, Jamaican Ska, Funk, Soul, Latin Boogaloo, 60s R&B, Swing and anything else to move those dancing feet. As always Kit Kola and Dave Barry will be bringing you new finds on vinyl and CD and some tried and tested classics. The music is starting at the earlier time of 10pm so get there early, its going to be a busy one. For more info join The Nitty Gritty page on Facebook.

Arnocorps - feel the power of Schwarzenegger in song

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

THEY ARE from San Francisco, but their spiritual home is the Austrian Alps. They write songs about Arnold Schwarzenegger films, and have music critics praising them to the skyies.

So Cow @ Strange Brew

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

SO COW, the brilliant indie pop-rock trio led by Tuam singer-songwriter Brian Kelly, take to the stage of Strange Brew at the Róisín Dubh next week.

So Cow’s songs are short, witty, melodic slices of hook filled, indie-pop, often with a 1970s’ feel. He has released three albums to date - I’m Siding With My Captors, So Cow, and Meaningless Friendly.

Citóg @ The Cellar

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

CITÓG RETURNS to The Cellar Bar tomorrow night with alternative rockers Ka Tet, pop-rockers The Curtain Thieves, and classic rockers Prospect Avenue.

Rock and blues at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

GALWAY SINGER-songwriter Carla Merrigan and Australian/Irish blues duo Hat Fitz & Cara will play Monroe’s Live and Backstage Bar on Thursday July 12.

Out On Film @ Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

A LANDMARK depiction of the gay community in the 1970s; the life of gay Muslims in Iran; and a new film by actor/director Patrick Wang; will be shown in the Out On Film strand at the Galway Film Fleadh.

Galway Art Club - celebrating a diamond jubilee

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

THE GALWAY Art Club, one of the longest running such clubs in Ireland, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee - or 75 years in existence - this year.

Art exhibitions

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

A NUMBER of exhibitions - both solo and group - open today or have just commenced a run in various galleries and locations in Galway city and county.

Danish choir at St Nicholas’

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

DENMARK’S Kammerkoret Audite Choir will give the world premiere of two new works at their concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this evening.

Sunday Service @ Massimos

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

At this Sunday’s Sunday Service DJ Dave Barry will be joined by Mr Whippy to serve up some funk, Jazz, Reggae and beyond all on lovely vinyl. EAT restaurant will be serving up some fine food and you must sample the Pig-On-A-Spit from 4pm.

Want to play at Hard Working Class Heroes?

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

THE HARD Working Class Heroes festival, which celebrates its 10th birthday this year, is calling on Galway musicians to apply for a slot to play at the event.

CURFEW @ The Cellar

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

THE CURFEW clubnight returns to its usual Saturday night slot at The Cellar Bar this weekend.

Derek Warfield @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

DEREK WARFIELD & The Young Wolfe Tones play Monroe’s Live on Sunday July 8 at 9.30pm.

Would the real Mr Joyce please stand up

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

ON A first reading of James Martyn Joyce’s first collection of short stories, What’s Not Said, published by Arlen House, you could be forgiven for thinking it is the work of yet another ‘angry young man’, reacting in disgust and horror to a cynical and hypocritical world where everything is brushed under the proverbial carpet and what is not said is better than saying anything at all.

Over The Edge Writers’ Gathering

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

THE OVER The Edge Writers’ Gathering takes place in the Galway City Library on Thursday July 12 at 6.30pm.

‘Hermione is the part of a lifetime’

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

EDWARD HALL’S Propeller Theatre Company has provided Galway Arts Festival audiences with some truly exhilarating play-going experiences in the last few years and their visit this year promises more of the same with the double bill of Henry V and The Winter’s Tale.

First Thought Talks - shining a spotlight on creativity

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

FROM MUSIC to dance, from theatre, street performances, to exhibitions of all kinds, the Galway Arts Festival is continually seeking innovative ways to engage with its ever expanding audiences, and this year is no exception with the new addition of the First Thought Talks series.

Watch the Euro 2012 final with Après Match - loive

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

GALWAY WILL be able to watch the final of what has been a terrific - from a soccer, if not from a strictly Irish, point of view - Euro 2012, in the company of none other than Après Match.

Sparks at Colours Fringe Festival

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

THE COLOURS Fringe Festival swings into action next week at various venues throughout the city and among the featured events is a new play called Sparks at the Town Hall Studio, written and directed by Pat Hynes.

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