The Magic Numbers - in Galway in November

Mon, Nov 03, 2014

THE MAGIC Numbers are no strangers to Galway and the quartet of brothers and sisters, return to the city for a concert at the end of this month.

The Strypes - return of R&B's raucous young men

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE STRYPES are four Cavan teens who play blues and r’n’b with a cocksure swagger and energy not seen in Ireland since Van Morrison and Them tore up club stages in Belfast.

The Riptide Movement - two nights at the Róisín

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE RIPTIDE Movement play blues and roots-rock with full blooded energy, a commitment to the music’s values and heritage, and determination to keep the style fresh for modern ears.

E-Street Band man for Róisín Dubh

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

IF YOU know the cover of Bruce Springsteen’s album Born To Run, you have seen Jake Clemons’ uncle - the late, great, Clarence Clemons.

Earthship to touch down in The Cellar

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

SEVENTIES JAZZ-funk fusion, dance grooves, fiery improvisation, and irresistible pop hooks are on the cards when Earthship touch down at The Cellar.

Máirtín O’Connor to perform at St Nicholas’

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE GREAT Máirtín O’Connor will join the St Nicholas’ Singers for the Remembrancetide Concerts in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in November.

Blues guitarists for Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

A SOUTHERN slideman and an Illinois bluesman, both of whom have won acclaim for their abilities on guitar, will share the stage at Monroe’s Live.

A concert for All Souls

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE CELEBRATED Requiem of French composer Gabriel Fauré will be performed in St Joseph's Church, Presentation Road, this Sunday.

The 4 of Us @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE 4 Of Us, led by Newry brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy return to Monroe’s Live on Saturday November 22 to play a classic-laden set.

ConTempo lunchtime concert

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

THE CONTEMPO Quartet will give a lunchtime concert at the Galway City Library, this Tuesday at 1.10pm.

The sweet charm of Hunt and Leslie

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

WHETHER THEY are playing Americana, jazz, country, swing, or bluegrass, Phoebe Hunt and Dominick Leslie infuse it with a sweet charm and grace.

A Halloween of rock @ Kelly's

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

STEVEN SHARPE, the multi-talented singer/performer is best known for his flamboyant solo material and as the singer in Led Zeppelin tribute band No Stairway.

Stock Exchange Halloween Monster Bash

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

iRADIO’S Louise Clarke will be DJing at The Stock Exchange Bar’s Monster Bash for Halloween night, which falls tomorrow.

Citóg - a new home and three gigs a month from November

Wed, Oct 29, 2014

CITÓG, THE Galway music night which supports original emerging and alternative rock, pop, and folk artists, will this month hold begin a new series of tri-monthly gigs in its new home of the Róisín Dubh.

The Amazing Apples to play Róisín Dubh this Saturday

Wed, Oct 29, 2014

THE AMAZING Apples, the Galway folk-rock/Americana band, whose profile has been on a serious ascent over the past few months, play the Róisín Dubh this Saturday at 9pm.

Soulboys v Rudeboys

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

This Saturday night sees the return of Soulboys v Rudeboys in the Cellar bar on Eglinton Street. The brainchild of local vinyl junkie and DJ Dave Barry, the idea has been copied in clubs in Europe but it all started here in Galway. Salthill to be exact four years ago when the best soul and reggae DJs from all over Ireland and further afield pit their turntable skills against eachother. Mods, soulboys, Skinheads and regular punters all danced into the wee hours to some of the best music ever committed to vinyl.

The great crowd reaction and hardhitting dancefloor music urged more nights. The venue has moved into town with a basement setting that suits this 60s black music down to the underground. Thumping reggae bass drums and screeching soul horns just seem to sound better in this setting with its low ceiling and wooden dancefloor. The sound will be top notch too with the Funktion 1 sound system in full effect.

Phil Coulter to hit the right note in Galway

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Phil Coulter embarks on a nationwide tour this October and November, followed by three Christmas shows in December, to celebrate the release of Echoes of Home his first solo piano album in 25 years.

Keith James performs the songs of Leonard Cohen

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Leonard Cohen’s recent world tour of stadium venues has been successful beyond belief, but has not, with regret, exposed the solitary inner strength of the songs in their original form. And that is what Keith James aims to do as he delivers each song stripped back - desolate and naked in an intimate and sensitive way.

Keith James performs the songs and poems of Leonard Cohen in Monroe’s Live on Thursday November 6. Also included in the set are poems by Federico Garcia Lorca and Leonard Cohen that Keith James has put to music.