Big Country, Tina Turner Tribute, and more at Monroe’s Live this week

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Monroe’s Live hosts an exciting programme of music this week, welcoming headliners Big Country, a tribute to the enigmatic Tina Turner, world-class Scottish piper Brìghde Chaimbeul, alongside home-grown talent with The Amazing Apples and a dedicated Songwriters night.

Packed house for Gerry Hanley's debut solo album launch

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

There was a packed house for Galway button accordion player, Gerry Hanley, as he launched his debut solo album, In The Middle Of It, at Monroe’s Live.

Celebrate the legacy of Amy Winehouse at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Celebrate the legacy of Amy Winehouse at Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 12, with doors open at 7:30pm.

Steely Dan tribute band, Aja, to rock Monroe’s Live This September

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Dublin-based band Aja will recreate the legendary music of Steely Dan at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 20, with doors open at 9pm.

Acclaimed Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul brings Sunwise tour to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Widely regarded as one of the most skilled and distinctive pipers in the world, Scotland’s Brìghde Chaimbeul will perform at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, September 3, at 7pm.

From Vienna to Loughrea: The Kandinsky Quartet’s dazzling Irish debut

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Mount Carmel in Loughrea will play host to a very special evening of music on Wednesday, 27 August, as the Kandinsky Quartet continues its debut concert tour of Ireland. This performance in the uniquely intimate setting of Mount Carmel marks an exciting moment in the ensemble’s first tour of the country, following their participation at the Esker Festival 2025.

Materialists: A shallow, unromantic perspective on love and relationships

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

In July 2023, I was lucky enough to nab a ticket for the Irish premiere of Past Lives during the Galway Film Fleadh.

Reunited Big Country return

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Scottish rock band Big Country will make their highly-anticipated return to Galway on Saturday, August 30, as part of their 2025 international Eastworld tour, with doors open at Monroe's Live at 7.30pm.

Appalachian and Celtic fusion

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Australian avant-folk musician Jessie Monk will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 22, at 9:30pm, when audiences can listen to her combine Celtic and Appalachian folk traditions with experimental elements.

New collection from spiritual poet

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Denis Mockler will launch his fifth collection of self-published poetry at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Middle Street next Thursday, August 28, at 6pm.

Grand Stretch at Monroe’s next spring

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The tribal rhythms of Dora Gola’s world music, combined with her powerful performance style, will be on show at Monroe’s Live, on Saturday, April 13, at 7pm, for an evening of electronic mastery.

Joni Mitchell celebration

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The seven-piece band, fronted by vocalist, Hattie Whitehead, was originally set-up as a once-off project to play Mitchell songs from her 1980 live album Shadows and Light.

San Clair on stage this week

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Singer-songwriter David San Clair will brings his fusion of folk, rock, traditional music, jazz and bluegrass to Galway this weekend.

Late show for Amazing Apples

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The Amazing Apples will bring their high-energy performance to the stage as they deliver a rousing set of Irish, Americana, dance, and heavy rock anthems.

Review: A Glorious Summer Salon Evening at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

It is not often that the music of centuries past finds itself echoing so naturally within walls of the same vintage. But such was the magic of last Sunday evening at Claregalway Castle, where a full house gathered for the Summer Salon Concert—an experience that delighted both ear and spirit in equal measure. In this majestic medieval setting, the age of the stone matched the age of the sound, and history sang anew.

Ultimate school reunion at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Step back in time and relive the magic of the Eighties at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 9, at 10pm, for the Ultimate School Reunion Night with DJ Flako.

Local talent at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Three emerging local acts will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 23, as part of A New Noise, a night dedicated to the best of original music and rising talent.

Tina Turner tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Proud Mary and her City Limits band will pay homage to one of music’s most iconic artists, Tina Turner, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 29, with doors open from 8pm.

Tuam shams at Picnic

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

In their song 'Joyce Country Céilí Band', the Saw Doctors proclaim they will play any "house, pub or parish hall", but they can perform at massive festivals too, as County Galway's most famous rockers have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up.

Galway artist earns Michael Jackson co-credit

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

A Galway-born music producer has become the first Irish artist to secure a co-publishing credit with the late Michael Jackson.

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