We were chugging along in the old Bockmobile when I casually mentioned the sad loss of Whitney Houston. What a great singer, I said to Bullet, apart from that plastic [...]
Toby Kaar at Bourkes Bar
Bourke's Bar in Limerick's Catherine Street has found its Thursday night feet with a series of free gigs featuring the best of contempoary young Irish acts plying their varied styles [...]
Oxegen Cancelled
The market for cheap two-man tents, slabs of Dutch Gold and pink flowery wellies has collapsed with the announcement that the Oxegen festival won't be happening this year. We just [...]
Líadan Live at Dolans
Looks like a nice gig coming up in Dolans next Friday. Líadan, an all-female traditional band, who supported the Chieftains in the States and Japan, are playing upstairs. The reviews [...]
The New Reindeer Age Album Launch
Twenty years ago, there was a state-of-the-art recording studio in Limerick called Xeric, run by Pierce Gilmore and James Hanley. It was terrific. A place where musicians could record, rehearse, mingle [...]
Gavin Friday at Dolans
Off to Dolan's Warehouse later for Gavin Friday. I never saw him live before so I'm looking forward to this, although I'm not entirely sure what to expect. Perhaps some [...]
Shane Geoghegan Music at Dolans
Attention Limerick people. Don't forget there's a gig tonight in support of teh Shane Geoghegan Trust. The details: Dolan's Warehouse, kick off 9pm. A.S.M.R Pop, Superblondes, Damien dREA, The [...]
Billy Bragg at Dolans
Billy Bragg has lost none of his edge after all these years and none of his humour either. You'll find my CDs in the Folk section, he tells a capacity [...]










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