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Music

Music Shows

American Old Time

Music

Frank Hall and Lena Ullmann with the legendary Johnny Moynihan have forged a strong reputation as prime exponents of old time music. On fiddle, banjo and mandolin and a wide range of other instruments they weave a magical rythmnical sound.

Bon Iver

Music

U.S.A.

With support from Alela Diane

Having exploded on to the world’s stage in the past 18 months Bon Iver have garnered a legion of fans and superb critical acclaim for their live performances and debut ... (click to read more)

Booker T

Music

USA

Booker T

As the house band at Stax Records in Memphis, Booker T. & the MG's may have been the single greatest factor in the lasting value of that label's soul music. Their tight, impeccable grooves could be heard on ... (click to read more)

Candi Staton

Music

Famous for such hits as Young Hearts Run Free and You've got the Love there's little in the soul canon that matches the strength and beauty of the music of Candi Staton. The songs are masterpieces of the genre, ... (click to read more)

ConTempo & Alexander Balanescu

Music

Romania/Ireland

ConTempo and Alexander Balanescu return to their Romania roots in this concert which will feature, among others, work from Balanescu's CD Maria T which was inspired by one of his earliest influences, the Romanian ... (click to read more)

CRAN

Music

CRAN's unique sound and style, while deeply rooted in tradition, has flair thanks to imaginative tune arrrangements and innovative, often harmonised song settings. CRAN is Ronan Browne (Uileann Pipes and Vocals) , Desi Wilkinson (Flute & ... (click to read more)

David Gray

Music

U.k.

With Support from David Kitt

David Gray played one of his first-ever Irish gigs in Galway, and enjoyed immense success in Ireland for years before the rest of the world caught up with him. In Ireland his ... (click to read more)

Emmy the Great

Music

UK

Strange Brew presents
Emmy the Great

Earning comparisons to Lily Allen and Laura Marling, Emmy the Great plays anti-folk music with a unique world view and clever, mocking lyrics. Blending punk retrospection and pop ... (click to read more)

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force

Music

Nigeria

Femi Kuti returned to the world stage late last year with a powerful and timeless new album, Day by Day, continuing to explore and push back the frontiers of Afrobeat, the super funky amalgam of Black Power politics, jazz and ... (click to read more)

Fight Like Apes

Music

Fight Like Apes

Combining their love of three-minute pop tunes and the digital distortion pedal, Fight Like Apes
debut album, Fight Like Apes and the Mystery of the Golden Medallion is the perfect passport to Planet FLApe, a ... (click to read more)

Hot 8 Brass Band

Music

The Hot 8 Brass Band's energetic sound embraces elements of modern, traditional and urban music to creat a new and unique sound. The band appeared in Spike Lee's poignant documentary on Hurricane Katrina, When Levees Broke, and they ... (click to read more)

Jack L

Music

Jack Lukeman keeps going from strength to strength, and like a good red wine he just gets better with age. His spellbinding performances recall a blend of Frank Sinatra, Jacques Brel, Scott Walker and Nick Cave. Best described as an iron fist in ... (click to read more)

Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club

Music

Ireland

Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club are on one the most eclectic bunch of musical chameleons ever to share a stage, all guided by the beatific gaze of chief Mudbug, Mr. Jerry Fish himself. Their new album The Beautiful Untrue was ... (click to read more)

John Faulkner and Eoin O'Riabhaigh

Music

John Faulkner is one of Ireland's foremost songwriters. A multi-instrumentalist, John will be joined by one of the country's finest pipers Eoin O'Riabhaigh for a one-off concert.

Julie Feeney with Contempo

Music

Romania/Ireland

Julie Feeney made her mark on the international music scene by winning the 2006 Choice music prize with her debut album 13 Songs. Julie does not believe in doing things by half measures. Not only did the ... (click to read more)

Kronos Quartet

Music

USA

David Harrington, violin
John Sherba, violin
Hank Dutt, viola
Jeffrey Zeigler, cello

For more than 30 years, the Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless ... (click to read more)

Mary Gauthier

Music

USA

Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthier draws moving portraits of the darker corners of the heart and soul. A poignant and powerful songwriter, she recently received a benediction from Bob Dylan, who play listed her for his XM ... (click to read more)

Music from the Penguin Cafe

Music

England

The Penguin Café Orchestra was the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Simon Jeffes and one of the most popular ensembles of their generation. Best known for as Telephone and Rubber Band, written around the ... (click to read more)

Neil Cowley Trio

Music

UK

A dazzling, classically-trained pianist and outstanding composer, Neil Cowley was the recipient of last year’s BBC Jazz Award for Best Album with Displaced, placing the trio at the forefront of what is now known as the ... (click to read more)

New York Dolls

Music

U.S.A.

Reformed in 2004 to play the Meltdown Festival curated by Morrissey, the New York Dolls were as notable for their extravagant behaviour as for their racous performances. As the precursors to punk, and an afterthough to the seedy ... (click to read more)

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13th-26th JULY 2009