We have always found Limerick band FOX JAW to be one of the most underrated live band’s in Ireland. They keep on making quality new music, i have booked the band on several occasions, we keep bringing them back to Castlebar because that is what Finbar Hoban Presents gig goers want. They want more FOX Read More
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Broomhead are a Manchester based Alt-Rock band that we think you should check out
Broomhead are a Manchester based Alt-Rock band formed in 2017. Since their inception they have built a steady following in their home town in Manchester and have garnered airplay across the globe. Their Debut release Petrichor (Part 1) was released to great reviews, with one reviewer calling it a ’collection of songs that bring with Read More
Breaking News: Irish act Just Mustard to reissue debut album on vinyl
We are big fans of this next act and we are delighted to hear that Irish act Just Mustard have just announced details that their debut album will be re pressed on vinyl, of course we will be grabbing our copy once it hits the shelves! A press statement has emerged from the band’s Facebook Read More
A love letter to Prince from Castlebar
Today’s love letter looks at one of the most talented musicians the world has ever seen, yes thats right there is no denying this next artist was a talented musician and a wonderful entertainer. After the diabolic organization that was meant to be one of Prince’s biggest European shows on June 16th 2007 when the Read More
Irish act Powpig are our new favourite band
Only recent we discovered POWPIG! Some might call their music experimental shoe-gaze, we just think they are downright good! Formed in May of 2017, Powpig are a four-piece from Limerick City; Anna Marie Rooney, Andreea Mocanu, Laura Drennan and Leah O’Donnell Powpig are as comfortable swaying away to slow alt rock wonder “Rosalee” from their Read More
Irish electronic dance artist Roisin Murphy is in a league of her own
We have always found Roisin Murphy a very interesting artist. She has done so much for dance and electronic music in this country not to mention disco but yet, she is still probably more known across the pond for her musical antics and creativity than she is in Ireland. She currently calls London her hometown. Read More
The Crayon Set are a Dublin six piece who specialise in catchy, alternative pop
The band released their debut album in April 2013. It was produced by Nick Brine (Teenage Fanclub, Super Furry Animals). Single ‘No.1 Fan’ received airplay on Today Fm and RTE 1 among other stations and a number of tracks featured on Irish TV programmes. Its follow-up, ‘Lost Languages’ was produced by Gavin Glass and released Read More
Songwriter Pauraic O Meara gets set to release stunning new single “Love illusion”
We have just been given a sneak preview of the brand new track from Pauraic O Meara titled Love Illusion. A bright upbeat track that is beeming with confidence. Pauric is an independent singer songwriter from Tipperary, who is based in Dublin. Pauric gained popularity around Ireland from his presence on the Voice of Ireland in 2016. Read More
Sinead O ‘Connor announces extra dates for Irish tour!!
We can not seem to get enough of Sinead O Connor lately and this is all great news! We have just been told the popular Irish artist has added extra dates to her Irish tour. The following dates are as follows Vicar Street Dublin October 28th Roisin Dubh Galway October 16th But be Read More
Catch Stevie Van Zandt of the E Street band in Tower Records Dublin this evening
The legendary E Street guitarist Stevie Van Zandt will be making a regular appearance this evening at Tower Records on Dawson Street. TOMORROW /// Ahead of his Vicar Street show on Friday, Stevie Van Zandt he will be broadcasting his radio show from Tower Dublin (Dawson St store) from 7-9pm and will also be signing copies of#SummerOfSorcery. Be sure Read More