GalwayIndependent.com Entertaiment Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:20:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.galwayindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.galwayindependent.com GalwayIndependent.com Entertaiment Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13842&Itemid=89 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in 3D Rating: G Genre: Animation/Family Voices of: Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott, Joh Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, Josh Peck Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13843&Itemid=89 The Junction nightclub (above An Pucan) on Forster Street is the place to be this Friday, 3 July as DJ Lil Monica drops her set of party anthems at Eden. Lil Monica's big break came when she played at Outrageous in 2001. She has since played gigs in the Black Box, the GPO, the Mansion House in Dublin and at Eden parties in Sligo and Bubblelicious in Limerick. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13844&Itemid=89 There will be bottom-heavy beats aplenty at the Junction nightclub on Forster Street this Thursday, 2 July, as local dubstep night DubCulture launch their new bi-weekly Thursday Summer Sessions. Fresh from putting together the dubstep tent at Life festival, DubCulture was established in September 2007 and the club has brought the cream of the underground to Galway with live and DJ shows from heavy hitters like N-Type, Rusko, Pinch, Distance and many more. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13845&Itemid=89 Wednesday 1 July Where: Central Park What: Disco Divas Ladies Time: 10.45pm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13846&Itemid=89 The GPO is all about the music this summer with the launch of GPO Rocks, a live music addition to the already jammed packed entertainment line up. GPO Rocks kicks off with the GPO Battle of the Bands, which will run on Tuesday nights, which will showcase Ireland's up and coming talented bands. The night will also feature a DJ playing the best and newest indie, electro and alternative music. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13847&Itemid=89 Before potential applicants start to think about packing their suitcases and heading to London, where the next instalment of the Red bull Music Academy takes place next year, they can begin the adventure right here in Ireland! Fallon & Byrne on Dublin's southside will play host to a very special workshop evening next week where two groundbreaking musical figures, Jape and Daedelus, share their own perspectives on a life lived musically. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13848&Itemid=89 The shores of Lough Mask are set for an influx of music fans this summer, when the Moondance Music and Arts Festival hits Petersburg House in Clonbur from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August. Headliners already announced for the festival include Jape, Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club, Lisa Hannigan and many more. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13849&Itemid=89 MUSIC: Sharon Van Etten – 'Because I was in Love' – (Language of Stone) Don't you just love it when your friends put you on to a new artist/band you've never heard of before and their sound just blows you away. Sharon Van Etten emerges from the hazy song-writing woods and woos us with her haunting, heart-melting vocals that are perfectly accompanied by mellow instrumentation. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13850&Itemid=89 Padraic O'Connor talks to Ken Wardrop about his work to date, in particular his debut feature His & Hers, which will be premiered at this year's Galway Film Fleadh Since his graduation from the Irish National Film School in 2004, Ken Wardrop has become known as one of Ireland's freshest creative talents. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13851&Itemid=89 Tickets are still available for UK comedian Michael McIntyre's second Galway show on Wednesday 8 July. McIntyre is the star of 'Live at the Apollo' and the fastest selling debut stand-up DVD of all time and is a regular face on all the top TV comedy shows including, 'Mock the Week', 'Have I Got News For You', 'The Graham Norton Show', 'Tonight with Jonathan Ross' and '8 out of 10 cats'. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13852&Itemid=89 Canadian Pete Jonansson is the headline act at the Laughter Lounge at Roisin Dubh tonight, Wednesday 1 July with support from John Donnellan, MC Andrew Stanley and Adam Burke. London based Johansson's irreverent humour has been causing waves on both sides of the Atlantic of late, while local comic John Donnellan has impressed in his few years on the circuit. Donnellan's self-deprecating style has endeared him to audiences around the country. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13853&Itemid=89 Inis Mor, a constant source of inspiration for the arts and the birthplace of distinguished writers such as Liam O'Flaherty and Mairtin O Direain, will be home to a new crop of Irish writers and actors this summer when Poor Mouth Productions perform their award winning play 'Clamped' from Monday 20 July to Saturday 8 August in Ostan Aran on the island. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13854&Itemid=89 Local theatre company Fregoli is set to launch its summer with a revival of one of its most popular shows in the Bank of Ireland theatre in NUI Galway this week. Starring Rebecca Ryan as Daughter and Shane McDermott as Father, Bedbound (written by Enda Walsh) was described by Galway Theatre Review as 'ultimately moving, fast paced, gripping and brave.' Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13855&Itemid=89 I934. The islanders of Inis Meain are intrigued by the filming of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran set on the neighbouring island of Inis Mor. Cripple Billi Claven takes this opportunity to gain independence by escaping from his overprotective aunts Kate and Eilin. Travelling to Inis Mor in the company of the local tomboy Helen and her sweet toothed brother Beairtlin, they set off to find fame and fortune with the help of local fisherman Bobby Bhobby. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13856&Itemid=89 Over The Edge presents a summer poetry special with readings by Ailbhe Darcy, John Corless, Tom Lavelle, Anthony Daly and John Liddy at Sheridan's Wine Bar, Church Yard Street this Friday 3 July at 8pm. Ailbhe Darcy has published poems in Ireland, Britain and the US and writes critically for a number of publications, including The Stinging Fly and Verbal. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13857&Itemid=89 There is a plethora of interesting and entertaining Irish and international shorts and documentaries showing at this year's Galway Film Fleadh. Directed by Lorraine O Hanlon, Sanctuary, a short documentary featuring the GSPCA sanctuary, shows the ups and down of a recession hit sanctuary through the eyes of two of the workers and also features some of the dogs and cats currently residing with the GSPCA. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13858&Itemid=89 The Three Tenors (Le Voci) return to the Station House Theatre Clifden on Saturday 11 July following their 2008 sell-out performance. Ireland's Hottest Trio, John Scott, David Martin, Declan Kelly, will be joined by Star Soprano Ellen McElroy and a stunning violinist as part of their only Galway regional concert in 2009. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13859&Itemid=89 Indie Week Ireland, a weeklong nationwide tour of hotly tipped Irish and international bands battling it out for a shot at the much hyped Indie Week Toronto, comes to the Róisín Dubh this Thursday, 2 July. The four bands on show are Walter Mitty & The Realists and Vesta Varro (both from Limerick), Canadian trio Bella Clava and American four-piece Paper Doll. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13860&Itemid=89 Promising a diverse mix of original, contemporary and traditional music performed by a group of enthusiastic and highly talented musicians and singers, The Access Music Project 2009 presents 'Amplitude' in Monroe's Tavern's newly refurbished party room tonight, Wednesday 1 July at 9pm. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13861&Itemid=89 It's a musical case of east versus west as two of the country's hottest young bands, local boys Lost Chord and Dublin indie-pop five-piece Talulah Does The Hula, take to the stage of the Róisín Dubh on Friday, 3 July. Comprising of ex-members of The Chalets and Neosupervital and inspired by a love of lush harmonies and danceable beats from the Shangri-La's to The Cars. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13862&Itemid=89 Pearse McGloughlin returns to the Freedom Cafe on Middle Street this Thursday, 2 July with his haunting reflective songs. Lauded by Hot Press as an artist 'who can deliver the goodies', Pearse's dreamy and atmospheric work is reminiscent of Mazzy Star. He is currently touring his debut album 'Busy Whisper', which has been described as 'touching and sensitively unguarded' by the English indie webzine Losing Today. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13863&Itemid=89 Local punk rock band Ghundi are having a release party for their new CD, 'Bang Bang Heavy Heavy' in An Púcán on Saturday 4 July. Established in March 2007, Ghundi have played gigs the length and breadth of the country, and ‘Bang Bang Heavy Heavy' will be in all good record shops, including Zhivago in Galway, from Monday 6 July. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13864&Itemid=89 Hedonistic rockers Alabama 3 are coming to Ireland this month to play three shows ahead of their headline show at Electric Picnic in September and they drop in for an acoustic and unplugged show at The Loughrea Hotel and Spa on Thursday 9 July. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13865&Itemid=89 Wednesday 1 July Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13797&Itemid=89 My Sister's Keeper Rating: 15A Genre: Drama Cast: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Sofia Vassilieva Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13798&Itemid=89 Irish electronic music collective Bodytonic make the trip west this Friday for the latest installment in their monthly Bar 903 residency. The Dublin based house/disco/techno ensemble have been at the forefront of the Irish dance music scene for years now and their new venue Twisted Pepper on Abbey Street in Dublin goes from strength to strength with the very best in Irish and international guest djs and live acts dropping everything from dubstep to dub techno and drum & bass to disco. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13799&Itemid=89 Wednesday 24 June Where: Central Park What: Disco Divas Ladies Time: 10.45pm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13800&Itemid=89 The Disconauts deliver their first Galway live show of 2009 on Saturday 27 June at Deeper (formerly Cellar Underground) when Padraic and Keith will be joined for the evening by Steve Hamilton on saxaphone and Mark Logan on live percussion. Steve Hamilton's soaring sax has toured and played with the likes of Blur, Snowboy, Radiohead and Beyonce in the last few years while Mark Logan's effortlessly funky percussion will be familiar to Galway's party people. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13801&Itemid=89 Featuring cosmic vibes from chill to psy trance and promising a celebration of music dance and fun, Earth Star launch their first party in Galway in the Warwick this Friday 26 June. Regular performers at festivals and sessions across Europe, the Bahh Band kick off proceedings with their laid back music, taking in Indian classical music, blues and post-rock between 9 and 11. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13802&Itemid=89 De Burgos is the place for some live electro action this week as Mr Weasel and Elektrische TV take to the stage, and to the floor, for a groovy wigout on Thursday 25 June at 9pm. Elektrische TV, for those not acquainted with them, produce fine live electro and have an interesting line-up including live synths from Julien Mr Weasel, funky live drumming from Pres and vocals from their lead singer Trish who is a 1980's TV set with synced up lips to 'sing' along to the music. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13803&Itemid=89 International superstar DJ Marcel Woods plays the GPO this Friday 26 June, along with special guests Super8 and Tab. 2008 saw Marcel's mind-blowing mix of raw and energetic dance music destroy dancefloors and festivals all over the world, with Global Gathering, Mysteryland, Dance Valley, Trance Energy, Gatecrasher Summer Sound System, Escape Into The Park, Planet Love and Sanctuary just some of the well known events to fall under his spell. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13804&Itemid=89 The belly laughs come from Down Under tonight, Wednesday 24 June, as two Australian wisecrackers, Damian Clark and Richard Brophy, headline at the Laughter Lounge in the Róisín Dubh. One of the most exciting comics to emerge from Australia in recent years, Dublin based Clark's enthusiastic and consistently energetic storytelling has captivated people all across the Irish and UK circuit in recent years. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13805&Itemid=89 There's top quality comedy running through this year's Arts Festival, with Irish and international acts playing in the Radisson, Cuba*Live, Roisin Dubh and the Ruby Room in the King's Head. Half Galway, half Navan man Tommy Tiernan plays a six night run in Cuba*Live from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 July while UK political maestro Mark Thomas returns to Galway with his new show 'The Manifesto' in the Radisson SAS on Saturday 18 July. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13806&Itemid=89 Emmett Scanlan & What The Good Thought play the Róisín Dubh this Friday 26 June. The raggle-taggle good time groovers have had a busy few months since releasing their debut album 'Hands' and opened the Volvo Ocean Race proceedings on the main stage a few weeks back. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13807&Itemid=89 The popular series of free concerts by singer songwriter John Faulkner concludes at Galway City Museum on Saturday 27 June with 'Farewell to Eireann: Songs of Emigration'. Historian and singer songwriter Faulkner finishes an acclaimed season of museum concerts, which have explored the trational songs and ballads of Ireland, by turning his attention to songs that came from our turbulent history of exile. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13808&Itemid=89 Wednesday 24 June Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13809&Itemid=89 There's a night of rockin' proportions at Strange Brew in Roisin Dubh tomorrow night, Thursday 25 June, as four of the country's top indie bands Saving J, Voodoo Fire in Haiti, Heritage Centre and Citizen take to the stage. Following the release of their debut EP 'You Don't Know My Name', Citizen (pictured) travelled the length and breadth of the country, headlining and playing at many Irish universities'. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13811&Itemid=89 The Saw Doctors have announced that they are to play a one-off Galway concert on Friday 24 July. Currently recording their seventh studio album in Wales, the concert will take place at the Warwick Hotel to promote the July release of the band's new single, 'She Loves Me', on CD and download on Shamtown Records. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13810&Itemid=89 The sensuous sound and rhythms of Argentina will fill the Black Box tonight, Wednesday 24 June, as Otros Aires arrive in town with their heady mix of music and dance, featuring tango, milongas and electric tango. Doors open at 8pm and tickets priced €20/€15 are available now from the Town Hall box office or at www.tht.ie (http://www.tht.ie) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13812&Itemid=89 Though better known of late for their ecstatic Bank Holiday Sunday excursions at Deeper, 110th Street break from tradition for their next night of hedonism in July (the distinct dearth of Bank Holidays in July did somewhat spur the change). Instead of Bank Holiday Sunday shenanigans, messers Cian and Cyril do the do at Deeper on Saturday 4 July. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13813&Itemid=89 The late Simon Jeffes, a British classical guitarist and pianist, created the original Penguin Cafe Orchestra in the 1970s, where his wistful wonderful and weird mix of folk, bluegrass, contemporary-classical music and pop morphed into a unique and cult sound. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13814&Itemid=89 The fifth solo exhibition by talented local artist Dave Holland, titled Floorboards and Saltwater, runs in the Town Hall Theatre in July. A National Diploma in Fine Art graduate from Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway's musos would know Dave as guitarist/vocalist with seminal band Snowblindwaltz who released three albums to critical acclaim in the 1990s. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13815&Itemid=89 MUSIC: Bibio – 'Ambivalence Avenue' - (Warp) The term "sound of the summer" gets bandied about a lot these days and it's certainly warranted in the case of Bibio's new long player. Stephen Wilkinson's first LP for Warp abounds with sunshine sounds from hazy folk to lazy disco to kids TV theme tunes all held together with pristine beats. Dive into it; we think you’ll like it! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13816&Itemid=89 The Galway Film Fleadh will take place from 7 to 12 July and will offer film lovers a weeklong programme of world premieres special tributes, Irish and international features, documentaries and shorts. The Fleadh is celebrating its 21st birthday this year and an array of prestigious actors, directors and filmmakers will be in Galway for its birthday celebrations. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13817&Itemid=89 Enrolment is taking place now for Galway Arts Centre's exciting and creative activities summer camps, running from July 7 through to August. The classes will give children between the ages of four and 12 years old the opportunity to explore a variety of artistic mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture and print. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13818&Itemid=89 With total prize money of €1,000, Over The Edge is currently running its creative writing competition, which is open to both poets and fiction writers. The best fiction entry will win €300 and the best poetry entry will win €300. One of these will then be chosen as the overall winner and will receive an additional €400, giving the author total prize money of €700 and the title Over The Edge New Writer of The Year 2009. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13819&Itemid=89 'Personal Aspects' is the title of the new series of paintings by Galway based Hungarian artist Virag Varga that opens this Friday, 26 June at the Gallery Cafe in Galway City Museum. A member of the Engage Art Studios, whose recent group show was presented during the Volvo Ocean Race, Virag's new solo show launches at 6.30pm with a special live electro set from Elektrische TV following at 7.30pm. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13664&Itemid=89 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Rating: 12A Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi Cast: Megan Fox, Shia LeBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Hugo Weaving Director: Michael Bay Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13665&Itemid=89 Today FM's Ray Foley leaves the cosy confines of his Dublin studio behind this Thursday 18 June and takes his 'Lazy Radio' tour to Central Park for the Galway leg of his nationwide adventure. Winner of 'Best National DJ' at the recent Meteor Awards, fun-loving Foley is well known throughout the country for his hugely popular lunchtime show, featuring his partners in crime JP and Adelle. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13666&Itemid=89 This Friday, 19 June sees local electronic crew Lowerstate welcome the multitalented Alex Smoke of Soma Records to Galway for the first time when he plays at Deeper (formerly Cellar Underground). Lauded throughout the house and techno community, the body of Smoke's work is truly staggering. In 2004 he signed to legendary dance music label Soma Records, releasing his first album 'Incommunicado' to critical acclaim. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13667&Itemid=89 There are two great nights of clubbing at Eden in the Junction Nightclub (above An Pucán on Forster Street) this weekend. Starting the weekend of Friday, 19 June is Krazy Karo. Known for her funky style and bringing a fresh alternative to the club scene in the west, Karo will be playing a collection of chart, classic club and house music. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13668&Itemid=89 All budding DJs be warned, this Thursday 18 June is the final day to drop in entrance forms for the upcoming GPO DJ Competition that will run weekly from Thursday 25 June until Thursday 23 July. The last GPO DJ Competition proved to be a resounding success so this time the club have made it even bigger and better and there are excellent prizes for the winning DJ's including a first prize of €700 worth of DJ gear kindly sponsored by Sound To Light plus a host of runner-up prizes for 2nd and 3rd places. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13669&Itemid=89 Wednesday 17 June Where: Central Park What: Disco Divas Ladies Time: 10.45pm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13670&Itemid=89 Padraic O'Connor talks to Galway Sessions Festival Director, Mick Crehan in the lead up to this year's event Galway Sessions, a celebration of traditional and folk music of Ireland and Scotland, takes place all over Galway this week, with great live music in venues such as The Crane Bar, Massimo, Roisin Dubh, Monroes, The Quays, Tigh Neachtain, Tigh Choili, Taaffe's, the Western Hotel, Murty Rabbitte's and Fox's Porterhouse. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13671&Itemid=89 There's a trio of top-class comics on show tonight at the Laughter Lounge in Roisin Dubh as Dave Johns, Barry Mack and Karl Spain come to town. Heralded for his 'un-contrived manner and sense of fun on stage that most comics can only dream about' by The Scotsman, Dave Johns has gained a reputation as an inventive, exciting and extremely funny comedian winning applause from his audiences, respect from his fellow comics and rave reviews from the critics. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13672&Itemid=89 It'll be case of house music all night long on Friday 10 July when deep house maestro Milton Jackson comes to Galway for the first time to play at new house night, Maximal. Barry Christie, aka Milton Jackson, has achieved a lot since kicking off his production career at the age of 19. His first EP ended up on a Roger Sanchez Mixmag compilation, so from the outset the bar was set high. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13673&Itemid=89 One of the UK's top comedians and one of the best known faces on terrestrial TV, Jason Manford will play the Laughter Lounge in the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 11 November. The multi-award winning comedian and star of 'As Seen On TV', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Live at the Apollo', 'The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008' and many more TV shows will perform his exciting and hilarious show that has wowed audiences the length and breadth of the UK. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13674&Itemid=89 MUSIC: Ojos De Brujo - 'Aocana' – (Warner) The Barcelona based collective has been releasing their joyous fusion music for the last ten years and show no sign of abating with this their fourth album. Effortlessly blending hip-hop, salsa, tango, scratching and that irrepressible rumba Catalana, they don't mellow with age, they just get better and better. Sound of the summer. Forza Barca! Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13675&Itemid=89 There's a little something for everyone in Town hall Theatre's programme for July to September, with the very best in local national and international theatre music and comedy on show over the coming months. July kicks off a few months of phenomenal theatre with the Arts festival bringing the finest national and international plays to Galway. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13676&Itemid=89 As part of this summer's Church Classics concerts that will be held in St. Mary's Cathedral Tuam and St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick the Callino Quartet will perform quartets by Mozart and Schubert in Tuam on 21 June at 8pm and will be joined by Australian viola player, John Lynch, for Mendelssohn's Quintet No.1 in A, Op.18. Formed in 1999 at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival The Callino Quartet are celebrating their 10th anniversary at this year's festival and their busy anniversary year includes performances in London, France, Italy, Prague and Spain. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13677&Itemid=89 If you're going to mess with your nation's music, be prepared for a tussle! In Argentina, the tango is sacred. It is danced as a ritual by thousands of individuals and couples called 'mi-Longueros' in temples called milongas. So when Argentinean music producer and vocalist Miguel Di Genova began mixing trance with tango, seasoned milongueros literally didn't know which way to turn. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13678&Itemid=89 Threshold is to host its Annual Mid Summer Concert on Wednesday 24 June at the Aula Maxima at NUI Galway. The performers at this year's concert will be Sharon Shannon, DC4 Barber Shop Boys, Classichords String Quartet, Eamon Rabbitt, Violin and Cois Cladaigh Chamber Choir. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13679&Itemid=89 There's a night of top notch Irish indie music on the horizon, as Strange Brew at Roisin Dubh plays host to a plethora of impressive Irish bands, including Saving J, Voodoo Fire in Haiti, Heritage Centre and Citizen on Thursday 25 June. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13680&Itemid=89 Tom Portman plays a solo show in the Town Hall Studio this Saturday 20 June. One of Galway's best-known musician's, Portman is renowned for playing the Dobro/Resonator guitar on his lap with a steel bar. His compositions are like a melting pot, drawing on a wide variety of influences and genres from around the world. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13681&Itemid=89 The Unchained Melodies Sessions this Thursday, 18 June welcomes Joy Booth and Ruairi Coogan to the Freedom Cafe on Middle Street. Ruairi plays his own take on folk/rock from 5pm while Joy, who has supported Cathy Davey and whose influences range from The Beatles to Bowie, Janis to Joni, Bobs Dylan and Marley, plays at 6pm. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13682&Itemid=89 Wednesday 17 June Where: Fibber Magees What: Resident DJ Time: 9.30pm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13683&Itemid=89 Galway Arts Centre presents 003D, a collaborative exhibition between the Galway based artists collective Expanded Draught and Masters degree students from Louisiana State University, which will run from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 June. The two groups were initially brought together by Expanded Draught member Allison Regan, who moved to Louisiana in August 2008 to start a three-year Masters degree in sculpture. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13684&Itemid=89 Galway Choral Association will host its first youth choir summer school from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July in the Presentation Secondary School Galway. Aimed at 10 to14 year old boys and girls with an interest in either joining a choir or other group musical activity, the summer school will run from 10am to 3pm each day. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13685&Itemid=89 The EYE Cinema in Wellpark is celebrating Father's Day with special movie themed treats for dads over the opening weekend of Transformers 2. The weekend kicks off early with a Transformers screening at 00.01am on Friday 19 June. Dads will be spoilt for choice with screenings of blockbuster action movies and films of a more sporting nature. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13686&Itemid=89 Cupid has been resident in Galway since April, thanks to the string of successful speed-dating nights organised by TheGalwayFlame.com. With five fun speed dating nights already past and more lined up, Claremorris woman Joanna Moran has been enjoying her role as hostess to Galway's lovely singles. Joanna says Galway's single guys and girls have been delighted with how easy-going the evenings have been. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13687&Itemid=89 The 21st Galway Film Fleadh takes place in Galway from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 July. For 21 years, the Galway Film Fleadh has being flying the flag for Irish cinema and, in 2009, it will to continue to promote the best in gay and lesbian films as part of its Out on Film strand. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13543&Itemid=89 Red Cliff Rating: 15A Genre: Action/War/Adventure/Dram Cast: Fengyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Wei Zhao Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13544&Itemid=89 London/Wolverhampton dub and roots soundsystem, Mighty Tabot call in on their Rootical brethren this Saturday, 13 June for a roots session in the Junction/An Pucan. Featuring dub plate builder Ras Muffet, Ras Gabre on the mic and Ras Kinfe working the system, Mighty Tabot has a strong reputation for spiritual and uplifting vibes as well as a unique style in roots music. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13545&Itemid=89 As part of Fish Go Deep's residency at Deeper (formerly Cellar Underground) Disconauts welcome Greg Dowling to the Eglinton Street venue this Saturday 13 June. Fish Go Deep have been DJing together for over 20 years and their productions find their way into the record boxes of the world's finest selectors. They've had numerous hits worldwide, with their releases, especially the ever-popular ‘The Cure & The Cause'. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13546&Itemid=89 Ireland's largest and most exciting teenage event returns to Leisureland with a massive foam party on Friday 12 June. Local teenagers, aged 14 to 17, can start their summer holidays in style, with one of Ireland's top DJs spinning party favourites on the night. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13547&Itemid=89 Eden kickstarts the weekend with a bang with the funky sounds of DJ Matthew at the Junction/An Pucan on Friday 12 June. Having started on the decks in 2005, Matthew's mix of pop, chart, cheese and alternative helped him quickly become a favourite DJ on the scene. He has since gone on to DJ for Eden in Galway, Limerick and Sligo, playing his fun-filled mix of new and old dance anthems as well as his much loved pop and chart music. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13548&Itemid=89 Wednesday 10 June Where: Central Park What: Disco Divas Ladies Time: 10.45pm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13549&Itemid=89 Lowerstate welcome the multi-talented Scottish producer Alex Smoke (of Soma Records fame) to Deeper (formerly Cellar Underground) on Friday 19 June for his Galway debut. With a style that blurs the boundaries between electronica, techno, European minimalism, pop structures and hip-hop, and with early influences in Chicago house and classical, this promises to be one of the LowerState shows of the year. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13550&Itemid=89 Padraic O'Connor talks to Galway Arts Festival Artistic Director, Paul Fahy about the line-up for this year's festival and his joy working on one of the world's premier arts festivals The 2009 Galway Arts Festival Programme was launched last week with The Michael Clark Company, Kronos Quartet, Druid, David Hockney, Spiritualized, Primal Scream. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13551&Itemid=89 There's a night of wicked humour ahead tonight, Wednesday 10 June, at the Laughter Lounge in the Roisin Dubh as the Freaks Tour and Irish comic Kevin Gildea come to town As seen on Paramount's and now Comedy Central's 'The World Stands Up', 'The Comedy Store' and numerous other stand up shows, TV panel, sketch and radio shows, the Freaks Tour (two multi-award winning international comedians Ben Hurley and Jason John Whitehead) come to Galway for a night of comic madness. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100