Galway-based quartet Disconnect 4 are blazing a trail on the national music scene with their unique blend of indie rock and electronica. Having learned their trade by gigging continuously over the past two years, the group have just released their first EP 'Modern Love', which has been met with acclaim by critics and fans alike.

The Switch
Rating: 15A
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Juliette Lewis

Spiritual art group Earth Star is holding a special birthday celebration in Monroe's Live on Thursday 9 September, when it will present DJs Ananu and a special set by brothers Flex and Alien Angel, along with live bands Mutefish and The Bahh Band.

Wednesday 1 September
Where: Fibber Magees
What: Resident DJ
Time: 9.30pm

This year's Galway Americana festival was officially launched at Galway City Museum last night. The festival, which is in its fourth year, will run from 15 to 19 September and features a lively line-up of "country, bluegrass, blues, Cajun, old-timey, rockabilly and well, whatever you're having yourself!".

Galwegians will be donning their wellies and pitching their tents in Stradbally this weekend for the annual Electric Picnic festival. The music and arts festival will take place on 3, 4 and 5 September, with a wide ranging line-up including Roxy Music, Leftfield, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The National, The Frames and Imelda May.

Gig of the Week
Fuaim Connemara – Monroe's Live – Thurs 2 September
This is the final show in Fuaim Connemara's summer run at Monroe's live so if you are a fan of traditional music and dance, don't miss it!

Cafe 8 @ The Museum will host poets from Ireland, the UK and Australia on Friday 10 September at 8pm, when Jean O'Brien, James Byrne, Niall McDevitt and Geoff Page will read their work at the Over The Edge September Writers' Gathering.

A new RTE stand-up comedy show is to be recorded live in the Roisin Dubh's Laughter Lounge. Appreciative audiences, a superb venue and the indescribable Galway buzz have created a very special vibe in the Roisin Dubh.

Enjoy a triple bill of comedy at the Roisín Dubh tonight, when Neil Hamburger, Glenn Wool and David McSavage take to the stage. Played by Gregg Turkington, Neil Hamburger is the name of a stand-up comedian character, who has released a number of records and appeared on a number of advertisements.