Music Review: Brand New Friend – Seatbelts for Aeroplanes
The four-piece from Castlerock are getting ready to release their much-anticipated debut album Seatbelts for Aeroplanes. Their achievements include playing sold out shows, supporting bands such as Feeder and (soon to be) Snow Patrol as well as being regularly featured … Continue reading Music Review: Brand New Friend – Seatbelts for Aeroplanes
Review: Matt McGinn – Black Box, Belfast
In March, I had the pleasure of seeing Matt McGinn launch his fantastic new album The End of the Common Man at the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival. I had no idea that behind the scenes, Matt had been labouring away … Continue reading Review: Matt McGinn – Black Box, Belfast
Review: Martin Simpson, Clive Carroll and John Tracey – Ards International Guitar Festival
Sitting in Newtownards’ Queens Hall and having to write a review of three amazing guitarists, I feel like a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. The room is packed with guitar fans who obviously know their stuff and who are … Continue reading Review: Martin Simpson, Clive Carroll and John Tracey – Ards International Guitar Festival
Encores – are you a fan? Here’s what you said.
Last week, we asked you a question. Encores – are you a fan? We’ve all been there. You’re waiting for the hits and they still haven’t came. Will they play them? Will this be their last song? Are the house lights … Continue reading Encores – are you a fan? Here’s what you said.
A Call-Out to Punkettes from the Oh Yeah Music Centre
The Oh Yeah Music Centre are actively looking to tell the female side of the Northern Ireland punk story which will be launched at the upcoming Women’s Work Festival. We are looking for clothing, memorabilia, photographs, posters, badges and great … Continue reading A Call-Out to Punkettes from the Oh Yeah Music Centre
Review: The 4 of Us – Ards International Guitar Festival
Two years ago, The 4 Of Us performed on a tiny stage at the back of the Ivy Bar as part of the Ards Guitar Festival and it was, to say the least, a lively affair. Tonight they are on … Continue reading Review: The 4 of Us – Ards International Guitar Festival
Moira Calling announce Friday night with Ryan Vail & Arco String Quartet
Moira Calling 2018 Ryan Vail & Arco String Quartet Friday 7th September 2018 Moira Demesne Tickets priced £12.50 are on sale now – buy yours here. Celebrated genre-defier Ryan Vail and the countries leading dynamic quartet, the Arco String Quartet … Continue reading Moira Calling announce Friday night with Ryan Vail & Arco String Quartet
Get to Know: Paddy Nash
Hailing from Derry, singer-songwriter Paddy Nash is renowned on the live music circuit as a solo performer and as front man of The Happy Enchiladas. Nash has some enviable career milestones under his belt, including appearances on the Leftfield stage at … Continue reading Get to Know: Paddy Nash
Madness to play at Dublin’s 3Arena this Summer
Madness The Lightning Seeds 3Arena, Dublin Sat 28th July 2018 Tickets €48.90 on sale Fri 13th Apr 9am – buy yours here. Madness have just announced a headline date at 3Arena, Dublin on Saturday 28th July with very special guests The … Continue reading Madness to play at Dublin’s 3Arena this Summer
Superorganism announce headline show at the Limelight Belfast
Superorganism Wed 17th October 2018 The Limelight 1, Belfast Tickets £13.50 + bf on sale Fri 13th 10am – buy yours here. UK indie pop band Superorganism are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on … Continue reading Superorganism announce headline show at the Limelight Belfast
Music Review: Lore – That Thing I Should Have Done
Get ready to put That Thing I Should Have Done, the new single by indie-folk outfit Lore, on repeat. The whisper of acoustic guitar sets the tone, then those first few harmonic notes and it was love at first listen. … Continue reading Music Review: Lore – That Thing I Should Have Done
Get To Know: Amanda St John
Her debut album ‘Grow’ was launched in May 2016 to a full house at the prestigious Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in Belfast and has received rave reviews and worldwide airplay including a national advert campaign for The Rio Olympics for … Continue reading Get To Know: Amanda St John
Joan As Police Woman announces headline Black Box show, Belfast
Joan As Police Woman Tuesday 14th August 2018 The Black Box, Belfast Tickets £17.50 + bf on sale Friday April 13th @ 10am – buy yours here ‘This record is darker and more pensive,’ says Joan Wasser of her new … Continue reading Joan As Police Woman announces headline Black Box show, Belfast
Review: Keywest – Limelight, Belfast
Irish folk rock outfit Keywest, in recent years, have become Ireland’s biggest independent act with a reputation for captivating live shows (whether that be their frequent busking on the streets or massive sold out Irish dates). Playing a mostly sold … Continue reading Review: Keywest – Limelight, Belfast
Photos: Black Label Society – Limelight, Belfast
California band Black Label Society played the first of two sold out shows in The Limelight, Belfast with support from Ten Tonne Slug. Photographs by Conor … Continue reading Photos: Black Label Society – Limelight, Belfast
Review: Toto ’40 Trips Around The Sun’ – Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Everyone knows at least one Toto song. EVERYONE. Part of that is due to soundtracks of video games like ‘Grand Theft Auto- San Andreas’ and partly due to the timelessness their songs have ensuring radio play still. ‘Africa‘ was their … Continue reading Review: Toto ’40 Trips Around The Sun’ – Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Arctic Monkeys return to Ireland to play at the 3Arena
Arctic Monkeys Mon 24th & Tues 25th Sep 2018 3Arena, Dublin Tickets 65.95 on sale Fri 13 April – buy yours here. Following news of their forthcoming album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’, which will be released on Friday the … Continue reading Arctic Monkeys return to Ireland to play at the 3Arena
Get to Know: Neil Allen
As lead singer of folk rock band The Emerald Armada, Neil Allen is no stranger to the Northern Irish music scene. They have become synonymous with their annual St Patrick’s Day and Winter shows calling upon their loyal fan base. … Continue reading Get to Know: Neil Allen
Photos: Rebekah Fitch & ROE – McHugh’s Basement
On Friday 6th April 2018, Gigging NI hosted two of Northern Ireland’s brightest young acts – Rebekah Fitch & ROE. Supported by brand new acts Ex-Isles and Conor Maley, the two female musicians showed the crowd exactly why everyone is keeping close tabs … Continue reading Photos: Rebekah Fitch & ROE – McHugh’s Basement
Review: The Stranglers & Therapy? – Ulster Hall, Belfast
The Beast from the East brought snow to our shores last month and disrupted roads, travel and everyday life for some. It even caused The Stranglers to pull their Belfast gig leaving fans disgruntled but quickly they announced 6th April … Continue reading Review: The Stranglers & Therapy? – Ulster Hall, Belfast
Get To Know – Aoife Mallon
Writing music since the age of 12, Aoife Mallon came runner-up in the 2016 Dawson’s Belfast Singer Songwriter Competition, has appeared on BBC Radio Ulster, and performed at the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival. With a distinctive Celtic lilt to her … Continue reading Get To Know – Aoife Mallon
Music Review: Buffalo Bay – Here Inside
Putting aside their more precocious take on 60’s pop, new single, Here Inside, by the always adorable Buffalo Bay strikes a somber note in this heart-on-sleeve lament. Unable to shake their distinctive buoyancy this track unleashes that fascinating phenomenon that … Continue reading Music Review: Buffalo Bay – Here Inside
Martin Sexton set to headline Limelight 2, Belfast
Martin Sexton Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast Tickets £16 + bf on sale Thursday April 12th @ 9am – buy yours here “The real thing, people.” –Billboard American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline … Continue reading Martin Sexton set to headline Limelight 2, Belfast
Deap Vally announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast
Deap Vally Thursday 28th June 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast Tickets £11.50 + bf on sale now – buy yours here US rock duo DEAP VALLY are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday … Continue reading Deap Vally announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast