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Music | News 99% | 30 Jun 2008
Adrian Crowley for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Adrian Crowley will join a full band on stage at Crawdaddy on July 4

Music | News 97% | 18 May 2004
Dilated Peoples for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Among the fine acts lined up for Dublin's Crawdaddy venue are Dilated Peoples, Lucky Dube and Toots & The Maytals

Music | News 96% | 25 Sep 2008
UPDATED: Laura Izibor to preview new album in Crawdaddy, release single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Laura Izibor will be showcasing songs from her upcoming debut album – including new single 'From My Heart To Yours' – when she plays Dublin’s Crawdaddy next month.

Music | News 95% | 26 Apr 2004
Asian Dub Foundation to play Crawdaddy this summer The Hot Press Newsdesk
Two Dublin gigs announced by the politically-forthright group

Music | News 95% | 25 Apr 2008
Californians, The Dodos, to play Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band are latest signing to the same label as Bloc Party, Los Campesinos

Music | News 93% | 13 Nov 2008
Cut Copy announce gig at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Since their Saturday night show sold-out at the Village, Cut Copy have been generous enough to add on a DJ Set that night when they stop off at Crawdaddy.

Music Review | Live 93% | 13 Mar 2008
Adele at Crawdaddy, Dublin Lauren Murphy
"...the emphasis is placed firmly on that voice. Rich and textured, it glistens, swoops and soars around Crawdaddy, bounces from wall to wall like a firework and explodes above the crowd."

Music | News 93% |  4 Feb 2005
Brian Flanagan (with a little help from Eric Bibb!) for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gospel and blues legend Eric Bibb is to play Crawdaddy to help launch a new album by Mayo's Brian Flanagan.

Music | News 93% | 21 Oct 2005
Test Icicles bring their cool to Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band that are second only to Ham Sandwich in the naff name department, Test Icicles, pay a visit to Dublin for a show in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 92% |  4 Nov 2009
Gemma Hayes for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gemma Hayes is set to play what has been described as "an intimate acoustic show", at Crawdaddy, in Dublin, in December.

Music | News 92% |  9 Oct 2008
Imelda May lines up Crawdaddy show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from her cracking Later With Jools Holland appearance, Dublin rockabilly merchant Imelda May pays a December visit to Crawdaddy.

Music Review | Live 92% |  9 Aug 2007
Of Montreal at Crawdaddy, Dublin Clare O'Reilly
Despite the fact that the Crawdaddy stage was much too small to contain their theatrics, Of Montreal put on a spectacular performance.

Music | News 91% | 22 Apr 2008
Tucan announce Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Instrumental acoustic duo from Sligo for Crawdaddy date.

Music | News 91% | 29 Jun 2004
Arrested Development for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Arrested Development return to Dublin for a live appearance at Crawdaddy on September 2.

Music Review | Live 90% |  5 Nov 2008
Juana Molina live at Crawdaddy Ed Power
Overcoming a little bit of shyness, Juana Molina gives a nod to her South American sound and puts on a good show her second time around at Crawdaddy.

Music Review | Live 89% | 31 May 2007
Clive Carroll live at Crawdaddy, Dublin Eoin Murphy
Essex born Clive Carroll got the Walton’s Guitar Festival of Ireland underway at Crawdaddy, with a truly remarkable display of acoustic guitar virtuosity.

Music | News 87% | 30 Apr 2009
Sinead Madden launches debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin songstress will showcase tracks from her forthcoming debut album Honey Promises at Crawdaddy next week.

Music | News 87% |  3 Apr 2008
Bon Iver for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Our new favourite one man band, Bon Iver, has confirmed a one-night stand in the Dublin Crawdaddy on September 2.

Music | News 87% |  2 Apr 2008
Beth Rowley for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
A star could very well be born on May 27 when Beth Rowley plays Dublin Crawdaddy.

Music Review | Live 86% | 24 Oct 2008
Laura Izibor live at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Early on, the gorgeous 'From My Heart To Yours' sets pulses racing.

Music | News 85% | 28 Apr 2008
Paul Hourican announces gig dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Malahide native set for Castlepalooza, Cyprus Avenue, and Crawdaddy shows

Music | News 73% |  8 Oct 2007
Laura Izibor to play Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from her show-stealing performance at Music Ireland, Laura Izibor is set to play Dublin again in November.

Music | News 68% |  6 Nov 2008
Anais Mitchell announces date at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
After touring the US and the UK, the American singer-songwriter will be stopping off in Dublin to demonstrate her folk sound in January.

Music | News 68% |  6 Nov 2008
Ben Weaver to perform at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ben Weaver has announced that he will be stopping off in Dublin in January, promoting his latest album The Ax and the Oak.

Music | News 68% | 22 Jan 2008
Cool Kids plan Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
US hip-hop duo The Cool Kids will play their first Irish show at Crawdaddy this February.

Music Review | Live 67% | 26 Mar 2009
Emmy the great live at Crawdaddy, Dublin Clare O'Reilly
 

Music | News 67% | 16 Jun 2009
Brad Pitt Light Orchestra hit Crawdaddy this month The Hot Press Newsdesk
Collective return to live front after studio break.

Music | News 66% | 22 May 2009
Emmy The Great makes Crawdaddy return The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the success of her debut album First Love, Emmy the Great has announced that she will make her to return Dublin this summer.

Music | News 66% | 29 Jan 2008
La Rocca add Irish date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Anglo-Irish group La Rocca return from their adopted LA to play a date in Dublin's Crawdaddy this March.

Music | News 65% |  2 Apr 2004
Crawdaddy gigs rescheduled: Tony Allen to play opening night The Hot Press Newsdesk
April 16 is the new opening date for the Harcourt Street venue, with Horace Andy's appearances pushed back to April 29 and 30

Music | News 64% |  7 Jul 2009
Fugazi's Joe Lally to play Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will be supported by Hot Press favourite Adebisi Shank

Music | News 64% | 19 Jun 2008
Ladyhawk to make Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Black Mountain’s bezzie mates Ladyhawk have announced that they will make their Dublin debut with a date in CrawDaddy this September.

Music | News 64% | 20 May 2008
DJ Marky added to Soundtrack 08 lineup The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brazilian drum & bass superstar DJ Marky has been added to the list of DJs performing as part of the Soundtrack 08 festival with a set in Crawdaddy this May.

Music | News 64% | 20 Mar 2009
Jeffrey Lewis plays Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Expect to hear a fair few Crass covers.

Music Review | Live 62% | 12 Oct 2004
Jah Wobble live at Crawdaddy, Dublin Steve Cummins
After the initial five minute sequence of bass notes, gradually building in volume, Wobble gave a nod to his drummer and the percussion kicked in. Feet that had tapped began to dance as bodies swayed to the rhythm.

Music | News 62% | 18 Nov 2008
Yo! Majesty to stop-off in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Florida-grown female rap duo will be performing at Crawdaddy during their European tour in spring 2009.

Music Review | Live 62% |  1 Feb 2008
Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip at Crawdaddy, Dublin Kilian Murphy
"Scroobius is lanky, bearded and animated, his quirky, piercing raps providing a pleasing counterpoint to Le Sac’s more reserved presence."

Music | News 62% | 24 Apr 2008
De La Soul for Soundtrack 08 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Latest acts cofirmed for Crawdaddy, Pod, Tripod from May 25th to June 2nd.

Music Review | Album 62% | 29 Feb 2008
These New Puritans @ Crawdaddy, Dublin Paul Nolan
"After a short and sharp evening’s entertainment, These New Puritans have left us impressed, intrigued and – wisely, perhaps – hungry for more."

Music Review | Live 62% | 14 Aug 2006
Joan As Police Woman live at Crawdaddy, Dublin Kilian Murphy
A stripped-down performance didn't slow down Joan As Police Woman.

Music Review | Live 62% | 11 Aug 2005
The Warlords Of Pez Live At Crawdaddy Zak Murtagh
Spitting expletives and wearing costumes that would turn heads in a Berlin S&M dungeon, The Warlords Of Pez are here to save Ireland from the po-faced musicians who threaten to take the island over.

Music | News 61% | 14 Apr 2005
Mainline announce Dublin headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Back in Dublin after a successful tour of the USA, Mainline will appear live at Crawdaddy next week

Music | News 61% | 24 Nov 2008
The Field to stop-off in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Maverick Swedish bleep merchant The Field will play a full band show at Dublin's Crawdaddy in January.

Music | News 61% | 24 Aug 2004
MaSamba play live in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Crawdaddy is the place to be for Samba-minded heads this Friday night

Music | News 61% | 11 Jun 2008
Cool Kids return to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Now that M.I.A's cancelled her Irish date, support act The Cool Kids have been bumped up to headliners, playing a midnight gig in Crawdaddy this June.

Music | News 60% | 30 Jul 2008
Port O'Brien play Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Californian folk fivesome, Port O'Brien, are to play Crawdaddy this autumn.

Music | News 60% | 10 Jul 2008
Kid Sister reschedules Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
A star could very well be born in August when Chicago rapper Kid Sister plays a re-scheduled late night show in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 60% |  9 Jul 2008
White Hinterland to make Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Casey Dienel a.k.a. White Hinterland has announced that she will come to Ireland this October for a gig in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 60% | 14 Oct 2008
Damo Suzuki, Makoto Kawabata for double headline gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damo Suzuki joins Makoto Kawabata for a double headline show in Crawdaddy this December.

Music | News 60% | 31 Oct 2007
James Blunt to play RDS The Hot Press Newsdesk
Two years ago he played the tiny Crawdaddy venue, now he's back for a massive show in the RDS Simmonscourt Arena next January.

Music | News 60% | 14 Jul 2009
Sunset Rubdown descend on Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Led by Wolf Parade’s one and only Spencer Krug, Montreal quintet Sunset Rubdown have announced they will perform at Dublin’s Crawdaddy on September 12.

Music | News 60% | 28 Apr 2009
Crawdaddy to host Charity music event The Hot Press Newsdesk
The African/Irish music event organised by Feed Zimbabwe, will take place on May 17. Native DJ Tando will headline the event.

Music | News 60% | 21 Aug 2007
Si Schroeder to play support at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Si Schroeder is to support DeVotchKa at Dublin's Crawdaddy this Friday.

Music | News 60% |  8 Mar 2007
Pop Levi returns to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having just played Crawdaddy on Valentine's Day, Pop Levi, former bassist of Ladytron, has planned his return.

Music | News 60% | 25 Sep 2008
Ex-Oasis man Bonehead to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Former Oasis man Bonehead returns to the fray this November when he pays an acoustic visit to Crawdaddy, Dublin.

Music | News 60% | 18 Jun 2007
Papoose to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
New York rapper Papoose pays a visit to Ireland this summer with a date in Dublin’s Crawdaddy.

Music | News 60% | 26 Jan 2005
Bo Diddley announces Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans of The Originator are in for a treat this April when Bo Diddley plays Crawdaddy

Music | News 60% | 13 Nov 2007
Butterfly Explosion announce December headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin five-piece Butterfly Explosion have announced a headline show in Crawdaddy. The gig will also mark the departure of the band's drummer.

Music | News 60% | 22 Jan 2008
The Field to play Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stolkholm based techno artist The Field will take to the stage at Dublin's Crawdaddy next month.

Music | News 60% | 30 Jun 2008
Bonde Do Role take part in Bacardi gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bonde Do Role's upcoming Dublin date will now see performances from Stereo MCs DJs and Disco Brazil, across the Pod, Crawdaddy and Lobby Bar, as part of Bacardi's B-Live series.

Music | News 60% |  8 Dec 2006
David McWilliams hosts political cabaret The Hot Press Newsdesk
David McWilliams will be hosting Leviathan, a political cabaret taking place at Crawdaddy.

Music | News 59% | 19 Jun 2007
Simple Kid leads first Nokia Trends Lab night The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nokia launch their major new Trends Lab initiative on June 30 in Dublin’s Crawdaddy with a triple-header.

Music | News 59% |  7 Sep 2004
Jape launch their new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jape will be launching their album on September 7 in top Dublin venue.

Music | News 59% | 15 Aug 2006
The Young Knives album playback The Hot Press Newsdesk
The first airing of The Young Knives' debut album will take place at Crawdaddy.

Music | News 59% |  7 Mar 2007
John Power to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
John Power, the former singer of Cast and the La’s, is to play Crawdaddy.

Music | News 59% |  8 May 2009
The Holy Roman Army release debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Carlow duo are giving it a judicious plug in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 58% | 21 May 2004
Ice T for 'daddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Expect the "house full" signs to go up early on July 20 when rap legend Ice-T plays Dublin's new Crawdaddy venue.

Music | News 58% | 22 Mar 2004
Horace Andy to open new Dublin venue The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin's new live venue, Crawdaddy, will be opened with no less pizzazz than Horace Andy and a nine-piece band

Music | News 58% |  3 Jan 2006
Broken Social Scene upgrade gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Phenomenal ticket demand means that Broken Social Scene’s Dublin debut on February 11 has been switched from Crawdaddy.

Music | News 58% | 21 Mar 2005
Kano to make Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
The newest face of British grime, Kano plays Crawdaddy this April

Music | News 58% | 16 Apr 2004
The Jungle Brothers for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The inimitable Jungle Brothers will play Dublin's new Crawdaddy venue on May 3

Music | News 58% | 23 Feb 2009
JD Set Dublin heat winner announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapman Society have been confirmed as the winners of the JD Set Dublin heats, which took place last Thursday and Friday in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 57% |  6 Apr 2009
The JD Set Final line-up complete The Hot Press Newsdesk
Five acts will battle it out on April 23 in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 57% | 14 Jan 2009
UPDATED: Padraig Rushe plans single release The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bray man Padraig Rushe – formerly of the Dublin Gospel Choir – will release his debut single 'Gonna Be A Change' this month, with a launch gig planned for Crawdaddy next week.

Music | News 57% | 14 Apr 2009
Shapeshifter play rare Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Kiwis will be doing their d 'n' b thing in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 57% | 15 Jun 2004
Mali band Tinariwen play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Legends in their Mali homeland, Tinariwen perform at Dublin's Crawdaddy venue tomorrow night

Music | News 57% |  8 Jul 2009
Joan As Police Woman plays solo Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening in October in Crawdaddy.

  57% |  3 Nov 2009
Shred Yr Face Tour 3 brings the latest in indie talent The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the triple bill of the Cave Singers, Espers and Woods at Crawdaddy on November 11

Music | News 57% | 14 Apr 2009
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players bound for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The wonderfully oddball Americans will be in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 57% | 20 Mar 2009
Wildbirds & Peacedrums confirm Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Swedish jazz/pop oddballs are in Crawdaddy

Music | News 57% |  9 Jun 2009
Blow Monkeys announce Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dr. Robert & Co. are on the comeback trail and playing Crawdaddy.

Music | News 57% | 11 Sep 2009
Joan As Police Woman for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
She'll be playing Crawdaddy next month.

Music | News 56% | 23 Jun 2009
N.A.S.A postpone their July show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Crawdaddy gig is rescheduled for later this summer

Music | News 56% | 10 Sep 2007
Zoidan Jankalovich to launch new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Zoidan Jankalovich is to launch a new jazz concept album in Crawdaddy on September 15

Music | News 55% | 24 Aug 2009
Free & Easy gears up The Hot Press Newsdesk
Four acts warm up for Electric Picnic with free shows at Crawdaddy.

Music | News 53% | 18 Jul 2008
Rapture bassist for Dublin DJ set The Hot Press Newsdesk
The trend for band DJ sets shows no signs of abating with Rapture bass-player Matt B. Safer manning the wheels of steel in CrawDaddy, Dublin on September 19. Tickets for the late night session are €22.50.

Music | Interview 53% | 27 Apr 2005
Back To The Future Phil Udell
They may look after Lambchop’s pets and occasionally leg it from Crawdaddy to catch the last train home, but when not partaking in such hi-jinks, Dublin quartet Delorentos are busy trying to kick rock music another rung up the evolutionary ladder.

Music | Beats + Pieces 53% | 23 Apr 2004
Durch of Ireland Mark Kavanagh
Hot new Irish release this fortnight is the Vorsprung Durch Celtik EP on Belfast label Nice & Nasty Records. This quality package from Desy Balmer’s long running imprint includes a couple of deep and uplifting Irish techno soul productions from Derek Carr, Teknik and Slow Chocolate Autopsy, plus remixes by Fabrice Lig and Tomas Jirku…

  50% | 31 Jul 2008
John Matthias to play Dublin date. The Hot Press Newsdesk
English acoustic musician, John Matthias, who has peviously collaberated with bands such as Radiohead has announced a date in Crawdaddy on October 16.

Music | News 41% | 20 Dec 2007
Television Room announce Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Television Room are back on the live circuit in February.

Music | News 41% | 31 May 2004
Ice-T announces second Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ice-T fans of Ireland will emerge from the woodwork on July 18 and 20 when the legend plays his first gig in ten years

Music | News 41% | 11 Jul 2007
Brad Mehldau returns to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brad Mehldau demonstrates why, pound for pound, he’s the hottest jazzman on the planet when he swings by Dublin’s Vicar St.

Music | News 40% | 10 Oct 2007
Messiah J & The Expert to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Messiah J & The Expert have announced a Dublin date in November.

Music | News 40% | 20 Oct 2006
Celebrate Christmas with Chicks On Speed The Hot Press Newsdesk
Well, Cansei Se Der Sexy have sold out, but don't hang up your high-heeled dancing shoes just yet, for their blueprint-makers Chicks On Speed are also heading over. Just to DJ, but heading over nonetheless.

Music | News 40% |  5 Oct 2007
Jenny Lindfors to play hometown show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bright young hope Jenny Lindfors is to play Dublin this month.

Music | News 39% | 20 Sep 2007
Les Savy Fav coming to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of New York's finest indie rock bands are to play Dublin.

Music | News 39% | 20 Feb 2007
IMRO showcases begin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The series of shows which acts as a leg-up to aspiring Irish bands has had its line-up confirmed.

Music | News 38% | 26 Oct 2006
Cortney Tidwell and Ben Taylor announce November gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Both Cortney Tidwell and Ben Taylor will play Dublin next month.

Music | News 38% | 26 Oct 2007
The Flaws announce December date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Flaws are to play a pre-Christmas show in Dublin.

Music | News 38% | 18 Apr 2007
Switches for Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Switches are to round off their debut album tour with a date in Ireland.

Music | News 38% | 13 Mar 2006
The Automatic lead newly-announced BudRising gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
A second batch of bands have been added to the BudRising line-up in Dublin, and it's a stellar cast.

Music | News 38% | 16 Feb 2007
Kila's St Patrick Day show heads forthcoming gigs at POD complex The Hot Press Newsdesk
There'll be a buzz of activity on Harcourt Street in Dublin over the coming weeks, with Kila, Just Jack, Peter Bjorn & John being amongst the newly announced gigs at the POD complex.

Music | News 38% | 15 Apr 2005
Kano to support Afrika Bambaataa The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kano's Dublin date has been rescheduled and he will instead be supporting Afrika Bambaataa at the Red Box

Music | News 37% | 20 Sep 2007
La Rocca return to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
La Rocca are to play their first Irish concert in three years.

Music | News 37% |  9 Mar 2009
Floyd Soul And The Wolf win JD Set Waterford heat The Hot Press Newsdesk
Floyd Soul And The Wolf are the most recent winners of The JD Set, beating out five other acts to take home the title of Waterford's best.

Music | News 37% | 23 Jan 2008
Yoav to play debut Irish show The Hot Press Newsdesk
South African acoustic experimentalist Yoav has announced his first show on our shores.

Music | News 36% | 17 Dec 2007
The Black Lips announce return to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Atlanta band The Black Lips have announced a return to Ireland.

Music | News 36% | 11 Jun 2009
The Last Tycoons launch single The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin alt-country merchants give us a preview of their forthcoming debut with lead single 'The Dry Law', which you can have a listen to right here...

Music | News 36% | 28 Aug 2007
Two Gallants announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Steady rollin' duo Two Gallants are to play a trio of Irish shows this November.

Music | News 36% | 20 Jun 2007
Wendy James comes to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Former Transvision Vamp singer Wendy James will be bringing her new band Racine to Dublin this July.

Music | News 35% | 10 Oct 2007
Jason Molina announces Cork and Dublin dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Legendary Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. man arrives in Ireland next month.

Music | News 35% | 19 Apr 2007
The Aliens reschedule Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
After the cancellation of their Irish tour thanks to Gordon Anderson's tree-climbing antics, The Aliens, formed in the ashes of The Beta Band, are set to return.

Music | News 35% | 13 Mar 2006
The Automatic lead newly-announced BudRising gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
A second batch of bands have been added to the BudRising line-up in Dublin, and it's a stellar cast.

Music | News 35% | 10 Mar 2008
The Things announce new EP and tour dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cult Dublin garage rockers The Things have announced a string of live dates in support of their new EP.

Music | News 35% | 28 Mar 2007
Bonde Do Role play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bonde Do Role are set to play Ireland and prove that CSS aren't the only decent musical exports from Brazil.

Music | News 35% | 15 Aug 2006
The Long Blondes pause album to tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Long Blondes take time out from recording their debut album for a short tour.

Music | News 35% |  5 Mar 2009
Talulah Does The Hula announce shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland has a new perfect pop band to fall in love with.

Music | News 35% | 17 Nov 2008
Calling All Unsigned Acts The Hot Press Newsdesk
The JD Set is back with another great cache of prizes including the chance to be mentored by Stranglers legend Hugh Cornwell.

Music | News 35% |  5 Jan 2006
More tickets available for James Blunt's Millstreet date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Cork contingent of James Blunt's fanbase will be pleased to know that 100 more tickets are up for grabs for his Millstreet date tomorrow.

Music | News 35% | 30 Mar 2009
Red Labels win Galway JD Set The Hot Press Newsdesk
The final heats of The JD Set saw Dublin's Red Labels crowned the winners. The band now join the winners of the previous heats for the April final.

Music | News 35% | 19 Dec 2007
Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip coming to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hotly-tipped producer/vocalist duo Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip will be playing Dublin in January.

Music | News 35% |  3 Oct 2007
Star Little Thing album launch announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
Star Little Thing will launch their debut album this week as part of the Wrangler This Is Wanted festival

Music | News 34% |  2 Nov 2006
A choir authority The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin Gospel Choir celebrate their 10th anniversary with the November 3 release of Moving On, an absolute belter of an album that explains why they’ve worked with everyone from James Brown and The Chieftains to John Legend and Damien Rice.

Music | News 34% | 25 Sep 2007
Laura Izibor to release debut EP The Hot Press Newsdesk
After what’s proven to be an epic wait, Laura Izibor finally gets to release her debut EP this week in Ireland, Britain and the US.

Music | News 34% |  6 Jun 2007
Nina Nastasia hooks up with Dirty Three drummer for Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Acclaimed New York folk singer Nina Nastasia is taking her collaboration with Dirty Three drummer Jim White on the road.

Music | News 34% | 28 May 2008
The War On Drugs play first Irish show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Philadelphia fivesome The War On Drugs play their first show in Ireland next August.

Music | News 34% | 19 Mar 2008
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists on the horizon The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists arrive in early next month for shows in Dublin, Cork and Belfast.

Music | News 34% | 21 Feb 2008
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists confirm Irish visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
American punk/funk/soul/hardcore outfit Ted Leo & The Pharmacists will play Dublin in April.

Music | News 34% |  8 Jan 2008
Wallis Bird plans dates in Dublin and Cork The Hot Press Newsdesk
Offbeat songstress Wallis Bird is set to play shows in Dublin and Cork this April.

Music | News 34% | 29 Oct 2004
Ollie Cole to gig with Matt Lunson The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ollie Cole and Matt Lunson are to play Dublin and Dundalk dates together.

Music | News 34% | 25 Nov 2008
Jay Reatard announces new date for Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having failed to turn up last week at Whelan’s due to a missed flight, Memphis garage punk Jay Reatard reschedules his Dublin show.

Music | News 34% |  7 Jun 2006
Viva Voce head to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hotshot Portland duo Viva Voce give their Get Yr Blood Sucked Out album a live airing on our shores.

Music | News 34% | 11 Feb 2008
Kill City Defectors announce March tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kill City Defectors have just announced four new live dates in March.

Music | News 34% | 12 Dec 2007
Gravenhurst announce Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lo-fi space-rockers Gravenhurst will be paying a visit in January.

Music | News 34% |  8 Aug 2008
Antics DJs line up internet radio slot The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Antics DJs have announced a new radio show, with May Kay from Fight Like Apes their first special guest.

Music | News 34% |  8 Jan 2008
iLiKETRAiNS to play Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The UK's iLiKETRAiNS are paying a visit to Ireland this summer, with dates in Galway, Cork and Dublin.

Music | News 34% | 26 Nov 2007
The Manchester Orchestra plan Irish return The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following a well-received Irish appearance in September, The Manchester Orchestra are set to play here again in February.

Music | News 34% | 11 Mar 2009
Floyd Soul & The Wolf celebrate with Absinthe The Hot Press Newsdesk
Floyd Soul & The Wolf celebrate their Waterford JD Set win with the release of their third single ‘Absinthe’.

Music | News 34% | 23 Jul 2008
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Glaswegian pop-folk fusionists Frightened Rabbit arrive in next month for a series of shows around the country.

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Minnesotan 12-string legend Charlie Parr arrives in next month for a show in Dublin.

Music | News 34% | 24 Oct 2006
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Las and Cast man John Power takes care of ribbon cutting duties on November 2 when Waterford’s newest bar and live venue, Electric Avenue, opens for business in John Street.

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Music | News 34% | 17 May 2007
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Emmett Tinley is coming to a venue near you.

Music | News 34% |  7 Jul 2005
Lucky Dube extends Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube has added some extra dates to his Irish tour.

Music | News 34% | 12 May 2008
Duke Special guests on Rowley album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Duke Special will make a guest appearance on the forthcoming debut album by British songstress Beth Rowley.

Music | News 34% |  1 Apr 2008
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So good they named him twice; Vincent Vincent and his band are playing three dates here next month.

Music | News 34% | 19 Jun 2006
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Dead Chickens are scheduled to make two major appearances in Dublin between now and Christmas following their storming launch for Psychotic Reaction at Twisted Pepper last month.

Music | News 34% | 19 Jul 2007
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Paddy Casey returns to the capital in style with a trio of club dates.

Music | News 34% |  6 Jun 2006
Jim Noir cancels Irish date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Manchester's finest, Jim Noir, has cancelled the two dates planned for the end of this week.

Music | News 34% |  6 Feb 2007
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Choice Music Prize nominee Fionn Regan has confirmed the release of a new single, ‘Be Good Or Be Gone’, in March.

Music | News 34% | 22 Jun 2006
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What's that coming over the hill? It's not a monster, it's The Automatic!

Music | News 34% |  1 Sep 2005
The Subways pull out of Electric Picnic The Hot Press Newsdesk
Let's hope there's no one who bought an Electric Picnic just for The Subways - because they've just announced they won't be there.

Music | News 34% | 18 Aug 2008
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Not content with being one of Massive Attack’s featured vocalists, Yolanda Quarty travels to Ireland with her other band, Phantom Limb.

Music | News 34% |  3 Oct 2007
Eyeslave to headline Oxfam benefit The Hot Press Newsdesk
Drogheda quintet Eyeslave are to headline the Oxjam benefit gig in Dublin

Music | News 34% |  4 Oct 2005
8 Ball plan short Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Now that their debut album's had time to marinate, 8 Ball fans to get a chance to check them out live, when they play the following dates:

Music | News 34% |  3 Mar 2008
Mainline become the Brothers Movement The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin harmonic rock ‘n’ rollers Mainline have changed their name and announced two live dates.

Music | News 34% | 21 Feb 2008
The Mad Professor announces Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dub legend the Mad Professor is coming to Dublin for a show in April.

Music | News 34% |  7 Feb 2008
Sia to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Former Zero 7 member Sia will play the capital in April.

Music | News 34% | 12 Nov 2008
Wallis Bird announces Irish tour dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having enjoyed her recent band tour so much, Wallis Bird embarks on a solo acoustic trek next month when she tours Ireland in December

Music | News 34% | 28 Mar 2008
Peter leaves Bjorn & John for solo show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stockholm indie pop man Peter Moren is taking a break from Peter Bjorn & John to do a series of live shows next month.

Music | News 34% |  1 May 2007
Malajube make Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from supporting The Arcade Fire on their European tour, Montréal act and City Slang signing Malajube tour Ireland to coincide with their debut album.

Music | News 33% |  1 Apr 2009
Mi Ami announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The San Franciscan dance punks are bringing some friends with them.

Music | News 33% | 11 Apr 2008
Santogold adds Irish show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brooklyn artist Santogold is headed for our shores this June with a Dublin show.

Music | News 33% | 21 Jan 2008
Nine IX Lives to play Dublin headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin pop-punks Nine IX Lives have announced a hometown headliner in February.

Music | News 33% |  4 May 2007
Amy Millan to play Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stars and Broken Social Scene member Amy Millan is bringing her solo show to Ireland.

Music | News 33% | 27 Mar 2007
Jenny Lindfors launches album with live dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jenny Lindfors is to launch her debut album When The Night Time Comes with some live dates.

Music | News 33% | 27 Aug 2007
The Manchester Orchestra to play Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Georgian indie-rock quintet The Manchester Orchestra are to play a Dublin date next month.

Music | News 33% |  3 Nov 2009
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The Irish vocalist will play an intimate acoustic set on Friday 4 December.

Music Review | Live 33% | 19 Jun 2009
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Supported by a masterful eight-piece orchestra, Feeney’s vocal chords are limber and haunting. Even the eccentric ‘mmm hmms’ and ‘woo woos’ sound superb.

Music | News 33% | 14 Apr 2009
Shapeshifter for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
New Zealand's Shapeshifter to bring electronic sounds to Dublin next month.

Music | News 33% |  2 Apr 2009
California-based Doo-Wop throwback for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Richard Swift will lend his American pop experimentalism to the Dublin venue later this month.

Music | News 33% | 24 Mar 2009
Aoife Moriarty plans Crawdaddy gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 'Alphabet Soup' singer will make a stop at the venue as part of her Dolls & Jigsaws album tour.

Music Review | Live 33% |  8 Mar 2009
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Villagers are a such a fully-formed, unaffected and epic proposition and they don’t so much hint at genius as come with all the verified documentation from the Department of Genius.

Music Review | Live 33% |  9 Dec 2008
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Music | News 33% | 14 Oct 2008
Greg Weeks to play Crawdaddy gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music Review | Live 33% | 15 Nov 2007
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Izibor’s friendly stage persona adds to the intimacy of the show and she comes across as a relaxed, supremely confident performer with a refreshing lack of self-consciousness.

Music Review | Live 33% |  8 Oct 2007
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The wired, ferociously tight feel to the group’s set is a pleasure to behold, and any lush softening of their music would be most unwelcome.

Music Review | Live 33% | 23 Feb 2007
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Stepping – okay, perhaps “ tripping” is a better word – into Pop Levi’s phantasmagorically unhinged universe is, by turns, a thrilling and disorienting experience.

Music Review | Live 33% | 25 Aug 2006
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PETER, BJORN AND JOHN have released one of the finest pop albums of the year in the shape of Writer’s Block. As their first Irish headline show, tonight’s gig, therefore, has the potential to be something memorable. It is, but for all the wrong reasons

Music Review | Live 33% | 17 Jul 2006
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This was a gig that, in a manner not dissimilar to a German international football team, hit its stride at precisely the right time.

Music Review | Live 33% |  9 Feb 2006
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Jim Noir arrives onstage wearing a bowler hat, which is not something you see everyday but somehow fitting. For Noir, the first years of the 21st century are of little consequence.

Music | News 33% |  7 Feb 2006
The Urges headline Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music Review | Live 33% | 30 Apr 2004
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It was a crowd-pleasing set that spanned from his early Studio One days into deep, dubby waters and Massive Attacks moments of greatness

Music | News 33% | 22 May 2008
Joe Echo plans nationwide tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joe Echo has announced a nationwide tour to tie in with the June 16 release of his ‘Breakaway’ single.

Music | News 33% | 11 Nov 2004
Gwen McCrae announces Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
James Brown-endorsed soul diva, Gwen McCrae, is Dublin-bound this month

Music | News 33% | 14 Sep 2007
Music Ireland latest: Laura Izibor confirmed The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin soul queen Laura Izibor is the latest act to be confirmed for the Sennheiser Live Stage at Music Ireland '07.

Music | News 33% | 31 Jan 2008
Cadence Weapon and Ebony Bones confirm double headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rapper Cadence Weapon and disco chick Ebony Bones have announced a double-headliner gig in Dublin next month.

Music | News 33% | 25 Jan 2008
Ebony Bones to make Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
English disco sensation Ebony Bones will play her first Irish show in February.

Music | News 33% |  8 Apr 2005
Delorentos to play IMRO Showcase Tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from wowing the crowd and walking away with the prize at the National Student Music Awards The Delorentos will play Whelan's, Dublin in May as part of The IMRO Showcase Tour.

Music | News 33% | 13 Dec 2007
Laura Izibor announces hometown show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish soul sensation Laura Izibor has announced an intimate gig in the New Year.

Music | News 33% |  7 Mar 2007
John Power extends tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
John Power, of Cast and The La's fame, is to play a full tour of Ireland in addition to his previously announced date in Dublin.

Music | News 33% | 24 Jun 2008
Shapeshifter announce Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
New Zealand heavy soul/drum ‘n’ bass merchants Shapeshifter have announced a show in Dublin this August.

Music | News 33% | 27 Nov 2007
Aesop Rock to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
New York hip-hop artist Aesop Rock is visiting Irish shores for a show here on February 2.

Music | News 33% | 16 Mar 2007
Peter, Bjorn & John announce new date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Peter Bjorn And John celebrate the release here of their eponymous debut and follow-up Falling Out albums – see next issue's Hotlist for gushing praise – with a show in Dublin’s Tripod.

Music | News 33% | 22 Nov 2007
The Good Life to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's Thanksgiving today, so what better time to announce a feast of Americana for Dublin?

Music | News 33% | 17 May 2007
Colleen announces one-off date The Hot Press Newsdesk
French electronic celloist Colleen is to play a one-off date with a very special guest.

Music | News 33% | 27 Jan 2005
Do Me Bad Things to make Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
New recruits to the Must Destroy label, London band Do Me Bad Things are Dublin-bound in April

Music | News 33% | 29 Sep 2004
La Rocca announce Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
With a bunch of new songs to ready roadtest, La Rocca will play dates in Cork, Dublin and Limerick

Music | News 33% | 14 Feb 2008
Wallis Bird announces new dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Wallis Bird has announced a series of live dates around the country In April.

Music | News 33% | 19 Aug 2005
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If you’re heading out to this year’s Festival Of World Cultures make sure to catch Banda Zingara.

Music | News 33% |  2 Feb 2006
Boss Volenti postpone tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
They should have been soundchecking as you read, but Irish buzz band Boss Volenti have been forced to postpone their tour.

Music | News 33% |  8 Jan 2008
These New Puritans for Ireland show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Southend punk fourpiece These New Puritans make their Irish debut next month with a show in Dublin.

Music | News 33% | 17 Aug 2004
Les Keye launches solo career The Hot Press Newsdesk
Next month sees ex-Wilde Oscars singer Les Keyes plugging his new solo album

Music | News 33% |  5 Nov 2008
JD Set 2009 registration now open The Hot Press Newsdesk
Registration for the Jack Daniel's competition for unsigned Irish bands has officially begun.

Music | News 33% |  5 Nov 2007
Jape announces Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jape has announced an Irish tour to end the year.

Music | News 33% | 27 Mar 2009
Kelly added to Niall Mellon charity gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin singer-songwriter Michele Ann Kelly will play support to Padraig Rushe and His Soul Band at a charity gig in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust.

Music | News 33% | 29 Nov 2007
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Johnny Flynn has announced an Irish tour with his band The Sussex Wit in the new year.

Music | News 33% | 30 Jun 2008
The Minutes for Whelan’s residency The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Minutes have announced a three week residency Upstairs at Whelans.

Music | News 33% | 22 Jun 2009
DeVotchKa plot Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Grammy-nominated Coloradans hit Dublin and Belfast this August.

Music | News 33% |  6 Feb 2006
Broken Social Scene prepare for 3 hour Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 33% | 22 Oct 2007
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Music | News 33% | 24 Apr 2008
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Broadcast | Audio 33% | 31 Oct 2007
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Music | News 33% | 10 Nov 2008
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The band that rose Phoenix-like from the ashes of Mainline, The Brothers Movement, hit the road this month in support of their debut ‘Blind’ single.

Music | News 32% |  3 Sep 2008
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Bad Seeds man Conway Savage has added a stop-off at The Glen Centre in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim to his Irish tour.

Music | News 32% | 11 Nov 2004
Alphastates announce Irish tour dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alphastates celebrate their new single with live dates in Mulligar, Dublin, Cork and Limerick

Music | News 32% |  5 Jun 2007
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Laura Izibor joins Snow Patrol, The Wyo’s, David Holmes and Pugwash by gracing not one, but two major Hollywood soundtracks.

Music | News 32% | 21 Apr 2008
The Minutes to release new single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bright New Sounds champs The Minutes will release their new single next month.

Music | News 32% |  6 Feb 2008
Ane Brun for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 32% | 13 May 2009
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The Bad Seed is also releasing a Live In Ireland album.

Music | News 32% |  6 May 2008
Kelley Stoltz postpones Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 32% | 30 Sep 2009
Cymbals Eat Guitars make their Irish bow The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch the indie hotshots in Dublin and Belfast.

Music | News 32% | 20 Sep 2007
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Impossibly-named New Yorkers The Mooney Suzuki are coming to Dublin.

Music | News 32% | 21 Jan 2008
Adele announces Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from being salivated over in the last issue of Hot Press, Adele makes her Dublin debut in March.

Music | News 32% |  7 Aug 2008
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Dublin rockers Large Mound will stretch the limits of endurance this August 23, with three gigs in one day – and with a healthy dose of charitable intentions.

Music | News 32% |  8 Jun 2005
Nigel Mooney announces national tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish jazz and blues man Nigel Mooney kicks off his album launch tour in Dublin tomorrow

Music | News 32% | 12 May 2006
Boss Volenti tour Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Boss Volenti celebrate the release of their ‘Ain’t No Use’ single with an Irish tour.

Music | News 32% | 26 Jun 2008
Operator Please cancel Belfast show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Aussie popsters Operator Please have cancelled their Cadence Weapon support slot in Belfast next month.

Music | News 32% | 10 Sep 2008
White Hinterland adds new Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Portland's White Hinterland – that's singer-songwriter Casey Dienel and friends – have added three Irish dates to their upcoming European tour.

Music | News 32% |  5 Jan 2009
Villagers extend Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
As previously announced on hotpress.com, Conor O'Brien (ex-The Immediate) brings his new Villagers group on tour next month, with new dates just added...

Music | News 32% | 16 Dec 2008
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Former Immediate vocalist Conor O'Brien goes on tour in February with his new 'Villagers' project.

Music | News 32% |  9 Oct 2006
The Gorgeous Colours confirm single release The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press faves The Gorgeous Colours capitalise on good words said at the Castlepalooza festival, with the release of their debut "proper" single.

Music | News 32% |  8 Jan 2009
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... and gets an A+ for his Irish!

Music | News 32% |  9 Jul 2009
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After finishing up his own show in Cork, he made a special appearance at The Pavilion too

Music | News 32% | 26 Sep 2007
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The Aliens are to play Dublin next month.

Music | News 32% |  7 Jul 2009
Zu take up a Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band with the most electic colloborations are playing here in September.

Music | News 32% |  4 Dec 2008
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Music | News 32% | 20 Mar 2006
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Music | News 32% | 29 Aug 2007
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Following the inclusion of her song 'Shine' on the soundtrack of The Nanny Diaries, Dublin soulster Laura Izibor is to release a live EP.

Music | News 32% |  3 Jul 2007
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Add The Revs to the list of comeback kings. They might not have been apart for as long as The Police, or even The Verve, but they too are back with a bang this summer with a new Irish tour.

Music | News 32% | 13 Aug 2008
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London indie merchants Mystery Jets have cancelled dates in Belfast and Dublin due to illness.

Music | News 32% | 12 Jan 2009
The JD Set Shortlist Announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
30 of Ireland's top unsigned bands are ready to do rock 'n' roll battle.

Music | News 32% | 19 Jan 2007
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Pop Levi, erstwhile bassist for electropop outfit, is to play his debut in Ireland.

Music | News 32% | 16 Jul 2007
The Aftermath in bus crash The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Aftermath have been forced to postpone several tour dates after a lucky escape on Friday night.

Music | News 32% | 24 May 2006
Simple Kid returns to live scene The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork’s #2 greatest maverick – Cathal Coughlan has the top spot in perpetuity – Simple Kid returns to live duty.

Music | News 32% | 28 Apr 2008
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Ex-Salthouse frontman, Niall Colfer, releases After All That's Happened and schedules dates in Dublin, Wexford, and Waterford.

Music | News 32% | 18 Oct 2006
UK industry invade Dublin for showcase weekend The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hard Working Class Heroes festival proved to be a huge success, with full houses for virtually all of the Dublin city centre showcases.

Music | News 32% | 26 Jan 2009
Imelda May returns to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin rockabilly singer is also shooting up the iTunes chart.

Music | News 32% | 30 Sep 2004
Ann Scott announces nationwide dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ann Scott returns to the live circuit with a series of dates and a brand new single

Music | News 32% |  6 Apr 2007
Vesta Varro unleash debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick band Vesta Varro are set to release their debut album Exit Here on June 8.

Music | News 32% | 28 May 2007
First solo outing for Bell X1 man The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bell X1’s David Geraghty is to play his first solo gig in Dublin this June.

Music | News 32% | 30 Jun 2004
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Rodrigo and Gabriela have plans to release a Metallica covers EP in the next few months.

Music | News 32% | 18 Jun 2008
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Canadian hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon will support Operator Please on their Belfast date next month, with a Dublin gig the next day.

Music | News 32% |  9 Aug 2007
Simple Kid leads Electric Picnic line-up additions The Hot Press Newsdesk
Simple Kid is among the slew of new acts confirmed to play this year's Electric Picnic.

Music | News 32% | 18 Sep 2006
Neko Case plays Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
The critically acclaimed American country/alternative performer Neko Case pays a visit to Ireland.

Music | News 32% | 28 May 2004
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Rodrigo y Gabriela will be plugging their new live album with - surprise, surprise! - a series of live dates around the country

Music | News 32% | 24 Aug 2004
Dublin Gospel Choir announces national tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
DGC take their Night Of Soul repertoire on an extended tour across Ireland, beginning September

Music | News 32% | 20 Dec 2005
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Regina Spektor makes a bee-line for Dublin this February, along with a few others.

Music | News 32% | 24 Oct 2007
La Rocca to feature on FIFA '08 soundtrack The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland's La Rocca will join artists from 26 other countries on the soundtrack to the FIFA '08 soccer game.

Music | News 32% | 30 May 2008
Santogold, Mystery Jets cancel weekend gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Santogold and Mystery Jets – both due to play Dublin gigs this weekend as part of Soundtrack '08 – have been forced to cancel their shows.

Music | News 32% | 21 Sep 2007
Headgear announces tour dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Daragh Dukes, aka Headgear, has announced a mini-tour in support of his new single.

Music | News 32% | 13 Sep 2006
Fionn Regan announces tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fionn Regan gives his long-awaited LP The End Of History a helping hand up the charts with an Irish tour.

Music | News 31% | 10 Jul 2007
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The Denver four-piece who composed the music to the Oscar-winning Little Miss Sunshine are playing Dublin this August.

Music | News 31% | 22 Apr 2008
Michael Knight announce album launch The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michael Knight launch their new album in the Sugar Club, Dublin next week.

Music | News 31% |  6 Apr 2007
Cap Pas Cap reissue album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Team Cap Pas Cap are keeping themselves busy, with a reissued album and tour in the pipeline.

Music | News 31% | 31 May 2007
Matt Lunson's new project revealed The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's live dates in the pipeline too.

Music | News 31% | 25 Jan 2008
Frightened Rabbit announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Scottish garage-pop trio Frightened Rabbit have announced a four-date Irish jaunt in February.

Music | News 31% |  7 Feb 2008
Naughty By Nature & Peanut Butter Wolf announce Dublin shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jersey rappers Naughty By Nature will be making a long-overdue first visit to Ireland in March.

Music | News 31% | 26 Sep 2007
Of Montreal return to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're back! Everyone's favourite practitioners of indie glam Of Montreal are to play Dublin once again.

Music | News 31% | 24 Jan 2006
Don Mescall signs on dotted line for Nashville label The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having been feted in Irish singer-songwriter circles for over a decade, Limerick’s Don Mescall has signed a seven-figure deal with Nashville’s Curb Records.

Music | News 31% |  7 Jan 2008
Ham Sandwich announce album & tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ham Sandwich have confirmed a release date for their debut album and a string of supporting live dates.

Music | News 31% | 23 Oct 2007
Vesta Varro scoop Canadian prize The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick lads Vest Varro have returned triumphant from Canadian Indie Week, having won the top prize for Best Live Act.

Music | News 31% | 20 Jun 2007
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Maybe they just missed the weather, but Irish ex-pats Mike Got Spiked will be returning home from the US for a island-wide tour this summer.

Music | News 31% |  4 Jun 2008
Red Kid plan album release The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin rock five-piece Red Kid will release their debut album this August.

Music | News 31% |  3 Mar 2009
The People win through from The JD Set's Cork heats The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Jack Daniel's competition is now on its way to Waterford.

Music | News 31% |  4 Sep 2009
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Music Review | Live 26% |  5 Oct 2007
Hard Working Class Heroes Festival at Tripod, Dublin Kilian Murphy
Over three days, the cream of up-and-coming Irish and Scandinavian talent gave it their all. Killian Murphy picks out those that shone brightest. Click here. for live gallery.

Music | News 26% | 27 Oct 2009
Band On The Run Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer

Hot Features | Interview 26% | 10 Jul 2007
The next picture show Jackie Hayden
One of Ireland’s most respected photographers, John Minihan not only remembers the ‘60s, but he was there, and he has the photographs to prove it.

Music | News 26% | 16 Jun 2006
Our cup runneth over Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic homefront with Roisin Dwyer

Music | News 26% |  4 Nov 2005
The Inside Track: Getting their kicks Roisin Dwyer
News amd gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer.

Music Review | Live 26% |  6 Sep 2007
Electric Picnic 2007: Friday Paul Nolan
From the goodtime vibes of Hot Chip to the full-on sonic assault of Primal Scream, this year's Electric Picnic was even more fab than its predecessors.

Music | Interview 26% |  5 Aug 1998
Old Cowboys Never Die Colm O Hare
Famed for their live shows in the late ’80s, the Fleadh Cowboys have reassembled for a new album. Peter Cummins explains all to Colm O’Hare.

Music | News 26% | 21 Apr 2005
The Inside Track Roisin Dwyer
News from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer.

Music | News 26% | 16 Sep 2009
Tupelo, Yummy Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer

Music | News 26% | 13 Apr 2005
The Inside Track Roisin Dwyer
News from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer.

Music | News 26% | 10 Dec 2007
The Inside Track: The bleep shall inherit the earth Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer.

Hot Features | Reports 26% |  3 Nov 2008
Hair Apparent Roisin Dwyer
Keep an eye-out for these hot albums that have just been released and for some upcoming shows in November.

Music | News 26% | 25 Sep 2009
Planet of Sound Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front

Music | News 26% | 19 Nov 2004
The Inside Track Roisin Dwyer
News from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer

Hot Features | Comedy 26% | 14 Mar 2007
The big cheese Louise Hodgson
Don’t get Camembert Quartet frontman Clint Velour talking about singer-songwriters. None of the current crop are fit to lace Prince’s boots, he says.

Music | Interview 26% |  8 Oct 2008
In-Philtre-ation Hannah Hamilton
Get in the van! For Kerry newbies Philtre, there's nothing like good old-fashioned roadwork to build a following.

Politics | Bootboy 26% | 19 Sep 2008
Snap Happy aka BootBoy
Photographing strangers can be a thrilling experience – a strangely moving way of communing with the world and with yourself.

Hot Features | Reports 26% | 11 Dec 2008
The Aftermath sweep before them all Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer

Music | News 26% | 24 Feb 2005
Beats + Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | News 26% | 20 May 2004
Let's split Mark Kavanagh
Beats + Pieces: dance music news with Mark Kavanagh...

Music | News 26% | 13 Aug 2009
Inside Track: School of Hard Rock Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front.

Music Review | Live 26% | 10 Sep 2007
Electric Picnic 2007: Sunday Hannah Hamilton
From the goodtime vibes of Hot Chip to the full-on sonic assault of Primal Scream, this year's Electric Picnic achieved the impossible by being even more fab than its predecessors.

Music Review | Live 26% |  7 Sep 2007
Electric Picnic 2007: Saturday Ed Power
From the goodtime vibes of Hot Chip to the full-on sonic assault of Primal Scream, this year's Electric Picnic was even more fab than its predecessors.

Hot Features | Reports 26% |  2 Apr 2009
Sprock and roll Jackie Hayden
CD reviews by Jackie Hayden

Music | News 26% | 23 Sep 2004
Digital love Mark Kavanagh
Beats and pieces: The much-awaited October DJ and Digital Music Academy (DDMA) will be teaching this generation’s budding DJs on Saturday/Sunday October 2nd/3rd at The Digital Hub

Music | News 26% |  8 Jun 2004
Global Warring Mark Kavanagh
Beats + Pieces: dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | News 26% |  8 Jun 2004
Global Warring Mark Kavanagh
Beats + Pieces: dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | Interview 26% | 30 Aug 2004
Arrested Development gear up for the Electric Picnic Paul Nolan
Hip Hop guru, political activist and occasional visitor to Inishturk, Speech tells Paul Nolan why his group are still as relevant in the 21st century as they were during their mid ‘90s heyday.

Hot Features | Interview 26% | 21 Nov 2007
Berry's Treasure Paul Nolan
He’s best known as an experimental UK comedian. But Matt Berry is no slouch as a musician either. Now, he’s combining his love of comedy and music in a ‘rock opera’ about the birth of Christ.

Music | News 26% |  8 Apr 2004
D1 and only Mark Kavanagh
Beats + pieces: dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | Beats + Pieces 26% |  3 Jul 2006
Beats + Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Fish Go Deep, in their various guises, prepare to flood the market with a glut of new product.

Music | News 26% | 17 Jul 2007
Beats + Pieces: To the manor voorn Mark Kavanagh
Cork techno don Chymera has discovered that it’s an excellent idea to meet your heroes.

Music | Beats + Pieces 26% | 29 Mar 2005
Beats + Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | Interview 26% | 27 Nov 2007
LA confidential Ed Power
Since swapping Dublin for Los Angeles, hotly-tipped indie rockers La Rocca have experienced all the ludicrous pleasures and extremes of the City of Angels. Here, they regale us with tales from their California exile.

Hot Features | Reports 26% | 14 Mar 2008
Beats & Pieces Mark Kavanagh
It's all go for trance duo Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson whose latest cut is a rock-infused groover.

Music | Interview 26% | 24 May 2007
At home with Shaz Oye Jackie Hayden
Managing to convince Shaz Oye that he’s not another Fianna Fail canvasser calling round to insult her, Jackie Hayden is allowed in to see where the singer-songwriter works, rests and plays.

Music Review | Live 26% | 12 Sep 2008
Live at Electric Picnic: Friday Hannah Hamilton
While the line-up may not be as strong as it has in previous years, the fact that the schedule isn’t crammed with must-sees means we have more capacity to take in everything else on offer.

Music | News 26% | 21 Dec 2004
hotpress.com's festive gig guide The Hot Press Newsdesk
With some of the year's hottest acts still to come, here are some venue-by-venue highlights to keep you out of the house and in the loop...

Music | Beats + Pieces 26% | 13 Apr 2005
Beats + Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Hot Features | Comedy 26% | 10 Feb 2006
A Whale Of A Time Dermot Carmody
Leviathan combines politics and comedy and manages to be both informative and – here’s a surprise – funny.

Music | News 25% |  5 Jun 2007
Beats + Pieces: Back in the hy life again Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | News 25% |  1 Jul 2004
The definitive guide to the Bud Rising Festival The Hot Press Newsdesk
hotpress.com presents an A to Z of most of the stellar attractions at the Bud Rising festival

Music | Interview 25% | 19 Jul 2004
Time for T Stuart Clark
That’s ICE T, mind, and make sure you use capitals. The rapper turned TV star is coming to a stage near you, and still has plenty to say about hip hop/rock, Michael Moore, George Bush, acting, porno and, of course, ho’s.

Music | Beats + Pieces 25% | 22 Nov 2006
Timmy Sunshine Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | Beats + Pieces 25% | 25 Oct 2005
Disarmed and Dangerous Mark Kavanagh
The first album from DK7 promises to be one of the years's most essential records.

Hot Features | Reports 25% | 29 Feb 2008
Beats & Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Techno hot-house Fish Go Deep is back with a killer download remix featuring Cork heroes Stanley Super 800 and Exit: Pursued by a Bear.

Music | News 25% | 26 Sep 2006
Folk column: Death of a legend Greg McAteer
The passing of Geoff Harden leaves a gulf at the heart of the trad scene.

Music | Interview 25% | 25 Feb 2008
Meat To The Beat Peter Murphy
Never mind their odd name, Ham Sandwich might just be the most exciting new Irish rock band of the year.

Music Review | Live 25% | 12 Sep 2008
Live at Electric Picnic: Sunday Stuart Clark
While Electric Picnic did not lack for non-musical highlights, the hottest action was to be found on stage, where the likes of the Sex Pistols and My Bloody Valentine whipped up a storm.

Music | News 25% | 12 Dec 2007
Beats 'n' Pieces: Mix out the jams The Hot Press Newsdesk
The cream of Irish DJ talent is set for a new year’s mix apocalypse.

Music | News 25% | 28 Jan 2005
Folk centre Sarah McQuaid
Sarah McQuaid rounds up the news from the folk, trad and roots scene for one last time as her tenure as HP’s resident folk columnist draws to a conclusion.

Music | Beats + Pieces 25% | 13 Oct 2005
Gotta keep on grooving Mark Kavanagh
The October Bank Holiday weekend promises a treasure-trove of techno delights.

Music | Interview 25% | 22 Sep 2005
The Redbox returns! Mark Kavanagh
A new Autamata album, a Gang of Four compilation, live Serbian techno...and a re-opened Redbox!

Music | Interview 25% | 28 Mar 2008
London Girl Paul Nolan
Still in her second decade, Adele is about to go stratospherically huge.

Music | Interview 25% |  1 Nov 2005
Moore the merrier Greg McAteer
Christy Moore's new year shows in Dublin promise to revisit former glories.

Music | Beats + Pieces 25% | 19 May 2005
Beats + Pieces Mark Kavanagh
Dance music news with Mark Kavanagh

Music | News 25% | 22 May 2007
Folk Centre: sweet toot. Greg McAteer
Folk and trad news by Greg McAteer.

Music | News 25% | 24 Apr 2006
Beats + Pieces: Living the Hi:Fi life Mark Kavanagh
A new dance festival – and a mouthwatering line-up.

Hot Features | Interview 25% |  5 Nov 2008
The Stranglers Were Go Paul Nolan
Now taking the solo route, Hugh Cornwell talks about his latest album, reminsces about kicking back with David Bowie, squaring off back-stage with U2 and cooling his heels in Pentonville.

Music | News 25% | 18 Sep 2007
Beats + Pieces: Bodytonic for the troops Mark Kavanagh
A decade of body rockin' beats.

Music | News 25% | 25 Apr 2007
Folk column: Roots manoeuvres Greg McAteer
Now in its tenth year, the Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival continues to attract the finest trad and folk performers around.

  25% | 18 Sep 2008
IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | Interview 25% |  4 May 2007
Gear angels fear to thread Paul Nolan
Hotly-tipped art-rock outfit Headgear fuse bed-sit miserablism with a masterful pop instinct. But what’s former D’Unbelievable Pat Shortt doing on sax duty?

  25% | 14 Dec 2005
   
 

Hot Features | Interview 25% |  5 Oct 2005
The life of Reilly Peter Murphy
Sean O’Reilly, whose superb Watermark hit the shelves recently, has been hailed as one of the most important new voices in Irish fiction. So why has more widespread success eluded him to date?

Hot Features | Interview 25% | 25 Nov 2005
New girls on the block Tanya Sweeney
They are young, smart and full of self-belief. Their ambitions are boundless, their talents rich and varied. For a generation of young Irish women, the world is awash with possibilities. From actors to musicians, models to politicians, women are redefining what it means to be female and Irish. Their role-models are women who have achieved greatness, who have made us sit up and pay attention. Not content to bask in someone else’s glories, they believe every woman should aspire to be the best at what they do. These are the women for whom second best is an anathema. They are the future. To introduce the Hot Press-selected crew: Tanya Sweeney and Louise Hodgson.

Music | Interview 25% |  8 May 2006
Band and deliver Steve Cummins & Shilpa Ganatra
Never mind the naysayers, Dublin 2006 is spilling over with white hot talent. Steve Cummins and Shilpa Ganatra run the rule over the capital's new breed.

Music Review | Live 24% |  7 Sep 2006
   
They said it couldn’t be done, but this year’s Electric Picnic achieved the impossible by being even more joyous, vibey and action-packed than its predecessors. Hot Press was in the thick of things as 200 acts and 30,000 music lovers descended on one very big house in the country.

Hot Features | Commentary 24% | 17 Jan 2001
Rock Of Pages Peter Murphy
With Cameron Crowe s Almost Famous putting rock hackery on the silver screen, no less, Peter Murphy wonders if Seventies rock journalism is the new rock n roll. Helping him with his enquiries: PAUL MORLEY and GREIL MARCUS

  24% |  1 Feb 2006
Other Voices: the complete line up  
RTE2 have plenty of live music action to keep us placated for the next few weeks - here's the line up of bands and when to catch them. For more about the Other Voices series, click on the link at the very bottom.

  24% | 12 Dec 2005
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