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Buncrana Music Festival Line-Up Announced!
The line-up has been announced for this year's Buncrana Music Festival, taking place 22-25 July. The line-up sees The Coronas, Altan and The Undertones headlining the different nights, with tribute acts Rattle and Hum (U2), Knights of Leon (Kings of Leon), Fleetwood Bac (Guess.) and Stone Roses Experience… Read more
Buncrana Music Festival Announce Next Three Fundraisers
The Buncrana Music Festival have announced the details of their next three fundraisers, due to take place within the next month. First up, local groups Calm Season Riot and Future Chaser take to the stage in The Plaza, Buncrana, on the 17 April. Calm Season Riot are a threesome from Buncrana, influenced… Read more
ARTISTS
ARTISTS COMING SOON! * Feature Article with Buncrana Music Festival Headliners THE CORONAS, including an interview with front man Danny O'Reilly * Interview with up and coming Dublin band VIC. (http://www.viconline.com) * Feature on TKO!… Read more
Leonard Cohen confirms Sligo date
Legendary musician Leonard Cohen has confirmed a performance in Sligo this summer. The gig will take place at the Lissadell House in Sligo, on 21 July. Apparently, Cohen chose this unique venue because he iis both a fan and a student of W.B Yeats. According to the press release, "W.B.Yeats visited… Read more
Buncrana Music Festival 2010
Buncrana Music Festival 2010 Returning to the seaside resort of Buncrana, on the shores of the Swilly, is the new Buncrana Music Festival. This year, the four day event will bring Dublin group The Coronas, Derry "muckers" The Undertones and legendary traditional group Altan to the town.… Read more
The Backroom
The Backroom The Backroom, at McGrory's in Culdaff is one of Ireland's Best music venues. The winner of Best Venue in Ulster, at the iMRO Irish Music Awards 2009, The Backroom has played host to many famous acts such as Brian Kennedy, The Saw Doctors, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac and Albert Hogan.… Read more
Mick Flannery
Mick Flannery Mick Flannery is a 25 year old stone mason who was brought up on a farm outside Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland. His first real connection to music was watching an unplugged Nirvana covering Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World”. After a stint in a music college in Cork, he travelled to the… Read more
OXEGEN 2010
OXEGEN 2010 Punchestown Racecourse, Co. Kildare - 9-12 July JAY-Z, EMINEM, ARCADE FIRE, MUSE, KASABIAN, STEREOPHONICS, FAITHLESS, FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE, THE PRODIGY, PAOLO NUTINI, BLACK EYED PEAS, FATBOY SLIM, JOHN MAYER, CALVIN HARRIS, MUMFORD & SONS, THE TEMPER TRAP, NEWTON FAULKNER, HOT CHIP… Read more
The New James Morrison?
The New James Morrison? Waylon Currently touring Ireland and the UK with Whitney Houston. Waylon is a Dutch singer, who resembles Stereophonics front-man Kelly Jones (both physically and vocally). His breakthrough came when he sent some of his music to famous performer Waylon Jennings. Jennings ended… Read more
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK… Read more
Derry Jazz Festival 2010
Derry Jazz Festival 2010 The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 2010, takes place in the city from 28th April until 3rd May, in various venues around the city. Throughout the festival, we will be reviewing different events and performances. Some of the particular highlights of the festival include… Read more
The Coronas
The Coronas The Coronas are back. Their debut LP - 2007's Heroes or Ghosts - achieved platinum sales in Ireland, and spawned massive singles such as "Grace, Don't Wait!", "Heroes or Ghosts" and especially "San Diego Song" which became an anthem in clubs and radio stations… Read more
The Blizzards
The Blizzards Close to double platinum album sales. Support slots with Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs. Two sold-out headline shows at the Dublin Ambassador. A Meteor win for Best Live Act. Over their four years together, The Blizzards have achieved one of the most impressive rises to the top. A Public… Read more
FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS
FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS By Eoghain McKane Its come that time again people, where bags are being packed for the festival frolics. And the age old question arises. What Do I really need to bring with me? Well don’t worry what we’ve got for you is a list of things that you will need to bring along with… Read more
The Coronas
The Coronas The Coronas are back. Their debut LP - 2007's Heroes or Ghosts - achieved platinum sales in Ireland, and spawned massive singles such as "Grace, Don't Wait!", "Heroes or Ghosts" and especially "San Diego Song" which became an anthem in clubs and radio stations… Read more
Point Me Towards The Sky
Point Me Towards The Sky Two critically acclaimed albums; Tours of Ireland, America and Japan; Appearances on the Main Stage at Oxegen. Recently crowned Meteor Award Winners, and yet still eager for more. This is how Danny O’Reilly, the lead man of Dublin group The Coronas, describes his hopes for… Read more
General Fiasco and The Coronas announced for Oxegen!
Derry band General Fiasco and Dublin favourites The Coronas have both been added to the Oxegen line-up for this summer's festival. General Fiasco will play The Green Room of the festival on Saturday 11 July, while it has yet to be confirmed the date on which The Coronas will play. Also added to the… Read more
Danny O'Reilly - The Coronas
Danny O'Reilly - The Coronas POINT ME TOWARDS THE SKY (Photo Copyright of Dara Munnis) Two critically acclaimed albums; Tours of Ireland, America and Japan; Appearances on the Main Stage at Oxegen. Recently crowned Meteor Award Winners, and yet still eager for more. This is how Danny O’Reilly, the… Read more
Altan
Altan With their Northern Ireland-style twin fiddling and accordion melodies accented by acoustic guitar and bouzouki, Altan has grown into one of the top traditional bands in Ireland. The inspiration for Altan was sparked when Donegal-born fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh met Belfast-born… Read more
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