The Workman’s Club is playing host to Japandroids on Thursday for this weeks Gig of the Week. The Canadian rock duo are currently touring their latest album, Celebration Rock, extensively throughout intimate European venues. Their latest release has received praise from critics and fans alike. Rumor has it that the lads put on a quality show so make sure to get yourself down to The Workman’s Club on Thursday. Tickets are €13 and still available.
Meanwhile up in Belfast’s Custom House Square Skrillex kicks off this year’s Belsonic festival on Wednesday. Emeli Sandé is headlining Thursday, with support from Duke Special. Get your baggy trousers on for Madness on Friday. Thin Lizzy are performing on Saturday night. Paramore wrap up the weekend on Sunday. Tickets range from £25-£33, more details and tickets here.
Team GP have to big up Ros Madigan, one of our own who has recently turned his talents to directing music videos. He joined forces with Cashmere Media to direct Boy Lights Fire’s video for their new single Atlanta. If you’re around Dublin on Saturday night, drop in to The Twisted Pepper for the single launch, and unveiling of the video. For more information click here.
All other listings for the next week are below:
| 2012-08-14 | Daniel O’Donnell | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €43.2 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-14 | The High Kings | Imperial Hotel | €23.65 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-15 | Daniel O’Donnell | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €43.2 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-15 | Emeli Sande | Olympia Theatre | €25.4 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-15 | Foster & Allen | Imperial Hotel | €28.25 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-15 | OFFICIAL RESULTS NIGHT | The Wright Venue | €11.95 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-15 | Silent Disco – Leaving Cert Results Party | Cyprus Avenue | €10.00 |  |
| 2012-08-15 | The Spin 1038 Leaving Cert Party With The Original Rudeboys | The Academy | €15 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-16 | An Evening with Mike Scott | The Pavilion | €12.00 | |
| 2012-08-16 | Elvis Spectacular | Eclipse Mainstage Theatre | €14 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-16 | Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur | Imperial Hotel | €23.25 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-16 | Japandroids | The Workman’s Club | €From EUR 0.00 – 50.00 | |
| 2012-08-16 | Jedward – Young Love Tour 2012 | Mullingar Park Hotel | €34.5 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-16 | John Colleary plus Guests | The Laughter Lounge | €From EUR 13.50 – 26.00 | |
| 2012-08-16 | Live At Leopardstown – The Sawdoctors | Leopardstown Racecourse | €17.15 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-16 | Michael Kaeshammer | Cyprus Avenue | €14.50 | |
| 2012-08-17 | Bad Reputation | The Village | €12.50 | |
| 2012-08-17 | Bad Reputation | The Village | €12.5 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Brian Houston | Portrush Playhouse Complex | €11.25 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Daniel O’Donnell | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €43.2 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Elvis 35th Anniversary Starring Kevin Doyle | Olympia Theatre | €22.9 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Foster & Allen | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €30 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Han Sandwich (DJ Set) | Academy 2 | €6.3 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Indica | The Twisted Pepper | €11.95 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Japandroids | Mandela Hall | €11.25 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | John Colleary plus Guests | The Laughter Lounge | €From EUR 13.50 – 26.00 | |
| 2012-08-17 | Josh T Pearson | Whelan’s | €16.50 | |
| 2012-08-17 | Noize Kulture | Cyprus Avenue | €7.00 | |
| 2012-08-17 | Opera At the Castle | Clontarf Castle | €25 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-17 | Scroobius Pip | The Clarence | €17.50 | |
| 2012-08-18 | Clubland Teenage Event | Clubland | €8 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Colm O Regan plus guests | City Limits Comedy Club | €17.50 | |
| 2012-08-18 | Daniel O’Donnell | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €43.2 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Dixon | The Twisted Pepper | €13.95 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Duke Special | Kavanagh’s | €22.65 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Lindstrom | The Button Factory | €15 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Maria Doyle Kennedy | Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre | €22.65 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-18 | Paul Kelly | Whelan’s | €23.00 | |
| 2012-08-18 | Stendhal Festival Of Art – Weekend Ticket – 17th-18th August | Ballymully Cottage Farm | €27.5 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-19 | Daniel O’Donnell | INEC – Gleneagle Hotel | €43.2 | Ticketmaster |
| 2012-08-19 | Paul Kelly | Empire Music Hall | €13 | Ticketmaster |