Roadworks
A new independent music promoter, Roadwork tours has just announced a series of dates to launch itself in the Irish market. Focusing on Irish folk and roots, it wil lbe looking to bring teh likes of Tom Russell, Mary Gauthier, Gurf Morlix and more to Dublin.
First up is Birds of Chicago, two compelling new voices of North American roots music, JT Nero and Allison Russell. Donegals Kate O’Callaghan will support for the dates towards the end of April which are
Galway, Roisin Dubh, April 27th
Clonakilty, de Barra’s, April 28th
The Loft, The Locke Bar Limerick, April 29th
Ballybofey, Balor Arts Centre, April 30th
Third Smoke
Third Smoke are just about to release a brand new single ‘Peacock’ next month. They have lined up a few shows at the end of the month including four dates in the UK from Apri l1st to 4th before returning to Ireland to play Whelan’s on April 11th.
Tickets are only €6 if you fancy going. Available from Whelans.
As part of our upcoming Peacock single tour we have dates in:
1st April – Nambucca – London
2nd April – Dublin Castle – Camden, London
3rd April – Windmill Brixton – Brixton, London
4th April – Bay Horse – Manchester
11th April – Whelans – Dublin
Wolf Regime
Hard rocking Irish act Wolf Regime have announced an Irish tour that will see them take in Kildare, Cork, Dublin, Louth, Limerick and Roscommon.
They have an album in the works and these dates will serve as a taster before the album launch in Dublin in October.
Tour Dates
Mar 9, 2013 @ The Phoenix Venue, Kildare, Ireland
Mar 16, 2013 @ Fred Zeppelin’s, Cork, Ireland
Apr 6, 2013 @ Fibber Magee’s, Dublin, Ireland
Apr 26, 2013 @ McHugh’s Live bar,Drogheda, Co.Louth, Ireland
May 18, 2013 @ The Blind Pig – Limerick, Ireland
Jun 28, 2013 @ Moefest, Roscommon, Ireland
Conor Linnie
Connor Linnie’s eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Astray’ is almost upon us and will be unleashed with a launch show on March 16th in Whelan’s.
Joining him on the night is the estute lineup of Wyvern Lingo, Milk & Honey and Champion Jim. Tickets for the event are only €10 and you get a copy of the album with that.
Foxglove
FREE DOWNLOAD NOTICE
Yes the lovely guys are Foxglove have their debut album in the pipeline and wanted to share the first piece of work with you.
It’s called ‘Shields Of Fire’ and is produced by Carried By Waves. The track is up for download on their Bandcamp.
The Eskies
The Eskies are back in town for the first time since November 2012 when they dropped in for a date at The Grand Social.
They will play a pre-Paddy’s Day gig in The Grand Social once again on March 15th 2013. Joining them on the night will be The Rag and Bone Stomp & Markas Carcas. Tickets for this gig are just €5.