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Guns N' Roses disappoint in Dublin

American rock legends Guns N' Roses upset a lot of fans at their Dublin gig last night. By Shelley Marsden

The band, on somewhat controversial form on their new tour walked off stage in the Irish capital after performing only five songs.   It is believed some angry members of the crowd threw >

Village people

REBECCA SHEPPARD catches up with Conor O'Brien of Mercury Music Prize nominees Villagers…

Villagers have surpassed their humble-sounding name to create epically conceived pop songs and, likewise, achieve phenomenal critical success.   Fronted by Dubliner Conor O’Brien, >

Traditional gold

Liam O'Maonlai @ London Irish Centre By Angela Sammon

If the audience at the recent Liam O'Maonlai gig didn't recognise the singer at first due to his crazy facial hair, their confusion dissipated as soon as he sang his first notes.   The >

Pogues announce Christmas dates

Tickets for final Christmas tour go on sale this Friday By Holly McCoy

The Pogues have announced details of their 2010 Christmas tour, which will kick off at the Glasgow O2 Academy on December 13.   According to a statement on the band’s website, the >

Gallery gig for trad band Altan

Hendon venue first stop on Donegal band's UK tour By Rebecca Sheppard

DONEGAL traditional  group Altan kick off their UK tour at The Gallery in Hendon on Sunday, September 12. Following on from the success of the recent Mary Black evening, Altan are the >

Eclectic release from David Celia

Catchy new album from Canadian singer-songwriter... By Stephanie Moyles

Talented singer-songwriter David Celia hails from Ontario, Canada. He is known as a world-class musician and a triple threat – a ‘thoroughly enchanting singer-songwriter; a sublime >

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