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SCRUBS UP WELL MR SCRUFF

words // CAOMHAN KEANE

Anyone who’s sold their sole to the Dublin dancefloor knows this fair city of ours has acted as a dumping ground for half arsed sets on more than one occasion. With larger cities awaiting essential mixes the aim of the game is often to get in, get out and lash as little out as possible. So it’s nice to see an artist who actually pays a little attention to what an audience needs. “We’re talking about Friday and Saturday night,” Andy Carthy AKA Mr. Scruff tells me over the phone from his Mancunian abode. “It’s about enjoyment. People have waited all week for a night out and you should take it seriously.” He tells me a little bit more about his approach…

You’re known for playing six hour sets, pretty remarkable considering most acts can barely be arsed doing one. I never do a gig where I roll up before I’m on and play a couple of hours. I spend the day soundchecking and play the whole evening. I get to see every person as they walk into the room and see the drama of the night unfold. From when people start dancing, creating the atmosphere to when they bugger off. I tailor my set to each club. I check the sound system specs of a venue, make sure its spot on for what I want to do because listening to music on a bad sound system is like going to a restaurant and eating food off a dirty plate. I check the websites and light specs, who else played there, just get the feel of it. Being over the top about the details means once I’m on all I have to worry about are what records to play. Your music is incredibly accessible. How important is this to you? Accessible is a good way of putting it. As a DJ I have access to all this great music and I want to share it all. Not in a “oh look at this cool record you’ve not got” way, more in a “listen to this amazing tune. Everyone should know this tune” way. A lot of music I play is music that grabbed me on the first listen. That’s what accessible is… you get it straight away or soon after. That’s the nice thing about DJ’ing. A lot of DJs are like archivists, librarians of music. People like to hear old stuff that they have never heard before. Do you think there is a trend whereby

people become so arsey about music it can only be appreciated by the anally retentive? Specialization is great; it’s a necessary part of dance music. My whole magpie approach wouldn’t be possible were it not for certain artists ploughing a very narrow furrow and me picking what I take to be the best of each one. My northern soul knowledge comes from the sort of people who listen to northern soul to the exclusion of anything else for forty years. What is it about that genre that inspires you so much? It’s a unique scene. You have people going out in their 50s and 60s dancing to Northern Soul with an immense amount of knowledge about records I’ve never even heard of. I mean it puts me in my place. Guests on your new album include Roots Manuva, Will Holland and Alice Russell. If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be? I’m always a bit funny about that kind of question because they’re my favourite artists, because they make brilliant music. Whether or not I could improve on that… probably not. I generally collaborate with

people I know and get on with and I kind of have a feeling that between us we could probably create something quite special. I’m not one for unreasonable wishlists. And naturally this wouldn’t be a Mr. Scruff interview without the obligatory tea question. Can you remember the best cuppa you ever had? I had this amazing tea in Japan in a mad department store in Tokyo. It was like assay tea but it had banana in it. I thought it was going to be disgusting but it was fantastic. But any tea is great when you really need it. It’s like a pint, if you’ve had a long day and you have a nice brew at the end of it. Or when you get up in the morning and you’ve really earned it simply by not having a cup in eight hours. Mr. Scruff plays the Button Factory, Friday 12th June at 9pm. Tickets are €22.50. Strictly bring your own tea.

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There have been some terrible ideas conceived in Temple Bar… as well as some terrible people. From drunken stumbles towards Lapellos to sober ones towards Club M, what seemed like a good idea at the time generally seems moronic in the headacheinducing light of day. Brighter were the light bulbs that appeared above the heads of Mark Dukenfield and Conor McCarthy early one May morn when, while arsing around Temple Bar, they stumbled upon a group of acrobats surrounded by a huge crowd. “Everyone loved it,” McCarthy tells me. “Businessmen, young mothers, kids. It was an excellent form of entertainment… but why wasn’t there more of it? We started looking around, seeing what else was out there and realized these acts did exist but had no platform for big performances. So we figured we’d do something about it.” And so the AIB Street Performance World Championship was born. Entering its fourth year it takes place in Merrion Square Thursday June 18th to Sunday June 21st. Conor McCarthy sat down with us to tell us a little about what’s going on. Are you a street performer yourself? God no. I studied computer science in Trinity. It was quite the career change. We weren’t performers; we weren’t business people so we had to learn quickly. We built it bit by bit and understand every part of it now as we go forward. We started working out of Mark’s kitchen in Walkinstown and when we realized this was a goer we got a small office. That’s when we both left our jobs, went for it full time. Do you do other events as well? Just the festival itself. We had the idea that we’d tour it, and this year that’s happening, with the show in Cork. We set up an agency so we can represent these guys in Ireland as well. A lot of the performers don’t come here. They don’t think there is a market for what they do. We set up an agency so people would know about them and could use them at private events like Christmas parties and product launches. How do you select who performs at the festival?

CONTORT YOURSELF AIB STREET PERFORMANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 words // CAOMHAN KEANE

We travel to festivals to see acts first hand. In the past we booked them off of their promotional DVD and it hasn’t quite worked out because a DVD can be edited cleverly to make an act look amazing. We only go if we have an act we want to see; the bonus being that you come across acts you’ve never heard of and they’re better. We get inundated with acts that want to come to Ireland because the festival has a really good name. Who’s the must-see act this year? My favorite is Rob Williams whose show is based around him making and feeding you a baloney sandwich… with his feet. It’s a whole process. Washing his feet, preparing the ingredients, making the sandwich and finally feeding it to them.

we’d be able to get more. But we do all right. Is there a prize giving ceremony? There is a prize giving ceremony on the Sunday evening. It’s a specially hand crafted wooden hat, because the hat is how these guys make a living. So we went out and made them something iconic. The winner is chosen by public vote. We give out 100,000 brochures every year so when you come along to the festival and you see an act you like you tick a box, tear out the page and stick it in the box. For more details on the AIB Street Performance World Championship 2009 log on to www.spwc.ie

Is there much local talent taking part? To be honest, compared to other countries, where there are circus schools, there isn’t a huge amount of acts. If there was more of a culture here I think

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AIN’T NUTHIN’ GOIN’ ON BUT THE... RENT

the West End, which was amazing to hear.

words // PAUL CLEARY

What makes this production somewhat special is that all the cast are full time students. Has this ever happened before, where a student production has lead to a national venue? To my knowledge no, and I’ve been involved in student drama for five years. It’s a very exciting time for the DCU drama soc, as you can imagine.

What were the steps in bringing it from the Helix to the Olympia? The credit for that has to go to the director John Donnelly, who is highly respected in AIMS, having won their Best Director award five times. He has contacts with the Olympia and pitched the play to them, the decision was made very quickly and we were offered the slot in June.

Rent is more than a musical - it’s an experience. Written in the early 90s by Jonathan Larson, who tragically succumbed to an AIDS-related illness the night before his masterpiece went on stage. A modern revamp of Puccini’s La Bohème in which Paris becomes New York, painters become filmmakers and TB becomes AIDS, Rent is one of the biggest cult stage shows of all time. When DCU drama society put on their own production of the “rock opera” it garnered such rave reviews that they were offered a slot in the Olympia in June. We spoke to producer Bob O’Mhurcu about the production’s surprise success, and what Rent means to him.

The production in DCU surprised a lot of people with its professionalism and talent. Was its success expected or was it a fluke? I’m not sure I like the term ‘fluke’. We put a lot of work into the production, and we knew that the level of talent we were working with was huge. However, I don’t think anyone expected to be offered a slot in the Olympia. The Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) stated that our production was worthy of

Do you yourself have a relationship with the play? I lived in New York for four years, and saw Rent on Broadway twice. “Rentheads” would hang around Nederlander theatre on 14th Street in New York, and to this day there is graffiti on its walls saying ‘this play changed my life.’ So which character do you relate to most? I relate to Mark the most. He is the filmmaker who records the story, you might even call him the narrator - the outsider looking in. Rent deals with AIDS, poverty and drug abuse, and when it was released it struck chords with the youth who lived with these things in everyday life. Has it dated somewhat? No, it’s not at all dated. The poverty and drug elements are still very prevalent in today’s society. The AIDS element has perhaps quietened in the past 15-

LYNCH’S MOB DO THE DIDDY DIDDY DONGO

words // AOIFE O’REGAN

comedy

Following on from the phenomenal success of her two hit RTE series’ Wonderwomen and Working Girls, Katherine Lynch brings her rogues gallery of colourful characters to the Vicar Street stage to poke more fun at modern Irish stereotypes. We caught up with Katherine for a chat in the run up to the eagerly anticipated live showcase, delightfully entitled The Diddy Diddy Dongo Tour. We’re at a time when Irish comedy is really coming into its own. Do you have any favourite Irish comedians? Maeve Higgins would be one of my favourite female comedians. She’s so quirky, and completely different to me so there’s no jealousy! She’s also full of integrity and takes her job seriously. I think that us Irish have a huge ability to laugh at ourselves. Drag shows are all about performance, characterisation and entertainment; would you say that your experience on the drag scene has contributed to the development of your own unique, comic persona? Definitely. I couldn’t stand on a stage and do stand up or purely act. I had to get exaggeration involved with what I do because that’s what drag is all about. It definitely had a huge impact on my own characters and making them somewhat grotesque, in a positive sense.

20 years as people have become very relaxed about it. I know medication has improved tenfold and it is possible to live a comparatively healthy life - it’s not the guaranteed death sentence it was in the 80s. At the same time, AIDS does kill, and Rent has always had that sense of meaning with sufferers of AIDS. It is a very emotional show and it’s unlikely there will be a dry eye in the house at its climax. Rent runs from the 15th ‘til the 20th of June. Tickets are a cosy €20

Do you see these characters as extensions of yourself? I wouldn’t be as courageous as a lot of them. There’s a little bit of me in them, but at the same time there’s not. You pull them from your own knowledge but also they are pulled from observation or empathy for other people. My characters are cusp people, from the edges of society. The complications in society created these characters. This is being very deep about them. On the surface they’re just funny, which is important, but you must do the thought process behind them as well for them to be real. Otherwise they become cartoons. Do you have a favourite character? They all have a special place but I would say that my heart is very much with Bernie. She was my first character to be courageous with. I like Bernie because if you’re in any way broadminded, you want to know Bernie, and it’s very hard for us all to integrate.

You really seem to have struck a chord with people with what you have been doing. People are very positive about it, not just audiences but the always-difficult-to-please critics also. Why do you think that is? I think it’s because the gay scene has grounded me enough to know that I have to just go out and be me, a people person. Tell us a little bit about the live show and what audiences can expect? What audiences can expect, after all that deep philosophy, is fun! Fun and games! The show is like a hen party on acid. Katherine Lynch and her multiple personalities visit Vicar Street on the 20th and 26th June, with tickets at €28

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Monday 1 June Q Phosphorescent Whelan's 8pm, €15 Willie Nelson-rejigger and fantastic folkie in his own right

Tuesday 2 June Q Stephen Forbert Whelan's 8pm, €23 Nashvillian country

Wednesday 3 June Q Dan Deacon Ensemble Andrews Lane 8pm, €17.50 The 'Salvador Dali of electro' returns. With Future Islands and Adventure.

Q The Mighty Diamonds Crawdaddy 8pm, €17/22.50 Veteran roots harmony trio

Q Beyonce The O2 7pm, Sold Out

Q A Plastic Rose Whelan's 8pm, €10 Belfast post-hardcore

Thursday 4 June Q The Coronas

The Academy 7.30pm, €28 The biggest thing to come out of Terenure since that AIB advert play one of their biggest shows to date Q Aisling Quinn Whelan's 8pm, €10 Upstairs

Q Manic Street Preachers Olympia Theatre 8pm, €44.20/49.20 If you tolerate this they might never call it a day.

Q Stephen Fretwell The Academy 8pm, €16.05 Fretful folk singer

Q The Handsome Family Whelan's 8pm, €20 Bloody-minded alt-country

Q Beyonce The O2 7pm, €67.50/72.50/83.05

Friday 5 June Q In Case Of Fire The Academy 8pm, €13 Kerrang-approved Norn Iron heavy rock

Q Teitur The Sugar Club 8pm, €16 Here on an exchange trip from

the Faroe Islands for Brian Kerr Q Nigel Mooney JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Charismatic blues guitarist

Q Messiah J and the

Expert Andrews Lane 8pm, €7/5 Phantom First Friday, with support from 8 Ball and Heritage Centre

Vicar Street 8pm, €33.60 Ireland's premier cabaret night The Tassel Club presents its spectacular show Cirque du Cabaret Q Le Galaxie Whelan’s Midnight, Free

Q Hired Hands Whelan's 8pm, €TBC Upstairs gig

Q A Lazarus Soul Whelan's 7.30 pm, €10 More bleak, hopeless views on life from Brian Brannigan

Q Ed Deane Band JJ Smyths 9pm, €10

Saturday 6 June

Q Fredrick and The Golden Dawn

Q Naive New Beaters Twisted Pepper 8.30pm, €10 Let's French...2009 opening night

Q The Von Bondies The Academy 8pm, €19.50 Is it safe to say "C'mon C'mon"?

Q Doug McLeod Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre 7.30pm, €16 Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful...

Q Cirque de Cabaret

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Live gigs

Sunday 7 June

Whelan's TBC If you ever wondered what Jack Kerouac and Charles Burowski sound like to music, this is your chance

Q Junior Boys The Academy 8pm, €17.50 Canadian synthpop specialists return in aid of new album Beyond Dull Care

Monday 8 June Q The Big Geraniums Whelan's 8pm, €10 The latest line up of the everevolving folk group

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GIGS

Oasis Slane Castle, 20th June 3pm A field of 90’s flashbacks, with the Prodigy, Kasabian and Glasvegas filling out the bill on the year’s biggest Lads’ Day Out.

Imelda May Vicar Street, 13th/14th June 7.30pm, €20/25 Whip up your quiffs, Imelda’s in town for a two-night special.

Chico Pinheiro Whelans 8pm, €18 Sao Paulo native creating a strident synthesis of bossa nova and jazz

Wire Whelan’s, 6th June Time TBC, €26 Post-punk royalty fly the Pink Flag

Mahjongg Whelan’s, 8th June 8pm, €12 Rapturous post-punk brigade

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Alternative rock, minus the alternative

Friday 19 June

Q Carrie Rodriguez Trio

Q Ham Sandwich

Q Mick Hanly

Whelan's 8pm, €20 Keep your swine flu gags to yourself

Whelan's 8pm, €16 Starving fans get a bite of their favourite indie-pop ham bandwich

Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre 7.30pm, €16 So good even Garth Brooks likes him

Tuesday 9 June

Wednesday 10 June Q Sleep Thieves Whelan's TBC Swashy synthpop from up-andcoming Irish outfit

Q The Ben Reel Band JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Riding the wave of their fourth album release

Sunday 14 June

Q Man Raze The Academy 8pm, €15 One part Def Leppard, one part Sex Pistols, and one part crap Glam rock

Q Herb Porter Collective Whelan's 8pm, €TBC

Thursday 11 June Q Horace Andy & Ashley Beedle Whelan's 8pm, €20 Original rudeboys and urban gentlemen

Q Sinnerboy Whelan's 8pm, €15 A tribute to Rory Gallagher

Q Chris Cornell Olympia Theatre 8pm, €44.20 Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman turned prize plonker

Q Anvil The Academy 8pm, €25 This year’s Spinal Tap

Monday 15 June

Friday 12 June

Q Prong

Q Ry Cooder & Nick Lowe

Andrew’s Lane Theatre 8pm, €25 Groove metal relics return

Olympia Theatre 7.30pm, €131.25/116.25/96.25 Flaco Jimenez and Joachim Cooder support

Tuesday 16 June

Q Def Leppard

Q An Evening With Neil Sedaka

The O2 5pm With Whitesnake and Journey

National Concert Hall 8pm, €65/75 Timeless rock n’ roll songwriter

Q Nigel Mooney JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Charismatic blues guitarist

Q Sonic Boom Six The Academy 8pm, €15 Punk reggae

Q John Wesley Harding Whelan's 8pm, €18 The world's one and only gangsta folk star

Q Kieran Goss Whelan's 8pm, €26

Saturday 13 June Q Take That Croke Park Sold Out

Q Junah Whelan's 8pm, €TBC

Q The Thermals The Academy 8pm, €13.60 American pop-punk gems

Q Martin Egan, Craig Waler & Fergal McKee Whelan's 8pm, €10 In celebration of Whelan's 20 years in the singer-songwriter biz.

Q Zappa Plays Zappa Vicar Street 8.30pm, €60 Dweezil does his dad proud

Q Halves Whelan's 8.30pm, €11 Performing songs from their forthcoming album recording sessions

Saturday 20 June Q Britney Spears The O2 8pm, €86.25/93.25/116.26/136.25

Q Jason Isbell Whelan's 8.30pm, €16 Alabaman songwriter

Q Bree Harris Band

Vicar Street 8pm, €39.20 Nothing to do with the Sunshine State

Q Melophobia Whelan's 8pm, €8 With support from Entheos

Q Eagles The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) 7.30pm, €86.25-131.25 Nevermind Jury’s, the Hotel California’s in Ballsbridge tonight

Q James Yuill The Academy 8pm, €14 Folktronica up-and-comer

Friday 26 June Q The Wilders Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre 7.30pm €16 Playing storming roots-of-country and old-time with a pure essence of early rockabilly

Q Club AC30 Whelan’s 8pm Free A synthy night with Alias Empire and Le Galaxie

Q The Holy Roman Army Whelan's 8pm, €8/10 Richly-influenced Dublin act, with support from Zealota and Bellajane

Saturday 27 June Q One Day International

Q Down The Academy 8pm, €27 Heavy metal supergroup

Sunday 21 June

Q Ben Prevo

Q Eugene Donegan Whelan's 8pm, €TBC Country from the country (well... Meath)

The O2 8pm, €65.70/68.20/76.25 The Youngster still overchargin' in the free world

Monday 22 June

Thursday 18 June Q The Chapters Whelan’s 8pm, €13.50 Irish indie

Q Le Galaxie

Q The Priests The O2 8pm, €33.50/40/50/60 Abair do phaidreaca agus codail go saimh

Wednesday 24 June

Q The Ambience Affair

Monday 1 July

Q Jimmy MacCarthy National Concert Hall 8pm, €35/39.50 The songwriter performs some of his greatest hits

Q Isotope

Q Haenjo

The Fold 8pm, €12 Sublime fiddle and hardanger virtuso and Dublin experimental duo fill out the second Fold bill.

Q Isotope JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Dublin's long running jazz session

Friday 5 June Q RTE Concert Orchestra: One Small Step For Man National Concert Hall 8pm, €11/22/27/33/38 A 40th Anniversary Celebration of 1969 and the Lunar Landing

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €15 Featuring Liz Ryan and Deborah Kelleher

Q Guilfoyle/Nielsen Trio

Tuesday 9 June

Whelan's 8pm, €TBC Classy singstress hits Wexford Street again

Thursday 11 June

Q Caomhin O'Raghallaigh/Thread Pulls

Q Despised Icon

Q Nell Bryden

National Concert Hall 8pm, €25/30 Elitsa and Stoyan tap into ancient rhythms and captivating arrangements

Friday 12 June

JJ Smyths 8.30pm, €10 A Pendulum Jazz Club evening

Tuesday 30 June

Q The Shamans of Bulgaria

Thursday 4 June

Vicar Street 8.30pm, €25 Mercy, mercy me, he's still harping on about the ecology

Whelan's 8pm, €TBC

Wednesday 10 June

JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Dublin's long running jazz session

Sunday 7 June

Q Michael Franti & Spearhead

Blooms Hotel 9.30pm, Free Including Johnny Taylor on lead guitar

Classical/Jazz/ Avant-garde

Monday 29 June

The Academy 8pm, €14 Pop-punkettes

Q Flo Rida

Whelan's 8pm, €10 Performing the music of Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Lenny Cohen

Q Nobody Does It Like Me

Q Elliot Minor

Thursday 25 June

Q The Van Diemens

JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Ex-pat New Yorker and guitarist extraordinaire

The Button Factory 11pm, Free Synthrock band play Musik

Whelan's 8pm, €10/8 With You Kiss By The Book and The Followers of Otis

Thursday 2 July

Whelan's 8pm, €TBC Indie band play upstairs

JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Folk rock songstress and band

Q Neil Young

Vicar Street 8.30pm, €47.20 Quite nifty on the guitar, this lad

Q San Salvador

Whelan's 8.30pm, €15 They're not into cricket, so don't ask.

Wednesday 17 June

Q Jeff Beck

Q RTE National Symphony Orchestra: Summer Lunchtime Concert National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €10 Including performances of Berlioz, Mozart and Offenbach Q Archie Chen National Concert Hall 8pm, €20 Extraordinary American pianist

Q Jazz Night @ VAT House Bar

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €12 A recital of Brahms and John Ireland’s works

Q RTE Concert Orchestra and the Galway Baroque Singers National Concert Hall 8pm, €11/22/27/33/38 Performing Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’

Saturday 13 June Q The Celtic Tenors RDS Concert Hall 8pm, €50-100 In aid of the Dr. Valerie Donnelly Malawi Charity

Q Pocahaunted The Joinery TBC Experimental psychedelia, with support from Sun Araw and Boys of Summer

Q Staatskapelle Dresden National Concert Hall 8pm, €40/50/60/70/80 Conductor Daniel Harding and violinist Renaud Capuon star

Sunday 14 June Q RTE Concert Orchestra Adventure Concert National Concert Hall 3.30pm, €10/15 With Alasdair Malloy

Q Mick Coady's Ezh JJ Smyths 8.30pm, €10 A Pendulum Jazz Club evening

Tuesday 16 June Q RTE National

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Symphony Orchestra

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €10 Performing Grieg, Beethoven, Elgar and Sibelius

National Concert Hall 8pm, €10/18/24/30/35 The music of Mendelssohn

Q Jazz Night @ VAT House Bar

Saturday 20 June

Blooms Hotel 9.30pm, Free Including Johnny Taylor on lead guitar

Wednesday 17 June Q Hibernian Orchestra & The Cashell Trio National Concert Hall 8pm, €20 Performing Beethoven and Rachmaninov

Thursday 18 June

Q RTE Concert Orchestra National Concert Hall 3.30pm/8pm. €11/22/27/33/38 Hitchcock – Dial M For Murder

Q Túcan

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €12 Performing Schubert, Bartok, and Liszt

Q RTE National

National Concert Hall 8pm, €30/45/50 Performing his Broadway & Beyond show

Q RTE National Symphony Orchestra: Celine Byrne Opera Gala

Blooms Hotel 9.30pm, Free Including Johnny Taylor on lead guitar

National Concert Hall 8pm, €10/18/24/30/35 Performing Ravel, Bizet, Delibes and Puccini

National Concert Hall 8pm, €30/45/50

Monday 22 June Q The Voice of Bygone Days

Q Chico Pinheriro Quartet

Tuesday 23 June

National Concert Hall 8pm, €35 Capturing the essence of the Argentine dance

National Concert Hall

Q Singing Harps National Concert Hall 8pm, €15 Claire Roche and Madeleine Doherty perform

Blooms Hotel 9.30pm, Free Including Johnny Taylor on lead guitar

National Concert Hall 8pm, €50 With special guest Rebecca Storm

Q Greg Lloyd Quartet

Q Destination Tango with Otros Aires

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €10 Mozart, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Strauss

Q Maura O’Connell, Brian Kennedy and Friends

Thursday 25 June

JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Dublin's long running jazz session

Q RTE National Symphony Orchestra

Q Jazz Night @ VAT House Bar

Sunday 28 June

Q Isotope

Tuesday 30 June

Saturday 27 June

Whelan's 8pm, €18 Brazilian jazz guitarist and band

National Concert Hall 8pm, €20 Songs, music and poetry of Moore, Foster, Yeats, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg and Gilbert & Sullivan

Q RTE National Symphony Orchestra

Q Helen Kearns and Francois Dumont

Q Jazz Night @ VAT House Bar

Q Colm Wilkinson in Concert

JJ Smyths 8.30pm, €10 A Pendulum Jazz Club evening

Q Tetyana Vlasyuk

National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €15 Award-winning soprano and pianist

Sunday 21 June

Q O'Leary/Davis/Jermyn

Friday 19 June

Q Colm Wilkinson in Concert

Wednesday 24 June

National Concert Hall 8pm, €41/52/63 Classical tabla virtuouso

JJ Smyths 9pm, €10 Dublin's long running jazz session

Friday 26 June

Crawdaddy 8pm, €12 Spanish guitar playing duo

Q Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussion

Q Isotope

1.05pm, €10 Performing Rossini, Handel, and Mozart

JJ Smyths 8.30pm, €10 Austria-born jazz pianist and band

Monday 29 June Q Across the Atlantic National Concert Hall 8pm, €20 Featuring the music of Mozart, Verdi and Lehar

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Once-off clubbing Friday 5 June Q Afrobass South William, 52 Sth. WilliamSt, D2 11pm, Free Dubhouse, dancehall, jungle, dubstep, afro and brokenbeat

11pm, €10 Promoters and ressies of Glasgow’s number party spot Optimo return to Twisted Pepper to command the main stage while down in the basement Stereotonic take on Waterford Deep House crew Republik.

Tayo’s Tracksuit Party Upstairs on the stage, breaks cat Tayo makes a long long awaited return to Dublin with his tracksuit party in tow while in the basement London DnB hero Ed Rush celebrates the release of his new album.

Q Let’s French Opening Night Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey St, D1 8pm, €10 With Naïve New Beaters (and free Hennessy cocktails to boot)

Q John Hendicott South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 8pm, Free Soul, disco and house

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Saturday 20 June

Q Jesse Rose Twisted Pepper 11pm, €10 POGO @ Twisted Pepper plays host to Jesse Rose and his ‘Made to Play’ crew spinning their unique blend of techno and house.

Q Power FM Wrap Party The Bernard Shaw 2pm, Free Power FM in its original inception was the most prominent dance music station in Dublin in the late 90s and the original introduction point for many for quality House and Techno music back then with DJs like Billy Scurry and Brian Chamberlain rocking the airwaves. It’s still going strong in its current internet format but the Bodytonic crew saw it fit to give them a proper send-off from the airwaves at their regular 12 Sundays @ The Bernard Shaw gig.

Q AME Twisted Pepper 11pm, €10 Kristian Ame brings his warm 6am house & techno sounds to POGO @ Twisted Pepper.

Friday 12 June Q Outreach with Shackleton, Micky Finn, Remarc Twisted Pepper 11pm, €10 The Reach crew’s annual Outreach party returns to Twisted Pepper for a night of Dubstep, D’N’B and Old School Rave. Dubstep rising star Shakleton takes over the stage upstairs whilst down in the basement UK Drum ‘n’ Bass stalwarts Remarc and Micky Finn take care of business. Q Drop with DJ Falcon Andrew’s Lane Theatre 11pm, €TBC With Jamie Clarke and Dave Davin in support

Saturday 13 June Q Optimo DJs + Republik Vs Stereotonic DJs Twisted Pepper

Thursday 18 June Q DSL (Ed Banger) Andrew’s Lane Theatre, D2 10.30pm, €12 As part of the Let’s French festival Q Funk 45s South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 5.45pm, Free Eurofunk, soul, jazz, disco, afrobeat, latin, hip-hop

Friday 19 June Q Breakology Present Ed Rush &

Q Mr. Whippy Soundsystem South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 11pm, Free Afro-soul, latin-disco and jungle

Q Roman Flugel Wax @ Spy 11pm, €10 German Techno veteran, Roman Flugel joins Wax regulars for a night of experimental electronic reminiscent of his ‘Alter Ego’ collaboration with tech-mate Jörn Elling-Wuttke. Q Go 4 It! South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 10pm, Free Hip-hop, breakbeat, jungle, jazz

Sunday 21 June Q Fette De La Musique South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 5pm, Free French grooves in an Elbow Room special

Friday 26 June Q Audiojack Andrew’s Lane Theatre 11pm, €13/15

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Jamie Clarke and Brice Lericque provide the back up

Kormac’s Bakesale with DJ Yoda

Saturday 27 June Q Troy Pierce (M_Nus) Twisted Pepper 11pm, €10 Troy Pierce grew up in Indiana listening to Midwest house & techno (Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Derrick Carter, D-Wynn) before moving to Berlin to ply his trade. Summertime, post Sonar Electric Shock, and no better man on stage than the M-Nus star. Q Climaxxx Club South William 10pm, Free Chewy and guests spin disco, tropical and Balkan beats on the last Saturday of every month. Q Durlex Inc. South William, 52 Sth. William St., D2 8pm, Free Eurodisco, Sould, house, brokenbeat

Tuesday 30 June Q Darren Styles and Ultrabeat The Academy Time TBC, €24.50 After establishing himself as one of the biggest names on the hardcore scene, Darren Styles has broken through into the mainstream as a successful solo artist. Ultrabeat have become one of the leading UK commercial dance artists alongside Cascada, Scooter, Basshunter and Darren Styles.

Twisted Pepper, Friday 5th June, 11pm, €10

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Anyone who has ever witnessed one of Dublin native Kormac’s sets will know that his gigs consist of much, much more than one man and his decks. With the main man on turntables and keys/samplers, he is often accompanied by a double bass, a barbershop quartet, trumpet, clarinet, banjo, drums and a VJ. To celebrate the launch of his new clubnight, Kormac has enlisted the help of very special guest, DJ Yoda, one of the UK’s most revered club DJs.

Mr. Scruff The Button Factory, Friday 12th June, 9pm, €22.50 Mr. Scruff released three critically acclaimed albums, selling over half a million records worldwide. With countless tours and club events he has cemented his now legendary DJ status. This is a DJ that can sell out the 1600 capacity London KoKo armed only with his records, some turntables and a few spare packets of teabags.

Thomas Schumacher Wax @ Spy, Saturday 27th June, 11pm, €10 German Techno king Thomas Schumacher brings the sound of Frankfurt to the Spy basement with rousing, ambient beats.

Pogo Twisted Pepper, Saturdays, 11pm, Price varies depending on guest. Pogo ended its three year tenure at the POD a while back now and since the upheaval to its current Twisted Pepper location, Dublin’s most steadfast club night has churned out some of the most desirable guest DJs going. Expect the likes of Booka Shade, Ivan Smagghe, Hudson Mohawke and DJ Yoda along with some of Dublin’s most popular resident DJs.

Worries Outernational The Button Factory, Sundays, 11pm, Free before 11.30pm/€5 after It’s no mean feat trying to find decent reggae in Dublin but thankfully the Worries Outernational crew are on hand each and every Sunday to provide a laid back antidote to the week ahead.

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Weekly clubs Mondays Q Island Culture South William, 52 Sth. William St, D2 Free Caribbean cocktail party

Classic and Alternative Rock Q Le Nouveau Wasteland The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free Laid back French Hip Hop and Groove

Q Fionn Davenport Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm, €5 No cheese eclectic mix

Q Star DJs Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm Disco, House, R’n’B

Q The Hep Cat Club 4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, D2 8pm, Free Swing, Jazz and Lounge with classes.

Q Jelly Donut The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2 10.30pm, Free Minimal Techno

Q Dice Sessions The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free DJ Alley Q King Kong Club The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2 11pm, Free Musical game show Q Dolly Does Dragon The Dragon, Sth. Great Georges St, D2 10pm, Free Cocktails, Candy & Classic Tunes

Q Give a Dog a Bone Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St, D1 Penny’s in the bar! Q Jezabelle The Purty Kitchen, 34/35 East Essex St, Temple Bar, D2 7pm, Free before 11pm Live Classic Rock Q The DRAG Inn The Dragon, Sth Great Georges St, D2 8pm, Free Davina Devine presents open mic night with prizes, naked twister, go-go boys and makeovers.

Q The Mighty Stef’s Acoustic Nightmares The Village Bar, 26 Wexford St, D2 Acoustic night with The Mighty Stef. Q Soup Bitchin’ Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St, D1 Gay student night Q Wednesdays @ Spy Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 10pm Late club night Q The Song Room The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 8.30pm, Free Live music Q We got Soul, the Funk, and the Kitchen Sink Ri-Ra, Dame Court, D2 11pm, Free before 11.30, €5 after Soul and Funk Q Unplugged @ The Purty The Purty Kitchen, 34/35 East Essex St, Temple Bar, D2 7pm, Free before 11pm Live acoustic set with Gavin Edwards. Q Space ‘N’ Veda

Q Soap Marathon Monday/ Mashed Up Monday The George, Sth. Great Georges St, D2 6.30pm, Free Chill out with a bowl of mash and catch up with all the soaps. Q The Industry Night Break for the Boarder, 2 Johnstons Place, Lr Stephens Street, Dublin 2. 8pm Pool competition, Karaoke & DJ Q Make and Do-Do with Panti Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel Street, D1 10pm Gay arts and crafts night. Q DJ Ken Halford Buskers, Temple Bar, D2 10pm Chart Pop, Indie, Rock Q Euro Saver Mondays Twentyone Club and Lounge, D’Olier St, D2 11pm, €1 (with flyer) DJ Al Redmond Q Recess Ruaille Buaille, South King St, D2 11pm, €8/6 Student night Q Therapy Club M, Blooms Hotel, D2. 11pm, €5 Funky House, R‘n’B

Tuesdays Q Ready Steady Go-Go! South William, 52 Sth William St, D2 8pm Femmepop, Motown, 60s Soul Q Ruby Tuesdays Ri-Ra, Dame Court, D2 11pm, Free before 11.30 €5 after

Q Glitz Break for the Boarder, Lwr Stephens Street, D2 11pm Gay club night. Q Trashed Andrews Lane Theatre, Andrews Lane, D2 10.30pm, €5 Indie and Electro Q DJ Stephen James Buskers, Temple Bar, D2 10pm Chart Pop, Indie Q Funky Sourz Club M, Temple Bar, D2 11pm, €5 DJ Andy Preston (FM104) Q Hed-Dandi Dandelion, St. Stephens Green West, D2 DJs Dave McGuire & Steve O Q Takeover Twentyone Club, D’Olier St, D2 11pm, €5 Electro, Techno

Wednesdays Q Antics POD, Old Harcourt Station, Harcourt St, D2 11pm, €5 Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll student night with live music slots. Q Dean Sherry Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm Underground House, Techno, Funk Q 1957 The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free Blues, Ska

The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 9pm, Free before 10pm, after 10pm €8/€4 with student ID Performance and dance. Retro 50s, 60s, 70s.

Cirque Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 11pm, €5 Fashion, fun, concept nights, indie-rock and electro

Q Re-Session Wax @ Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 11pm Minimal, House, Techno Q Mash South William, 52 Sth William St, D2 9pm, Free Mash-ups, Bootlegs, Covers Q Jason Mackay Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm Dance, R’n’B, House

Q Babalonia Tropical Soundclash South William, 52 Sth William St, D2 8.30pm, Free Dub, Ska, Afrobeat Q Nightflight The Button Factory, Curved St, Temple Bar, D2 11pm, €5 Q Foreplay Friday The Academy, Middle Abbey St, D2 10.30pm, €10 after 11pm R ‘n’ B, Hip Hop, Garage Q NoDisko The Academy, Middle Abbey St, D2 €5 after 11pm Indie Rock with regular guest DJs

Q Fromage The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free Motown Soul, Rock

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Q Control/Delete Andrews Lane Theatre, Andrews Lane, D2 11pm, €3/4 Indie and Electro

Q Friday Night Globe DJ The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 11pm, Free DJ Eamonn Barrett plays an eclectic mix.

Q Annie’s Family Fortunes The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 9pm, Free before 10pm, after 10pm €8/€4 with student ID Game show followed by 80s and 90s music.

The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free Funk and Soul classics

Q Sexy Salsa Dandelion Café Bar Club, St. Stephens Green West, D2 8pm, Free Latin, Salsa Q Noize Andrews Lane Theatre, Andrews Lane, D2 8pm Student night

Q Muzik The Button Factory, Curved St, Temple Bar, D2 11pm Up Beat Indie, New Wave, Bouncy Electro Q Thursday night DJ The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 11pm, Free Indie

Thursdays

Q After Work Party The Purty Kitchen, 34/35 East Essex St, Temple Bar, D2 6pm, Free before 11pm Live Rock with Totally Wired.

Q Mr. Jones The Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, D2 11pm, €8/5 House, Electro, Bassline

Q Moog 69s Thomas Reads, Parliment St, D2 9.30pm, Free Live covers band + DJ. Funk, Soul, Pop.

Q Cooler Than You The Underground @ Kennedys, Westland Row, D2 10pm, €6/€4 before 11pm or with flyer Indie Rock, Motown and Swing

Q Big Time!

Q Alternative Grunge Night Peader Kearney’s, 64 Dame St, D2 11pm, €5/3 Alernative grunge

Q The Panti Show

Q Soundcheck Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 7pm – 11pm Unarocks and Sarah J Fox play indie rock ‘n’ roll

Fridays

Q Soundcheck Afterparty Vs Le

The Bernard Shaw, 11 - 12 Sth Richmond St, Portobello, D2 You Tube nights, hat partys... make and do for grown ups! With a DJ.

Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St, D1 10pm Gay cabaret.

Q Mud The Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey St, D2 11pm, €10 (varies if guest) Bass, Dubstep, Dancehall

Q DJ Fluffy in the Box The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 9pm, Free before 10pm €9 after Camp, Commercial, Dance Q Karaoke Friday Break for the Border, Johnstons Place, Lwr Stephens St, D2. 10pm Karaoke night. Q Panticlub Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St, D1 DJ Paddy Scahill Q Music with Words Pravda, Lwr. Liffey St, D1 9.30pm, Free Indie, Ska, Soul, Electro Q Processed Beats Searsons, 42-44 Baggot St. Upper, D4 9pm, Free Indie, Rock, Electro Q Go! Bodega Club, Pavilion Centre, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 11pm, €10 (ladies free before midnight) Soul, Indie, Disco, Rock

Q Ri-Ra Guest Night Ri-Ra, Dame Court, D2 11pm, €10 from 11.30pm International and homegrown DJ talent. Q Strictly Handbag

Q DJ Alan Healy Buskers, Temple Bar, D2 10pm Chart Pop, Current Indie and Rock Music

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2 11pm DJ Mikki Dee

The Sugar Club, 8 Lwr. Leeson St, D2 11pm, €10 (2 for 1 before midnight) Q Rock Steady Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 11pm, €5 Indie, Pop Q Hospital Wax @ Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 11pm, €5 before midnight, €7 after Electro, Techno, House Q Al Redmond Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm R’n’B, House, Chart

Q Scribble The Bernard Shaw, 11 - 12 Sth Richmond St, Portobello, D2 Funk, House, Dubstep, Hip Hop

Saturdays Q Pogo The Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey St, D2 11pm, €10 (varies if guest) House, Soul, Funk Q Download + Tripod Saturdays POD, Old Harcourt Station, Harcourt St, D2 11pm, €12 Access all areas at the Pod complex with local residents and special guest dj slots over five rooms. Q Gossip Spy, Powerscourt Centre, Sth William St, D2 Free before 11pm, €10 after 80s, Disco, Hip Hop, House

Q Fridays @ V1 The Vaults, Harbourmaster Place, IFSC, D1 Progressive Tribal, Techno and Trance

Q Rubberband

Q The Friday Night Project

Q Sugar Club Saturdays The Sugar Club, 8 Lwr. Leeson St, D2 11pm, €15 Salsa, Swing, Ska, Latin

The Purty Kitchen, 34/35 East Essex St, Temple Bar, D2 10pm, Free before 11pm DJ Austin Carter Q Sub Zero Transformer (below The Oak), Parliment St, D2 11pm, Free Q Stephens Street Social Club Bia Bar, 28/30 Lwr Stephens St, D2 8pm, Free Funk, Soul, Timeless Classics Q Let’s Make Party

Wax @ Spy, Powerscourt Centre, South William St, D2 11pm, €10 (€8 with student ID) House, Techno

Q Freaks Come Out The Academy, Middle Abbey St, D2 €15 Dirty Electro and House with regular guest DJs. Q Saturday Night Globe DJ The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 11pm, Free

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DJ Dave Cleary plays an eclectic mix. Q Space... The Vinyl Frontier Ri-Ra, Dame Court, D2 11pm, €10 after 11.30 Soul, Funk, Disco, Electro Q Irish Reggae Dance Peader Kearney’s, 64 Dame St, D2 10pm, €5 Reggae Q The Promised Land The Dice Bar, Queen St, Smithfield, D7 Free Soul, Funk, Disco Q Saturdays @ V1 The Vaults, Harbourmaster Place, IFSC, D1 R ‘n’ B, Soul and Hip Hop with regular guest DJs. Q Wes Darcy Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm R’n’B

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Q Basement Traxx Transformer (below The Oak), Parliment St, D2 11pm, Free Indie, Rock Q Downtown Searsons, 42-44 Baggot St. Upper, D4 10pm, Free Indie, Soul, Chart

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Q Saturdazed Bodega Club, Pavilion Centre, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 11pm, €10 Chart, Dance, R ‘n’ B Q Toejam

The Bernard Shaw, 11 - 12 Sth Richmond St, Portobello, D2 Afternoon: Car boot sales, film clubs, music lectures, t-shirt making etc. Later on: Resident DJs playing Soul, Funk, House, Electro Q Sidesteppin’ Bia Bar, 28/30 Lwr Stephens St, D2 8pm, Free Old School Hip Hop, Funk 45s, Reggae

Q Jazz @ The Globe The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 5.30 – 7.30pm Sunday evening jazz Q Hang the DJ The Globe, 11 Sth Great Georges St, D2 9pm, Free Rock, Indie, Funk, Soul Q Gay Cabaret

Q Saturday @ The Village The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2 11pm DJs Pete Pamf, Morgan, Dave Redsetta & Special Guests

The Purty Kitchen, 34/35 East Essex St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm, Free before 11pm Gay cabaret shows.

Q DJ Karen @ The DragonThe Dragon, Sth Great Georges St, D2 10pm House music.

Q 12 Sundays The Bernard Shaw, 11 - 12 Sth Richmond St, Portobello, D2 12pm – 12am, Free Funk, Disco, House

Q Beauty Spot Karaoke The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 9pm, Free before 10pm, €10 after Karaoke followed by DJs playing camp commercial pop. Q Panticlub Panti Bar, 7-8 Capel St, D1 DJ Philth & Guests

Sundays Q Worries Outernational The Button Factory, Curved St, Temple Bar, D2 11pm, Free B4 11.30 / €5 after Dancehall Styles, Roots Reggae Q The Workers Party Sin, Sycamore St, Temple Bar, D2 9pm With DJ Ilk

Q Songs of Praise The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2 10pm, Free Rock ‘n’ Roll Karaoke Q Zrazy Jazz The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 4pm – 7pm, Free Lazy Jazz Sunday Q Shirley’s Bingo Sundays The George, Sth Great Georges St, D2 8.30pm, Free Bingo & Cabaret with Shirley Temple Bar Elbow Room South William, 52 Sth William St, D2 8pm, Free Jazz, Soul, Disc & Latin

Q All My Sons The Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, D1 An extended run of Arthur Miller’s provactive story of love, guilt, and the corrupting power of greed set to the background of post WWII America. Directed by Robin LeFevre. 7.30pm, €15/35 Until 16th June

Q The Shadow Of A Gunman The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, D1 Dublin Shakespeare Company present the first of Sean O’Casey’s trilogy of plays of the Irish Troubles. Premiered in the Abbey Theatre in March 1923. 8pm. €15/12 Bookings at 085 8432881 June 9th to 13th

Q The Friends Of Jack Kairo Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street_Bray, Co. Wicklow With a nomination for Best Actor at the Dublin Fringe Festival under his belt Simon Toal braves the wiley Wicklow audiences with his one-man show about a hopelessly inadequate private eye. €14.00 / €16.00 17th June

Q Confessions of an Irish Publican Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co.Dublin. Two giants of Irish culture descend for an all-too-brief run of this one-man show. John B Keane’s characters, who are more ingrained in our social

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Theatre tapestry than any other writers, are evoked by Des Keogh, who debuted this show off Broadway. 8pm, €20/18 11th - 13th June 2009

Q Faulty Towers- The Dining Theatre The Civic Theatre, Tallaght Organized chaos that will leave your face aching with laughter. 8pm, €45 & €42 29th June – 4th July

Q The Shawshank Redemption The Gaiety Theatre The Stephen King masterwork continues its run at the Gaiety. 8pm, €25/ 35/ 37.50/ 40/ 45/ 47.50/ 50/ 55 14th May – 20th June

Q Extremities Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, D16 Majorie is home alone when Raul enters her house intent on raping her. Her survival instinct kicks in and an impulsive decision on her part puts both victim and aggressor in territory that is completely unknown to them. Majorie is then faced with the question: What next? 8pm, €20/18 June 24th – July 4th

Q The Kiss Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, D16 The Kiss is a timely revival of one of Michael Harding’s most incisive comments on the state of Catholism in Ireland. An ex-priest in his fifties reflects on his loss of faith and wasted

life, a tragic tale of one man’s compulsion, blindness and loneliness. 1pm, €16/14 June 29th – July 3rd

Queer Notions Festival

Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, D2 22nd – 27th June 2009

Q This Is Our Youth Written by Kenneth Lonegran, screenwriter of Gangs of New York and Analyze This. The play explores timeless issues of adolescence and maturity, as well as the Reagan Era in which it takes place: the characters feel adrift in a country of the 1960s-style liberalism. 8.15pm, €20/16 June 18th – June 27th

Q Victor and Gord. Ali and Michael. Meet Victor and Gord, real life friends with nothing in common but each other. When they said they’d be friends forever, they didn’t think they meant it. Meet Ali and Michael. Real Life Brother and Sister. Confidantes. Best Mates. How do you tell your oldest friend it’s not you it’s me? 6.15pm, €18/€14

Q A Woman in Progress Following her slash hit sell out shows In These Shoes? and All Dolled Up, Panti returns with this exclusive peek at her new project. Sparkling with Panti’s

trademark charm and wit, A Woman in Progress is another chance to get up close and personal with Ireland’s favourite queen. Presented for one night only, this is a work in progress showing of a Project Arts Centre commission. TBC

Q Dancing at the Crossroads: Glamour Rooted in Despair An exhilarating performance lecture by Niall Sweeney (one of the original founders of Alternative Miss Ireland) charts the hysterical history of this transgressive Queen Cailín with a charitable heart that is now commonly known as ‘Gay Christmas’. 6.15pm, €12/€8

Q This Is My Fucking Truth David Hoyle is a phenomenon on the gay London underground scene. In the late 90s, The Divine David took the queer performance scene by storm with a series of notorious shows. Part “end of the pier” song and dance showman, part experimental performer, his shows are famously unpredictable 10pm, €17/€14

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The Shawshank Redemption

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The Gaiety, South King St, D2 Directed by Peter Sheridan, this is the powerful story of one man’s indomitable spirit and long struggle against injustice which eventually frees the minds and souls of him and his fellow inmates. 8pm, €25 May 14th-June 20th

The Producers The Gaiety,South King St, D2 Noel McDonagh directs this play about a down-on-his-luck theatre producer who longs for a return to his glory days. 7:30pm, €15 April 28th-May 9th

All My Sons The Gate Theatre,Parnell Square, D1 Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is a provocative story of love, guilt and the corrupting power of greed, as two families struggle to come to terms with the brutal reality of what they have lost and gained in the aftermath of WWII. Directed by Robin Lefèvre. 8pm, €15-†30 May 2nd-June 13th

Mandragola Smock Alley Theatre Exchange St. Lower, Temple Bar Directed by Antoinette Duffy and written by one of the world's most influential political thinkers, Niccolo Machiavelli, tells the story of the determination of a wealthy young playboy steal the heart of a married woman. 8pm, €15 May 21st-26th

Silenciados Project Arts Centre 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, D2 An Auschwitz Prisoner, a gay activist, a gay Christian, a Guatemalan transsexual and a victim of bullying … they were all silenced because of sexual discrimination. Five separate stories told without words. 9:30pm, €15

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Visual art IMMA

The Hallward Gallery

Royal Hospital, Military Rd., Kilmainham, D8

65 Merrion Sq., D2

Q Calder Jewelry The first exhibition devoted exclusively to the remarkable jewelry created by the American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976). The exhibition explores the lifelong output of wearable art pieces made for family and friends by one of the most innovative and influential figures in 20th-century art, best known for his iconic sculptures and mobiles. Until 21st June

Q Ivan Twohig A Temporary Measure This architectural installation represents the culmination of Ivan Twohig‘s year long studio residency at IMOCA and the museum‘s use of the site in Smithfield. The artist’s relationship to the space is filtered through a unique process of measurement, dissection, appropriation and creation. Until June 21st

Hugh Lane Gallery Charlemont House, Parnell Sq. North, D1

Q The Quick and the Dead The Quick and The Dead brings together four of Ireland’s most respected contemporary painters who emerged in the 1980s. In this period of uncertainty Patrick Graham, Patrick Hall, Timothy Hawkesworth and Brian Maguire consolidated their position by a dedication to a revival of painting and the search for existential meaning through aesthetic experience Until 27th September

Kerlin Gallery Anne’s Lane, South Anne St, D2

Q Phillip Allen Distinct paintings depict an imagined space which is always framed at the top and bottom by luscious rosettes of thick paint that allude to the idea of a paradisiacal garden but also to paint itself and its sculptural qualities 5th June - 6th July

Mini-Festival: Before Stonewall

National Gallery Of Ireland

On the eve of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Queer Notions presents a very special, post-Pride March event. ‘Before Stonewall’, a landmark in queer history on film, charts the modern gay liberation movement from the 1920s onwards. Saturday 27th June, 5pm 70 minutes, €8/€6 concession

Merrion Square West and Clare St., D2

Science Gallery

Q Sculpture at the Hallward Over 60 works by 43 sculptors, including John Behan, Rory Breslin and Franz-Ferdinand Worle. Until 13th June

– 1800 An exhibition that focuses on Irish migration to continental Europe. Until December 31st

Regarded as the top landscape artist of his time, this is the first major exhibition of his works since 1978. Until 28th June

Q From Raphael to Rossetti This exhibition brings together some 40 drawings by celebrated draftsmen and lesser-known figures. Over the centuries artists drew to practice their graphic skills, to work out compositions for paintings, to record the world in the form of portraits, landscapes or still life Until August 23rd

Q Harry Clarke’s Illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales. In 1916 the London publisher Harrap & Co published an edition of the stories lavishly illustrated with 16 colour plates by the young Irish artist Harry Clarke (1889-1931). Clarke’s illustrations, which include The Snow Queen, The Hardy Tin Soldier and The Wild Swans feature exquisite detail and rich colours. Until 23rd August

Rubicon Gallery 10 St. Stephens Green, D2

Anita Groener The artist applies the idea of ‘The Moving Observer’ in her work, which Lakoff and Johnson have called the second major metaphor for time. 12th June - 4th July

Project Arts Centre East Essex St., Temple Bar, D2

Q Queer Notions

Q Infectious: Stay Away As visitors enter the containment zone in Dublin’s Pearse Street they are screened for what they might be carrying and are electronically tagged to monitor their state of infection. Infectious: Stay Away has attracted many visitors who have participated in the world’s first live epidemic simulation, got up close and personal with a Petri dish or explored what happens when art and science infect each other. Until July 17th

Chester Beatty Library Dublin Castle, D2

Q Haydn To commemorate the bicentenary of Haydn’s death, a small loan exhibition will take a place in the Chester Beatty Library this summer. May 28th – August 2nd

The Douglas Hyde Gallery Trinity College, D2

Q Joseph Grigely (Gallery 2) and Raoul De Keyser (Gallery 1) Untill 24th June

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Q The Habit of Remembering An exhibition by Marie Connole and Mary Noonan Until June 27th

Q Sounds Like Art Work by David Bickley, Michael Doocey, Maeve Collins, Jenny Brady, Andrew Fogarty and more. June 27th

The Green and Red Gallery 26-28 Lombard Street East, D2

A collection of Yeats’ manuscripts on display May 25th – October 1st

Q Strangers to Citizens: The Irish in Europe 1600

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Q Fergus Martin Cork-born artist and member of Aosdana showcases his latest works, following on from his recently released self-titled book 3rd June - 4th July

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Q Niall Flaherty Curates Award-winning Monster Truck favourite curates a selection of inspiring artworks. 4th June - 16th June

Q Susan Tiger Titled “What’s an American Artist doing Not Making Paintings of Landscapes in Co. Mayo?” the well-regarded Pennsylvanian artist returns with a new Dublin exhibition. 18th June - 30th June

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Yinka Shonibare has created a new sculptural installation, Egg Fight, based on themes developed in Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. The work refers specifically to lengthy battles between the fictitious empires of Lilliput and Blefuscu over the religious question of “egg-breaking.” Until 30th August

A Liberating Party: Emerging LGBT Pride in Ireland Project Arts Centre, East Essex St., D2 Charting the emergence of LGBT Pride in Ireland since the early 1970s, writer and archivist Tonie Walsh curates an evocative exhibition of materials drawn from the collections of the Irish Queer Archive/Cartlann Aerach na hÉireann at the National Library of Ireland. 24th –27th June, 11am-6pm

Rankin - Cheka Kidogo Wolfe Tone Park, Jervis St., D2 Fashion photographer Rankin traveled with Oxfam to a refugee camp in Eastern Congo and the images he took paint a portrait of life for the survivors of the ongoing conflict there. Until July 31st

Terry Winters: Signal to Noise IMMA, Royal Hospital, Military Rd., Kilmainham, D8 A survey of the past ten years of painting and drawing by the renowned American artist Terry Winters, tracks the painter’s evolving relationship with abstract imagery. 12th June - 27th September

Kate Murphy Stone Gallery, 70 Pearse Street, D2 Kate’s paintings use the architecture, objects and surfaces of domestic spaces to investigate ideas of identity, nostalgia, longing and ritual within the context of the idea of ‘home’. 4th June - 4th July

Comedy weekly Sheehan’s Chatham St., Dublin 2 Q Tuesdays Comedy Dublin: A night of improv and stand-up €15

The Flowing Tide 9 Lwr. Abbey St., Dublin 1 Q Fridays Neptune Comedy Night Price TBC

Peadar Kearney’s 64 Dame St., Dublin 2 Q Wednesdays PK Live: Champagne comedy.

So nice they’ll let you in for 8 quid if you mention “Bebo”. No, seriously. €10/8

The International Comedy Club 23 Wicklow St, Dublin 2 Q Mondays 20:30 Comedy Improv €8/10 Q Tuesdays 20:30 Andrew Stanley’s Comedy Mish Mash (Brand new comedy showcase) €8/10

Q Wednesdays 21:30 With Andrew Stanley. €8/10 Q Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 20:30 With resident MC Aidan Bishop €8/10

The Bankers 16 Trinity St, Dublin 2 Q Fridays and Saturdays The Bankers Comedy Club 21:00 €10/8

Ha’ penny Bridge Inn Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, D2 Q Battle of the Axe Tuesday and Thursday Nights 21:00 Dublin’s most-loved open-mic night. €9 Q Capital Comedy Club Wednesdays and Sundays 21:30 The club’s flagship night. €7/5

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THAT GIRL’S GOT BALLS SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO AT THE GEORGE words // LAUREN KAVANAGH pictures // EMMA BRERETON

A sunny Sunday in Dublin is an all-toorare happening these days, so when one bops along it’s pounced upon and waved around ‘til every drop of sunshine has been shaken from it. Days like these are spent somewhere like the Iveagh gardens with the papers, then outside a pub, where we shift our tables to catch the last rays of the sun as it sinks down. Then the chill sets in and Monday morning looms. Em... suppose we really should be going home. School night an’ all… Yeah, right. There’s always more fun to be had, even though our archaic licensing laws mean that most places close early on a Sunday, as the majority of pubs don’t see it to be worth their while staying open until 1am. Some clubs don’t even bother opening at all. The silver lining here is that we have to be a little more imaginative with our choice of venue, usually resulting in a smattering

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of 80’s power ballads being belted out in a karaoke booth, or drunkenly missing shots upstairs in the Palace. For those of us who ‘tumble outta bed, stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition’, however, late-night Sundays are infused with a touch of mischief that make them all the more fun. So, it was with tipsy sun-drunk heads that we found ourselves in the George on a Sunday evening of late for a couple of games of the septugenarian’s favourite pastime: bingo. We arrived at ten, and the place was jammers, with a crowd of about 70/30 gay/lesbian (and a few straight friends thrown in for good measure). All the seats around the stage were filled with regulars, evidenced by the neat arrangements of cards and pens beside drinks. After procuring the necessary items we positioned ourselves by a fetching statue of the Virgin Mary and

waited for the game to begin. But this isn’t just your ordinary bingo night, oh no. To paraphrase a certain well-known supermarket ad: this is a sparkling, glitzy, all-singing, all-dancing Bingo At The George bingo night. The show started with a brilliant, lip-synched-to-perfection rendition of Sheena Easton’s Morning Train by Shirley Temple Bar, Dolly and Dizzy, dolled up in matching orange patent heels and so many sequins it looked like Tinkerbell threw up on them. A couple more songs and the bingo got underway. At this point I hazily realised that I’ve never actually played bingo before and my accompanying buddies weren’t much use, dancing and singing away beside me with little or no interest in the game. Luckily I was taken under the (bingo) wing of James, who’s a bit of a veteran. He had two cards on the go at once, intently crossing off his numbers as Shirley screeched them out, occasionally grabbing my card to cross off mine when I lost concentration or was chatting, giving me a stern look as he did so. Sequins or no, there’s still a potential jackpot to be won, and the die-hard weekly players could be spotted a mile off. Shirley Temple Bar is a great bingocaller, way more suited to the George than to her show on RTE, which she slags off at every available opportunity. Preferring to use her own ‘bingo lingo’ instead of the traditional ‘two fat ladies – 88!’ style, she is raucous and hilarious, strutting round the stage with her mic and making snide remarks to Dolly and the other queens, who sit bitchily at the sidelines. The bingo lasts for an hour or so, and then more singing, more dancing, more piss-taking. A wind machine is rolled out for the ‘pop singer inexplicably caught in a wind tunnel’ look and the queens take it in turns to deliver some hilarious covers of Lady GaGa, Britney et al. Shirley TB’s take on Madonna’s Frozen video (where she sings into a Cornetto and finishes by scattering frozen peas and carrots on the front row) was priceless. The girls high-kicked and shimmied their way through song after song in a frenzy of PVC and sparkles until 1am when they finished up with a rousing rendition of Rhythm of Life. One by one, the nine-to-fivers had all slipped away home to face the Mondaymorningness of the week ahead. Only two of us were left (barely) standing, and we wobbled off home on our bikes, happy to have found an entertaining way to wrap up a sunny Sunday, and well worth the couple of extra coffees the next day. The George South Great George’s St, Dublin 2 t: 01 4782983

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Hunched underneath the Powerscourt Shopping Centre, in the same space where Ba Mizu once stood deathly still, night after night, Pygmalion is the latest in a line of disco bars rearing its head in this fair city of ours. With neither the space of the POD nor the comfort of Grogans this new upstart is a curiosity. Trying to placate the club kids with their thirst for house music (seven nights a week!) yet still pulled by the sluttish purse strings of the rugby set, they have failed (so far) to really satisfy anyone. For a bar that goes by the nom de plume Pygmalion thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been very little done to spruce the place up. Like its predecessor itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a labyrinth of white walled rooms, dark lighting and leather couches. There are a few questionable pieces of art flung up but its so sparsely done youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to wonder why they bothered in the first place. The clientele (pill popping Backlash babies and beer-swilling jocks with their permatanned hags) make for uncomfortable booze buddies, with glances - ranging from irritated to appalled - shot back and forth during the never ending queue for the bar. The staff seem to be having the time of their life, while we waste ours trying to get a pint out of them, which at â&#x201A;Ź5 a pop can hardly be worth it. They either need to hire more staff or adequately train the ones they have to deal with the preening masses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open late (10pm-3am) Fridays and Saturdays, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really get going until 12:30. Before this the music is either piped in or bass heavy. But when it kicks off, the back room can be great fun, with the music and the masses reminiscent of Hospital at its height (i.e. in Traffic). The problem with Pygmalion is that it is still caught between a rock and a crap place. It hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully shed its gaudy past, or fully embraced its desire to be another Bernard Shaw or a cover-charge-free Kennedys. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ll take more than a lick of paint and word from (closely associated) mouths to help Pygmalion make its mark in a town already crowded with places to go and people to be. Lets hope they can. Pygmalion Powerscourt Shopping Centre, Dublin 1 t: 01 6746712

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LAPIN IT UP LA MAISON words // KATIE GILROY picture // EMMA BRERETON With another downpour of rain imminent, I dash under the blue and white striped canopy of La Maison. Castle Market Street could easily be one of the many hidden ‘rues’ of Paris. Far enough from the noise of Grafton Street, and perpendicular to the fashionable Drury Street, there’s an air of the European about the place. Despite the impromptu showers, the night is calm and the streets deserted. When I enter the restaurant, I realise where all the people have gone. It’s not yet a full house, but La Maison is alight with glowing faces and sonorous chatter. The furniture is typical of a French bistro – wooden tables dressed in starched white cloth and café style chairs, and while space is limited, it’s cosy, not cramped. Intrigued by the giant green vegetable that the bearded guy at the neighbouring table is nibbling on like a famished herbivore, my companion follows suit and orders the Artichaut vinaigrette to start. Peeling away each waxy layer proves arduous, and she is nigh on giving up before reaching the fleshy heart and ‘best part’ of the organism as we are assured by La Maison’s manager. It’s true. The centre of the artichoke is the best part, and with the accompanied French dressing and some encouragement from the Maître d, all the work finally seems worthwhile. However, my Carpaccio de Langoustines - a cold, frugal layer of prawns mixed with olive oil and garnished with some baby leaves, is as we Irish would say “Grand,” where the subtext reads: “Not the best”.

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After dedicating an entire hour to our first course, our hunger had dissipated, or so we thought. But the arrival of two steaming hot Moorish dishes on rustic wooden boards quickly re-established our wavering appetites. To great delight, my seabass was hiding beneath a layer of delicate pastry, swimming in fennel ratatouille and absorbing a sea of flavours. The Coq au vin, my dining partner’s selection, was actually lapin au vin and while we both initially shivered at the thought of eating rabbit, all reservations went out the window once the first forkful of Thumper’s braised flesh had been ingested. Succulent and sumptuous, this bunny would eat himself if we hadn’t got there first. Only a fool would visit a French restaurant and not ever browse the dessert menu. We were certainly no fools. On recommendation by the Maître d who had become like an old friend by this stage in the evening, we went for the fondant au chocolat and the gratin de fruits. Known in my circle as something of a chocolate fiend, I was in my element when the baked pudding arrived, its gooey interior being the reason why anyone would choose chocolate over sex anytime. A scoop of ice-cream and a serving of double cream were the perfect accomplices for such a crime of indulgence. Of equally menacing delight was the gratin. Blanketed in a grilled soufflé of whisked egg whites, icing sugar and lashings of Prosecco, each spoonful of the berries was pure pleasure. The bill was reasonable at €70 for two out of three smashing courses including a sneaky Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley for me, and a glass of MerlotGrenache for my companion. To us it appeared as if La Maison were eager to impress with the pretentious starters, but the quality and sheer brilliance of the rest of the meal that exuded an effortless authenticity was what impressed us the most. Out again to the water-logged streets, we hardly noticed it was raining cats and dogs. Perhaps if it was raining rabbits… La Maison 15 Castle Market Street, Dublin 2 t: 01 672 7258

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Marco Pierre White's new restaurant in Dublin opened recently in the former home of Fitzers on Dawson Street. Always a nice space with lots of light looking out onto the Mansion House, the prospect of finding the difference a Michelin-starred chef will bring to the eatery is an intriguing one. The first thing to note, apart from the new décor (which is in keeping with the MPW branded look: lots of photos of his good self and other celebrities, lots of black and white) was that it was quite full at 7.30pm. Having already been in the area for drinks everywhere else was very quiet at this time on a Friday. I was pleased to see a favourite from the old country on the menu, Gravad Lax (€10.95), which was fresh and tasty. Instead of the traditional mustard and dill sauce, there was just mustard. It was different, but it worked. My lady companion had the Crab Mayonnaise (€12.95). She was a little disappointed by this, it was quite bland and contained quite a large piece of shell, and it was hard to establish the exact function of the crispy bread curl. Also, our food order was taken before our wine and the food arrived very quickly before our drinks. My main was Hereford Beef Filet (8oz) (€29.00). The steak was a perfect medium rare, accompanied by just four large chips (this turned out to be fine). It was good meat and I had chosen a nice bearnaise sauce by way of accompaniment. I would certainly have it again. The lady chose the Halibut a la Siciliana (€26.95), the fish she judged to be delicious. However, the fennel with it was so underdone as to be impossible to eat. We had Saute Onions

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and Creamed Spinach (€3.75 each) which were both fine. Despite being quite full we ploughed on with dessert. I had the Crème Brûlée €8.95, which was a large portion but good, however I was now feeling a bit rushed and didn't enjoy it as much I should have. The lady had Eton Mess (€8.95, strawberry, cream and meringue), which was simple but lovely. Our drinks consisted of one bottle Joseph Barrier Pouilly-Fuissé Clasique Chateau de Beauregard (€52.00) and a glass of Margaret River Cape Mentelle Cabarnet Merlot (€10.00), a large sparkling mineral water (€4.50), espresso macchiato (€2.25) and a filter coffee (€2.50). Our total bill came to €176.50, which is not an inconsiderable sum for what is essentially good bistro food. The unique selling point for this restaurant is the celebrity chef and with it comes expectations of standards of food and service. There is certainly a buzzy vibe in the restaurant, the food is good (good enough for the cost though?) and our service was certainly very rushed.

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The 90,000 square foot of department store that is the fancy, new Arnotts is not solely taken up by racks of fashionable threads, shelves of covetable shoes or stack upon stack of skin potions and cunning cosmetics. A fraction of that space is allotted to the recently opened L’Officina by Dunne and Crescenzi. The 100 seater first-floor restaurant has a wine bar and small retail outlet akin to their spot in Kildare Village. Lushly decorated with dark wooden panels lining the walls that are punctuated with a floor-to-ceiling collection of wines representing most of the Italian regional vineyards, L’Officina exudes comfort and style. The menu of-

fers a selection of antipasto, bruschetteria and insalate, and plenty of pasta dishes. The risotto con frutti di mare is a plateful of Arborio rice with fresh shrimp, mussels, clams, squids and cherry tomatoes for €15, and the Tuscan seasoned sausage with barlotti beans is a reasonable €11.50. All meat is provided by an organic Irish butcher, and only extra virgin olive oil directly imported from Italy is used for cooking. The dessert list consists of profiteroles, tiramisu, and ice-cream drenched in espresso for night owls with a sweet tooth, and a selection of Italian artisan biscuits is €3.50. Arnotts, Jervis St, Dublin 1 t: 01 814 8933

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Don’t be put off by the sinister, horned creature with bulging eyes that pops up on your screen when you enter the Hell website. He is soon replaced by a crew of much cuter little devils that you can drag and hurl into the air with your menacing mouse, or send three-pronged pitchforks flying in all directions with one impish click. With all the excitement, it may take your stomach to let out an impatient roar of rabid hunger to remind you why you have entered this fiery furnace in the first place: to order a pizza. When you scroll through the appropriately titled doughy lot, including the ‘Cursed’ and the ‘Mayhem’, you know you’re in for trouble. The ‘Creator’ lets you assemble your own masterpiece with a choice of eclectic toppings such as cashews, cranberry, and chorizo. But if you’re feeling idle, leave the work to Satan. Gorge on the ‘Grimm’

topped with chicken, cream cheese, pine nuts and apricot sauce or live dangerously and try the ‘Damned’- a daring combination of avocado, brie, cashews, spinach and pineapple. With prices between €14 €16 for a double, and €6 - €8 for a snack size, and with the option of a gluten free pizza base, there’s nothing sinful about this hellhole at all! Hell Pizza 36 Wexford St, Dublin 2. t: 1890 456 666

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Laoghaire with its cheerful, canary yellow exterior and wholesome menu, is the perfect pick-me-up if you’re feeling blue. The soup of the day may be lentil or minestrone for €4.95, and a chicken and mushroom quiche served piping hot with a salad is €7.95. Steamed mussels in a tomato sauce served with toast may raise eyebrows seeing as it’s not typical café fare, but if you prefer to play it safe, there’s plenty of open sandwiches like the baked goat’s cheese with rocket on crusty bread for €8.50, or a baguette bulging with avocado, fresh tomato and mustard cress for €6.95 - just as tasty and certainly not boring. The Sunshine Café 107 Lower Georges St, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin t: 01 230 1828

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Brasserie Sixty6 66-67 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2 Stylish, buzzy restaurant, right in the heart of Dublin’s shopping and entertainment district. Great food and drink, fantastic surroundings, exciting atmosphere, reasonable prices. Whether it's a lazy brunch at the weekend or a business lunch, or simply a romantic dinner, at brasserie sixty6 is always our pleasure. Finger-licking desserts, a full vegetarian menu, carefully selected wine list chosen with accessibility, value and good taste, delicious cocktails to start your evening… you will not be disappointed. Open: Mon-Fri at 11am, Sat-Sun 10am, Until: Sun-Wed til 10.30pm, Wed-Sat til 11pm

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Itsa4 is a perfect gastro-neighborhood restaurant that consistently ticks all the boxes. Renowned for its organic and artisan suppliers, delicious food and relaxed service, itsa4 is also popular with families and those following special diets as all dishes on the menu have detailed descriptions regarding gluten, dairy and suitability for vegetarians. With great music, booth seating, and perfectly sized wine-list, itsa4 is regularly featured as one of Bridgestone’s 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland as well as featuring in both the Michelin Guide and Georgina Campbell guides. A real favourite with serious foodies and off-duty chefs.

Café Novo, a chic new international bar and brasserie opened it doors in October 2008. This fun and flirty eatery will woo diners with a carefully selected menu that offers traditional favourites with a twist - making it the perfect brunch stop for peckish shoppers or evening dinner and drinks spot for city slickers. Conveniently located on Harry Street, just a few steps from Grafton Street, Café Novo offers informal-style drop-in dining, whether you want to grab a modern take on a club sandwich or to simply sip on a cocktail. Mon-Sun 10am-10pm, bar open to 12.30am

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Bull and Castle Gastro Pub and Beer Hall Christchurch Place, Christchurch

Ireland’s first and only gastro pub and beer hall, providing restaurant quality food in a pub style atmosphere. Owned and run by FXB, an establishment already well known for its free-range cuisine, we also match different styles of beer with our food menu, providing an interesting twist to dining. We have now extended our opening hours on a Friday and Saturday night to 2.30am. Upstairs our beer hall stocks over 150 different beers from around the world and we are a premiere distributor of Irish craft beers. Mon–Thurs: 11am-23.30, Fri-Sat: 11am-02.30 Sun: 12.00-23.00

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Belly dancing and Baba Ganoush, Sinner’s is a traditional Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Dublin City, which combines good food with a vibrant atmosphere. Sinners Lebanese Restaurant is a former recipient of a “Best Ethnic Cuisine” Temple Bar award and continues to serve patrons a wide variety of tantalising Lebanese fare. Guests at Sinners will find a welcoming staff, who provide an excellent service to ensure you have an authentic, fun night out. Open 5pm til late

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t: (01) 675 0050

t: (01) 888 08 56 www.cafecarlo.net

La Peniche

Punjab Balti

La Peniche offers a beautiful dinner cruise from Tuesday to Thursday. The cruise is available for private hire also by prior arrangement.

Old favourite Punjab Balti retains its popularity and success after 13 years by consistently serving authentic Punjabi cuisine, prepared in the same traditional manner as in the Indian subcontinent's Punjab region for centuries. Over the years this famous Ranelagh restaurant has won major recognition for it's top quality food, intimate ambience, excellent value and service. You can bring your own beer or wine and there are also takeaway and delivery services available that are perfect for a Balti night in. For current special offers check out www. punjabbalti.ie

t: (01) 475 1122

FXB Grill @ Ryans 28 Parkgate Street, South Dublin Centre Ryan’s of Parkgate St. is the latest addition to FXB Restaurants. An establishment of outstanding heritage, character and distinction, Ryan’s is one of Dublin’s authentic Victorian pubs. With a history as long as Ryan’s itself, FXB’s is synonymous with award-winning, free range cuisine. Patrons can enjoy a nice bite to eat or just wander in for what is reputably the best pint in Dublin. Whatever you decide, a friendly welcome awaits you in Ryan’s of Parkgate St. Everyday from 5.30pm, Lunch: Friday to Sunday

t: (01) 677 6097 www.fxbrestaurants.com

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Grand Canal, Mespil Road, Dublin 4

Lunch Tues - Fri: 12.00-14.30 Dinner Tues - Sat: 18.00-22.30 Dinner Cruises Tues-Thurs

T: (01) 790 0077 www.lapeniche.ie

15 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6

t: (01) 496 0808 / (01) 491 2222 info@punjabbalti.ie

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SoHo

South William

La Mere Zou

La Paloma

Unpretentious cooking, laid back surroundings, nice sounds, reasonable prices, easy dining and a friendly welcome. Bang in the middle of Dublin city centre - right where you want to be. One all day menu, whether for a quick bite, or a shared platter, or lunch, or casual dinner with friends or colleagues. We offer simple classics and staples prepared using the best ingredients, and executed with style..What you want, how you want it. Laid back eating at SoHo.

With 8 different types of specialist pis (at just €9 each) and a varied menu of soups, salads and sandwiches, the South William bar transcends regular pub grub. Open 7 from midday, this is a bar you’ll find almost impossible to leave, and food you’ll keep coming back yo

A solidly French restauramt offering bistro classics with a moden touch, La Mere Zou opened in 1994 and specialises in Classic French cuisine. They also offer a large selection of seafood directly from the local fishmarket. At La Mere Zou you can relax in a warm, familial atmosphere while enjoying the very best in cuisine and service.

La Paloma is a casual family run bar/restaurant in the very heart of Temple Bar serving Spanish influenced dishes since 1990.The warm colourful decor with Spanish football on TV and a small bar serving beer, sangria, wines including Riojas by the glass completes a laid back feeling.The menu includes Calamares, Gambas Ajillo, Albondigas, Paellas including Vegetarian, Many Fish dishes, Pinchitos con Gambas and more including a Tapas menu. A Two course Early Bird is available with Seafood or Chicken Paella as main course from 6pm to 7pm at 13.95.

17 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2

Open: Mon-Fri 12pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am Last Orders: Sun- Wed 10.30pm, Thurs-Sat 11pm

52 South William St, Dublin 2

Food served from 12am to 10pm

t: (01) 672 5946 www.southwilliam.ie

22 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2

Lunch: Monday - Friday 12 -3pm Dinner: Monday - Sat 6 - 11pm

t: (01) 61 6669 www.lamerezou.ie

t: (01) 7079596 www.sohodublin.com

Gotham Café

La Vie Restaurant on Exchequer St is one of Dublins most exciting new openings. Situated where the Central Hotel’s Ross & Wallpole Bar used to be, it boasts one of Dublins brightest and most spacious dining rooms, serving delicious European cuisine. There are three rooms which can cater for parties of up to 80 people, or you can book a single room for smaller, more intimate gatherings warmed by an open fireplace. Check for special events like Salsa and Karaoke. Special menu available on St Patrick’s Day. Also, check out our new cocktail menu.

Open since 1993 asone of the first casual restaurants in Dublin, Gotham still has a reputation for serving consistently great food at reasonable prices. Most famous for the Gourmet Pizzas, they also offer a full range of light breakfast, lunch and dinner options to suit any time of the day or night.

Open 7 days, 12-11pm

Tues-Sun 6pm-11.30pm

t: (01) 6777392 www.lapalomadublin.com

La Vie Restaurant

1-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

8 South Anne St, Dublin 2

Sun to Thurs 10.30am-11pm Fri & Sat 10.30am-12 Sunday Brunch 11.30-4pm

t: (01) 679 52 66 www.gothamcafe.ie

t: (01) 764 51 77 www.lavie.ie

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23 Pembroke Street Upper

The Pig’s Ear

4 Nassau St, Dublin 2

A welcoming bar area offers a post-work winddown or light evening meal, perfect for you and your colleagues to enjoy with hot and cold tapas, available Tuesday to Saturday. Ideal for business and perfect for pleasure, or to dine privately for groups of between 10 and 14 people, Dax Restaurant is only a stones throw away from you and your business so why not take the time to visit a restaurant of refreshment, rejuvenation and reinvigoration.

The Pig’s Ear restaurant specialises in traditional irish fare which is sumptuous and at afforable prices. The décor is comfy and casual but the real gem is its location on Nassau St situated on the second floor overlooking Trinity College. The food ranges from hearty shepherds pie to bacon and cabbage. Also check out the newly opened café upstairs serving all day breakfast for €6.95, open from 9-5 Mon-Sat.

Tuesday to Friday from 12.30pm to 2pm Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 10pm

Restaurant open 6 days.

t: 01 6761494 olivier@dax.ie www.dax.ie

Dada Restaurant 44-45 South William St., Dublin 2 Priding itself on its tapas, expansive wine menu, and Moroccan cuisine, South William Street's newly-opened Dada restaurant offers a North African eating experience our city has lacked. Thanks to head chef Moulay Joseph, a warm atmosphere and attentive staff, Dada has already established its name on the Dublin dining scene.

t: (01) 6170777 www.dadarestaurant.com

t: (01) 6703865 www.thepigsear.ie

Eden

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. The acclaimed, award winning Eden Restaurant serves contemporary food with a distinctive Irish flavour, overlooking the vibrant Meeting House Square in Temple Bar. With a set of mouthwatering dishes available for mains, from mushroom tarts to duck confit, and a stunning location, Eden is one of Dublin’s must-eat experiences.

Tel: 01 670 5372 www.edenrestaurant.ie

Venu

Ukiyo Bar

The Farm

Chai Yo

Venu has enjoyed a loyal following since it opened in 2006 and it has been renowned for its well-executed, varied food menu and for its award-winning cocktail bar. If you are looking for a vibrant place that serves great cocktails and quality ‘home-made’ dishes at reasonable prices it is hard to look much further than Venu Brasserie. Tues - Sat: Dinner 5.30 til late Saturday Brunch: 12pm til 4pm

Ukiyo Bar is Dublin’s premier late night bar, restaurant and entertainment venue. Open from 12pm till late 7 days a week, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday when we keep our kitchen open past midnight. At Ukiyo we strive to provide our customers with a unique dining and entertainment experience - from the best value lunches to great sushi and sake in the evening, attentive and knowledgeable service, top shelf cocktails and some of the best club nights in Dublin at the weekend. Not to mention our private karaoke booths, making Ukiyo the immediate choice for a first date, a birthday party or a corporate bash.

The Farm is about tasty homemade locally sourced free range, organic and fresh food. Healthy vegetables and fresh herbs. All their food is freshly prepared and cooked to order.

Famed for their Teppenyaki tables creating a unique and interactive eating experience, as well as meals made from the freshest, highest quality ingredients and a great party opportunity, Chai Yo perfects the balance between fun and food. For the less party-inclined of visitors, there is a quieter downstairs section. Something for everyone!

Anne’s Lane, off South Anne St, Dublin 2

t: (01) 67 06 755 www.venu.ie charles@venubrasserie.com

7-9 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

t: (01) 6334071 www.ukiyobar.com

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3 Dawson St, Dublin 2

11 am to 11 pm 7 days a week

t: (01) 671 8654 hello@thefarmfood.ie

100 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2

Mon-Fri:12.30-3pm, 6pm-11.30pm Sat: 5.30pm-midnight Sun: 3pm-10pm

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STRANGER THAN FICTION words // KATIE GILROY Now in its eighth year, Stranger Than Fiction offers glimpses of alternative worlds that we would otherwise be ignorant of. The documentary festival taking place from 18-21 June is organised by independent filmmaker James Kelly who is an old pro when it comes to selecting the most suitable and interesting films for the event, promising that this year’s line up contains “an inspiring selection of the world’s finest documentary films which connect imaginatively with the burning questions of our times”. The realms of true life are explored through the most curious and candid of all art forms - the documentary, and there is no doubt that Kelly, now in his third year as artistic director of the festival, will put on a great show. The selection process is a painstaking exercise, and Kelly goes to great lengths to strike a balance between Irish and

international documentaries included in the festival. This year’s news items lend themselves to new tales. The current economic situation we find ourselves in is a global phenomenon and a universal theme, and opening the festival is the aptly titled film The Yes Men Fix the World which follows the prankster activists known as ‘The Yes Men’ as they infiltrate the highest echelons of business to expose the greed and corruption that has shaken the world’s economic foundations. New York in 1990 is the setting for another film continuing this theme called Beautiful Losers which examines an offbeat flowering of socially engaged youth art in the city almost two decades ago. And then 65_RedRoses fast forwards back to the present and into the age of technology in a documentary that shows how an online forum has provided friendship and a means of social solidarity for three housebound cystic fibrosis sufferers. As usual, the festival presents us with a bevy of fascinating tales of personal histories. Best Worst Movie highlights the

cult film Troll 2 claiming it as the worst movie ever made, and narrated by the movie’s erstwhile child star. Forgetting Dad is a poignant glimpse at a family whose patriarch suffered amnesia and claims to no longer remember his wife and kids, and Afghan Star documents the rise of reality TV as it takes hold of a very fragile society. Home-grown talent at this year’s festival includes a beautifully crafted short film collection which investigates community in Dublin’s Liberties, and underage gig enthusiast Dylan Haskins regales his story of The Hideaway House – his Blackrock home which he has turned into a thriving gig venue, in a film entitled Roll up Your Sleeves. A special deal of €40 for five films and €70 for ten means that you can get your fill of the festival without breaking the bank. Tickets are available at the IFI and on their website.

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Synecdoche, New York

Director: Charlie Kaufman Talent: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Katherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton Released: 29 May Kaufman’s theatrically-influenced directorial début follows celebrated theatre director Caden Cotard (Hoffman) as he crafts his piece de résistance, pursuing “something real” in the creation of an intrinsically surreal miniature city, while his day-to-day life falls by the wayside. Hoffman’s talent comes to the fore as he adroitly portrays a Caden who becomes more and more detached from the people around him, viewing the world only in terms of his depiction of it in miniature. The plot is rich with Jungian symbolism and is slow to distinguish between what is real and what takes place in the unconscious. Caden’s inability to co-exist with the world at large is underlined by the disorienting timeline of the film and his incapability when it comes to separating truth from the fiction he has created around himself. A complex mass of intertwined relationships, reminiscent of Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon, makes for interesting subplots and a good supply of meaty characters for the support cast to get their teeth into – and they bite like an incensed Mike Tyson. Samantha Morton is particularly commendable as Hazel, box-office employee and love interest. With a film this complex there are bound to be many and varied opinions on its intellectual, artistic and entertainment values. Ours: it’s a well-crafted, thought-provoking work with a talented cast and a promising director, and if nothing else, it’s well worth taking a look to make up your own mind. Emma Taaffe

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Director: Claude Chabrol Talent: Ludivine Sagnier, Benoît Magimel, François Berléand Released: 29 May French cinema has a reputation for sophistication, intellectualism and originality that has seen it become almost synonymous with artistry, and going to a French film is viewed as something of a symbol of cultural awareness. Entering the cinema to see The Girl Cut In Two with expectations of a challenging, witty or philosophical work, however, will leave you sorely disappointed. The narrative surrounds TV weathergirl Gabrielle’s relationships with two adversaries, and the emotional struggles their tug-of-war causes for her – and them. Ludivine Sagnier is passable as Gabrielle, becoming more convincing toward the dénouement. Benoît Magimel tips the scales toward camp rather than foppish as Paul, the younger of Gabrielle’s two suitors; of the three main players only veteran François Berléand is really credible as the aging author Charles Saint-Denis. The supporting cast, including Mathilde May and Marie Bunel, have far more depth to their performances and seem much closer to the story. Despite some fairly subtle social commentary on the part of the writers, this is really nothing more than a fairly run-of-the-mill, thoroughly predictable romance. Scenes suggesting sexual perversions and mental illness feel tokenistic at best, and at worst are faintly mocking. We’d recommend looking elsewhere if you’re looking for something captivating, didactic, or just plain enjoyable. Emma Taaffe

The Mark of an Angel (L’empreinte de l’ange)

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience

Director: Safy Nebbou Talent: Catherine Frot, Sandrine Bonnaire Released: 22 May

Director: Bruce Hendricks Talent: Msrs. Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas Released: May 29th

In French director Safy Nebbou’s latest offering we encounter Elsa Valentin, a deeply troubled, lonely woman locked in a bitter custody battle over her son Thomas. Her bland life is unexpectedly transformed one day while collecting him from a birthday party. Here she spots a young girl named Lola and becomes convinced that she is in fact her own daughter, lost many years before in a tragic accident. Events take a sinister turn as the unfortunate child becomes the object of her demented affections. Elsa’s fragile mental health is alluded to from the beginning and demonstrated powerfully by the terrifying, calculating manner in which she manipulates her way into Lola’s life. Frot is a commanding screen presence but there is something about her face with that downward turned mouth that seems to act as a barrier to her character’s pain and sadness. Her facial expressions, or lackthereof, never fully embody Elsa’s supposed grief. Bonnaire’s is however a solid performance as a women whose perfect life threatens to be destroyed by Elsa’s outlandish claims. The Mark of an Angel is in fact based on true events. Indeed the story offers the perfect premise for a psychological thriller which coupled with the understated, eerie musical accompaniment could have been a winning formula. Nebbou establishes a steady pace, gradually building up the creepy Hitchcocklike tension. However it simply runs out of steam once the truth is revealed. Unfortunately the ‘twist’ is heavily signposted and can be seen looming a mile off. Nebbou lays some promising foundations but ultimately fails to build upon them properly, and what could have been a thrilling tale of maternal instinct gone awry in the vein of The Hand that Rocks the Cradle sadly falls short of its full potential. Aoife O’Regan

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Serial offender Bruce Hendricks (also responsible for the Hannah Montana 3D experience) brings the unstoppable brothers to the big screen with footage filmed in 3D format gathered over two live shows in Anaheim, California. A storyline is, of course, too much to be hoped for here. The film however combines enough concert material and backstage JB antics to set many a tween heart aflutter, including one amusing moment when they venture outdoors in the ingenious disguise of the Jonas Brothers pretending to be a bunch of guys pretending to be the Jonas Brothers in order to dupe unsuspecting fans. Other highlights include the Jonas Brothers eating breakfast, coming up with inventive ways to escape the Beatles-like mania of the baying crowds, and having a spontaneous jam session in Central Park, all of which had their adoring fans swooning and jumping for joy in equal measure. The 3D element is impressive and well merged with the reality style footage. The appeal of feeling as if ones idols are within touching distance, singing directly to you is evident all around me in the yelps of approval from the audience. However, footage of the teenagers at the heart of this mass hysteria would perhaps be of more interest. Instead of providing a rare glimpse into their lives, Hendrick’s efforts feel like more of a PR stunt, a corporate cash-in that merely takes advantage of their legions of fans. Unfortunately the laws of the zeitgeist are similar to those of physics in that what goes up must inevitably come down. The bursting of this already over inflated pop bubble is well overdue and when it does happen it will be interesting to see these three begin to question the squeaky clean, highly marketable image that has been forced upon them. A pointless exercise and only of real interest to hardcore fans. Aoife O’Regan

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Patrick Kelleher You Look Cold [Osaka] Need an album to express the national mood? This is it. You Look Cold runs the gambit of sad music, from shards of icy, fragile electronica through to dusky back porch accordion nostalgia. Highlight Blue Eyes bristles with tense energy, moving from a sublimely dark groove through a tempo shift into the touching and weird drone-folk effort I Am Eustace. They might not help you pay rent, but these are great songs. - KMcD

Subplots Nightcycles [Cableattack] Subplots is an aptly-chosen moniker for a band so focussed on the comfort of spinning familiar anecdotes and minor asides, rather than the novel-like complexity of their influences (Hail To The Thief, math- and post-rock). Even Nightcycles’ dynamic peaks sound like the muted drama of rocking-chair occupants, all gentle swells and intricate mastery of atmospherics. With a sense of insular completivity their defining feature, Subplots feel like a band going nowhere fast, but happier the turtle than the hare. - DG

Grizzly Bear Veckatimest [Warp]

The Low Anthem Oh My God, Charlie Darwin [Bella Union] Oh My God, Charlie Darwin is a modern album constructed completely out of the dust and memories of the past. The tuneful simplicity of American folk pioneers. The humble, hymnal harmonies of white spirituals. The journey as a metaphor. Hushed tones. Undefined sadness. The curious title is not evidence of a twee sensibility, but a reference to the band’s noble project. What the Low Anthem want is to make an album of modern, secular spirituals, and through quiet, plucked songs, they approach success. The synthesis of all-that-has-come-before with things-now is not quite complete, however. The Low Anthem are hamstrung by two things. The first is the fact that they are, by their own admission, uninterested in modern music. The consequence of this is that they inhabit some decidedly creaky retro headspace in which things that sound second-hand and hackneyed to most listeners are in fact the acceptable and vital bricks and mortar of songwriting craft. Railroads, state names and wide horizons don’t have the literary resonance they once had. And that’s a real difficulty with The Low Anthem. In the most earnest and well-intentioned way, they are just doing something old again. The second thing marring The Low Anthem is their penchant to descend into bar-room blues romps about 25% of the time. It really is unfortunate, because for all their secondarity, some of the songs on Oh My God, Charlie Darwin are legitimately beautiful things. Hints of Bright Eyes are perceptible on Ticket Taker, an achingly sad love song delivered in a whisper. The fragile, bassy drone which Jocie Adams’ multi-instrumental versatility provides throughout the album helps to take the edges off some of the more Americana tracks. But the quiet beauty of The Low Anthem is destroyed by the foot-stompin’ blues, which manages to break the illusion and remind you that the whispered folk is just as hackneyed in its own way. Karl McDonald

Grizzly Bear’s return finds them resplendent in the sunny glow of intricate harmonies and distinctly retro charm. Where previous efforts were dusty and close-focused, Veckatimest lets the light in and embraces the beautiful day. First single Two Weeks is patent genius, dripping with the allure of 60s girl-group pop and as catchy as swine flu was disappointing. Need to beat down a Fleet Foxes fan? Play this for them and nod knowingly. - KMcD

Túcan Aliquot Strings [Self-Released] Aliquot Strings is the work of guitarists Pearse Feeney and Donal Gunne, and though the Latin rhythms and fluid time signatures have some appeal at first, these instrumentals don’t have brakes. More of a showcase for Burke and Feeney’s ability than a coherent record, the album starts at 100mph and doesn’t stop, hurtling off a cliff into excess and what is usually termed wankery. Not for the casual listener. - KMcD

Slow Club Yeah So [Moshi Moshi] Country musicians are about as likely to deviate from the traditional roots of their chosen genre as The Sun is from silicone implants. Country’s not about the songcraft so much as the story you’re telling over it, and how compellingly you’re telling it. Slow Club’s talespinning niche is obnoxiously twee, a pair of sweet-haired naifs spinning tales about saying hello, saying goodbye, and saying I Love You, You Know in awkwardly obvious rhymes. Reverberation is the effect du jour: an album of nothing but echoes. - DG

Gavin Ryan

The Enemy

Love and Punishment [Claddagh Records]

Music For The People [Warner]

Remember when voice-of-an-angel/face-of-a-mountain goat internet sensation Susan Boyle stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage and shocked the living bejaysus out of a load of insufferable media whores? The shock I got when I heard the deep-rooted, gravelly vocals of Gavin Ryan was probably something similar. “Irish men can’t sing the blues,” I thought, “‘cept for Rory Gallagher, but he was a present from God.” Turns out I was wrong. - SM

Dorothy Parker once said, “This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown... with great force.” I feel a similar, if somewhat more crude sentiment towards The Enemy’s Music For The People. Not only do they wear their influences on their sleeve, they’ve crafted the entire shirt out of aping Cool Britannia’s “finest”, producing an album that’s so chipped of an old block it makes Oasis’s coke-bloated follow-ups to Definitely Maybe sound like Beethoven. - CK

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GallagherG: If Neosupervital’s Dance With You was a chat-up line he’d get a bitchslap and a pint of water over his head. Creep. KratinPet: Going by her In For The Kill video La Roux should play Le Hoff in a Knight Rider remake. Especially since we all know KITT did all the hard work. Ckk102: The Veronica’s ‘Untouched’ sounds like the Corrs if their parents were Pat Benatar and Robert Smith. Same goes for their eyeliner.

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Brett Dennen

Director

Hope For The Hopeless [Dualtone]

I’ll Wait for Sound [Self-Released]

There isn’t enough here to warrant much attention, positive or otherwise. Lyrically, musically and vocally Brett Dennen threads the path well traveled and has nothing new to say about the attractions he passes along the way. It’s shoe shop music, designed not to offend the soccer moms who will lap it up between school runs. It never changes tempo, plodding in and out of existence, careful not to leave behind any kind of impression at all. - CK

Dogged by mediocre and lacklustre taglines, Director’s debut was less than thrilling. Their uncertainty as to the kind of band they were was audible in every track. Emerging from the bewilderment with a more concrete sound and some stubble to boot, their second offering is more assertive. Beginning fervently and progressing to a pleasant whisper, I’ll Wait for Sound fuses gritty guitar riffs with more reflective moments that could put a baby to sleep. Thrilling perhaps not, but the boys are getting there. - KG

Patrick Wolf

Phoenix

The Bachelor [Bloody Chamber]

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix [V2]

On The Bachelor Mr. Wolf brings us an eclectic mix of the standout sounds from his previous albums, folk pipes, classical strings, Magic Position electronics, and a chorus of voices frequently accompanying Wolf. This is a wonderful fusion of what enamoured fans to his previous work. A particular joy is the poignant The Sun is Often Out, a beautifully honest account of the struggle to overcome depression and depressive tendencies rife among society, sadly having taken the life of his friend. - SK

Phoenix hail from the affluent French suburb of Versailles, a place which they have described as “formal and boring.” Whilst the opulent surroundings of their historysteeped homeland are influential on this album in songs such as Lisztomania and 1901, formal and boring it certainly ain’t. With links to other uber-cool French groups, Air and Daft Punk, Phoenix provide the link between the aloof ambience of the former and the stylish energy of the latter. Thinking man’s pop. - SM

The Wave Pictures If You Leave It Alone [Moshi Moshi] Using the word ‘quirky’ to describe music these days may well have you running for the hills faster than you can shout ‘Los Campesinos!’, but if those quirks emerge from genuine, uncontrived lyrical eccentricity and a penchant for simple three-chord melodies, they can be listened to in an altogether more bearable fashion. If You Leave It Alone is a charming album full of the delicate intricacies that have earned The Wave Pictures their well-deserved cult following. - SM

Au Revoir Simone Still Night, Still Light [Moshi Moshi] This is the kind of album that you can play at a dinner party – the type where the wine is poured out of a bottle with a cork, not a screw-top. Then, when asked “what is this delightful music?” you can proceed to tell everyone how incredible the music scene is in Brooklyn at the moment – all minimal synths and retro Casiotone. Expect dreamy lo-fi vocals, stylishly understated keyboards and narcolepsy-inducing boredom. - SM

My Latest Novel Deaths and Entrances [Bella Union] This Scottish five-piece set the bar high when they named their sophomore album after the celebrated Dylan Thomas poem, Deaths and Entrances, and their unabashed aspirations are evident on every aspect of this album. From the sweeping, orchestral opener All in All in All is All right through to the climatic closer ‘The Greatest Shakedown’, it’s not hard to hear why they are garnering comparisons to Arcade Fire all over the shop. - SM

Green Day 21st Century Breakdown [Warner] Until last winter’s Greek riots it could safely be assumed that the postmodern teen had ceased to give a burning shit about that most outmoded of rock culture’s cornerstones; revolution. Today’s youth (I can only barely use this categorization without fear of fuddy-duddiness by being a member of it myself) are hardly motivated enough to read a manifesto, nevermind learn how to concoct a Molotov cocktail. Green Day’s previous attempt at an incendiary masterwork, American Idiot, was like giving out free copies of the Anarchist’s Cookbook at a Fianna Fail ard-fheis. What Idiot did was act as a rallying point for anti-Bush, anti-capitalist moaners as unsure what to do to rectify the situation as the three Californian snot-noses who made the album. Now the barometer reads action: with an entire economic and political system full of question marks and demoralization today’s youth are as desperate for answers and action as any other sector in society. Green Day’s solution? Um… run away? If you get as far as the back-end of 21st Century Breakdown you’ll earn the nasal lines “I don’t want to live in the modern world… I don’t give a shit about the modern age.” Another album of transition-year-level bitching, then. What Idiot lacked in a cohesive message it made up for in having actually-rathergood punk songs (and some actually-rather-disgusting lighters-in-the-air affairs too). 21st Century Breakdown, another ‘rock opera’ cannot claim to have nearly as many petrol bomb pop hits tucked under its hoodie either. The album’s opening movement Heroes and Cons is mid-paced classic rock crapola, offering none of the band’s trademark dynamanism and catchiness. The album grows its balls in its middle age, with heavier riffs and amphetamine energy, only for them to wither as the band expend their singles allowance. Nevermind a Greek riot, 21st Century Breakdown couldn’t soundtrack the senior citizen’s march convincingly. Daniel Gray

Legion of Two Riffs [Planet Mu] Broodier than James Dean on Quaaludes, Alan O’Boyle (Decal) and David Lacey (frighteningly awesome drummer) have created an album destined for Wire magazine’s avant-rock pages. Melding doom metal drums with drone electronics, the word ‘visceral’ is to Legion of Two as ‘twatrock’ is to the Blizzards: serious understatement. Blessed be the six people who actually hear this album. - DG

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RICHARD SEABROOKE AT IMMA picture // EMMA BLANEY During college in Waterford and Limerick IMMA was where I came to pick up the best international magazines and books as well as visit the many amazing exhibitions. One particular show that still stays with me was around 1994 and featured Warhol, Koons, Jack B. Yeats and many more. It completely blew my mind. Since then I've kept going back time and time again where it never fails to inspire and this really played a part in my decision

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to buy a house only a couple of streets away. My first memories of Dublin were coming up on the hunt for Adam and the Ants records in Freebird Records, as well as chasing down Adidas Roms and imported skate and surfwear from shops on Moore Street. We rarely ventured further southside than the Virgin Megastore on the quays, it didn't have the same energy over there. I always loved the honest enthusiasm Dublin and its people had, full-on yet usually positive, and once I finally moved up here after college I got fully hooked on it. I've been here almost 15 years now and I've seen it change immeasurably. New people, new cultures, new money, new ambition, new facilities, new dynamics and now new challenges. I reckon it's

all good for us, even the hardships, life would be boring otherwise. I'm really optimistic for the future of the city. Sure the rug has been pulled from under us but Dubliners, as like most Irish people, don't wait for politicians to get them out of any mess (you'd be a long time waiting I reckon), they just dig deep and get on with it. I'm sure there's plenty of challenging times ahead but we've never been afraid of grafting to create something better for us all. Richard Seabrooke was the founding member of Candycollective. Currently heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working on new project The Small Print, which is organzing the forthcoming Offset festival in November, and Bodytonic club event The Social. www.alwaysreadthesmallprint.com

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BACKING-UP A WINNING CONCEPT Deciding if a business idea actually stacks up is probably the most important decision any would-be entrepreneur can make. When he attended his rst ‘Start Your own Business Course’ with Dublin City Enterprise Board in 2006, Fergal Madden learnt a lot, but one of the most important lessons was the realisation that the business he had in mind was unlikely to succeed. That, however, did not deter him from pursuing an idea that would work. Two years later, Madden launched a business that is proving itself in the market. Arion Online Backup provides a service that backs-up the vital data companies use to run their businesses, such as accounts, exchange, SQL and payroll information, at remote data centres. The service is an alternative to backing up information on portable discs, which Madden says is a awed idea as it is prone to security risk such as loss or theft. “Data is the most important asset a company has. Research has shown that over 60% of companies that lose their data will shut down within 6 months of a disaster while nearly one in three companies have experienced hard drive failures in a given year,” he explains. “WE NEED

Madden says that the help provided by Dublin City Enterprise Board has proved invaluable. The Board provided an employment grant of €7,000 and access to a mentor, Michael O’ Callaghan. “Michael’s background is in the IT sector so he has asked all the right questions and pointed us in the right direction,” Madden says. The initial plan had been to move quickly into the UK market but Madden says that the company has decided to capitalise on opportunities in Ireland rst. “You have to have the exibility to change your plan as you go. The UK is denitely in our sights, however, and we know that the Dublin City Enterprise TO ENSURE Board will help us to get there when we decide to go ARE POSITIONED for it.”

THAT WE WELL FOR THE LONGERTERM BY STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE.”

The service operates on a subscription model. Clients sign-up to have their data backed up at two secure data-centres and their information is updated online on a daily basis. If they lose a le on their own system, they can recover it instantly from the data centre. “The service is a very valuable one but relatively new to some people so one of our key tasks is about educating the market,” he says. Madden’s background has given him key skills to draw on as he builds his venture. Having qualied as a computer maintenance technician, he joined IT services rm, Calyx, but quickly gravitated to sales and marketing within the rm, undertaking a marketing degree at night. “My sales background has proved invaluable as I’m not afraid to lift the phone and talk to potential new clients,” he says. With two business investors, Madden launched the business in early 2008 with seed capital of around €60,000. The rm targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and sells directly to these businesses and via distributors. Typical small business clients such as professional practices pay between €1,000-2,000 a year for the service and Arion had turnover of around €150,000 in its rst year in business.

Networking has been another key tool in growing the business and Madden is an active member of both BNI, an international networking organisation with chapters throughout the country and Link!, a network run by the City Enterprise Board. Like many small businesses in the current climate, one the challenges the company faces is getting payment. “We have noticed a deterioration in payment terms in recent months, with many people taking over 90 days to settle accounts. Ultimately, we have the option of cutting service so we have an advantage over others such as those who’ve supplied products. With our clients, we also bill them at the start of the year so our cashow overall is good,” he says. Among the other challenges for Arion is keeping abreast of the latest technology developments in the market and making sure that the service offering remains relevant and competitive. “This is a market that was not there three or four years ago as the technology was not widely available. We need to ensure that we are positioned well for the longerterm by staying ahead of the curve.”

Madden advises would-be entrepreneurs to do their research thoroughly before committing to a business and also to start small. “Ideally if you can develop the business idea side by side with your day job for a while, it can remove a lot of the pressure as you know that you have your overheads covered,” he suggests.

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