Friday October 31st – Halloween Night: Discotekken Halloween Bash @ The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin (€16, 9pm)

Nialler9 writes:

If you’re going to get dressed up for Halloween you may as well do it in a place which the performers will be too. Discotekken’s Samhain soirée features a band called Shift covering 80s hits and wearing tight trousers and big wigs, a screening of Spinal Tap, a scary amount of DJs from Kaboogie to Handsome Paddy to The Record Spot, Damn Fine screenprints, a hip-hop bake sale (A$AP rocky road /Danny Brownies) and Gruel Guerilla’s Eurotacos….

Nialler9’s Halloween Gig Guide 

Friday October 24: Planet Parade @ Whelan’s Upstairs, Camden Street, Dublin  (Free)

Tonight.

FREE.

Nialler9 writes:

“The Kildare band Planet Parade returned from a near four-year hiatus with a renewed spirit and a new sound. New songs teased so far this year have a more nuanced and unique feel than before. Live, the band are now a considerable six-piece and they play melodic atmospheric indie with confidence and skill….”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide – up to October 27 (Nialler9)

Planet Parade (Facebook)

This Friday. October 10 – Sunday October 12: No Idle Day @ various venues around Dublin.

A festival of mavericks in aid of the homeless.

Nialler9 writes:

“Young Hearts Run Free have been putting on fine music and literary events in alternative spaces for a few years now and this weekend, they’re putting on a mini-festival in venues like Marsh’s Library, National Concert Hall, Bello Bar and Molloy & Dowling’s that will include music, talks, lectures, DJ sets, musical trails and more.

Bill Drummond will be giving a lecture, Pat Collins will be discussing his film work, John Osborne will perform John Peel’s Shed, there will be music from Katie Kim and Adrian Crawley among others and comedy from Foil, Arms and Hog. Have a look at the schedule  and make your own choice. As ever all proceeds go to the Simon Community.”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide October 7-13 (Nialler9)

Saturday August 23: Vestibule x White Collar Boy: The Drifter, Matt Karmil, Twinkranes, White Collar Boy, Somerville @ Merrion Square, Dublin (3pm – 11pm, €20)

Nialler9 writes:

“An all-day outdoor music party in Merrion Square to celebrate Aoife Tunney’s exhibition of contemporary art that has resided in the square since May, electronic duo White Collar Boy have curated a lineup of international DJs and talent from closer to home including the Connemara spectral folk singer Somerville and the motorik-rock of Twinkranes.”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide August 19-25

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Saturday July 12 – Lethal Dialect @ The Grand Social, Liffey Street Lwr, Dublin, 8pm (€10)

Nialler9 writes:

“Dublin rapper Lethal Dialect has his third album 1988 coming out in September and he’ll be previewing it in full with a live band on Saturday. Have a listen to Headstrong (above) from it to get an idea what to expect – it’s a doozy.”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide July 9-14 (Nialler9)

Friday June 27th / Saturday June 28th – The Fire Escape @ Mart, Rathmines, Dublin (€20)

Nialler9 writes:

“Flaming June Records presents a music festival over two days in the old fire station in Rathmines, now an arts space. 30 indie, rock and folk-focused bands play over two days including The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock, Nanu Nanu, Idiot Songs Twinkranes, Paddy Hanna, Elastic Sleep and more. Rathmines barbershop hosts an acoustic shack and Arbutus Yarns will be showing videos. All artists are getting paid for their involvement in support of the Pay To Play campaign.“

Nialler9’s Gig Guide June 25-30 (Nialler9)

Previously: Rathminapolooza

Wednesday June 11: Dublin Guitar Quartet plays Philip Glass @ The Odessa Club,  Dame Court, Dublin (€11)

Nialler9 writes:

“The Dublin Guitar Quartet release an album of guitar interpretations of Philip Glass string quartets on the man’s own label this week. The 72-minute album, heard here, adds a fresh take on the originals..”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide June 10-16 (Nialler9)

Saturday May 24: Badbadnotgood, Alarmist @ The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin (€12.50)

Nialler9 sez:

“This young Canadian Jazz three-piece are steeped in the influence of rap instrumental productions and often cover such tracks live. It makes sense then that they’ve played with the likes of Tyler, The Creator and RZA as well as Bootsy Collins. Above is what they sounded/ looked like last time they were here.”

Nialler9’s Gig Guide (Nialler9)