Music Gig of the Week? Adrienne Lenker may have played the gig of the year The Minnesota-born songwriter was in sublime, spellbinding form in Dublin
Classical Notes Music for all as Cork choral festival clicks into actionHighlights of the 2024 programme include the popular Afternoons in the Atrium at Clayton Hotel, the Cobh Fringe Festival featuring choirs at scenic locations, and a new venue at the Marina Market
Music Gig of the Week: Paul Brady delivers a musical and lyrical masterclassThe now 77-year-old songwriter and his band turned in an impeccable performance at Vicar Street
Tastemaker Tastemaker: Musician Berginald Rash on the joy of The Golden Girls, and why ambition mattersThe US-born, Dublin-based clarinettist enjoys his own company, but is also comfortable on a stage
Music Post punk outfit Dry Cleaning need to turn up the volumeWhelan’s crowd are left struggling to hear frontwoman Florence Shaw’s droll assertions
Classical Notes Feis Ceoil’s young musicians reach for the stars once againA selection this year’s outstanding winners have been chosen to perform at the gala showcase concert in the NCH on Wednesday
Classical Notes Classical Notes: INO gets set for Vivaldi’s Olympics operaThis new opera production has a lot going for it, not least its timing with the Paris Olympics all set to get up and running
Life Vinyl inflation: Soaring record prices leave small producers in a spin The vinyl revival continues, but is it at the expense of loyal fans and independent artists
Music Gig of the Week: Oisín Leech leaves crowd floating on air Steve Gunn, a gifted songwriter in his own right, has flown in from New York, while Donegal fiddle player Róisín McGrory and bassist Graham Heaney complete tonight’s band
Dublin Council moves to revamp Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre into 900-seat concert venueLocal authority has begun initial engagement with operators of historic building on Parnell Square
Classical Notes Classical Notes: Music Current has the power to shockThis year’s Music Current Festival has special focus on on video, light and darkness, and the human voice
Gig of the Week Gig of the Week: Gaslight Anthem play sharp set to reverent crowdDespite hitting a few slumps, Brian Fallon and co keep the crowd in tune over 21-song set that touches on all six albums
Life Tastemaker: DJ Maria Lawlor on her mimosa obsession, and playing tunes for the huns and the girlosThe former primary school teacher has learned to trust her gut when it comes to her music choices at gigs
Classical Notes Classical Notes: Why Bantry is a festival apart for music loversPlanning a trip to Bantry takes some planning, but will repay the effort with an unforgettable feast of chamber music with folk and jazz thrown in for good measure
Erica Cody’s Diary: From living by lists, to an early start for Darkness Into LightThe singer-songwriter finds time for daily meditation, no matter how busy she is
Life Tastemaker: Niamh Bury on exam pressure, the joy of Jeff Buckley, and her perfect dayThe Dublin singer-songwriter’s debut album comes out later this month
Music Gig of the Week: No nuance, but plenty of energy, from the perpetually naff Simple MindsUncool and unfashionable they may be, but the Glasgow band still bring the energy to their Dublin gig
Classical Notes Classical Notes: Variety puts music magic into West WicklowPianist Fiachra Garvey is both arguably the most successful Irish pianist of his generation and the founder of the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival, which promises ‘a great mix’ of music this year
Lifestyle Seven Days: The people, places and products on our radar this weekContemporary music, a chocolate bear and Kerry ponies all caught our eye
Music Gig of the Week: Fifty years on, The Stranglers remain a musical force to be reckoned withJean-Jacques Burnel gives the audience bang for their buck with two sets spanning 28 songs