There’s a fantastic appearance in store this June 23rd from The Guggenheim Grotto in Cleere’s and due demand it will be a ticketed affair. Tickets will be available in advance for the gig priced at ten euro (as was their first appearance in Kilkenny in May last year.
The guys are doing four Irish gigs (Ennis […]

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The Heineken bus pulls into town tonight, stopping at Langtons for New Young Pony Club (MySpace) for the Heineken Green Spheres session.
I’ve yet to go to a Green Spheres night myself but I did catch the last Heineken trip to Kilkenny with the Super Furry Animals in Langtons which was nothing short of fantastic on […]

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Now that we’ve time off from gigs, the next one being the One Take Sessions on Thursday May 31st, we can spend some time (likely the weekend) looking after the site and tidying up a few bits before the summer music season kicks in.
First port of call is the forum which is getting an overhaul […]

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Well, its been a busy time for KKM of late, three gigs across two weekends. While we’ve got the next weekend off to catch up on some actual work we’ve started the countdown to the June gigs, of which there’s three booked and we’re all involved in a fourth.
If you haven’t heard already, the June […]

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Tonight’s the night. We’re loading up a van full of gear (as I type), bands due into town around 6:30/7pm to sound check and doors open at 9:30pm. Nice, tight window there don’t you think!
If you’re in Kilkenny tonight you’re in for a right treat. We had Innate at the One Take Sessions in January […]

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Looks like an ongoing thread over the discussion of the reduction of the late bar license in Kilkenny down to 1:30pm (including the upcoming Cat Laughs comedy festival) has spawned an online petition.
If you want to get involved in the debate, take a look at the forum, some great valid points made there which covers […]

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Posters currently doing the rounds in Kilkenny for the gig this weekend. Spread the good word, forward a few of these to your friends, upload them to your MySpace… you know yourself! Every little helps!

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The regular monthly metal night held by Kilkenny Metal Promotions has been postponed (well, the bands that were set to feature anyway). Due to circumstances beyond the control of the acts and promoters, Kilkenny won’t be seeing an appearance by Dublin metal act 23 this weekend coming.
KilkennyMusic.com had been talking to guitarist Barney (ex-Clergy) during […]

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The guest list for the Innate, Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters and Mantra gig closes tomorrow morning. If you want to be in with a chance of getting your name on the guest list this weekend and getting yourself and a friend or two in the door for free then check out the guest list on […]

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The podcast covering last week’s One Take Sessions is now available for download on the Sound System Podcast site and in iTunes (search Sound System).
You’ll find music from Michael Whelan, Bill Coleman, Bright Light Fiasco and Von Bizmark as well as the usual bit of banter from myself (Ken) and Mickey with Daw and Ross […]

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