The 40th Sound System Podcast (yes…. 40, we’re still going!) will go live tomorrow morning and features music from The Arrangements (Waterford), Fireland (Belfast), Angel Pier (Dublin) and Reclaim (Dublin). Keep an eye on the homepage for the link, check iTunes or SoundSystemPodcast.com.
We’re also wondering is there anyone mad enough to take part in our […]

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8pm tonight is the deadline for anything you would like to add to show 40 of the Sound System Podcast. Myself and Ross will be (likely) tucked away in studio B from 8pm to record the show, releasing likely some time around midnight (says he in sheer hope).
So, if you’ve got gig dates you’d like […]

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An old video for certain, remember when all those big acts got together for the ‘Perfect Day’ video? Hell, Boyzone are in there in their matrix finery.
Here’s Lou Reed, David Bowie, Bono, Boyzone, Elton John and more with ‘Perfect Day’

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This one winged it’s way in via email earlier this afternoon, but if you’re interested there’s a 2-day beginners bodhran workshop being held in Mullins Mill, Kells, the second weekend of March. It might interest some of you drummers looking to add some trad instruments to your lineup. Here’s the details…
Cost: 65 Euro per person
Dates: […]

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Here’s the dates for the One Take Sessions series for 2008. If you would like to book a space at any of the ‘Sessions up to December, please email sessions@kilkennymusic.com with your details and a link to your MySpace. The One Take Sessions is an alternative acoustic night, open to solo acts and bands, taking […]

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Your video for Tuesday (while it continues to rain in Kilkenny)… here’s Coheed And Cambria with ‘Welcome Home’.

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It’s not a slow news day for new services launching on the Irish scene or at least for press releases getting doled out.
Today’s turn is that of Vodafone and their ‘Bright New Sounds’ service which has gone to launch. The competition (that’s what it is - a competition) is offering the chance of a deal […]

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The latest feature length film produced by Young Irish Film Makers gets it’s premiere tonight in Kilkenny with Langton House Hotel hosting the event at eight pm. Shot in high definition, Suckers follows a group of secondary school students stuck in detention when their school becomes overrun by vampires.
Give the trailer a look and if […]

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Live in Rio, here’s just over 10 minutes of Iron Maiden for you, performing ‘Sign Of The Cross’, to start off your Monday.

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A number 13 UK hit in the late 70s, taken off his Look Sharp! album, here’s Joe Jackson for your Sunday with ‘Is She Really Going Out With Him?’
It’s all about the punks and nutcases…

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