One Man Town: Show at Monroe’s Live

by Danielle Holian One Man Town are coming to Monroe’s Live on February 3. Donegal/Derry band have been touring around increasing their fan base since the release of their self-titled EP. Their first single ‘Cutthroat Desire’ was released last year. The Derry Live List commented, “A fantastic debut release, the track’s use every ounce of …

Baile An Salsa: Show at Monroes

by Danielle Holian Baile An Salsa will play at Monroe’s Live this Saturday before they head off on their US tour. The band formed in 2012 and they perform original material which is composed by the band blended in with traditional Irish tunes. Lead vocalist, Andres Martorell, brings the melodies to life from various styles …

Arlandria (Foo Fighters tribute): Show at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian Arlandria is a Foo Fighters’ tribute band based in Ireland. They deliver the band’s greatest hits with an authentic reproduction of their sound and stage performance. Arlandria will play at Monroe’s Live Backstage bar on January 20th. Doors open at 9 pm with tickets priced at €7 online or €10 at the door.

Phil Lynott Remembrance Gig at Monroes

by Danielle Holian On January 6, 2017, the annual Phil Lynott Remembrance Gig will take place at Monroe's Live. The show will feature 'Remembering Lizzy'. The band joined Phil's mother Philomena Lynott onstage before for a rendition of 'Dancing in The Moonlight'. The audience can expect Lizzy's classics like 'Sarah', 'Jailbreak' and ' The Boys are back in …

Live Review: Richie Ramone at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian and James Fleming As THE MAN himself would sing in a mere hour’s time; ‘hey ho let’s go…’ 9:00PM The doors of Monroe’s Live open. Many of us have been pre-drinking. God bless the off-license… More drinks are ordered once inside. A decent crowd of around 20 to 30 people milling around, …

The Dublin Legends: Show at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian The Dublin Legends are coming to Monroe's Live on December 29 in support of their album tour 'The Dublin Sessions'. The Irish folk band celebrated 50 years in the music business in 2012 by receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and sold-out a concert tour in …

Richie Ramone At Monroe’s Live!

by James Fleming Hey Ho Let’s Go! So declared the Ramones on the opening track of their debut album back in 1976. And cretins all across our emerald isle are getting ready for the gig of a lifetime. This Friday, 15 December, Richie Ramone, former sticks-man for the Ramones and author of the classic Somebody …

Killer Joes Jazz Club: Christmas Special at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian Killer Joe's Jazz Club is coming back to Monroe's Side Bar for a Christmas special show on December 11. The Classic Quartet play songs from the likes of Miles Davis, Art Blakley, Benny Golson and Grant Green. The Galway Jazz Quartet is Radko Vykukal (tenor and sax), David Lyons (guitar bosh joyce …

Big Jelly: Haiti Music Project Fundraiser at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian Big Jelly will headline Haiti Music Project Fundraiser in Monroe's on December 11th. The nine-piece ska band will headline Monroe's with their ska reggae. The instrumental group formed in 2014, and they will play Jamaican roots ska from musicians like Bob Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Toots and the Maytals, Skatalites and Prince …

Eric13: Show at Monroe’s

by Danielle Holian Eric13 is to play a show at Monroe’s tomorrow night, December 1st. Hailing from the States, Eric13 was the singer and lead guitarist for The Sex Slaves, a loud, unadulterated rock band, and has since recorded and toured with Combichrist. He has released two acoustic solo rock albums. Darren and Tracey Quinn spoke …