In the early years Deerhoof was typically branded "too noisy for pop" and "too poppy for noise". Eventually this combination was to prove basic to the sound of contemporary indie rock, lifting the band out of obscurity in the process. Deerhoof never fit into any genre however, and no one would mistake their music for anyone else's (however much they may mix up their band name with the other "deer" bands that have formed since). Even with their stylistic reinventions on every record, and the replacement of Fisk by guitarists John Dieterich and more recently Ed Rodriguez, Deerhoof remain an instantly recognizable genre unto themselves. And they're playing on July 11th. Whoo Hoo!
The Walkmen finally get their act together and come to Galway, no doubt to celebrate the release of their new album, Lisbon. They come westward on November 16th! More
When it comes to underachieving Matt Berry is, frankly, rubbish. Well, it's good to know there's something he can't do, because the actor/writer/comedian/composer is about to prove to Irish audience that he's got yet another string to his already fully-loaded bow - a great set of vocal chords! Mighty Boosh fans ... More
To celebrate having both JAPE (September 24th) & THE REDNECK MANIFESTO (September 25th) back in the Róisín Dubh is a cause for celebration, and so, to celebrate, we're offering a limited double ticket for members. For only €20 online, you can buy a ticket for both shows, a saving ... More
Ground-breaking hip hop DJ & producer DJ SHADOW comes to Galway on Saturday October 2nd in the Live Lounge at the Radisson BLU. Tickets are available from www.roisindubh.net/tickets.php More
Well known for his work as guitarist & singer with The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers as well as for his work with Mark Lanegan as The Gutter Twins, Greg Dulli goes out on his first solo tour this year. ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ will feature Greg along ... More
Hot on the heels of a jam-packed festival run that see the band play the likes of Oxegen, T in the Park, Reading & Leeds, Underage, Summer Sonic and Pukkelpop festivals; the Irish trio are set to headline their own UK & Ireland tour this October, including a stop in ... More
Following her recent Oxegen performance, BBC Sound of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding has announced her return to Ireland for November, with a stop in the Róisín Dubh on November 29th. More
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