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Mark Greaney: New Website

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Concerto for Constantine, JJ72, JJ72 forum, Mark Greaney, Website on October 21, 2010 by Tickets There

Well it seems Jape have started something as more and more Irish artists take advantage of this here internet phenomenon. JJ72’s Mark Greaney is the latest to take the plunge and add his name to a site which went online this week.

If you’re a JJ’s, Concerto for Constantine or solo fan, then markgreaneymusic.com/ is well worth checking out as it includes pics, news, a forum, videos and of course, lots of music from Mark’s forthcoming solo album, old JJ72 hits and even a few cuts from their un-released third album.

Mark will be updating the site weekly with new songs so make sure you hop over now before the list is changed.

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Lluther / Oliver Cole: Dublin Shows This Saturday

Posted in Gig Listing, Music, News with tags Gypsy Rose, Hard Rock, Lluther, october 23rd, Oliver Cole, singer songwriter, the workmans club on October 21, 2010 by Tickets There

Decisions, decisions. Two great shows, two different venues all on the same night! What’s a gig goer to do?

This Saturday night sees local hard rock heroes Lluther play Dublin’s newest rock venue, The Gypsy Rose on Aston Quay while up the road at The Workman’s Club, local soulful singer songwriter Oliver Cole and his band, The Leaks will be playing a selection of tracks from his debut solo album, We Albatri and if you’re lucky a few select choices from his previous band Turn’s back catalogue.

Tickets for Lluther are a very modest €5 while Ollie’s are going for €12. Both great deals so the choice is yours. One things that may tip the balance…both venues are practically beside each other (Gypsy Rose may be familiar to some as the former Viper Room bar and nightclub), so why not do both. Leather for Lluther, scarf’s for Ollie and you’re golden!

October 23^rd

Oliver Cole & The Leaks: The Workman’s Club, Tickets €12

Lluther: The Gypsy Rose, Tickets €5

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The Walls Announce Dublin Show

Posted in Gig Listing, IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags carrying the fire, phantom power, Stop The Lights, The Sugar Club, The Walls on October 21, 2010 by Tickets There

Great news to cheer everyone up this morning! The Walls have announced a Dublin show for November 5^th in The Sugar Club.

Currently preparing for the release of their third album Stop The Lights, The Walls have been playing warm up shows around the country this summer using their new 2 man show which involves an array of audio/visual effects and of course, the legendary Steve and Joe Wall performing semi-acoustically. The band released a taster from the album in June in the form of a double A-side single titled Carrying The Fire / Phantom Power and the band have plans to release an EP before the end of the year.

For anyone that hasn’t seen The Walls live yet, this show is a must! You might even get a chance to see a very drunk Tickets There passed out in the smoking area if you’re lucky. It is the Sugar Club after all. We’ll add ticket and support details as soon as they’re released.

The Walls @ The Sugar Club – Nov 5^th – Tickets: €10 (+Booking Fee ) – CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

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DUFF McKAGAN PLAYS WITH GUNS N’ ROSES IN LONDON

Posted in Music, News with tags Duff McKagan, duff mckagan setlist, gnr, gnr london set-list, Guns N Roses, Guns N Roses live, London, O2 Arena, October 14th, set-list, You Could be Mine on October 14, 2010 by Tickets There

Can barely believe it myself folks but original Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan got up on stage with the band tonight to play You Could Be Mine, Lies favourite Nice Boys, Knockin’ On Heavens Door (featuring Duff on Guitar) and Patience (featuring Duff on Tambourine) at the second sold out night in London’s O2 Arena.

Apparently Axl Rose announced “There Was This Guy At The End Of My Hallway Playing All This Loud Music & Shit. Who The Fuck? Oh! It’s Duff!”. So it seems Mr. McKagan was staying at the same hotel as Axl and the two decided on giving their UK fans a little treat.

This is mega for anyone underestimating the significance. It’s the first time since 93 that Duff and Axl have played together live and might signal an end to the bitterness and rivalry at last. No-ones calling for a reunion, but it would be nice if those guys could patch things up. They did great work together and should get along. Fair play to both Axl and Duff tonight and to Tommy and the rest of the guys for standing back and letting the crowd lap it up. Christ I’d give almost anything to have been there!

Duff ain’t the only X-guns to take the stage with the new line-up. Original guitarist Izzy Stradlin played several shows with Guns in 2006.

Set-list with full Duff details (thank-you Blabbermouth)

01. Intro
02. Chinese Democracy
03. It’s So Easy
04. Mr. Brownstone
05. Sorry
06. Shackler’s Revenge
07. Richard Fortus Solo
08. Live And Let Die
09. Instrumental Jam
10. This I Love
11. Better
12. Rocket Queen
13. Dizzy Reed Solo
14. Street Of Dreams
15. You Could Be Mine (w/ Duff McKagan on bass)
16. The Ballad Of Death
17. Sweet Child O’Mine
18. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
19. Axl Piano Solo
20. November Rain
21. Bumblefoot Solo
22. I.R.S.
23. Nice Boys (w/ Duff McKagan on guitar)
24. Knocking On Heaven’s Door (w/ Duff McKagan on guitar)
25. Nightrain

Encore:

26. Don’t Cry
27. Madagascar
28. Patience (w/ Duff McKagan on tambourine)
29. Whole Lotta Rosie
30. Waiting On A Friend (jam)
31. Paradise City

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EXODUS: Look What’s Coming to Dublin Next Month!

Posted in Music, Music Video, News with tags Dublin Metal Events, Exodus, Man Must Die, The Village on October 13, 2010 by Tickets There

Dublin Metal Events are brining the pain next month as legendary bay area thrashers Exodus arrive to destroy The Village and Dublin!

Exodus + Man Must Die takes place on November 20th at The Village, Wexford Street. Tickets are a handy €22 in advance or €25 on the door. A small price to pay for this little beauty alone.

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JAPE / And So I Watch You From Afar & Fionn Regan To Tour Next Month!

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags 'Jape, And So I Watch You From Afar, ASIWYFA, Fionn Regan, First music contact, First Music Contact tour 2010, FMC, FMC Jape, FMC Tour, FMC tour 2010 on October 11, 2010 by Tickets There

Good news folks, some top notch live acts coming your way next month as Jape, And So I Watch You From Afar and Fionn Regan travel the country on tour together. The shows are being organized by First Music Contact (FMC) who are heavily involved with the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival and offer budding bands and music industry hopefuls free advice and help in all their endeavors.

The tour is going out under the ‘FMC Tour’ Banner and will see all three acts sharing headlining duties. For more information, check out FMC’s website by Clicking Here (or check out the press release Here). In the spirit of Hard Working Class Heroes, tickets are going very the very moderate price of €15, a genuine bargain if ever there was one.

The dates announced so far can be viewed below,

Roisin Dubh, Galway (November 11),
The Pavilion, Cork (12),
Dolan’s, Limerick (13),
Spirit Store, Dundalk (18),
Dew Drop Inn, Kildare (19),
Whelan’s, Dublin (20).

See ye all in Whelan’s!

Oliver Cole: Live EP Available For FREE Download.

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Dublin, Live EP, Oliver Cole, Ollie Cole, Ollie Cole Live EP, Ollie Cole live recording, The Odessa, the workmans club, We Albatri on October 10, 2010 by Tickets There

In the build up for Oliver Cole’s headlining show at The Workman’s Club on October 23^rd, Phantomanddevil Productions have released a live EP from Ollie’s performance at the Odessa Club last July as a treat for fans.

The EP contains 7 Live tracks featuring songs from Ollie’s début solo album, We Albatri as well as B-Sides and rare material. Musicians featured include Ollie (vocals/guitar), Gavin Fox (Bass), Paul “Binzer” Brennan (Drums) and Ciaran Kavanagh (Guitar). The EP is completly free to download from Megaupload (Click Here). The file comes in RAR format so you’ll need to Download WinRAR Archiver (Click Here – Takes 5 Seconds) and Bob’s your uncle – a brand new EP for your listening pleasure.

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Live EP Tracklisting:
01. We Albatri
02. Need You Strong
03. What Will You Do
04. Little Bad Dream
05. Holding Your Heart
06. Life’s Great Advice
07. Like a Hurricane

Oliver Cole plays The Workman’s Club on October 23^rd with The Danger Is providing support. Tickets are only €12 and they’re available from Ticketmaster.ie

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The Commitments To Tour Ireland in 2011

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags 2011, 2011 tour, Castlebar, The Commitments, The Commitments Mayo, The Commitments O2, The Commitments reform, The Commitments reform 2011, The Commitments reunite, tour on October 6, 2010 by Tickets There

***UPDATE – 15:26: Pictures taken this morning of the reunited Commitments Members***
Well, they came and played Liberty Hall this morning as promised, the original Commitments line-up with the exception of Maria Doyle Kennedy. For pictures, check out KDamo

***Original Post***

Well folks, the rumors are true. Legendary (yet semi-fictional) Irish band, The Commitments are set to reunite for four shows next year, marking the twentieth anniversary of the film’s release.

According to Independent.ie the original cast are set to return with the possible exception of Maria Doyle Kennedy (to be confirmed). The confirmed dates are

The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on March 14th,
The INEC in Killarney, Co. Kerry on March 15th,
The Odyssey, Belfast on March 17th
The O2, Dublin on March 19th.

Tickets are priced €55.80/€59.80 (£36/£40 in Belfast) and go on sale from Ticketmaster on Friday, October 15^th.

The news is currently being launched at Liberty Hall with the cast set to play a small show for press. We’ll add an update as soon as all the facts are in.

We know reuions are a given these days but this is one no-body thought could ever happen but after 20 years of Irish people sitting around constantly calling for one, it appears prayers have been answered and we’ll all finally get to see the saviors’ of soul on a live stage.

Tickets There will be fighting with internet connections and probably a million Irish and international folks to grab tickets for The O2 so…back off, they’re ours 😀 Also, the band will be donating a percentage of each ticket sale to Irish Cancer Society (and no, they haven’t lost their concern for the growing heroine problem, they just want to spread the help around).

For more information about the tour, please check out The Dedicated FaceBook Page which has all the info.

Humanzi Play Final Show?

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Berlin, Humanzi, Humanzi review, live review, Shaun Mulrooney, Split up, the workmans club on October 6, 2010 by Tickets There

Could this be the end of Dublin techno/punk rock masters Humanzi? During their first live performance in well over a year last Saturday, the band announced that it could be their last ever show together.

Lead singer Shaun Mulrooney made the following comment before the band played their final song of the night, Get Your Shit Together.

“We don’t know if this is the last song we’ll ever play together or not”

Having relocated to Berlin in 2008 to record their second album, the band have been keeping a relatively low profile ever since, despite the album’s release in February this year. Rumors that the band had split up have been circulating for the past few months and despite the inclusion of new material in Saturday’s set, it seems the band are moving on separately.

Tickets There for one is very disappointed by the news and if there’s any hint they’ll stay together, we’ll let ye know! For now, we wish Brian, Colm, Gary and Shaun the very best of luck in the future.

Read a review of Saturday’s show over @ Goldenplec.com

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Save The 100 Club

Posted in Music, News with tags 100 Club, B.B. King, Crystal Palace, Jeff Beck, Louis Armstrong, Metallica, Muse, Oasis, Oxford Street, Save The 100 Club, The 100 Club, The Clash, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols on October 4, 2010 by Tickets There

Well folks, yet another historic venue is coming close to biting the dust. London’s world famous 100 Club is on the verge of shutting its doors permanently as greedy landlords up the venues rent unrealistically high (uhm, recession people??).

In response to this, fans and friends of the venue have started a campaign to raise £500,000 which will cover immediate debts and increases as well as provide enough capital to invest in the clubs future and once again secure it’s dominance on the London live scene.

As many of you will know, the club was highly instrumental in the early English punk scene, providing bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash a venue to play when others were less willing to allow punk hordes crash through their doors. It has also been a cornerstone for Jazz musicians and played host to some of the biggest names in the world including The Rolling Stones, Muse, Louis Armstrong, B.B. King, Oasis, Metallica, The Kinks, Jeff Beck and literally hundreds more.

Check out the campaigns Official Facebook and Website by clicking the links below,

Save The 100 Club Official Site
Save The 100 Club Facebook

It’s time to stop letting these clubs close down. Tickets There remembers London eight years ago when we travelled over for a Sex Pistols show at Crystal Palace and top of the list of places to see was The 100 Club. The excitement of seeing the venue almost exactly as it was 35 years ago when the Pistols and Clash graces it’s stage was a real thrill and we know others out there travel for the very same reason, to see a truly historical site that just so happens to double as a fully functioning live venue to this day.

We’ve never gotten to see a show there and it’s still a dream to go back and see it in it’s full splendor and we don’t want fecking landlords closing it down and letting a Mrs. Selfridge or porn shop move in (just look across the street for proof of what dominates that side of Oxford Street).

We’ll be donating and we hope you do to.

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Hard Working Class Heroes 2010: Schedule Posted!

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags 2010, Hard Working Class Heroes, HWCH 2010, Schedule on September 29, 2010 by Tickets There

That’s right folks, ‘it’s all happening’ (boy, did that ever get old!). The good folks over at Hard Working Class Heroes have posted the schedule of live bands playing between the 7^th, 8^th and 9^th of October.

We will off course be doing our preview after we’ve had time to digest everything but here’s the full break down for you to droll over in the mean time (or alternatively, you can Click Here and see it properly on the HWCH.net Website)

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Down ‘N’ Outz (aka D’n’O / Frosty Joe) Beer

Posted in General Tickets There Blog, News with tags Beer, Def Leppard, Down N Outz, joe elliott, Larger, The Porterhouse on September 26, 2010 by Tickets There

We finally got some of Def Leppard/ Down ‘N’ Outz singer Joe Elliott’s new beer! Four Down ‘N’ Outz (or Frosty Joe’s…we prefer that name) later, we’ve happily succumbed. There’s a lovely vibe around the drink and a nice kick after the first bottle. 5%, well packaged and tasty, so tasty!

Get yer arses down to The Porterhouse and try a few, Tickets There got 8 to take home….there’s six left 🙂

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Congratulations to The Riptide Movement

Posted in General Tickets There Blog, Music, News with tags Hot Tramp, irish rock, irish singles chart, Review, The Riptide Movement, The Script on September 26, 2010 by Tickets There

Just a quick note to say Congratulations to The Riptide Movement for reaching Number 2 in the physical singles chart with their latest release, Hot Tramp(Click to read Drop-D.ie Review).

It’s a serious track that’s still rockin’ the TT stereo’s every chance we get. Buy a copy now and do your part to keep The ‘f**king’ Script off!

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The Cold 100 Play Twisted Pepper – October 8th

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags blues, Dublin blues rock, have you ever (been so down), red headed woman, rock, The Cold 100, Twisted Pepper on September 26, 2010 by Tickets There

Dublin blues rock upstarts, The Cold 100 have announced a date for Abbey Street’s, Twisted Pepper on October 8th.

With classic rock slowly but surely on the rise, it’s a good time to catch one of Dublin’s most promising acts live. Prepare yourself for some really smoky, bluesy atmospheric pieces mixed with a good dose of guitar driven belters. Listen out for Red Headed Woman and Have You Ever (Been So Down).

Pop over to their MySpace to get a taste of what’s to come.

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Happy Arthur’s Day 2010

Posted in General Tickets There Blog, News with tags Arthur McKenna, Arthur's Day, Dun Laoghaire, Guinness, McKennas Pub, St. James Gate, Tickets There on September 23, 2010 by Tickets There

It’s that time again folks, today is Arthur’s day, one magical day to celebrate the Irish brewing legend Arthur Guinness and his world famous stout.

Murphy’s fans will have to bite their tongues later as thousands of Guinness lovers will flock to the nearest pub after work to raise a pint in memory of the man, the drink and a trademark that has become synonymous with Ireland over the last 251 years.

Tickets There, being fond lovers of the drink will shake off our now five day hangover to make it to McKenna’s pub in Dun Laoghaire where the proprietor, Arthur McKenna will retire after more than 50 years behind the counter. He is due to officially hand over running of the family pub to his oldest son, Arthur McKenna Junior (Arthur’s day or what!).

The hustle and bustle of today will of course be concentrated around St. James Gate and the various other venues participating in Ireland as Diego, Guinness’ French owners put on a show to rival the St. Patrick’s day parade, hiring help from America, England, Wales and if they’re really stuck, Ireland itself but try not to forget the local pubs if you’re out tonight, the ones who sell you sweet, lovely Guinness everyday and need your business now more than ever.

At 17:59 this evening, we’ll be raising our glasses to Arthur McKenna Senior, Arthur McKenna Jr. and off course, Arthur Guinness.

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Jaded Sun Announce Workman’s Club Date

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Dublin, Jaded Sun, Wellington Quay, Workman's Club on September 21, 2010 by Tickets There

Shit cool Dublin rockers, Jaded Sun are coming back to the city centre. The group will be playing The Workman’s Club (Located @ Wellington Quay) on October 28^th. Tickets are priced at €10.

For more detials, please Click Here

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The Riptide Movement Hot Tramp (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, Music Video, News with tags Hot Tramp, Hot Tramp video, The Riptide Movement, TRM on September 21, 2010 by Tickets There

Up and coming rock Bois, The Riptide Movement have released the official video for their new single, Hot Tramp. Before you ask, no the girl from the singles cover doesn’t make a cameo (big sigh). Fear not, you’re still left with a tune that’ll smack the pants off ya.

Oliver Cole To Play Dublin’s Newest Venue, The Workman’s Club In October

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Oliver Cole, The Danger is, The Leaks, the workmans club on September 20, 2010 by Tickets There

Oliver Cole has announced a show at Dublin’s newest venue, The Workman’s Club (located on Wellington Quay) for October 23^rd

Joining him will be his band, The Leaks and support is coming from The Danger Is who are lead by the most adorable, talented front-lady in Irish music since Cathy Davey emerged.

Tickets are on sale now priced €12. Click Here for Details.

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Joe Elliott Launches Down ‘N’ Outz Beer In Dublin

Posted in Music, News with tags Beer, Def Leppard, Down N Outz, Down N Outz Beer, joe elliott, Larger, Mott The Hoople, The Porterhouse on September 20, 2010 by Tickets There

Legendary Def Leppard front man, Joe Elliott has taken the ultimate rock star plunge and attached his name, or rather his new bands name to his very own beer.

Brewed, bottled and distributed by The Porterhouse, the Down ‘N’ Outz larger was officially launched last week at the Glasnevin premises by the man himself. While taking a year off from Leppard, Joe found time to record a new album with The Down ‘N’ Outz, which pays homage to the lesser known songs by Mott The Hoople front-man, Ian Hunter as well as other bands connected with MTH.

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, Sept 21st) Joe will be in London at the Covent Garden Porterhouse, playing a show with the full band for the official UK launch. Tickets are on sale now priced £20.

If you’re looking for Tickets There this Friday night, you’ll find us on Nassau Street between 7-Saturday ‘downing’ many a bottle. Best of luck to Joe with the new beer, TT will be doing our part to make sure the supplies stay fresh.

Ham Sandwich Confirm New Album Title and Launch Show Details

Posted in IRISH NOISE!, Music, News with tags Button Factory, Carry The Meek, Ham Sandwich, White Fox on September 17, 2010 by Tickets There

Meath rockers Ham Sandwich have confirmed the title of their second album will be White Fox and it’s coming to a record store near you on October 1st.

Track-listing and more details will be confirmed shortly but if the material released so far is anything to go by, White Fox is going to bury Carry The Meek and finally show the public what they’re capable off. To celebrate the release, the band will be holding a Launch Party in Dublin’s Button Factory on October 30th with tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie and Tickets.ie priced €15.

If you’re not in Dublin, you can catch the band playing around the country in a few weeks,

September 21st – Limerick Arts College
September 23rd – GMIT Galway with Delorentos
September 24th – Weavers, Drogehda
September 25th – The Forum, Waterford
OCTOBER 1ST – ALBUM RELEASE!!! INSTORE IN TOWER RECORDS!!
October 8th – Barcode, Tipperary
October 14th – The Spirit Store, Dundalk
October 30th – ALBUM LAUNCH, THE BUTTON FACTORY.

Tickets There would like to wish the guys (and Niamh :)) the best of luck with the tour and release, cannot wait to hear what they’ve got in store for us!

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