Daily Archives: February 7, 2012

In Theatre: The Muse Unbidden by Roger Gregg

  By Peter | February 7, 2012 - 3:01 pm | Theatre
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THE MUSE UNBIDDEN by Roger Gregg. The Jack Burdell Experience. THE MUSE UNBIDDEN follows the journeys of self-discovery of several would-be poets enrolled in a Performance Poetry Workshop led by a charismatic unconventional Performance Poet. Using music and dream diaries, the hapless participants are cajoled into finding and surrendering to their personal Muses. As their Workshop progresses they travel a rollicking Odyssey of confession and self-expression as they give voice to their obsessions, desires, wit, pain, and memories. For some their uninhibited revelry in self-expression leads to joyous catharsis, for others to grief and loss. This innovative musical satire written and directed by Roger Gregg, features a live soundscore performed by a cast of mult-talented actor-musicians including Donncha O’Dea and Noni Stapleton. Produced by The Jack Burdell Experience as part of their Collaborations Festival, THE MUSE UNBIDDEN runs for one week only Smock Alley Boys School Theatre from Monday 13 … There’s more →

Events: Tribes @ Academy 2 May 4th

  By Culch.ie | February 7, 2012 - 12:00 pm | Events, Gigs, Music
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For those among you who miss the glory days of Britpop, check out Tribes if you haven’t already and then grab tickets to their Academy 2 show on May 4th. With lots of guitar and hooky melodies, look no further than ‘We Were Children’ for your starter tune: Follow up with ‘Sappho’, ”When My Day Comes’ and ‘Corner of an English Field’ all taken from their debut album Baby. Tickets are €13 from the usual. You’re welcome.

Album Review: Rebecca Gresty

  By Culch.ie | February 7, 2012 - 9:00 am | Music
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Rebecca Gresty’s Mad at the Seems [sic], is a big debut. The vocals and big band sound are immediately reminiscent of Imelda May but where May is infused with no small dose of cheek, Gresty often plumbs for a more reserved performance. Album opener ‘Mad at the Seems’ showcases her enviable voice to toe-tapping effect with a jazzy accompaniment that would sit well in a 1950s nightclub before sliding into ‘Leave Me Be’ with its more rock ‘n’ roll sound. Perhaps a symptom of spending life on the road as a touring band, some of the performances have a slightly jaded quality where more emotion is expected, but ultimately the seeds of something good are there. Rebecca Gresty Standout tracks like ‘Toast’ and ‘Nothing’ show that Gresty can give an emotive performance and ‘Rockin’ Horse’ gives a glimpse of how the band sound when they’re having fun, but the album … There’s more →