Daily Archives: February 17, 2012

Comedy Review: Fred Cooke “Tilted” @ Whelan’s

  By Amanda | February 17, 2012 - 3:00 pm | Comedy, Events
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The stage is set….. the room is full to the rafters, the lights dimmed, the voices in the audience suddenly grow silent as Fred Cooke’s voice booms out over the speakers welcoming everyone to Whelan’s and thanking them for coming, before announcing that he won’t be gracing the stage just yet as he is in Charlie’s across the way having some fried chicken, but that he is very pleased to welcome to the stage a wonderful MC in the form of Tommy Nicholson. Tommy Nicholson is a Navan man who if you don’t find funny, I would be worried. He has a very open stage presence which helps in endearing the crowd towards him. Not only were the crowd treated to Tommy Nicholson as MC, but Simon O’Keeffe provided support. With two acts such as these, you just knew it was going to a good night. Simon is a great … There’s more →

New Music: Lightships - Sweetness in Her Spark

  By Culch.ie | February 17, 2012 - 12:00 pm | Music
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It was revealed at the start of the year that Gerard Love of Scotland’s Teenage Fanclub would be releasing a full album of self-penned tracks. Coming together under the name Lightships, the group of musicians features Dave McGowan and Brendan O’Hare of Fanclub as well as Bob Kildea, bassist with Belle & Sebastian and Tom Crossley, flautist with International Airport and The Pastels. Their debut single, ‘Sweetness in Her Spark’, taken from the album ‘Electric Cables’ is a dreamy tune to float away on with a light-filled video to match filmed in, would you believe, Glasgow? The album is released on Domino on March 30th. Meantime, have a look….    

Events: Comedy @ Newbridge Laughs

  By Amanda | February 17, 2012 - 9:37 am | Comedy, Events
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Comedy clubs in Dublin are ten a penny these days but travel outside Dublin and maybe not so much. Which is why Paul Marsh has set up Newbridge Laughs. For those Dublin-based it’s only an hour’s drive and for those Newbridge based, it’s on your doorstep! Located in Judge Roy Beans, Newbridge Laughs promises to deliver a night full of fun and laughter. For their opening night they have a fantastic line up including Gerry McBride, Patser Murray, Paul Crowley and headlining is the wonderful Willie White. The night will be MC’d by Paul Marsh. Gerry McBride’s spot-on observations delivered with precision timing make this Monaghan comic a joy to watch. Patser Murray has a way with words that must be witnessed. Paul Crowley is a new one…even for me! Willie White, well if you miss Willie White you need your head tested. This promises to be a fun night … There’s more →