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Showtime June 6 – 12

By Aoife McDonnell on Friday, 6 June 20083 Comments | Print this post

Radiohead Live Radiohead – June 6th & 7th – Malahide Castle, Dublin
You either love ‘em or dare to think they’re a little overrated, but mosey down to Malahide Castle to catch Radiohead and Bat for Lashes who will provide support on the night.

Jape, Great Lakes – June 6th – Rosín Dubh, Galway
Eccentric, electro-rocker Jape heads to Galway to promote his new album ‘Ritual’ released June 9th.

Lisa Hannigan – June 6th- Cyprus Avenue, Cork
After parting ways with Ricer in 2007, Hannigan promises charming solo performances in Cork.

Future Kings Of Spain – June 7th – The Village, Dublin
Generous indie rock band, FKOS play another charity gig. This time it’s in aid of the Special Olympics. Head along to the Village. Go on…it’s for charity…

Rufus Wainwright – June 7th – Cork Opera House
Hard-working Rufus heads to Cork Opera House this coming Saturday as part of his extensive European tour.

Mary Stokes Band – June 8th – Bruxelles, Dublin
Mary Stokes Band is not to be missed if you’re a blues fan. Mary Stokes was recently dubbed “Ireland’s premier blues singer” – State wasn’t sure Ireland had a deep pool of blue’s singers to choose from but apparently State has been proven wrong…

The Stories – June 8th – Auntie Annie’s, Antrim
The Swansea sextet, The Stories, arrive at Antrim’s Auntie Annie’s on June 8th after a string of support gigs for Elton John, Katie Melua and Joe Cocker.

Morcheeba – June 11th – Spring & Airbrake, Belfast
Mixing pop, trip hop, rock and Rythm and blues, Morcheeba head to Belfast on the 11th June.

Lykke Li – June 12th – Sugar Club, Dublin
Swedish singer-song-writer, Likke Li, plays the intimate venue on Thursday, June 12th.

Stiff Little Fingers – June 12th – Nerve Centre, Derry
Originally formed in 1977, Still Little Fingers are still going strong. Catch them at the Nerve Centre, Derry on June 12th.

The Script – June 12th – Whelan’s, Dublin
Due to release their debut album in August after the success of their first single ‘We Cry’, the Irish trio play Whelan’s next Thursday.