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Dublin Casinos: Worth the Wallet?
Friday, 25 Sep, 2009 – 13:10 | Comments Off
Dublin Casinos: Worth the Wallet?

Want to try out a casino? Read this first!

Comedy / Dublin Res-Erection
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Comedy / Dublin Res-Erection

Beginning their trade by the simple curiosities that little boys possess, Puppetry of the Penis does exactly what it says on the tin, writes Colin Sweetman

Gotwo / Tijuana go to Tijuana?
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Gotwo / Tijuana go to Tijuana?

On a typical Wednesday night in high summer, between the quiet town of San Ysidro, USA and the hustle-bustle of Tijuana, Mexico can be heard something familiar to the clamour of a certain cobble-locked street …

Music / Size2Shoes: If the shoes fit…
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Music / Size2Shoes: If the shoes fit…

Size2shoes are the launch-pad for a whole new approach to the rock-star mentality. Surprisingly, the only addition to the well-known formula of “Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ roll” is fierce honesty.

GoTwo / Tenerife
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
GoTwo / Tenerife

For aul’ ones it’s relaxing, for kids it’s one of many sun-beamed memories, for students…it’s just another sunny place to go partying, writes Colin Sweetman.

Music / A gambling band
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music / A gambling band

After winning last year’s Battle of the Bands, Gran Casino’s frontman, Caimin Gilmore reassures Colin Sweetman that the band is still alive and jamming.

Food / For here or takeaway?
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 11:59 | Comments Off
Food / For here or takeaway?

With just two days to find and stuff his face in Dublin’s premium takeaways, Colin Sweetman categorises the city’s finest.

Music / Whistling a new tune
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music / Whistling a new tune

A group that brought whistling back into fashion, singer-songwriter Peter Morén from Swedish outfit Peter Bjorn and John recounts his recent music career with Colin Sweetman.

In the zone
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
In the zone

Not as hairy as you might expect and influenced by everything from reggae to dance, Colin Sweetman talks to the musical mash-up that is Dreadzone.

Show Patrol: February 10th, 2009
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Show Patrol: February 10th, 2009

Gig of the Fortnight:
The Wailers – 13.02.09 – UCD Student Bar – €27.50
Even though it has been almost 32 years since the release of Bob Marley’s magnum opus Exodus, the band still feel it necessary …

Music | Galactic Invasion
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | Galactic Invasion

Le Galaxie are a band not just aiming for the bright lights but are taking them with them, writes Colin Sweetman.

Music | CD Review: Pink – Funhouse
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | CD Review: Pink – Funhouse

Na Na Na… One terrible aspect of this album is the number of morose ballads mixed with electro-funk. Although the melodies of songs such as ‘So What’ and ‘Bad Influence’ are catchy (kudos to Max …