Strange Brew Summer Shindig 4 - 17 Jul 2008
The legendary night of excess that is the Strange Brew Summer Shindig returns, featuring LE GALAXIE, DISCONNECT 4, ONLY FUMES & CORPSES, BLASTERBRA & SEARCHING FOR THE LOST CHORD
Doors 7pm. Admission is FREE. Come early for special Strange Brew Party Bags, Free Pours and other treats. Fun Fun Fun.
Followed by indie beats, alternative rock and good vibrations from the past, the present and the not too distant future with gugai.

Some new shows..... - 16 Jul 2008
Róisín Dubh is proud to announce some upcoming shows including....SHEARWATER (Sep 21), O'DEATH (Sep 26), THE BEAT (Oct 4), SHELLAC (Oct 27), TILLY & THE WALL (Oct 30th), I'M FROM BARCELONA (Dec 13) and other exciting stuff we can't tell you about yet.

Sorry about the delay..... - 14 Jul 2008
We'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to everyone who attended the Toots show last night for the very late starting time.
While the circumstances of Toots late arrival were beyond our control, we accept that the bands late arrival on stage led to some people being unable to stay and enjoy the gig and for this we are truly sorry.
Occassionally when bands travel long distances to play gigs, mess-ups like last nights sometimes happen.
Once again for those of you who couldn't stay, our most sincere apologies and to those who stayed on we hope it was worth the rather long wait.

Laughter Lounge special offer - 07 Jul 2008
There is a very limited number of tickets for this weeks laughter lounge online now at only €5. The show features aussie comic Jim Jeffries with support from Carl Donnelly.

Maximo Park for Strange Brew in August - 23 Jun 2008
Maximo Park will be stopping in the Róisín Dubh on Thursday August 21st as part of their short Irish tour. Tickets are on sale now.

The Fruit of the comedy tree is ripe for pickin' - 23 Jun 2008
Galway,Cultural Capital of Ireland and now comedy central. We have 15 great shows this month, mostly Edinburgh previews, from 32 great comedians.
Check our comedy section to find out all about shows from Steven Frost, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger,Phill Jupitus, Pappy's Fun Club, Jim Jeffries, Steve Hall, Hector, Neil Delamere, Karl Spain, Bernard O'Shea, Aidan Bishop, Andrew Stanley, Jarlath Regan, Keith Farnan, Diet of Worms, Willa White, Robbie Bonham, John Donnellan, Derek Ryan, Michael Mee, Jack Wise, Carl Donnelly... sorry if I left anyone out.

Mercury Rev come to Galway!!! - 17 Jun 2008
In very exciting news, we are thrilled to announce that MERCURY REV will be playing in the Róisín on Saturday November 1st as part of a short Irish tour that also sees them stop at Cyprus Avenue and Vicar St. Their new album, Snowflake Midnight, is released in September. Tickets are available now.

Trojan Soundsystem! - 17 Jun 2008
Since its creation in 1968, Trojan Records has led the way in presenting the very best in classic Jamaican sounds, from the Rocksteady and early Reggae sounds that dominated in the years of its launch, up to the modern styles of Dancehall and Jungle.Formed in 2004 from London Sound System legends, to represent the label in England and throughout the World. The Sound System has already had hugely successful shows as a single entity and with the greatest names in reggae. They play Róisín Dubh on September 20th.

Link: Trojan Myspace

Moustachioed comic in € 5 Shocker!!!! - 16 Jun 2008
Wednesday 18th June
The Laughter Lounge presents...
Glenn Wool (Canada) - Glenn plays ice hockey for the London Devils. He was nominated for Best Headliner at the 2008 Chortle Awards and his hero is Iron Man.
Glenn has appeared on 8 out of 10 cats, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, Comedy Blue, Edinburgh & Beyond & The BBC stand up show.
Bernard O'Shea - one half of "TJ & TJ" on Matt Coopers show on Today FM, So I guess that's just TJ then.
MC Keith Farnan - When it comes to delivery, Keith Farnan is an absolute natural.
He’s confident, relaxed and fluid – capturing perfectly that spirit of an easy-going, funny conversation with your friends down the pub, which is the essence of so much good stand-up.
open spot from Anthony Murray
9pm, €12.50 /
The Limited number online @ only € 5 are all gone, boo hoo!
Still at Roisin Dubh we love you, so the next 20 online sales are at only €7.50 there after its €10
Sound!

Galway Arts Festival 2008 - 16 Jun 2008
The Arts Festival line up for the Róisín has just been announced and it includes Roisin Dubh Present Richard Hawley at the Radisson, Alabama 3 Unplugged, David Geraghty, Pappys Fun Club and Steve Hall (We Are Klang), Damien Dempsey, Cathy Davey, Nouvelle Vague, Whose Line Is It Anyway? & John Cooper Clarke. Tickets for all of these shows are available only from the Galway Arts Festival Box Office on Merchants Road (open on June 23rd) and online at www.galwayartsfestival.com

Link: Galway Arts Festival Box Office

Galway Premier of Daniel Lanois' film at the Town Hall - 26 May 2008
Celebrated music producer, solo artist and composer, Daniel Lanois will release his new album Here is What is on April 18th and a documentary film Here is What is follows on May 30th.The documentary film, Here Is What Is will be released on DVD later in May and featuring guest appearances by U2, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Aaron Neville, Billy Bob Thornton and Sinead O’Connor, has been described as “an invitation to experience a year of creation, looking over Daniel Lanois’ shoulder.” This exclusive look at this elusive artist in the recording studio is something music fans and scholars have longed for— for more than twenty years. From this journey, an array of songs emerge across a broad spectrum of musical genres. The Galway Premiere of his film featuring a live performance with Brian Blade in Town Hall Theatre, Galway Sun 1st June. Doors 10pm. Highly recommended.

Toots & The Maytals!!! - 23 May 2008
On July 13th, the legendary TOOTS & THE MAYTALS will be playing in the Roisin Dubh!! The true architects of Reggae, Toots & The Maytals (initially just The Maytals) have been working together since the 1960s, and are a long established legend in the world of Reggae, even being credited with having coined the term on their 1968 single 'Do The Reggay'. The group was awarded a Grammy in 2005 for True Love, where their classic songs were re-recorded alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, No Doubt and The Roots.

Angus & Julia Stone // Change Of Venue - 10 May 2008
Due to a bereavement, the Roisin Dubh will be closed on Sunday night. Angus & Julia Stone's show has been moved to Campbell's Tavern in Cloughanover.

Jape & Liars added to June line up - 08 May 2008
JAPE will be making an overdue return to the Roisin Dubh on June 6th to launch his long awaited and highly anticipated new album. On June 23rd, fresh from their tour supporting Radiohead, LIARS are back after three years! Whoo Hoo!

Tom Baxter re-scheduled! - 01 May 2008
Unfortunately Tom Baxter has had to postpone all his dates due to acute due to laryngitis. He has rescheduled for June 24th. All tickets are still valid for this show. Here is his official press release

"Tom Baxter has been ordered by his doctor that he is unfit to perform at present due to acute laryngitis which has caused him to temporarily loose his voice.

Tom Baxter has commented on the rescheduling of his Irish Tour dates and has said that he is "Gutted! - To all of you who have bought tickets.... I send you my apologies for postponing the shows. I want to give it my best and I am unfortunately not 100%. I will be back on my feet A.S.A.P making music to temper your worries and illuminate your soul - I promise! - love TB'"

Laughter Lounge Special offer - 28 Apr 2008
Wednesday 30th April
9pm, €12.50 / Very Special offer Limited number at only online € 5 (www.roisindubh.net)
The Laughter lounge presents
Andrew Lawrence (UK) -
If.comedy main award nominee 2007 (that’s the Perrier),
IF.comedy best newcomer nominee 2006,
BBC New Act of the Year winner 2004,
York Comedy Festival New Act of the Year winner 2004,
Amused Moose Starsearch winner 2004,
So You Think You’re Funny? Second place 2003
Kevin Bridges (Sco) - ''Young comedy prodigy'' The Guardian. Scotland.
''Young comedy sensation with precocious talent, see him before he becomes the next Billy Connolly'' IC
Guest MC Colum McDonnell - What Colum lacks in stature, he gains in laughter. The "wee" man hails from Dundalk, a small independent principality on the Irish border, ruled by their royal family, The Corrs.
"A fireball of on the money humour...this guy is a must see" - Talkfringe.com
Open Spot from Kevin Mahon

Evan Dando celebrates re-release of Ray with a Galway show - 08 Apr 2008
To celebrate the re-release of The Lemonhead's magnificent It's A Shame About Ray, Evan Dando will be coming to the Roisin Dubh on May 25th as part of a short Irish tour. Tickets are on sale now!!!

Stiff Little Fingers!!! - 01 Apr 2008
2007 marked S.L.F.’s 30th year in the music business and their ongoig plans include extensive touring (including probably a last chance to hear the majority of the band’s debut album played live !), a new album & a movie on the band directed by Don Letts including live footage & many interviews with the band, friends & fans. And a little jaunt to the Roisin on June 14th!

The Notwist! - 29 Mar 2008
It's been six years since the German electronic indie pop outfit The Notwist released the astonishingly good album, Neon Golden. At long last, their new album, The Devil, You + Me, which collects 11 tracks and features collaborations with the Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra, among other sonic wonders, will be out in May. They play Roisin Dubh on June 8th as part of their European tour. Yay!

Record Fair this Saturday - 26 Mar 2008
A RECORD FAIR will be held in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday 12 am to 5 pm. The Music, Cd & Record Fair has established itself over the past nine years as THE premier record fair in Ireland, and occasionally it ventures away from Dublin and visits some of the other main cities of Ireland, bringing an unprecedented selection to the music collectors and bargain hunters of the nation! Thousands of cds and vinyls will be on offer ,as well as dvds, t shirts and books .A lot of original, rare and out of print lp's as well as 12" for djs will be available. All styles of music are catered for and a listening post will be provided.

Dave Gorman, America Unchained - As part of Cuirt - Ireland's Premier Literary Festival - 15 Mar 2008
America Unchained - A Freewheeling Roadtrip In Search Of Non-Corporate USA by Dave Gorman
Published by Ebury Press, In all good bookshops - 3rd April 2008

Book Launch - Roisin Dubh Sunday 27th April 4pm

The plan was simple. Go to America. Buy a second-hand car. Drive coast-to-coast without giving any money to The Man™. What could possibly go wrong?
Tickets € 8 (includes voucher for € 4 off price of book) from Town Hall Theatre Box Office 091 569777 and http://www.townhalltheatregalway.com

GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL - full details from www.galwaycomedyfestival.com - 02 Mar 2008
Easter Sunday 23rd March
Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street.
Doors 9pm, Show starts 9.30pm
Tickets € 15 Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and (€ 12.50 online at www.roisindubh.net )
Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents...
The Diet Of Worms
"Reminiscent of a young Monty Python ensemble." - The Skinny Fest
A 5-piece sketch comedy group from Dublin town, return to the roisin after their storming set there in January. The Worms have gained a massive following in the last 12 months following their rip-roaring packed-to-the-rafters shows at Whelan's and the Village as well as the emergence of their darker than dark cult Internet series 'Dublin Stories'. There is no other comedy show in Ireland today like these guys.
www.myspace.com/dietofworms
Support from Sharon Mannion (Runner-up in the 2007 Funny Women (UK & Ireland) competition & "Friends of Ted - Toilet Duck Award" winner 07)
Guest MC Damian Clark ( from RTE's hit TV show "I Dare Ya!")

GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL - full details from www.galwaycomedyfestival.com - 02 Mar 2008
Easter Sunday 23rd March 2008
Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street
4pm, € 10 - Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net
All proceeds go to the winners "charity of choice".
Stand Up Showdown
Hosted by Damian Clark (I Dare Ya)
You’re on stage, all alone with a microphone. There are a hundred or so strangers in the room and you’ve got two minutes to make them laugh. Can you do it?
Quite a challenge eh? Perhaps not.
Sixteen of Ireland’s funniest comedians have agreed to go mano a mano, in a comedic war of wits until there’s only one left standing. This glorious victor will walk away with the spoils of war – bragging rights, a bag of cash for themselves, a big fat cheque for their favourite charity and filthy looks from their losers friends.
Here’s the plan of battle.
On Easter Sunday at 4pm the sixteen comics will assemble in the Roisin Dubh. Damian Clark will host the evening and do his damnedest to whip the audience into a froth of unimaginable glee.
Each comedian gets just two minutes to impress the audience, and then half are eliminated by audience vote.
The eight survivors get an extra minute for their next set (three minutes), and then they’re reduced by half to four.
Those four semi finalists get four minutes each and then the audience cut it down to two.
In our final round these two fine warriors of wit have five minutes each to impress you. The loser should slink off into the night while the winner sobs ‘You love me, you really really love me.’ in a glorious pastiche of some tit at the Oscars years ago.

Acts already confirmed include Karl Spain (Wants a woman), Eric Lalor (Joy in the Hood), Robbie Bonham (98 FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'), Sharon Mannion (Runner-up in the 2007 Funny Women (UK & Ireland) competition & "Friends of Ted - Toilet Duck Award" winner 07), Kieran Lawless (Bulmers comedy competition winner 07), Jason Coughlan (resident MC, City Limits Cork), Fred Cooke, John Donnellan (Local comedian and rising star) plus more of the usual suspects and hopefully a surprise or two.

GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL - full details from www.galwaycomedyfestival.com - 02 Mar 2008
Easter Saturday 22nd March
Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway
Doors 9pm, Show starts 9.30pm
Tickets from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net
€17.50 / 15 online at www.roisindubh.net
Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents...
IF.COMEDY Winner Edinburgh Fringe 2007 (formerly the Perrier Award)
Brendon Burns
Fresh from his triumphant run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he was awarded comedy’s highest accolade, The If.comedy award, Brendon Burns tour is taking him to Galway.
For the last sixteen years, Brendon Burns has stormed audiences the world over. His stage presence is electric, his material provocative and his insight surprisingly subtle. He uses his confrontational and up-front style of comedy to capture his audience with a proverbial slap in the face. He is neither politically correct nor incorrect making him a rare socio-political comic willing to oppose all schools of thought. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that Burns has been compared to such legends as: Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks.
Brendon has courted controversy wherever he’s been. He once got banned from BBC television for snogging a goat live on air, he handed out enough mushrooms at the Glastonbury festival to get a thousand people high because Bill Hicks and John Lennon talked about it but didn’t, he wrote a trilogy that sent him clinically mad and was committed to a mental institution, he walked off the set of “Help I’m a celebrity get me out of here NOW” live on air after just three days, and now Britain’s most controversial comedian embarks on his second UK national tour.
"You have only ever really toked on pure socio-political comedy. With Brendon you are mainlining, and the hit is a feeling I will never, ever forget, the smartest thing I have ever seen in the comedy section " ***** (Kate Copstick, The Scotsman)
Support from Robbie Bonham Warrior. Lover. Nerd & Winner - 98FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'
"Quirky, zany, and, most importantly, funny" - Capital magazine
Guest MC Eric Lalor (first seen on “Joy in the hood” – Des Bishop's RTE TV Show)
"Flawless...it's like Rab C got Irish, got eloquent, but stayed scum" - Chortle UK
Open Spot From Brian Connolly - "3 time Battle of the Axe winner",
"best first gig I've ever seen"- PJ Gallagher!!!

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Saul Williams & Silver Jews confirmed for Roisin Dubh in May - 25 Feb 2008
That's right! Tickets for non-members go on sale on Thursday for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's show in the Roisin Dubh on May 13th. Members can pre-book online. Expect demand to be very high.....Alsom Saul Williams, whose last show was one of our favourite EVER, is back on the 14th of May and Silver Jews swing by on the 15th!

Album & Gig of the Year 2007 - 25 Feb 2008
In Love With Detail by Delorentos is the Roisin Dubh Album of the Year for 2007 and the gig of the year goes to BATTLES for their superb show at Strange Brew in August! Hurrah!

Jens Lekman is coming in May! - 11 Feb 2008
As more and more acts are confirmed in the run up to Summer 2008, we are especially excited to announce that the one and only JENS LEKMAN will be playing in the Roisin Dubh in May as part of a three date Irish tour. Tickets are on sale.....NOW!

Ocean Colour Scene in April - 11 Feb 2008
Ocean Colour Scene make a stop in the Roisin Dubh as part of a short Irish tour in April. Tickets are on sale now for their show on April 7th.

Nouvelle Vague & Richard Hawley sold out - 29 Jan 2008
Nouvelle Vague's show on Tuesday and Richard Hawley's show on Thursday are both sold out. There are generally some returns so there may be no harm trying on the night, but we can't guarantee tickets.

Damien Dempsey's Charity show at the Warwick - 29 Jan 2008
Damo plays a special charity show at the Warwick on Thursday February 28th to raise funds for fighting child slavery. You can buy tickets here or from Redlight Records.

Strange Brew Presents EDAN in March - 24 Jan 2008
Critically acclaimed Boston based rapper-producer-DJ-historian Edan Portnoy made a dent on the underground hip-hop scene in 1999 with the twelve-inch Sing it Shitface, but it wasn't until his first release on Lewis Recordings that Edan garnered interest from both rock and hip-hop circles first in the UK then later, in his native US. Primitive Plus introduced Edan's unique and irreverent take on hip-hop's past while his next album Beauty and the Beat saw him successfully incorporating elements of 60's psychedelia. Both albums were showered with praise, cementing Edan's reputation as one of the most daring and adventurous artists in modern day hip-hop. He plays on March 13th. Tickets on sale now.

Phill Jupitus, Brendon Burns, Hector, Diet of Wormd & loads more - 20 Jan 2008
Easter weekend in Galway is the third "Galway Comedy Festival" and we host five great shows with last years if.comeddie winner Brendon Burns, The return of comedy sketch group Diet of Worms, The first "Stand up Showdown" featuring 16 comedians going head to head, The second annual "Galway's greatest" gig hosted this year by Hector and The Fabulous Stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" with very special guest Phill Jupitus (Never mind the Buzzcocks)
Full details on our comedy page - click comedy above
Tickets for all these shows are now on sale here and from usual outlets. Grab them quick they are sure to sell fast.

José González for the Black Box in April - 12 Jan 2008
It is four years since Veneer, his first album, was released. During that time a lot has happened: record breaking sales, European, North-American, Asian and South-American tours, a shower of awards and the song Heartbeats being featured in the Sony Bravia commercial. That particular song quickly made José González known outside of the indie circuit around the world, and most people that heard it wanted to know more. Famed for his trademark solo classical guitar with soft vocal melody José González has covered such hits as Joy Divisions Love Will Tear Us Apart, Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen and Teardop by Massive Attack. Tickets are now on sale for his fully seated show at the Black Box on April 5th.

Jonathan Richman in May! - 12 Jan 2008
While he may feel that he's just coming to grips with the recording medium, the records that Jonathan Richman has made over the past 30 years have long held a special place in the hearts of his fans. He began playing guitar at the age of 15, and in the early 1970s formed the Modern Lovers, whose raw, minimalist sound and emotionally forthright songs helped to lay the groundwork for punk rock. But by the time the group's landmark debut album (including the much-covered 'Road Runner,' a Top Five single in Europe) was released in 1976, Jonathan had already moved on to a quieter sound and a gentler lyrical focus. Since then, he's continued to record and tour prolifically, first with a series of Modern Lovers lineups, later on his own, and eventually as a duo with drummer Larkins. Over the years, Jonathan's music has absorbed a multitude of influences, from doo-wop to country to a variety of international styles, without sacrificing the artist's effervescent personality. Tickets are now on sale for his show on May 12th

Teddy Thompson confirmed - 12 Jan 2008
“As strange as it may seem, country music was the music I was brought up on,” says the Englishman, whose parents are British folk-rock legends Richard and Linda Thompson. “It's the music that's closest to my heart and the music that speaks to me the most, and it's always been a big influence on my own songwriting. I was obsessed with country music when I was a kid, and it's definitely had a huge influence on the way I write songs. I was always obsessed with songs that had a brilliant pun or a clever turn of phrase, but came from a dark, bitter place. As a writer, I've always gravitated towards that feeling.” See Teddy Thomspon on April 11th

- 08 Jan 2008
Wednesday January 16th 2008
9pm, €12.50 / online at only € 10(www.roisindubh.net )

The Laughter Lounge presents...
Diet Of Worms (Comedy Sketch group from Dublin - Not the political council (influenced by the Roman Catholic church) that took place in the town of Worms in 1521).
Diet of Worms are one of the most exciting emerging comedy acts in Ireland today. Following a highly successful run at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the 5-piece sketch comedy group are back with their unique brand of surreal comedy.
The Worms have gained a massive following in the last 12 months following their rip-roaring packed-to-the-rafters shows at Whelan's and the Village as well as the emergence of their darker than dark cult Internet series 'Dublin Stories'. There is no other comedy show in Ireland today like these guys.

www.bebo.com/dietofworms
www.youtube.com/novarafilms - all the 'Dublin Stories' episodes are here.
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=uafo14VSYPU - the latest episode.
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=bY68cWA02Fo - traditionally the most popular episode to date.
www.youtube.com/thedietofworms - the rest of our videos including some live performances are here.

with Jarlath Regan - returning to the Lounge after the hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe debut from the award winning new face of Irish comedy
"Great one line gags, real style, real presence and inpeccable timing.... Supremely confident, bold and fearless" The Milk Run BBC Radio 4
open spot from Cathal O'Loughlin (resident mc in City Limits comedy club, Cork)

Link: Diet of worms myspace

The Laughter Lounge Presents DIET OF WORMS - 08 Jan 2008
Diet of Worms are one of the most exciting emerging comedy acts in Ireland today. Following a highly successful run at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the 5-piece sketch comedy group are back with their unique brand of surreal comedy. The Worms have gained a massive following in the last 12 months following their rip-roaring packed-to-the-rafters shows at Whelan's and the Village as well as the emergence of their darker than dark cult Internet series 'Dublin Stories'. There is no other comedy show in Ireland today like these guys. See them on Wednesday January 16th

Link: Check out the worms myspace for more info

New Year's Eve 2007 Sold Out but.... - 31 Dec 2007
There are no tickets left for the New Year's Eve show with Delorentos, Mirakil Whip, The Ghostwood Project, Disconnect 4 & Merman but the bar will be free in all night, until it's full, and then it's free in for the late night with gugai also. First come, first served!

Album/Gig Of The Year 2007 - 26 Dec 2007
We now have the shortlist for the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year and Gig Of The Year for 2008. Send your votes to info@roisindubh.net. Roisin Dubh members only please.

Album Of The Year
BATTLES - Mirrored
DAN DEACON - Spiderman Of The Rings
DELORENTOS - In Love With Detail
CATHY DAVEY - Tales Of Silversleeve
STANLEY SUPER 800 - Louder & Clearer

Gig Of The Year
!!!
BATTLES
DAN DEACON
THE REDNECK MANIFESTO
STRANGE BREW SUMMER SHINDIG 3

New Year's Eve 2007! - 17 Dec 2007
Tickets are now on sale for the only New Year's Eve Party that you should be thinking of going to. Featuring multiple Meteor nominees, DELORENTOS, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, MIRAKIL WHIP, DISCONNECT 4, MERMAN and followed by gugai, it's going to be SUPER!.

The Zombies Rescheduled - 03 Dec 2007
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone of The Zombies will be coming back in February for their rescheduled date, which is only a month before the 40th Anniversary of their legendary album, Oddessey & Oracle.

Laughter Lounge xmas party - 03 Dec 2007
This Wednesdays Laughter Lounge we have a very special members/online offer. There will be a very limited number of tickets at only €1 online. When they are gone the price rises to €2 and so on until there's just one ticket left and it costs €1,000,000.
What a great plan. So grab them now while they are still affordable.
The show features Jarlath Regan - returning to the Lounge after the hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe debut, Jarlath is the award winning new face of Irish comedy with Aidan Bishop (USA) Native New Yorker, now living here. Aidan is resident MC, along with his brother Des, at the international comedy club in Dublin town.
Support from John Donnellan - Laughter Lounge regular, John is making quite a name for himself in clubs up and down the country.
open spot from Danny Dowling (New Zealand)

Album/Gig Of The Year - 02 Dec 2007
It's that time of the year again. Please email your nominations for the Roisin Dubh Album Of The Year 2007 and the Roisin Dubh Gig Of The Year 2007. The album must have come out in 2007 and the act must have played a Roisin Dubh show this year also. Please email your nominations to info@roisindubh.net with the Year 2007 as the subject.

New Year's Eve - 02 Dec 2007
This years new years celebrations will be headlined by the fabulous DELORENTOS. They will be joined on the night by Mirakil Whip, The Ghostwood Project, Disconnect 4 & Merman. Tickets are on sale now.

The previously advertised headliners Fight Like Apes have cancelled as they will now play in The Village in Dublin.

Giveamanachristmas - 02 Dec 2007
Don't miss your chance to join the superb Giveamanakick at their Christmas party this year at Strange Brew on December 21st. And it's free! Ho Ho Ho!

STARS in January - 26 Nov 2007
Stars have confirmed a show in Roisin Dubh on January 22nd. YAY!

Link: Starspace

Record Fair at Roisin Dubh - 17 Nov 2007
A record fair will be held in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd from 11 am to 5 pm each day. The Music, Cd & Record Fair has established itself over the past nine years as THE premier record fair in Ireland, and occasionally it ventures away from Dublin and visits some of the other main cities of
Ireland, bringing an unprecedented selection to the music
collectors and bargain hunters of the nation! Thousands of cds and vinyls will be on offer ,as well as dvds, t shirts and books .A lot of original, rare and out of print lp's as well as 12" for djs will be available. All styles of music are catered for and a listening post will be provided.

Josh Ritter Sold Out - 13 Nov 2007
There are no tickets left for Mr.Ritter's show in the Black Box on December 1st.

The Magic Numbers Sold Out - 13 Nov 2007
There are only about 10 tickets left for The Magic Numbers at the time of writing.....Get them asap if you want to come along.

The Rednecks.... - 09 Nov 2007
The Redneck Manifesto are back just in time for Christmas for what may be one of their last Irish shows in a LONG time. Friday December 21st. Don't miss it.

Link: Myspace link

David Lloyd Signing - 08 Nov 2007
Sub City Comics present David Lloyd upstairs at Roisin Dubh. The co-creator of V For Vendetta and many other works is over to promote his new book, Kick Back. He will be giving a talk followed by a signing. Admission is free but you have to get tickets from Sub City comics.

Zombies will not be rising from the dead this weekend after all - 28 Oct 2007
Due to illness The Zombies have cancelled their three date Irish tour which was due to commence tonight in Roisin Dubh.
New dates are to be agreed with all venues over the coming few days. It is likely that this will be in early spring.
Tickets already purchased will be valid for these rescheduled dates or a full refund can be obtained from point of purchase.
For online refunds please email your username and ticket code to gugai@roisindubh.net

Duke Special Sold Out - 11 Oct 2007
There are no tickets left for Duke Special's show on October 22nd. There may be some tickets left for his all ages show in Campbell's Tavern.

The Magic Numbers Members Only Show - 11 Oct 2007
Almost exactly a year after their show in the Radisson, The Magic Numbers return to Galway for a special show in the Roisin Dubh on December 9th. This is a members only show and tickets will be available from all usual outlets from Monday 15th October.

Baboró Festival - 10 Oct 2007
Ireland’s premier arts festival for children presents a sparkling programme packed with dance, theatre, visual arts, literature events, puppetry, and music. Now in its eleventh year, Baboró has become one of the highlights of the cultural calendar for young people in Ireland. Baboró 2007 promises a creative feast for the senses featuring magical Japanese gardens, enchanting rhythm and dance spectacles, touching one-man theatre, percussion in a garage and the sensational Baby Rave for all generations. This flagship international festival is full of imagination and inspiration for children, their families, carers and teachers.

Link: Baboró Website

Simple Kid back for one show - 26 Sep 2007
We are delighted to announce that SIMPLE KID will be making a return visit to the Roisin Dubh to play at Strange Brew on November 1st. Special guets for the night is New Yorker Ill Ease. Tickets on sale now.

Tom McRae on tour - 26 Sep 2007
It's been a few years since Tom McRae has played the Roisin Dubh but we're happy to announce that he's back on November 14th. Tickets are on sale now.

George Best 20th Anniversary Tour - 21 Sep 2007
The Wedding Present will be playing a series of concert dates in October 2007 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the release of their debut album, George Best. For the British leg of the tour the band will revisit each of the towns played on the original George Best tour of 1987. Furthermore, the album will be played in its entirety as part of the set each night. They come to the Roisin Dubh on November 22nd. Tickets on sale now

Link: Weddoes Website

Simply The Pez - 21 Sep 2007
Hailing from deep galactic space, the Warlords of Pez are a group of Cybernetically Advanced Sonically Aggressive Space Pricks, fusing a combination of Deepspace Death Metal & Low-Light Sex Cabaret with a twist of New Age Electric Bongo Madness. Since their sell out album launch last Halloween, the Warlords have toured Ireland & the UK stopping off at some of the biggest summer festivals in the Universe. 3 shows at Glastonbury, Trinity Ball, the Galway Arts Festival and the Reading/Leeds Festival hosted some unforgettable shows. In September the Warlords awoke Electric Picnic with a 12 O' Clock Mass on the Sunday morning. The Irish Times declared that the Warlords are "clearly going to hell" but they already knew this. This October you can catch the Warlords in a town near you as they prepare for another Halloween tour. The Warlords show up in Galway on the 26th of Oct & will be a fancy dress extravaganza so start designing your costume now!


Link: Pezspace

Ingrid Eto cancelled due to injury - 14 Sep 2007
Sadly, Roisin Dubh's September cover stars INGRID ETO have been forced to cancel their Irish tour as their guitarist has broken his finger and will not be able to perform. Refunds are available from point of purchase. Credit cards will be refunded online.

Get free tickets to see RUBIK on Tuesday night! - 10 Sep 2007
That's right - there are free member's tickets available for Tuesday's night show from superb Fins RUBIK! Just call in with your membership card or proof of membership to collect them. Check out their myspace below!

Link: Rubik's myspace

Howard Marks Returns // Jello Biafra debuts - 10 Sep 2007
Following on from the enormous success of his sold out show in the Roisin Dubh in July, Howard Marks returns with a short Irish tour which will be calling to Roisin Dubh on November 4th. In other spoken word news, former Dead Kennedys frontman and Mr. Alternative Tentacles Jello Biafra makes his first Galway appearence on November 20th for a show that will no doubt sell out very quickly.

Very Special online offer - 10 Sep 2007
for this weeks laughter lounge with Pete Johannson (Canada), Kevin Gildea (Thats him in the picture over there), Colum McDonnell & Chris Kent.
50 tickets at only €1. Normally €7.50 until midnight - (door price €10 / 12.50.)
Wednesday 12th September 9pm, show starts 9.30pm

Two shows for Damien Dempsey - 07 Sep 2007
After a storming show at the end of Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey has announced a string of Irish dates in November including two nights in the Roisin Dubh on November 10 & 11. Tickets are on sale now. Special guests are Nizlopi.

Josh Ritter in the Black Box - 07 Sep 2007
Josh Ritter will be playing a show in the Black Box on Saturday December 1st. Tickets are on sale now.

Strange Brew is 250 this Thursday!! - 07 Sep 2007
This Thursday night, September 13th, Strange Brew turns 250 and will celebrate in style with GIVEAMANAKICK, THE GHOSTWOOD PROJECT, FIGHT LIKE APES and LE GALAXIE, all followed by yours truely until the wee smalls..... Lots of fun fun fun with rice crispie buns, free booze and many other treats....

Members Ticket announcement - 07 Sep 2007
From Friday September 7th, all shows that go on sale will have members prices available online only. If you wish to avail of the member's discount, you must buy tickets in advance on www.roisindubh.net.

September at Galway's favourite comedy club. - 06 Sep 2007
It's going to be a great month for comedy at the lounge with top comics including Stewart Francis, Tom Stade & Pete Johansson all from Canada, Ireland's finest including Ian Coppinger, Kevin Gildea, Andrew Stanley & Colum McDonnell and from the UK Geoff Norcott & Kevin Bridges.
Full details and special offers in our comedy section.

Mice Parade Cancelled - 04 Sep 2007
Sadly, Mice Parade have had to cancel their Galway date on this tour. Ticket refunds are available from point of purcahse. Crayonsmith will be playing along with Elk as a free show.

Get your Roisin Dubh Electric Picnic Poncho! - 28 Aug 2007
That's right - be prepared for the weekend ahead with this stylish and practical Roisin Dubh poncho, which can be yours if you just pop into the Roisin Dubh and show us your Electric Picnic ticket. Hurry - while stocks last. (Seen here modelled by Eoin)

Duke Special in October - 25 Aug 2007
Duke Special has just confirmed a show in Roisin Dubh on October 22nd. Tickets are on sale now....

Battles Sold Out - 17 Aug 2007
Don't say we didn't warn you. Battles on Aug 23rd at Strange Brew is sold out.

New show for 22nd August - 11 Aug 2007
The New York underground comedy festival competition semi final which was due to be held in Roisin Dubh on August 22nd has now been cancelled. In fact the whole competition has had to be cancelled mainly due to lack of interest from up and coming comics.

We have a great line up to replace that show.
Bernard O'Shea & John Colleary (TJ & TJ on Matt Coopers show on Today FM) are doing a double header of stand up with guest MC Robbie Bonham - 98 FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'

Two shows for Damien Dempsey - 01 Aug 2007
After a storming show at the end of Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey has announced a string of Irish dates in November including two nights in the Roisin Dubh on November 10 & 11. Tickets are on sale now. Special guests are Nizlopi.

The Zombies.... - 01 Aug 2007
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone OF THE ZOMBIES come to Ireland with their band for their first ever Irish tour on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Oddessy & Oracle. They play on October 28th as part of a three date Irish tour.

Zero 7 Instrumental Show - 01 Aug 2007
Following sell out shows in Dublin and Cork last year Ingrid Eto - Zero 7 Instrumental Project come to Roisin Dubh on September 30th with Zero 7 DJ sets from Sam Hardaker.

August at the Lounge - 28 Jul 2007
Over the past few months the Laughter Lounge has hosted some of the top acts in the world including Phill Jupitus and the stars of “Whose line is it anyway?” from Channel 4, Stewart Lee – recently ranked as #41 best stand up in the world, Ian Stone, Aussies Carl Barron & Jim Jeffries, Canada’s Sean Collins and Ireland’s finest including Neil Delamere & Karl Spain (both from the Panel) and Naked Camera’s chief prankster PJ Gallagher.

August sees the visit of the 2005 Winner of the Amused Moose Comedy Awards - Sarah Millican (8th), Canadian Angelo Tsarouchas (15th) www.funnygreek.com/, The semi final of the New York underground comedy festival competition (22nd) and the return of our monthly improv show with Ian Coppinger & crew on 29th.

Wednesday 1st August 07
NO SHOW - Galway Races

Wednesday 8th August 07
9pm, €12.50 / 10 members / 7.50 online until midnight Tuesday
Sarah Millican (UK)
Colum mcDonnell
Keith Farnan
open spot from Daniel McGill

Wednesday 15th August 07
9pm, €12.50 / 10 members / 7.50 online until midnight Tuesday
Angelo Tsarouchas
Karl Spain
Paddy Courtney
open spot from Winter DeFerre

Wednesday 22nd August 07 I have booked directly
9pm, €12.50 / 10 members / 7.50 online until midnight Tuesday
New York Underground Comedy Festival Competition - Semi Final
Featuring 6 of the best up and coming stand up's competing for a Free trip to New York City underground comedy festival.
Hosted by Eric Shantz (USA)

Wednesday 29th August 07
€ 12.50 / 10 members / 7.50 online until midnight Tuesday
The Laughter Lounge presents...
Comedy Improv with Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak, Michelle Read & Guests
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches.
Look out for great acts over the coming months including Stewart Francis (Canada), Tom Stade (Canada), Simon Blyth (UK), Christian Reilly (UK), Matt Kirshen (UK) & Scott Capurro (USA).

Both Neil Delamere shows now sold out! - 08 Jul 2007
...but there are still a few tickets available for the Stewart Lee show on 18th july with Ian Stone from the galway arts festival box office.
Also in comedy news we have a great show from Jarlath Regan upstairs on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st.

Mundy & Seasick Steve Sold Out - 05 Jul 2007
Both Mundy shows and Seasick Steve's show during the Galway Arts Festival are now sold out. Tickets are selling quickly for the other shows, so book now. See the link below or call the Box Office on Merchants Road on 091566577

Link: Arts Festival Booking

Strange Brew Summer Shindig 3 - 26 Jun 2007
Tickets are now on sale for the Strange Brew Summer Shindig 3 on Friday August 3rd, with a stellar line up featuring Delorentos, Givemanakick, Mirakil Whip, Fight Like Apes, So Cow, The Byrno Chairs and Disconnect 4. Tickets are a mere €5 for members.

Galway Arts Festival Tickets - 26 Jun 2007
Please note that all tickets for shows in the Arts Festival programme are only available from the Galway Arts Festival Box Office. You can call into the Box Office on Merchants Road, phone them on 091 566577 or book directly from the festvial website

Link: Arts Festival Booking

First Mundy Show nearly sold out - 26 Jun 2007
Mundy's first night during the Arts Festival, a solo show on Saturday July 21st, is nearly sold out. There are only a handful of tickets left.

Link: Book tickets here

Mark Kozelek & Bill Callahan announced - 25 Jun 2007
Roisin Dubh is proud to announce shows by both Bill Callahan and Mark Kozelek. Bill Callahan, formerly know as both (Smog) and Smog, will return to the Roisin Dubh on August 11th while former Red House Painter and current Sun Kil Moon mainman, Mark Kozlek graces us on November 3rd. On sale now

Galway Film Fleadh - 25 Jun 2007
The Galway Film Fleadh will be screening some films in July that may be of particular interest to Roisin Dubh patrons. On Wednesday July 11th in the Town Hall, you can see The Future Is Unwritten : Joe Strummer. Drawing on a shared punk history and a close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe’s life, Julien Temple’s film is a celebration of Joe Strummer before, during and after the Clash. On Friday July 13th in the Cinemobile, they will be showing Music Inn : A Documentary. Barenholtz's powerful documentary recounts the remarkable story of the Music Inn by intercutting vintage photographs, archival footage, soundtrack recordings and interviews with the surviving musicians who
participated in the original collective.

Link: Offical Website

He who laughs last.... - 19 Jun 2007
...doesn't get the Joke.
Upcoming shows at the Laughter Lounge PJ Gallagher from RTE's Naked Camera on 4th July, Neil Delamere on 10th & 11th July & Stewart Lee with Ian Stone on 18th july.
See comedy section for more info.

The Blizzards Rescheduled - 07 Jun 2007
The Blizzards have rescheduled their show for Friday July 20th. All tickets are still valid for this show, and there are a mere handful now available.

Jack L added to July line up - 06 Jun 2007
The wonderful Jack L returns to the Roisin Dubh for one night only on Monday July 9th. Expect tickets to sell very quickly for this one....

Galway Sessions 2007 - 06 Jun 2007
The Galway Sessions return and are bigger and better than ever. Over 180 musicians playing in over 80 sessions over eight days. In the Roisin Dubh, we have Maria Doyle Kennedy (June 15th), Andy Irivine (June 18th) and Gráda (June 19th). Please see the Galway Sessions website for more details

Link: Galway Sessions website

Battles at Strange Brew in August! - 03 Jun 2007
Finally we can announce it! Having served time in seminal acts Don Caballero, Helmet, Tomahawk, Lynx and The Mark of Cain amongst others, Battles draw from a sprawling range of styles and sounds and distill this erratic static into the tightest mindfuck jams to be committed to playable format. Their superb album, Mirrored, has just been released on Warp and they play Strange Brew on August 23rd. Tickets on sale online now and in shops on Tuesday.

June at the Laughter Lounge - 31 May 2007
The Laughter Lounge
Every Wednesday night at Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway
Tickets online at www.roisindubh.net, Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street & NOW - Zhivago Records Shop street Galway


Wednesday June 20th
9pm, €12.50/10 Members/7.50 online offer
The Laughter Lounge presents...
Comedy Improv with Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak, Michelle Reed & Charlie Kranz (USA)
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches.

Wednesday June 27th
9pm, €12.50/10 Members/7.50 online offer
The Laughter Lounge presents...
Harvey Oliver (UK) - AKA Jeff Stevenson. Jeff had his own stand-up show on Channel 4, Stand and Deliver (SKY 1) & Jeff played the comedian at Rodney Trotters stag night in the legendary series of Only Fools and Horses and also played PC Parker in ‘To Hull and Back’, one of the classic Christmas day films of Only Fools and Horses.
John Donnellan - John recently stole the show at the "Galway's greatest" gig during the Galway Comedy Festival
"Local comic John Donnellan just gets funnier every time I see him." Evening Herald
Guest MC Karl Spain - The Panel & Karl Spain wants a woman - RTE
Open spot from Chris Kent

Doors 9pm, Shows start 9.30pm ish. all followed by DJ Monty until late, Admission FREE after comedy.

More Mr.Nice Guy..... - 30 May 2007
The legendary Howard Marks finally returns to Galway for a show in Roisin Dubh on Sunday July 29th. More dangerous and more revealing than ever before, Howard recounts stories never previously heard, ranging from dealings with the CIA, the Italian Mafia and MI6. A new show format includes multimedia footage spanning over three decades, projecting both the fascinating story and the many faces of ‘the maverick phenomenon’ (Sunday Times) - Howard Marks aka Mr Nice. Expect the unexpected, naturally.....

The Blizzards postponed - 29 May 2007
'Unfortunately due to a bereavement very close to the Blizzards camp the band have decided to postpone their forthcoming tour and promotional dates.  The band has not come to this decision lightly and we hope you will understand and respect their decision. The Blizzards and their crew are a very tight knit family and they need to take this time out as this has hit them very hard. We hope you can appreciate the unique circumstances under which this very difficult decision has been made.'
A new date will be announced very shortly and all tickets are still valid for the new date.

This week the laughter lounge has a very special offer. - 27 May 2007
Buy online for only € 7.50 and get your first drink FREE
Wednesday 30th May 2007
The Laughter Lounge presents....
Sugar Sammy (Canada) - Voted as the top stand-up in 2004, 2005 & 2006 by the readers of The Montreal Mirror, Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comics working today.
"The South Asian Comedian of the moment" The Cape Argus. "The master of the ethnic joke" Hour Magazine
Zoe Lyons (UK) - Winner of the Babycham Funny Women Award 2004 & Finalist in C4's and the Gilded Balloon's 'So You Think You're Funny' 2004.
“Her routine was a fireproof parade of quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism. The audience didn't really have a chance“. Chortle
And just added to the bill is guest MC Aidan Bishop (USA) - Native New Yorker, now living in Dublin and resident MC at the international comedy club in Dublin town. Also Aidan is the younger brother of one of Irelands most successful stand ups, but he asked us not to mention his brothers name so you'll have to guess who it is.
Open spot from Niamh Shaw
Doors 9pm, show starts 9.30pm ish

Laugh and the whole world laughs with you... - 27 May 2007
Look out for some great acts at the Lounge in July including an Amstel comedy night on Wed 4th with PJ Gallagher (Naked Camera). FREE tickets from www.amstel.ie
Also, Neil Delamere's "Viking Show" Edinburgh preview is nearly sold out on Tuesday 10th. 2nd night added Wed 11th. Grab your tickets now.
On Wednesday 18th the Galway Arts Festival present Stewart Lee # 41 best stand up in the world and guest Ian Stone (ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent).
Tickets for this one from Galway Arts Festival box office and www.galwayartsfestival.com
Nobody Knows Jarlath Regan is a preview of a show by the same name by a comic with that name which will be on in Edinburgh and also a TV show by the same name. Its on Fri 20th & Sat 21st upstairs at 7pm. and its only a fiver.
Our monthly improv returns to the Laughter Lounge on Wednesday 25th featuring regulars Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Reed with special guest Charlie Kranz from LA.

Cathy Davey is back! - 24 May 2007
That's right. After a wonderful Strange Brew show earlier in the year, the magnificent Cathy Davey is back with her new band for a show on Tuesday May 29th. Don't miss this great chance to preview her superb new material as well as classic tracks.

Tickets now on sale in Zhivago - 24 May 2007
Tickets for all Roisin Dubh shows are now on sale in Zhivago Records on Shop Street as well as Redlight Records, Eglinton St, in the Roisin Dubh and online here at www.roisindubh.net

The Pale album launch - 22 May 2007
The Pale formed in Dublin in 1990 with Matthew Devereux on vocals Shane Wearen on Mandolins and a cheap as chips drum machine taking care of the beats. They released an award winning debut album on A&M records in 1992 called (Here's one we made earlier) The debut album and live shows received critical praise internationally. The singles from that debut (Dogs with no tails) (Butterfly) and (Shut up venus) did well in both Ireland and the UK. The highest chart positions came in Turkey, Israel and France and has given rise to succesfull cover versions of their songs released in Turkey over the last decade. As the group have toured they have added and subtracted instruments and players to the line-up. The mainstay of the group has remained to be the unique sound conjured up by Matthew and Shane. The Sound of the group is one of ethnic fusion and is often referred to as eclectic and quirky. Over the years The Pale have recorded five live sessions for RTE radio and a further two for BBC radio. The most recent session was recorded for John Kelly's The Mystery Train. The Pale are set to release a new Album. It will be released on 1969 records and distributed by RMG . The Album is called "The Contents of a Shipwreck" and will available in all records stores from the on the 25th of May 2007.

Free show from HAL! - 17 May 2007
That's right! The guys from Hal have decided that they would like to reward all their Galway fans by dropping the cover charge for their Saturday night show in the Roisin Dubh and refunding all the tickets that have been bought!!!! Must be something in the water!

Brightblack Morning Light Offer! - 14 May 2007
Eerily beautiful and hauntingly soulful, Brightblack Morning Light conjure up genuinely southern rock music. Drifting across Northern California living in tents or other temporary dwellings, the duo take their inspiration from the earth a Creating some of the most fascinating sounds you'll ever hear, be prepared to be transfixed by their unique blend of southern folk, blues, soul and shoegazing spacery. There's a special offer for their show in Roisin Dubh on May 18th - tickets are available online now for a mere €5!

Link: Check out their myspace.....

Neil Delamere - The Viking Show: - 02 May 2007
Our good friend Neil Delamere has just announced that he will be doing a preview of his new Edinburgh show at Roisin Dubh on Tuesday 10th July.
Its called "The Viking Show" and it's about ah... Vikings, I guess.
This will not be like a usual Laughter Lounge show with MC & Support, its the show Neil will be performing at the Edindurgh festival so its just him, all alone, all by himself doing an hour of new stuff.
Neil's last two visits to Galway have been sell outs - thats the Radisson Hotel during the Galway Comedy festival and his show at the Laughter lounge in february which was days before his 6 night sell out run in Vicar street, Dublin.
Tickets are € 10 / 8 members and are on sale online and in Redlight, Zhivago shop street & Roisin Dubh now. We expect this to sell out fast so grab them now...

Its been great so far... - 27 Apr 2007
...at the laughter lounge this month with much more fun and laughter to come.
Next up it’s Karl Spain Karl is now a regular on the Panel (RTE) and recently got the woman he so badly wanted (Karl Spain wants a woman - RTE). Support comes from Sue Collins who the older comedy fans among you will remember as being one third of the musical comedy act, The Nualas. Guest MC on the night, Andrew Stanley, is the regular mc at the comedy cellar in Dublin town. Andrew is just back from a very successful run at the Melbourne comedy festival. He's also very handy for things like putting spiders outside without hurting them.
Online offer - Limited number at only 7.50 online now (normal price 12.50 / 10 members)

Look out for Sugar Sammy & Zoe Lyons next week & Neil Delamere (The Panel), PJ Gallagher (Naked Camera), Carl Barron (Aus), Sean Collins (Canada), Tony Woods (USA) & loads more in the coming months.

May at the Lounge including Phil Jupitus, Jim Jeffries and obviously more - 27 Apr 2007
Full May line up as follows: The Laughter Lounge every Wednesday night at Roisin Dubh. Top Irish & international stand up comedians & improv shows:
Special online offer for all shows - Limited number at only € 7.50 www.roisindubh.net (except 9th - limited number at €15)

Wednesday 2nd May 2007
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online)
The Laughter Lounge presents
Jim Jeffries (Aus) - Hailing from Perth, the one in Western Australia, Jim has come a long way since he did his first ever comedy spot in Sydney at the age of 17. He has won the Perth Comic of the Year 2000, and is a celebrity in the city. Although as he says, even local newsreaders are celebrities in Perth.
Recently attacked onstage in the Comedy Store, Manchester, and already viewed by over 2million people, check it out yourself at: youtube.com/watch?v=2WCGKb8ikRc, Jim is regarded as one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world.
But something is very wrong with his moral compass, that’s for sure. Taken at face value, his flagrantly distasteful set squeezes every trigger of knee-jerk liberal offence. It’s a catalogue of PC no-nos: from unabashedly misogynistic gags about women’s genitals to mocking the disabled, proving that this coarse Australian considers no topic too impolite to joke about.

But somehow he gets away with this taboo-busting tirade and few take genuine offence. Sure you’ll hear sharp intakes of breath mixed in with the shocked laughter, but there’s never any doubt these are only gags. Maybe it’s the sheer audacity of the depths of bad taste to which he’ll plunge, or maybe it’s his slightly awkward, socially screwed-up persona. Either way, it’s obvious he’s no role model and his provocative views are not to be taken seriously. Jim's brash confrontational style has made him one of the most sought after comics on the world stage. He gets away with jokes that most comedians would not want to touch due to his ability to both charm and offend the crowd through equal measures. Definitely not for the prudish.
Robbie Bonham Warrior. Lover. Nerd & Winner - 98FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'
"Quirky, zany, and, most importantly, funny" - Capital magazine
Open spot from Sean Sheridan

Wednesday 9th May 07
9pm, € 20 / 17.50 members (very limited number online now at € 15)
The stars of "Whose line is it anyway?"
The live show follows the popular TV format as seen on Channel 4 with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches featuring some of the most popular characters from the English TV series. This time around its Stephen Frost (who shot to fame in the Carling Black Label ads and Blackadder / Mr Bean rides again / The Young Ones / Have I Got News For You? / Never mind the Buzzcocks etc) Andy Smart (Comedy Store players, which performs twice a week at The Comedy Store). Check it out yourself at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUT1v9p7LbQ
Special guests on the night include Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv) & Phil Jupitus. yes you read it right!!!
This is one of our most popular shows, normally selling out weeks in advance, so early booking is highly recommended.

"Comedy Store Players - A supportive crowd wills on six brave performers who arrive with no script and not the faintest idea of what will happen. Through improvisation they create whole sketches and comic dramas that are amazingly inventive and sometimes take off into flights of surreal brilliance. Whose Line Is it Anyway is a pale TV imitation."
The Daily Telegraph

Wednesday 16th May 2007
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online)
The Laughter Lounge presents
Dougie Dunlop (Sco) - Highly talented observational comic, Dougie Dunlop, effortlessly gets audiences laughing and sharing his unique take on life.
All the composure of a Tiger Woods' putt" The Scotsman
Dermot Whelan - Dermot hosts a weekday breakfast show on 98FM and is host of TV3's football entertainment programme, The Offside Show.
Keith Farnan (Cork) – Liffey Laughs (RTE), One Night Stand (BBC)
“Irelands latest Comedy Star” Examiner
Open spot from Komedy Keet

Wednesday 23rd May 2007
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online)
The Laughter Lounge presents
Karl Spain - "Karl Spain wants a woman" - RTE
"Had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand" - Metro
Sue Collins - who is well remembered from the Irish Comedy Trio 'The Nualas'.
Andrew Stanley –resident MC in the Comedy Cellar in Dublin.
Open spot from Denis Mulcahy

Wednesday 30th May 2007
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online)
The Laughter Lounge presents
Sugar Sammy (Canada) - Voted as the top stand-up in 2004, 2005 & 2006 by the readers of The Montreal Mirror, Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comics working today.
"The South Asian Comedian of the moment" The Cape Argus. "The master of the ethnic joke" Hour Magazine
Zoe Lyons (UK)- Winner of the Babycham Funny Women Award 2004 & Finalist in C4's and the Gilded Balloon's 'So You Think You're Funny' 2004.
“Her routine was a fireproof parade of quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism. The audience didn't really have a chance“. Chortle
Open spot from Niamh Shaw

Upcoming Shows at the Lounge - 25 Apr 2007
Wednesday 2nd May 2007
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 (members) / 7.50 (online)
The Laughter Lounge presents
Jim Jeffries (Aus) - Hailing from Perth, the one in Western Australia, Jim has come a long way since he did his first ever comedy spot in Sydney at the age of 17. He has won the Perth Comic of the Year 2000, and is a celebrity in the city. Although as he says, even local newsreaders are celebrities in Perth.
Recently attacked onstage in the Comedy Store, Manchester, and already viewed by over 2million people, check it out yourself at: youtube.com/watch?v=2WCGKb8ikRc, Jim is regarded as one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world.
But something is very wrong with his moral compass, that’s for sure. Taken at face value, his flagrantly distasteful set squeezes every trigger of knee-jerk liberal offence. It’s a catalogue of PC no-nos: from unabashedly misogynistic gags about women’s genitals to mocking the disabled, proving that this coarse Australian considers no topic too impolite to joke about.
But somehow he gets away with this taboo-busting tirade and few take genuine offence. Sure you’ll hear sharp intakes of breath mixed in with the shocked laughter, but there’s never any doubt these are only gags. Maybe it’s the sheer audacity of the depths of bad taste to which he’ll plunge, or maybe it’s his slightly awkward, socially screwed-up persona. Either way, it’s obvious he’s no role model and his provocative views are not to be taken seriously. Jim's brash confrontational style has made him one of the most sought after comics on the world stage. He gets away with jokes that most comedians would not want to touch due to his ability to both charm and offend the crowd through equal measures. Definitely not for the prudish.
Robbie Bonham Warrior. Lover. Nerd & Winner - 98FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'
"Quirky, zan