Super Furry Animal frontman, Neon Neon member and all-round talented guy Gruff Rhys will be in Dublin on October 30th to attend a screening of his documentary Seperadoat the IFI, which is being screened as part of the Darklight Film Festival.
Rhys will also DJ alongside Twisted Nerve head honcho Andy Votel at the festival’s Halloween- themed closing party at The Grand Social that night. darklight.ie
Musical show 'n' tell at RDS
This weekend marks the third Music Show event at Dublin’s RDS, a convention that incorporates live music, workshops and panels with a chance for bands and music fans alike to catch a glimpse of the inner workings of the Irish and international industries. Last year’s event was the biggest of its kind in Ireland, with 12,000 people passing through the doors of the venue over two days.
Running this Saturday and Sunday, the show is the creation of Hot Press magazine, who established it in 2008. This year’s musical guests include Cathy Davey, Republic of Loose, Damien Dempsey, Fight Like Apes (above) and The Flaws. There will be panels on topics such as music journalism, the benefits of music colleges for musicians, and the art of production, with a number of high-profile guests contributing to each. Newton Faulkner will host a masterclass in guitar-playing, Mundy and Gemma Hayes will host a songwriting workshop, and one of the biggest draws of the weekend will be a public interview with Bob Geldof on Sunday. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster now.
RSAG to DJ and perform
A gig with a difference takes place at new music venue The Workman’s Club in Dublin tonight. Jeremy Hickey, also known as RSAG, is taking over both floors of the venue for a special gig that will incorporate a live set with full visuals, a DJ set by Donal Dineen, and a performance from RSAG Soundsystem, which entails Hickey on drums and fellow Kilkenny artist The Kilo 1977 on the decks.
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Trained in:Animal Collective have designed a pair of trainers. The Tobin is for charity and for $75, you will also get a cassette tape of new material.
Mute point: Having been a subsidiary of EMI since 2002, Mute Records is reverting to being an independent label. White Rabbits, Richard Hawley, Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk will return to EMI.
Venue change:The venue for tomorrow's A Tribute to Derek Nally has changed from Vicar Street to The Grand Social. Richie Egan, Bell X1, Mundy and David Kitt are to perform.
Blessed release: Cap Pas Cap release their long-awaited debut next month. Haunted Light is released on November 12th.
