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Homegrown Gigs Worth Checking Out in Cork this Summer!

Summer is coming, and the ‘Rodfather’ has given us a taste of more in the Rebel County. On the banks of the lovely Lee, the current crop of Cork bands is making big waves, so much that it would lead you to think there must be something special in the water, like. The surge in homegrown talent is testament to the heart-rate of the People’s Republic and we at The Sharpe were delighted to catch up with lots of homegrown acts to find out more. So, let’s whet our appetites with some of the most exciting gigs in Cork this summer. 1. Columbia Columbia is a fresh up-and-coming Rock and […]

6 Festive Gigs You Need to Get to in Dublin over Christmas

Well as they say, it’s almost that time of year again when Christmas is upon us once more. While the run up to it can be quite a stressful time, it’s important to try and cast the worries aside for a while and embrace the seasonal spirit. If you’re out and about doing some Christmas shopping in Dublin, make a day out of it! There’s a variety of styles and a wide range of sounds in here to suit everyone’s style. We at the Sharpe have selected our top six festive gigs in the capital that will hopefully get you in the spirit this December without breaking the bank. 6) […]

Kevin Casey Interview – Breaking Through & Finding Flutter Tone

We had the pleasure of catching up with talented Dublin songwriter Kevin Casey again recently. After a busy year of touring since our last interview on Magnolia Road, it’s been a break through period for Kevin. Shows throughout Germany, a mix of top Irish festivals over the summer, not to mention landing a new record label. The band are getting ready to make their return to the Sound House next month for a huge homecoming show. Two other Dublin acts will be supporting on the night, indie alt rockers Oh Bryan and four piece pop rock outfit, Fade to Light. It’s sure to be a cracking show at one of […]

Unique Irish Record Stores That Are Making a Difference

One of the most disheartening announcements that we hear more and more frequently these days are the closures of once popular record stores as a result of the digital age taking over. When you can stream everything online, the desire for buying a physical copy of music just isn’t as strong as it used to be. However, there are some Irish record stores that are defying all odds and are succeeding. So what’s their secret? Well to mark the upcoming Record Store Day on April 21st, we have compiled a list of some of our favourite independent record stores in the country. These are places that you must visit if […]

6 Gigs You Need To See In Dublin This April

Looking to head out this April and listen to some amazing tunes in Dublin? Well, don’t you worry we’ve got six gigs that you definitely don’t want to miss out on this month. As always, there’s a boatload of top draw Irish artists that will have you bopping to some serious beats. Not just one for finding great gigs at The Sharpe, we’ve also found artists that are releasing some of the best new music in Ireland, so that’s your next Spotify playlist sorted. Let’s get straight into it and see where the best spots are for gigs in Dublin this April. 1. The Hot Sprockets The Hot Sprockets are […]

6 Unmissable Irish Gigs Over St. Patrick’s Weekend

It’s that time of the year again where you can show everyone exactly why it’s so great to be Irish. What better way to start off the St. Patrick’s Weekend celebrations than with a nice dose of homegrown music! There are gigs taking place in every corner of the country so get your dancing shoes on, grab a friend and get going! 1. Zion Train If you are in Cork on St. Patrick’s day, you sure are lucky because Zion Train are playing in the Crane Lane Theatre. In 2014, they’re Land of the Blind album was a big hit and they are looking to release another new album soon. […]

The Unsigned Irish Music Scene – How Are Small Bands Surviving?

Have you ever wondered how unsigned Irish artists can prosper in our current music industry against some big national and international labels? Well having encountered many a signed and unsigned Irish artist, we at The Sharpe have wondered the same. Therefore we decided to do some digging to find out the secret recipe… if one exists! Maybe you are an unsigned artist or know someone who is enduring these struggles. For those who want to break into the music scene independently, this is certainly do-able and it is actually becoming more of an occurrence thanks to a few helpful tools. Last October we checked out the thriving local music scene […]

Irish Instagram Accounts: Who You Need To Follow

Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has become the most sought after mobile app, reaching 500 million daily users. It’s known as one of the best platforms for celebrities and social influencers to engage with their fans and for ordinary people to share their favourite pics. We’ve all become too familiar with the insta-food pics, the “OOTD” (outfit of the day) pics and the dog pics which seem to flood our Instagram feeds, or maybe just mine. But given the sheer number of accounts, it’s hard to get away from the tedious posts, which is why I’ve done my research to find some of the best Irish Instagram accounts to follow. From […]

5 Gigs You Need to See in Dublin This February

The January blues are well and truly behind us and with spring finally here, it brings us to yet another fresh line up of local acts gigging in the capital this February. One very special act that will be performing soon is singer-songwriter Kevin Casey, who The Sharpe had the privilege of interviewing last November. You can check out that that interview in full right here. We have a variety of genres and musicians picked out to suit all interests this month. So if you’re heading for a night on the town – keep an eye out for one of these great gigs! 5) O Emperor Kicking things off with a bang, we have five Indie-Rockers from Waterford known […]

5 Gigs You Need to See in Dublin This January

You guessed it, it’s that time of year once again – the unavoidable January blues have arrived. With Christmas now only a fading memory and the New Year in full swing, the celebrations have nearly come to an end. If spirits are low this month, a great cure can be found in the capital with some cracking shows on the way. There are fantastic gigs in Dublin this January, including a huge tribute show in Whelan’s and some great local names ready to entertain. So if you still can’t decide on that New Year’s resolution, supporting home-grown talent in 2018 is certainly a good place to start! 5) The Avant […]