Rhythm is a Dancer for Cancer
Bipolar Empire
+ Youth Mass, Milk and Zombie Cops

Newspaper Interview from the organiser:

Charity work has always been something I have wanted to get more involved in and in particular I wanted to do something with the Irish cancer Society. Cancer is one of the major killers in Ireland just think about the statistics, each year in Ireland, approximately 28,000 people in Ireland will develop cancer and 8,400 will die of the disease. It is also estimated that the number of people who will develop cancer will increase to 41,700 by 2020. With these figures facing us it is vital that we do everything in our power to find ways of combating the disease. With this in mind and the fact that the Irish Cancer Society is the largest funder of cancer research in Ireland I decided I would organise a charity night in aid of the charity.

Deciding what kind of night I would organise wasn't particularly that difficult, I went with what I knew! I am quiet into gigs so I figured why not do a charity one. I am a big supporter of local Irish talent and I think it's something that people need to give more credit for. The bands that I have lined up are extremely talented and I am looking forward to getting the bands hopefully some good exposure to new crowds and hopefully new fans considering they are all performing on the night for free. The charity band night is being held on Friday 10th of September in the The Village, Wexford St, Dublin 2 with the first band up at 7.30pm. The night will feature performances from ZombieCops, Milk, Youth Mass and Bipolar Empire headlining the event. Tickets cost €10 at the door or they can be bought before the event from myself. There will also be a raffle during the gig and so far there is some brillant prizes such as restaurant vouchers for Town bar and Grill, Fallon and Byrne, Diep Le Shaker, sidned leinster jersey by Johnny Sexton (sponsored by Susan Cosgrove, Hopkins & Co Solicitors), VIP table for Burlesque Club and Social, Vouchers from Honey Trap Boudoir, Soho Boutique Voucher, Get your make up done free by a professional make up artist, Drink hampers and much much more.

My aim is to hopefully raise €3,000, it's a high enough target but I am really hoping that I reach it. I have set up a donation page on www.mycharity.ie, for anyone who is unable to attend the event or simply just wants to make a donation to help me reach my target can do so on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/ryhthm_is_a_dancer_for_cancer. All funds donated on this page go directly to the Irish Cancer Society.
If anyone wishes to purchase some pre tickets they can contact me on 086 075 1507.

All money donated will help to fund, cancer information service, Patient care & support, nursing services, prevention and education and cancer research.

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 7:30pm

Tickets: €10

Confirm on FACEBOOK HERE

http://www.myspace.com/bipolarempire
http://www.myspace.com/thedlsmusic
http://www.myspace.com/milkmyspacemusic
http://www.myspace.com/zombiecops

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Guinness Presents
Arthur's Day
Featuring
Kelis, Tinie Tempah, Example, We Have Band
plus very special guests

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 4pm
Tickets: SOLD OUT

http://www.guinness.com


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DNP present
Y&T

Tickets: €25.00 (inc. Booking Fee) available from Ticketmaster, Tickets.ie, City Discs, Road Records, Sound Cellar & WAV [lo-call 1890 200 078]

Doors: 7:30pm

www.meniketti.com


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DUBLIN ROCKS! Festival
VON SHAKES / SOUNDPROOF / HOOLIGAN

VON SHAKES
Following the release of their debut single ‘The Routine' earlier this year, Von Shakes released their debut album also titled ‘The Routine' in April, ad followed that with a second single ‘Template' in June.

A Rock ‘n' Roll four piece from Dublin formed in 2007, the band have finally brought the sound that has enthralled audiences in Ireland, England, Germany and even Russia to the recording studio. With the production help of Conor Brady (The Blades, The Revanants) and Phil Hayes (Delorentos, Bell X1), Von Shakes have translated their electrifying live sound onto record, capturing everything that has contributed to their critical acclaim in the past year.

The album ‘The Routine' contains 11 tracks of classic rock for a new decade. This is a collection of modern anthems with no limitations in terms of its appeal to music lovers everywhere. Gritty vocals, clean instrumentals and infectious choruses – ‘The Routine' is evidence of the bands' musical aptitude.

Regularly playing live this past year has served to cement Von Shakes as one of the tightest bands in Dublin and their recent performance at The Phantom First Friday, captured on HD (now on youtube below) is evidence of a band on the verge of making a big waves in the rock scene.


SOUNDPROOF
Soundproof are a high energy melodic rock band from north Dublin. Formed in 2006 by 3 brothers, Ste, Neilo and Puss, they began writing creative melodies full of harmonies and catchy choruses in their 'soundproof' shed. In among the melodies lead guitarist Stevo delivers passionate Doors/Lizzy inspired riffs and solos. Ronan Power later filled the role as bassist and the ensemble was complete.

In autumn 2009, Soundproof recorded, their debut EP entitled 'Shoot Me'. This was followed in May 2010 with the release of their debut single 'Only by the Night' which peaked at number 44 in the Irish charts and number 2 in the Downloadmusic.ie charts. Both gigs were performed to a packed Village venue and received many positive reviews from Hot Press, Music Review unsigned and Heineken Music who agreed that 'Puss incorporates 'all the swagger of an established front man' and the 'supreme energy displayed by the band has really grasped the audience in their live sets. '

Having gigged throughout the Summer in various hotspots including 'No Place like Dome festival' and 'LCFest' and done various radio interviews on stations such as Fm 104, WLR Fm, Near Fm and Dublin city Fm, the band are ready
to take it up another notch.

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 8pm

Tickets: €tbc

http://www.vonshakes.com

http://www.myspace.com/hooligandublin

http://www.myspace.com/theisotopedublin


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DUBLIN ROCKS! Festival
BLUE SYNDROME / MACHINE GUN BABY / THE SCREENING

BLUE SYNDROME
The debut album from this dublin based four piece outfit on the Awkward Turtle Label features a big blistering collection of uptempo grunge pop sounds coming across like Foo Fighters meets Weezer. its full of big fuzzed up guitar sounds and tons of melodic rock catchy choruses.

The band has amassed a devoted fan base in Ireland, and has the rare quality of appealing to both the teen market and to older crowds. Their live show is spell binding, and what comes across most to the audience is how much they truly enjoy what they're doing. Both their singles 'Tomorrow I'll Be Gone' and 'Kiss The Girl' have gained quite a large amount of media attention with both songs now play listed on Ireland's top radio stations including FM104, as well as in retail outlets all across Europe.

With their album released, music videos and promotional stunts in the pipeline, as well as the Irish music scene following their progress, Blue Syndrome is THE band to watch for in 2010.

RECENT ACCOLADES
* Gained widespread exposure throughout the summer of 2008, when their powerful acoustic song ‘Tomorrow I'll be Gone' - became the most downloaded tune in the Coca Cola Blastbeat iTunes promotion. This song has now been added to one of the biggest retail playlists in Ireland and the UK.
* Released their single 'Kiss The Girl' digitally and physically selling over 1,000 copies of the single and this number continues to increase.
* Played in most of the major Irish music venues including Vicar Street, Tripod, The Academy, Button Factory, The Village, Roisin Dubh, The Limelight, and The Pavillion.
* Supported artists such as Republic of Loose, The Coronas, Delorentos, Director, The Dirty Epics, The Kinetiks, Ham Sandwich, Home Star Runner and Canadian touring band The Mission District.
* Played the launch of MCD's 'New Sounds' event at Academy2.
* Released debut album ‘Over and Out' digitally and physically throughout stores in Ireland and online

http://http://www.myspace.com/bluesyndrome

MACHINE GUN BABY
I am delighted to have the opportunity to write to you in relation to a Dublin based band called Machine Gun Baby (M.G.B).

M.G.B is an indie/alternative rock band, who started writing and performing their own material in 2007. Their success thus far has been exceptional and 2009 has proven to be the start for M.G.B, who have become extremely popular in the music industry with a huge fan base that continues to thrive. They have supported such bands as Republic of Loose, award winning CODES and New York band MRNORTH at venues across the country. Not only have they played Dublin's biggest venues such as The Village, The Academy, The Guinness Storehouse, their talent and stage performance has gained many slots at festivals nationwide. Their first headlined show in Whelan's proved to be a success with a large crowd attendance and fantastic feedback.

With Machine Gun Baby on everyone's tongues, the media have begun to take a huge interest in the four lads from Dublin. The likes of FCTV, Fingal Independent, Hotpress and In Dublin have all wrote promising reviews about M.G.B and they have been recommended as a must see live act this year. With a planned single release for 10th September 2010, this young Dublin band is surely destined for big things.
Check out their Myspace and Facebook where you will find videos, images and tracks.

http://www.myspace.com/machinegunbabyofficial

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 8pm

Tickets: €tbc

http://www.myspace.com/screening
http://www.myspace.com/theisotopedublin

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MCD presents
GLENN HUGHES (Black Sabbath/Deep Purple)
Plus special guest Scott McKeon

The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 7.00pm

Tickets: €22.50 includes booking fee available from Ticketmaster and WAV [lo-call 1890 200 078]

http://www.glennhughes.com/
http://www.myspace.com/glennhughesonline


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Aiken Promotions are proud to present…
YANN TIERSEN
+ Guests

Yann Tiersen is, by far, one of the best known French artists of his generation and the most world- renowned for his writing skills. He is back in Dublin to perform live @ The Village this October 23rd. Tickets are €27 on sale now through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. Booking Line: 0818 719 300.

While his reputation as a musician was first established thanks to his early studio albums, “La valse des monstres” (Monsters' waltz), “Rue des cascades” (Cascade street) and “Le Phare” (The lighthouse), that served as an introduction for the mainstream audience to his music writing wisdom, it was his work on the score for the movie “Amélie Poulain ”(”Amelie”) that earned him widespread recognition, where, thanks to great neoclassical vision, he would play around with pop and folk sounds, stripped from common cliches.

But Yann Tiersen made his biggest impression on spectators first and foremost through his live performances, playing alone or with his band, by delivering an emotionally charged and freely inspired conception of his music to the audience.

This libertarian attitude greatly influenced the writing of albums to follow, alternating classical film scores (“Good Bye Lenine”, “Tabarly”) with more “pop” music for his studio albums (“L'Absente”, “Les Retrouvailles”) followed by prestigious guest appearances honouring his unique style of composing (Stuart Staples, Jane Birkin, Dominique A, Lisa Germano, Neil Hanon and more).
On the strength of these successful achievements on record and on stage, Yann always strived to create his own trademark sound, never dwelling on the way that the mainstream audience labels him. By experimenting endlessly with various new musical directions and collaborations (Shannon Wright, This Immortal Coil, Orka..) he reminds those who care to listen that his musical boundaries go as far as he choses.

Yann will have been carrying this message to whatever remote area his worldwide tours will have taken him to, playing his own repertoire under an infinitely fresh and renewed musical light, challenging his own codes.

His new album ”Dust Lane”, brilliantly proves the extent of his ambition once again, blasting all ideas of hermetic musical boundaries; borrowing this time from Rock music sounds, and allowing his musical writing skills to blossom into a superb and strong creation, soon to be shared with his followers on stage.


The Village, 26 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 8pm

Tickets are €27 on sale now through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. Booking Line: 0818 719 300.

http://www.yanntiersen.fr/


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