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With a style that combines the manipulative songwriting smarts of Daft Punk with the exuberant power-pop of early Weezer, Belfast-based duo Oppenheimer are set to restore the three-minute pop song to its rightful throne.



Shaun Robinson and Rocky O’Reilly first met at an Icelandic electronica show and soon realised they shared a love of kraut-rock, synthesizers and soundscapes. Recording lush, multi-layered music was initially their escape from a rainy Irish winter. Writing summer-pop songs took their minds to other places, the neon sparkle of Times Square, the blue skies of California... they suddenly felt a lot brighter about their hometown. Oppenheimer was formed and they began to record. The band’s Northern Irish roots were reinforced by the endorsement of renowned DJ David Holmes, who loaned the band equipment and by Ash’s Tim Wheeler who has also collaborated with the band, appearing as guest vocalist on early track “Orchid”. Oppenheimer’s debut self titled album was released in 2006 by the acclaimed US indie label Bar-None. The band have recently shared stages with names like Tilly and The Wall, Architecture In Helsinki, Regina Spektor, Hot Chip and supported They Might Be Giants on a giant 50 date stateside tour. To add to this success they have also had songs featured on Ugly Betty and hip new U.S comedy Gossip Girl.



New album “Take The Whole Mid-Range And Boost It” was recorded in the band’s own Belfast studio and continues their disarming fascination with synthesizer fuzz and boisterous, bright pop. The album combines the admitted influences of Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, and My Bloody Valentine with the spirited harmonies and concise compositions of Brian Wilson. With twelve new songs including a guest appearance from Matt Caughtran from thrash punk god-heads The Bronx, the new record embraces some pretty esoteric themes: politics, fireworks in New Jersey and Cate Blanchett impersonators to name but a few. Following from their appearances at SXSW, Oppenheimer are pleased to announce a UK tour which stops off here tonight </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. Freddie has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and his albums continue to sell well, amongst his loyal and new-found fan base.

Freddie\'s new album, Stormy Lullaby marks the first album to be released by the Cork musician for 3 years. It is a stunning collection of moody tracks in which Freddie White’s musicianship and voice shine through. He has once again teamed up with his old cohort DanDan Fitzgerald to produce this gem. The album has an acoustic feel thanks to the input of a small, tight group of musicians from his native Cork.



\'Stormy Lullaby\' maintains a lifelong undertaking by this remarkable singer

... to get to the essence of a worthy song...a genuinely transcendent and inspiring sound.’ Gerry Quinn. Examiner, January 2008

‘This is a superb return to form... those trademark sharp-toothed guitar licks.. .smoky, languid voice... there’s still nobody to match White at his best.’ Siobhain Long. Irish Times, January 2008

\"Tia\" is a smooth and affecting sound while \"The Boy Talks Tough\" sounds like a standard in the makingFreddie White shows again that class is permanent...

Danny McElhinney. the Mail on Sunday, January 2008

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Check them out on http://www.hatfitz.net

Musical style : Amped up old time blues with a Queensland twist.

Origin : Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.



SINNERBOY is the top Rory Gallagher tribute band internationally. The band is currently riding high on a wave of success and bringing the music of the great Irish blues-rock artist to an ever-widening audience. Hailing from Manchester and fully professional, this powerful three piece has made a huge impact on the scene.



SINNERBOY has been strongly endorsed by the late Rory\'s brother and manager Donal Gallagher who said of them \"here is the proof that Rory\'s music lives on\"! Donal selected SINNERBOY to headline his London Tribute Convention last November at which the band recorded their excellent live album. In addition SINNERBOY have gained the admiration of many others directly associated with Rory\'s career and have had the pleasure of jamming with the members of his original band. </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Sokól and Pono, the most popular Polish hip-hop duo, named their latest album „Teraz Pieniadz W Cenie”, The album was produced by, i.e.: Brall from Canada, the excellent producer Shuko, from Germany (who had previously worked with WWO, Bubba Sparxxx, Heltah Skeltah, Ol Kainry, Azad and Seryoga), as well as the fantastic PH7, Craig Dice and DJ Menez from BBS. Additionally, the album was partially produced by the Serbian newcomer, J Cook from Belgrade, the well-known Ukrainian DJ and producer, Max Chorny, Warsaw\'s talented producer Robson, Czarny Hi Fi (known for previously working with Prosto), Marko from the Czech Republic and Robert M, the popular DJ from Cracow, who normally does electro and house based on Polish hits from the 80s </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Though the past year has seen Frightened Rabbit finally step into public view, with more extensive touring and some recordings now publicly available, the past few years have largely been about the band quietly, commitedly honing their sound, and cultivating their art. Now a four-piece comprising Scott, Billy ,Grant and Andy(recently recruited, Andy Monaghan, enables the band to play many songs from the new album they would previously have struggled to fill out instrumentally. Andy plays bass guitar, keyboard and electric guitar)

The origins of the band are rooted in 2003, when Scott began playing solo shows under the name Frightened Rabbit, mostly in support of fellow art-schoolers Shitdisco. Recordings were made on a tascam 4-track recorder, with Scott playing all the instruments (some more proficiently than others). Though looser, sparser, and certainly more lo-fi in terms of production values, their early demo’s still attest to a burgeoning talent with a defined personality, and a now familiar penchant for being able to nail a near perfect pop song.



In 2004 Scott’s brother Grant moved to Glasgow, contributing drums to certain recorded tracks, and playing live. Frightened Rabbit became louder and better. They burnt 50 copies of their subsequent demo, and sent some out to labels, resulting in three tracks being hosted on the FatCat MP3/demo website, and marking the beginning of a wonderful relationship. In 2006, Billy joined the band playing primarily second guitar, making Frightened Rabbit in the band’s own words, a wee bit better and louder still. That February they went into The Diving Bell Lounge studio with Glasgow based producer Marcus Mackay to record some songs over the course of a week. The intention was to record a better quality demo, but the resultant recordings ended up as the bands debut LP ‘Sing The Greys’, of which 1000 copies were pressed and released that May on home grown label Hits The Fan.



An incredibly accomplished live outfit (seemingly without any effort whatsoever), further live dates followed into 2007, including a brief but succesful US jaunt, culminating in a sold-out show at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, before the album was even available in the US. After an intense spate of writing, rehearsing, recording, and remixing, and of course playing more live shows, ‘Sings The Greys’ was remastered by Alan Douches, and re-released in significantly revamped form by FatCat Autumn 2007, along with debut single ‘Be Less Rude’. Rounding off the year with the incredible \'It\'s Christmas So We\'ll Stop\' single, 2008 promises to be another busy one for Frightened Rabbit.



Following less than six months in tow of the aforementioned LP, ‘Head Rolls Off’ precedes the bands forthcoming album, ‘Midnight Organ Fight’, a progression in terms of songwriting, sonic depth, and as a fully realised entity. Recorded by Peter Katis (Mercury Rev, Interpol) over the space of two weeks, and mixed over the ensuing fortnight, ‘Midnight Organ Fight’ was conceived and realised in a much shorter time span than its predecessor, with the intention of creating a more coherent, ‘pop’ sounding album. Yet although musically more immediate, vitally, the band have not forsaken the personality or passion of any of their earlier recordings.

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> \"Not another Metallica tribute band\" you might say, \"They\'d never be able to pull that shit off\". Six years and countless gigs later this Irish metal quartet must be doing something right! Metallitia have continually brought Metallica\'s finest moments to an eager and hungry public. This band wasn\'t formed because it was a chance to make a quick buck off a really popular outfit; this was from a pure love of Metallica\'s music and how much this music changed the face of metal and inspired the members of Metallitia to become the proficient players that they are.

For the moment Metallitia will continue infecting peoples minds with all things Metallica. If you are in any doubt then come to a show, crack open a beer and let the metal do the talking. As Cliff once said, \"we\'re not trying to be something big and fancy, it\'s just us doing what we do.\"

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> To celebrate the re-release of The Lemonhead\'s magnificent It\'s A Shame About Ray, Evan Dando comes to the Warehouse tonight as part of a short Irish tour.



Born on March 4, 1967, and raised in the suburbs of Boston, Dando had gravitated towards such influential ’80s punk outfits as Hüsker Dü and the Replacements, which led to the formation of the Lemonheads by the mid-’80s. The group’s original lineup consisted of Dando, Ben Deily (vocals, guitar, drums), and Jesse Peretz (bass), and was featured on the 1986 EP Laughing All the Way to the Cleaners, which the band put out on their own. The Lemonheads signed on with the Taang! label, and issued such further releases as 1987’s Hate Your Friends, 1988’s Creator, and 1989’s Lick. A rift between band members grew with each successive release, leading to Dando eventually being the only original member left in attendance by the dawn of the ’90s. Subsequently, Dando retained the Lemonheads name and signed on with Atlantic Records. The Lemonheads’ major-label debut, Lovey, showed that the once straight-ahead punk band had now grown into more of a alt-pop outfit, as Dando also tackled such previously unexplored sounds as jangle pop and country-rock.

With Nirvana having cleared the way for other alt-rock bands by 1992, Dando and the Lemonheads couldn’t have picked a better time to issue what is considered by many to be their best album, “It’s a Shame About Ray”. It wasn’t until a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” was added on a second printing of the album that the Lemonheads finally broke through commercially, resulting in It’s a Shame About Ray eventually reaching gold certification.

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Fighting With Wire emerged from the ever creative Northern Ireland music scene in 2003, the brainchild of guitarist Cahir O’Doherty (Jetplane Landing / Clearshot) and drummer Craig McKean (Clearshot).



An idealistic bunch, they’ve since done what rock bands are meant to do: they wrote a bunch of songs, and took to the road. The last three years has seen them play shows with the likes of Reuben, Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Seafood, YCNI:M and Future Of The Left, racking up hundreds of miles and honing their live show into a ferocious explosion in the process.



After putting out a number of limited edition DIY singles, they took a breather at the end of 2006 and finally started work on their long-awaited debut album. Recorded in Northern Ireland and finally completed in mid-2007, Man Vs Monster is a dynamic beast of a record – raging out of your speakers one moment yet gentle and intricate the next, and all without losing focus of what’s important: the song. What’s next for Fighting With Wire? More touring and more songs, we would expect.



\"Do what you believe in, believe in what you do and don’t give a damn about anything or anybody else. That seems to be the philosophy of Fighting With Wire.\"

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> If you like your comedy smart and relentlessly funny then you’ll love Jarlath Regan. Since 2003 Jarlath has been making audiences all over Ireland and the U.K. howl with laughter at his inspired one-liners and razor-sharp observations. A finalist in the BBC and Channel 4 new comedy awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, today he is fast becoming recognised as “one to watch” in the new generation of intelligent and exciting comedians emerging from Ireland.

2006 was his breakout year. His alternative brand of new age Irish comedy has shades Dylan Moran and Dave Allen with a style that is totally original and sure to have you holding your sides. With his sweetly crafted jokes, charming delivery and radio star looks, he’ll steal the keys to your heart and take your funny bone for a joy ride.

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The Green and Live Session gigs continue to bring the best new Irish talent to the Dolan\'s stage tonight. Lined up for the third showcase is Monaghan band Sanzkrit; hotly-tipped Cork outfit Ladydoll, and wonderfully shambolic Limerick band Vice City. Sanzkrit\'s dark emotive melodies and expansive soundscapes have struck a chord with Ireland\'s underground scenesters whilst also garnering the praises of the music media\'s elite. From the shimmering ambience of Futila with it\'s emotive melody driven verses and anthemic uplifting chorus, to the bright choppy guitars of the hook-laden Nocturne, Sanzkrit has sculpted themselves a unique indie-rock sound. Offset by the provocative cocktail of social observationist prose and fraught cryptic imagery offered by singer Dave Marron these guys are an exciting prospect. </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Hoarsebox - a great live band who combine their lively instrumentation with four-part harmonies and bucket loads of energy. Mixing guitar, bass, drums and piano, while singing upbeat melodies, Hoarsebox strive to create a warm and open atmosphere where people can dance, sing and clap their hands... or each other! People tend to sweat from over-dancing gyration syndrome at their gigs - you will too. The band work to create a rich, gloopy and melodic sound that is quintessentially Hoarsebox, although it is inspired by sources from far and wide.



Hoarsebox have played all over Ireland and in the UK, including a support tour with famous band The Stranglers, and Irish artists such as Republic of Loose, The Walls, Boss Volenti, as well as headline gigs at Spiegeltent, Whelans and other well-known Irish venues.



The band releases their Cuckooland EP in May 08 along with the single Rosey, which is already receiving airplay on quite a few stations nationally. The gig at Dolans on May 31st is one date on an Irish tour which includes shows in Dublin, Cork, Galway and also some of the bigger towns. They have also been included on the line-up for a few Irish festivals in the summer.

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See www.heinekengreenspheres.ie for tickets



Attention people of Earth! We bring you this special announcement to give you the very latest information on the Green Spheres phenomenon. The next Green Spheres is scheduled here tonight with English indie rock outfit Dirty Pretty Things.



Dirty Pretty Things are about music, performance, excitement and camaraderie and nothing else. This, the 10th Green Spheres, will be an energetic , rousing and freewheeling performance featuring frontman Carl Barat telling stories over the bands rolling backbeat.



The band were born out of the ashes of the Libertines who had exploded on to the music scene in 2002. The following years had been frantic and after winding up the band in Paris December 2004, Carl Barat took a few former Libertines with him for the new Dirty Pretty Things project.



The band share similarities to the band left behind but in a leaner way, bringing to mind a mix of the Kinks and the Jam. Dirty Pretty Things blooded themselves with shows away from Libertines mania in Brazil and Italy as a debut performance in the US at the South by Southwest festival.



Debut album \"Waterloo to Anywhere\" went all the way to number three in the UK Album charts with standout racks \"Bang Bang You\'re Dead\" and \"Deadwood.\"



This Green Spheres date will be fans\' first chance to hear material off the eagerly awaited second album \"This is Where the Truth Begins.\" We hope to see you there where you may also notice some new additions to Green Spheres. </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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Way sexier and soundier than the last album, this one will burn the trousers right off you and massage your feet. Nice.



On Friday 30th May, expect Harry Potter like queues at record shops and on the internet as people shell out their hard earned on a record that will enable them to learn to sing along to songs that will be performed by FRED as they tour the towns and villages of the nation. Tour dates to follow. Pay attention. </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> When Cork based Indie band REMMA burst on to the music scene in 2004 it was a dream start by any standards. What was to follow surpassed their wildest expectations and included an acoustic set at Lillies Bordello, support to artists which included The Proclaimers, The Frank & Walters, Paddy Casey, Ruby Horse, TV & radio appearances and the inclusion of one of the band\'s demo tracks \"Worry Young\" on an NME compilation CD \"Songs To Save Your Life\" which was compiled by none other than the legendary \"Morrissey\" REMMA were rapidly signed by \"Morrissey\" to \"ATTACK\" ( his signature label within Sanctuary Records) which saw their debut EP \"Worry Young\" released in the US & Europe to critical acclaim and followed with Morrissey supports at London\'s Earls Court Arena & Dublin\'s Point Depot. REMMA\'s debut release which has been hailed as \"Passionate, Windswept\" The Guardian, \"A Stormer\" – NME & \"Epic Melodic Rock\" HMV.Com and has received extensive airplay in the US & Europe. As the band\'s career was finally beginning to take off and with plans underway for a US & European promotional tour REMMA were dealt a devastating blow when lead singer Shane was struck down with a rare virus which destroyed both his kidneys and which was to see him on dialysis and a transplant waiting list for the following 3 years. This was a very low point for the band but still they managed to keep on writing and recording new material and playing the occasional gig but any serious touring or gigging commitments had to be placed on hold. In late 2007 Shane finally received a telephone call with the amazing news which was to surpass even that of the band\'s initial record deal \"a kidney had been donated and the team at Beaumont Hospital were ready to transplant.\" Shane has now thankfully undergone a successful transplant and is back to full health so its full steam ahead in 2008 for REMMA. The band\'s debut album which is being produced by Noel Hogan (The Cranberries, Mono Band & Arkitekt) is currently being recorded and which should see release before the end of 2008 with an EP release in mid May. In between recording commitments REMMA will be playing a number of Irish & UK dates this year next up is Dolans, Limerick 6th June REMMA are : Shane O\'Herlihy (lead vocals/guitar) Darren O\'Driscoll (Drums), Colm O\'Herlihy (Lead Guitar/backing vocals) & Fritz Muller (Bass) </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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\"Crooked Still manages to amp up its ancient American tunes

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win = new Window('window_id', {className: "alphacube", title: "Gig Information @ www.dolanspub.com", width:600, height:300}); win.getContent().innerHTML = "<h4> Juliet Turner returns to Dolans tonight with a new album and a new outlook. Expect to hear all the old favourites alongside snippets of her brand new album.



Limerick favourite Juliet Turner has been recording a new album with producer Keith Lawless in a warehouse in Dublin over the last few months. Described by the Irish Times as ‘one of the most intriguing of Irish female song writers, arriving several years ago with a guitar and a batch of brittle, poignant songs; her broad accent and even broader outlook; her bitter-sweet tastes all marking her as one to watch’, Turner is still an artist marbled with tiny streaks of maverick.



The new batch of songs are thoughtful and less acerbic than some of her previous writing and the narrative lines running through the album are sympathetic and full of warmth. On stage with long time guitarist Brian Grace, Juliet Turner has a wry charm, a beautiful voice and fine lyrics, making her a compelling live performer. Listen for “Elder of the Tribe” and “Luisa” in particular. The release of new material seems to fall in a four year cycle and this new album, due for release in June 2008, is eagerly anticipated. </h4>"; win.setDestroyOnClose(); win.showCenter();

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With Special Guests on the night:

Charlie Winston and the Oxymorons

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Max Greenwood

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