Foy Vance | Dolan’s Upstairs | Friday December 4th

A guy, a guitar, a laptop, a loop station, or he might bring a band this time. Troubadour, singer-songer writer, folk-soul, alt – “insert over-used genre that doesn’t really cover what he does here.” Foy Vance is one of the most original and brilliant artists making music today. Hailing from Belfast, Foy’s formative years were spent in Oklahama, New Orleans and Alabama; wherever the road his preacher father’s vocation took him and his family. Soaking up the sounds of church revivals and gospel, blues, folk and jazz influences, Foy has lashed on plenty of his own spice with a generous smattering of guts, tempered by his unique talent cooking up a free flowing sound that echoes of a gospel revival when enjoyed live. His debut album, Hope, glides like a live session and was recorded thusly in a cottage in the Mourne Mountains with Foy producing and mastering this beautifully crafted record. He is currently working on projects with David Holmes and The Roots and should not be missed live.

For booking & gig info check www.dolans.ie or call 061 314 483. For Foy Vance music and news check www.foyvance.com

Beyond the Bark & Daragh Bradshaw present Turning Turtles | Belltable, 36 Cecil Street | Monday December 14th @ 10am & 12pm

Beyond the Bark & Daragh Bradshaw in association with The Belltable Arts Centre tell the charming and captivating tale of Trevor, who travels by boat every day to Turtle Island, where with the help of his friend Gertrude, a 100 year old Turtle, he turns the baby turtles when they fall on their backs. A new bale of baby Turtles are due to hatch on the island but a great storm is brewing. Will Trevor get out to the island in time to help Gertrude save the new arrivals? Using marionette, rod, and shadow puppetry, experience an unforgettable and interactive adventure on Turtle Island. Trio and flip with our two friends Trevor and Gertrude on their perilous and heroic journey to save and protect the baby Turtles from the raging storm. This tale invites children to enter the world of Turtle Island and immerse themselves in the joy of truly imaginative puppet theatre. Children will also get the opportunity to meet the puppeteers after the show.

Please note there will be one evening showing on Wednesday December 16^th at 7pm. For more info & booking call the Belltable Box-Office on 061 319 866 or log onto www.belltable.ie

Last Laugh Comedy Club welcomes David McSavage | Trinity Rooms | Thursday December 17^th

McSavage’s brand and blend of repartee, ribaldry and rhythm has seen him described as among the brightest new stars on the comedy circuit in recent years. David McSavage honed his craft on the streets of Europe as a street performer and worked the circuit as far a field as Australia and Scandinavia. Returning to Dublin three years ago, McSavage quickly established himself performing at venues like the International Bar, the Ha’penny Inn, and Galway’s Cuba. Discovered by Pat Kenny doing the warm up for the Late Late Show’he went on to make a record four personal appearances on the show. Selling out several nights at the renowned Vicar Street venue. McSavage’s improv shows a fast and profound wit. He treads the line between madness and genius with aplomb.

David McSavage visits the Last Laughs Comedy Club on Thursday December 17th. For info & tickets call Trinity Rooms on 061 411 177 or log onto www.trinityrooms.ie

X-mas Blow Out with Technasia | Dolan’s Complex | Saturday December 19th

Strutt Promotions and What the F&ck is Tech House?- purveyors of the finest house music, join forces with Micronite -slingers of the most terrific techno  a two room / two sounds extravaganza. This Christmas celebration will roll out across  the Dolan’s Complex on the Dock Road on Saturday December 19th, starting early and finishing late late late with Technasia in the Warehouse. These club nights, have been responsible for some of the most memorable parties of 2009 and wish to finish off the year as they began, with plenty of great dj’s, in a fantastic room with a happy smiling crowd. Full details of this Christmas Cracker of a getdown will be announced soon but rest assured that this trio of party starters will be bringing the best of local and perhaps international artists to Limerick to finish off two thousand and fine. Christmas surprises abound L.E.G will have more info on this great night in our December issue.

For more info & sounds check out www.myspace.com/whatthefuckistechhouse or www.myspace.com/vivamusicireland. For booking info log onto www.dolans.ie