Le Galaxie + Kormac in LONDON

LONDONERS!

Time to embrace your Irish side... and PARTY! LE GALAXIE, KORMAC, ARVEENE & CICI are coming to you live in the Red Gallery for "What Is Ireland?"

"What Is Ireland? is an exclusive one-off exploration of contemporary and futuristic Irish art and culture which takes place in London exactly 100 years after the weekend of the Easter Rising 1916, an event which altered the course of Irish history forever. This unique party acknowledges the cultural and artistic contribution that Ireland has made in the past 100 years — and emphasises the massive positive impact this still young State could and should make on Europe and the world in the century ahead.

That Le Galaxie are the centrepiece of this exhibition event is most fitting: their engaging performances are an immersive experience for all audiences; few other acts imbue the spirit of contemporary enthusiasm so prevalent in Irish clubs, concerts, theatres and galleries.

DJs flanking Le Galaxie at this special occasion include CiCi Kavanagh and Arveene, whose work as a dancefloor orchestrator and vanguard music producer has epitomised the exciting cosmopolitan culture which grips his native land.

Not to mention Kormac, a game-changing entertainer best described as a revolution in a DJ box; his are sets permeated by a retro-futuristic approach that sums up What Is Ireland?"

Tickets are available now right HERE.
RSVP on the Facebook page HERE.
 

A Whole Lot of News...

This post is going to be packed to the brim with exciting news to fill up your summer schedule! We know it's been a while, so bear with us as we catch you up on all the amazing things we've been planning...

If you haven't heard by now, KORMAC is out and about on his Live A-V Tour! Kicking off in Cork last weekend, Kormac, his drummer and special guest vocalists are performing originals and remixes to custom-made visuals. With a show in Limerick tonight and more Ireland and UK dates coming, it's not too late to catch this entrancing show. Kormac's A-V show will also be live at FORBIDDEN FRUIT this year!

The brilliant M.i.C. have written a brand new live concept album titled "Recovery"! Written by Maud and Zoe, "Recovery" will be performed live at the Project Arts Centre from April 19-23. Remember, this album will not be recorded and released, so this is your limited chance to hear new and beautiful music from the Ni Riordain sisters. The show stars our very own Maud and Peter Coonan (who you may know from Love/Hate)! They have also started a crowdfunding campaign for the show which you can read about and donate to here. 

JERRY FISH took his carnival on the road this year, but THE ELECTRIC SIDESHOW  is returning to its home at ELECTRIC PICNIC this year! Complete with carnival spectaculars, the tent will be packed with special guest performers and will culminate in a pure rock 'n' roll performance by the ringmaster himself and his band. Jerry and the band are also touring this Spring following the release of his latest single. More to come soon!

Jerry will also be performing at this years Townlands Carnival, an amazing festival that we are so looking forward to!

MARK MCCABE is touring the world at the moment! Kicking off in the UAE with shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Mark will be celebrating Paddy's Day in Bondi Beach, Australia... as if he needed the sun after rocking the Copper's Ski Trip in Andorra. (We're a little bit jealous of all the warm adventures if you couldn't tell!)

THE BLIZZARDS are BACK! We're delighted that they're playing INDIEPENDENCE with THE STRYPES  (who are off touring the UK at the moment!) but before they make their grand Irish return, they're playing a few warm up gigs in Scotland. Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

June 23 - Hootananny's - Inverness
June 24 - King Tut's - Glasgow
June 25 - Electric Circus - Edinburgh

We're not done yet...THE STRYPES and LE GALAXIE are headed to Belfast to play SUNFLOWER FEST - could it get any better?!

Not to mention, LE GALAXIE are very special guests at one of the biggest events of the year, FAITHLESS at Royal Hospital Kilmainham!

Our favorite rockers BITCH FALCON are exploding onto the scene and are sure to catch everyone's eye at SEA SESSIONS (along with CUT ONCE) and BODY AND SOUL! As Hot Press said, it's the last call to get on the "I knew Bitch Falcon before they were huge" hipster train before it leaves the station.

Last, but certainly not least, PADDY DENNEHY & THE RED HERRING more than made a name for themselves after their smashing performance of the song that's been stuck in our heads for a week now... "Hard Times"! If you weren't lucky enough to catch it live, you can watch the performance below, or catch them at ELECTRIC PICNIC this summer or at DOLAN'S LIMERICK on May 7!

Don't worry, we'll be sure to remind you of all this again! Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@cwbdotie) and join our mailing list for more updates.

KORMAC: Live A-V Tour Spring 2016

Kormac is going on tour!

Kormac writes, "I'm delighted to announce the first batch of dates for my Live AV tour taking place this Spring. For this show, I'll be performing my own material and remixes. I'll be bringing a lot of my studio setup, Si, our drummer, brand new, custom-made visuals and some guest vocalists along the way. "

This three-man show is aimed squarely at the dancefloor! Kormac has been working with a team of animators and editors to produce a brand new audio-visual experience.

Enjoy a preview of Kormac’s audio-visual show here, where he performs “Everything Around Me” from Choice Music Prize nominated album, Doorsteps.

Friday March 4th - Cork - Cyprus Avenue

Friday March 11th - Limerick - Dolan's Warehouse

Thursday March 24th - Drogheda - Fusion

Friday March 25th - TBA

Saturday March 26th - Leap - Connolly's

Saturday April 2nd - Galway - Roisin Dubh

Friday April 8th - Belfast - McHugh's

Friday April 22nd - London - Venue TBA

Saturday April 23rd - London - Venue TBA

WWW.DJKORMAC.COM

The Strypes at Olympia Theatre

The Strypes had a very busy weekend which consisted of THREE sold out shows in Belfast, Dublin and London! We were so glad to be there for their huge show at the Olympia Theatre and see so many of you there. Bitch Falcon and Travis Oaks opened up the show with a bang before Cavan's fab four captured the hearts of 1600 adoring fans. If you were unfortunate enough to miss their sold-out homecoming show, check out some pictures and clips from the unforgettable night!

Click here for Golden Plec's gallery of photos from the night.

The Olympia 🎸👌🏻 what a great night #TheStrypes

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From Cavan with love! The Stypes at the Olympia.

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It was my tenth (?) time seeing The Strypes last night, and they absolutely smashed The Olympia! They're only getting better and better and higher and higher... Genuinely surprised I survived that gig, me head is banging, I can't move my neck and I'm certain that my back will collapse on me any moment now... Sure there's only one thing to do and that's to rock on ✌🏻️ #thestrypes #sendhelptocork

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The very best of Irish music. 🍀👌 #thestrypes

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The crowd ❤#thestrypes

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Thanks for all of your amazing pictures and videos & Congratulations to The Strypes on your streak of sold-out shows!

#STRYPESOLYMPIA: Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the big day! The Strypes will play to a sold out Olympia Theatre tomorrow evening with support from Travis Oaks & Bitch Falcon. We can't wait for the big night and hope to see you there.

Don't miss the afterparty, DJ-ed by the Strypes themselves at ODESSA CLUB Dublin!

Tag your pictures with the hashtag #StrypesOlympia!

The Strypes Live In Tokyo + Some Other Bits!

A week ahead of their SOLD OUT Olympia performance, the Strypes have decided to release "The Strypes: Live In Tokyo 2015"! Strypes fans in Japan are some of the most dedicated fans in the world, so the guys decided to record their Tokyo show and release it to fans all over the world. Prepare yourself for the Olympia on Saturday, January 30th by listening to Live In Tokyo!

You can watch videos for Blue Collar Jane and Get Into It right now!

Mark McCabe Tour Dates

Last week, we welcomed Mark McCabe to the CWB family, and this week we're sharing his new tour dates with you!

• February 1 - UCD Rag Week - The Palace, Dublin
• February 3 - Pulse, Letterkenny
• February 9 - Foundry, Waterford
• February 13 -  Club Light, Mallow

Mark's tour will then continue around the world with international dates coming very soon! Keep your eyes here and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know upcoming shows.

Le Galaxie Nominated For Choice Music Prize Album Of The Year

In case you missed it, Le Galaxie's amazing album, Le Club, has been nominated as Album of the Year for the Choice Music Prize! We couldn't be prouder of this well-deserved nomination. Congratulations, boys!

M.i.C. (Maud In Cahoots): Golden Plec's Pick of 2016!

The ladies and gentlemen formerly known as Maud In Cahoots have shortened their name to M.i.C. They talk all about this and their plans for 2016 in Golden Plec this week, where they were picked as one of the top upcoming bands for 2016! Well done, M.i.C.! Read all about it here!

Now Booking: Festivals 2016!

We have all the most exciting live acts for your festival or event in 2016! KORMAC'S BIG BAND After a sold out Button Factory on New Year's Eve, Kormac is set for a spring tour of his live audio-visual show. The Big Band, who debuted their new show with a string section at Metropolis 2015, will be available for festival performances throughout the year. Below is a preview of what Kormac's Big Band bring to festival stages! Watch MARK McCABE We are very excited to be exclusively representing legendary DJ, Mark McCabe. Fifteen years after the release of his #1 single "Maniac 2000", which is the second best-selling record in Ireland ever, Mark McCabe is finally hitting the road. He surprised the Electric Picnic crowds with a performance of his hit single (watch below) and is available for select club and festival shows this summer. Watch LE GALAXIE (Live + DJ sets) After a sold-out Christmas tour culminating in a 5000 capacity sell out New Year's Eve performance on Stephen's Green and a Choice Music Album of the Year nomination for Le Club, Le Galaxie are available for selected live performances and DJ sets. Their live video for "Put The Chain On" below shows just why Le Galaxie are one of Ireland's favorite live bands!   Watch THE BLIZZARDS They're back! Last month, Bressie and The Blizzards announced their reunion after a hiatus of 6 years. With a new album in the works, one of Ireland's favorite pop bands are sure to draw in crowds of their adoring fans this summer as they tour and hit the Irish festival scene. Watch the video for their 2009 hit single, "Trust Me I'm A Doctor", below! Watch BITCH FALCON Nominated as one of the top five Best Irish Acts by The Irish Times and listed as one of the most anticipated acts of Hard Working Class Heroes by Nialler9 and Una Mullally, this female-fronted, Dublin rock trio made their mark on Irish music last year. Instead of looking for a unique combination of genres, Bitch Falcon know what they're good at and deliver it: pure rock music.  After selling out The Workman's Club, Bitch Falcon are sure to be please their current fans and convert plenty of new ones at festivals this year. Learn More CUT ONCE Comprised of Aisling Browne (formerly of Solar Taxi) and Michael Heffernan (head engineer at Temple Lane Studios), Cut Once are an electronic duo bringing a darker side to techno. Their debut self-titled EP masterfully showcased the diversity of their talent while maintaining a solid identity throughout. Their live show reaffirms the chemistry the two can create between captivating vocals and hypnotizing beats. Watch their latest video for "Playing With Fire" below! Watch JERRY FISH After taking the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow indoors with sold out shows at Vicar Street and the Cork Opera House, Jerry and his sideshow sweethearts are available for special shows and events before heading back to Electric Picnic to deliver yet another great year of the Electric Sideshow stage. From just Jerry and his band to a full on Electric Sideshow party with guest acts and performers, audiences will be treated to a night with one of the country's great entertainers. Have a little taste of the Big Love event Jerry produces below. Watch MAUD IN CAHOOTS Maud & Co's beautiful live show is a festival favourite. After supporting Delorentos on their Home Again tour, the indie rock group are working on new music to bring around the country. Learn More THE STRYPES Having sold out their upcoming headlining show at The Olympia Theatre and finishing the year with one of the top ten albums in the UK and Ireland, The Strypes will continue to tour the world throughout 2016 and will be available for very select events in Ireland this year. Watch Please contact Cat Grewal at cat@cwb.ie for more information and booking details.

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Welcome to CWB, Mark McCabe!

We are so excited to welcome Mark McCabe to the CWB Family and proud to say that we are exclusively representing him!

Known for the second best selling record in Ireland EVER, "Maniac 2000", McCabe has been a legendary radio DJ for over two decades. He won two Meteor Choice Prizes for "Maniac" upon its release in 2000. Last year, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his hit, Mark played his smash record at Electric Picnic (below) which launched it back up to it's #1 spot fifteen years after its release!

The legendary song was also performed by The Voice Ireland contestant, Pauric O'Meara, recently. Check out the great cover below - well done, Pauric!

There is so much more coming from Mark in 2016, including an Irish tour over the next few months!

Welcome to CWB, Mark!

New Year News

We are officially up and running for 2016- here's what we were up to over the holiday, other than eating and sleeping!

Le Galaxie celebrated the holiday with their SOLD OUT Le Galaxmas tour which hit Limerick, Cork, Sligo and Galway, where they played their 50th show at Roisin Dubh!

Cavan was lucky enough to celebrate with a homecoming show with The Strypes at Cavan's Town Hall just a few days after Christmas! They play the Olympia in just 24 days with an extremely limited number of tickets available.

New Year's Eve was packed for CWB as Kormac celebrated at the Button Factory with Cut Once, R.S.A.G. and TuKi...

Great way to spend the start of another great year! @djkormac #bigband #rathdownforlife 🙊👭👭👭

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Celebrating the New Year!! 🎉 #djkormac #kormacsbigband #2016

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Happy New Year folks! My first gig of 2016 - Kormac & his big band playing the Button Factory for New Years. #NYE #NewYears #Dublin #Kormac #BrassBand #Gig #Music #VSCO #2016

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What a way to bring in the New Year #HappyNewYear #2016

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...while Le Galaxie helped take over Stephen's Green to ring in the new year with All Tvvins, Wyvern Lingo and Otherkin + a DJ set at Odessa!

Last night, ringing in the new year with Le Galaxie, All Tvvins & good company! #themojitoswereflowing #legalaxie #alltvvins #NYE #streetfest #dublincity #dublinfestival #vscodublin #lovedublin

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Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate a great 2015! We have so much coming up in the new year that we can't wait to share with you including tour dates, new music videos and a brand new website! Keep your eyes here or join our mailing list to be the first to know about what your favorite Irish acts are up to!

LE GALAXIE: 2015 Highlights

Before you join Le Galaxie TONIGHT at St. Stephen's Green for a very special ringing in of the new year, we'd like to share some of their top moments of 2015!

Meeting House Square Performance

You might remember last year's epic 3D New Year's performance in Meeting House Square, but if not, no fear - we have a live video of "Put The Chain On" to refresh your memory on the start of a great year!

SXSW

Le Galaxie in Austin, Texas where they played multiple showcases as a part of the prestigious festival, SXSW.

Le Club Album Release

Le Club was released in April in Ireland and late November in the UK and Europe - she's beautiful!

Longitude + Latitude

Electric Picnic

This summer saw Le Galaxie's biggest performance at Electric Picnic EVER! 

Culture Night

"Love System" Video

One of our favorite videos ever - "Love System" directed by Brendan Canty of Feel Good Lost.

Metropolis Festival

The first Saturday night EVER of Metropolis Festival, Le Galaxie played to a jam packed RDS Main Hall where they shared the stage with The Roots, Jamie XX, Mark Ronson among many more. Everyone packed into the room was captivated by the set from start to finish setting the tone for the rest of the weekend. We can't wait to see how Metropolis will grow as its first year was so great!

"Put The Chain On" Official Video

Directed by Brendan Canty, this psychedelic video for "Put The Chain On" premiered on Complex UK!

Transmusicales

"Paris"

After the horrific events that occurred in Paris, Le Galaxie released a cover version of Friendly Fire's "Paris" as a tribute to the victims of the tragedy.

New Year's Eve - yes, TONIGHT!

Be a part of this year's Le Galaxie history by heading down to Stephen's Green tonight to ring in the new year!

Congratulations on 2015, Le Galaxie - the year of a fantastic album and incredible live shows to go along with it!