Van the man: Van Dyke Parks will play a rare Irish gig at Dublin's Button Factory on May 15th. The gig launches a series of vinyl singles with artwork by esteemed artists.
More soul: New additions to Body Soul festival at Ballinlough Castle on June 18th and 19th include Nicolas Jaar, Lisa Hannigan, Don Letts, Delorean and Parish.
Johnny be gone: Johnny Marr has parted company with The Cribs. The guitarist plans to work on a forthcoming solo album and on film soundtracks.
One Elvis:Elvis Costello will make his only Irish appearance of 2011 at Sligo Live. He plays Knocknarea Arena on October 29th.
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