Worship:Ash, Stereo MCs, Whipping Boy, Lisa Hannigan are among the first names announced for Sligo's Temple House Festival (June 10th-12th).
Tinseltune:They've come a long way from Grafton Street: Rodrigo y Gabriela have collaborated with Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack to the new Pirates of the Caribbean.
Forge ahead: A new venue on the Leitrim/ Roscommon border will be launched with a gig by folk-rockers Hal on May 14th. The Forge Club in Cootehall can be found at tinyurl.com/3fq3jsk.
Crazy heart:The debut album of actor Jeff Bridges will be released on Blue Note Records later this year.
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