Gavin James

Articles featuring musician Gavin James

Eurosonic boom: getting down low with the sound of things to come

Het is alleen rock’n’roll . . . but we like it. If it’s January, all roads lead to Groningen for the annual Eurosonic live music event. Here are 10 essential takeaways from this year’s event

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 06:00

What’s on across Ireland this weekend

Enjoy a bog jacuzzi, live traditional bands to the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 13:08

Deal or no deal? The Irish bands who are taking the good-ol’ label route

After years of Irish bands taking the do-it- yourself approach to releasing music, things are changing. More acts are signing with international labels -- and record companies are splashing the cash again

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 00:00

Gavin James: A little bit too Mumford

Dubliner shows he can sing but lack of stagecraft renders ballads quite ordinary

Sat Aug 31 2013 - 21:35

The Tallest Man on Earth's tales of earthly riches

Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, talks about self-doubt, his love of Irish crowds and dealing with the constant comparisons to Bob Dylan and Bon Iver

Fri Jul 12 2013 - 00:00