Artist: The Duckworth Lewis Method

Thomas Walsh (Duckworth) and Neil Hannon (Lewis) are delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Sticky Wickets , the follow up to their acclaimed Ivor Novello nominated 2009 debut. Duckworth said: Quote: “Lewis and myself felt it would be at least 20 years [...]

The Aussies were seriously lacking in skullduggery at the Adelaide Test last weekend. But that didn't stop us from having a good time at the Adelaide Oval. Even if it did seem to involve a full day of watching England's mercenary South African batsman Kevin Pietersen spend the whole day smacking Australian bowlers around the pitch. Oh, wait, that was exactly what it involved... I know that most of my readers aren't cricket fans but I choose to believe that this is due to ignorance rather than indifference*. [...]

• The Duckworth Lewis Method - Jiggery Pokery

State was delighted to be asked to take part in IMRO's special Culture Night event and so last night we took to the stage at their Copyright House headquarters for three live interview sessions. Joining us were Fight Like Apes (who received a special disc from IMRO head Keith Johnson in recognition of sales of their second album), James Vincent McMorrow and finally Thomas Walsh from Pugwash / Duckworth Lewis Method. It was a fine evening, rounded off by Thomas' rousing acoustic version of 'The Age Of Revolution'. Not only was Julian Clancy on hand to record the event for [...]

Misters Hannon and Walsh brought the house down with a fantastic performance at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin last night. They played the entire Duckworth Lewis Method album, and even had a guest or two appearing on stage with them. Setlist: The Coin Toss The Age Of Revolution Gentlemen And Players The Sweet Spot (with [...]

A list of personally recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin and Summer festivals beyond. All times are 7.30pm/8pm unless stated. Feel free to leave your picks in the comments. Three festivals happening this weekend to be aware of: Castlepalooza in Tullamore (win tickets ), Indiependence in Cork ( win tickets ) and Le Cheile in Meath. Tuesday 27th July - Andy Irvine @ Whelan's (€20) [...]

Neil Hannon and Thomas Walsh are eight hours into one of those intense, ‘get it out of the way’ media days that artists must dread. Their mannerisms, unsurprisingly, are a touch worn, with Hannon occasionally pausing to eye his coffee cup or mentally navigate the pattern on the nearby couch. If we didn’t know better, we’d say the duo are a touch bored. It’s not an impression that lasts: like their quirky band, the poetic twosome seems incapable of taking life too seriously. As State soon discovers, a single question can lead the pair on a journey of pure tangent-strewn [...]

Since departing from his previous record company ‘by mutual consent’, Neil Hannon has not stood idle. Last years The Duckworth Lewis Method received much critical acclaim, his collaboration with Thomas Walsh possibly the only concept album yet to be released about cricket. Its seems to have reignited his muse, particularly for a more idiosyncratic form of song-writing, where rather than singing about the old staples of love and romance he prefers instead to sing of matters most people would regard as trivial and unworthy of note. His tongue is very much embedded in his cheek, as evidenced in [...]

Here's a catchup of recent gig announcements: Cathal Coughlan & the Grand Necropolitan Quintet, with special guests Thread Pulls, play Whelan's Saturday September 11th at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now from www.tickets.ie, WAV box office (lo-call 1890 200 078), City Discs, Road Records & Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Logikparty , Children Under Hoof , and Fringilla Montifringilla will play Whelan's Upstairs on Friday, July 2nd. Doors at 7.30pm, €6 advance / €8 day of show. The Duckworth Lewis [...]

Great news Neil Lennon fans. As well as getting a new Divine Comedy album this year (and the gigs to support it), the Duckworth Lewis Method have announced a headline gig for the Olympia Theatre in Dublin on July 28th. It's sure to be a great gig, and they might even have some non-album stuff to play. Perhaps even 'Ireland, Ireland', especially on the back of our great ODI result against Australia. Tickets are €23 and go on sale this Wednesday. Watch 'Mister Miandad':

Great news Neil Lennon fans. As well as getting a new Divine Comedy album this year (and the gigs to support it), the Duckworth Lewis Method have announced a headline gig for the Olympia Theatre in Dublin on July 28th. It's sure to be a great gig, and they might even have some non-album stuff to play. Perhaps even 'Ireland, Ireland', especially on the back of our great ODI result against Australia. Tickets are €23 and go on sale this Wednesday. Watch 'Mister Miandad':

..is really not that far. But it’s far from what’s mainstream these days. Pop, rock, hip hop, folk and now also new wave are genres that dominate the charts right now. But some of the artists in this article are artists that most likely will be more exposed than they already are in the near [...]

Despite being a band that essentially consists of one man, Neil Hannon has never actually toured solo before, or at least not since hitting the big time. Normally he’s seen on stage backed with anywhere up to 35 players.  But - for his latest tour Hannon has unexpectedly gone back to basics; it’s just him, his piano and his guitar. Hannon often comes across quite uneasy at the beginnings of concerts, taking a few songs to really get into the swing of things, but despite the added pressure of performing solo, he seems completely at ease at London’s [...]

• The Divine Comedy - A Lady Of A Certain Age (Live on 6music)

Last night saw some excellent live performances from many of the nominees for the Choice Music Prize 2009 (don't worry, you are looking at the ceremony held in 2010, it's just for the best Irish album of 2009), but by far the best were Dark Room Notes and And So I Watch You From Afar. Both bands are on their debut albums, so who knows what the future may hold awards-wise. CODES opened the night strongly, before Julie Feeney toned it down a notch. Feeney had been the darkhorse when nominees were announced, but crept up to become [...]

Adrian Crowley is the winner of this year's Choice Music Prize. A panel of 12 music media professionals chose Crowley's Season of the Sparks as 2009's Irish album of the year ahead of last night's presentation at Vicar St., which also saw performances from eight of the 10 nominees. As his reward, Crowley receives €10,000 - provided by the Irish Music Rights Organisation and Irish Recorded Music Association - and a specially-comissioned award presented by Recorded Artists and Performers Ltd. Related Win tickets to [...]

This gig is gonna start around dinner time at 7.45 and will be streamed live from http://www.muzu.tv/inspiration slive?country=ie

Now in its fifth year, the Choice Music Prize for 2010 will be announced in Vicar Street next Wednesday the 3rd of March from 7.30pm sharp. The live event runs in tandem with the judging process which takes place in a locked room nearby where 12 media guys and gals will be trying to decide the best Irish album of the year for 2009. While that is happening, the bands nominated will be playing short live sets before the announcement. Out of the 10 nominated acts the following will be performing: And So I Watch [...]

... in Vicar Street on March 3rd will see the following eight acts perform a couple of tunes each between the ad breaks of the Paul McLoone show. At just €27 it was pointed out to me through a tweet that it'll be €3.37 per act which is pretty good value for money. The 8 bands in attendance will be: And So I Watch You From Afar Codes Adrian Crowley Dark Room Notes The Duckworth Lewis Method Julie Feeney Valerie Francis The Swell Season Valerie Francis or Adrian Crowley 4 the win!

David Gray, who still holds the record for the bestselling album ever in Ireland ( White Ladder ), will be headlining the second Barretstown Inspirations concert, which raises money for Barretstown House. It's a great cause, as Barretstown House looks after children with serious illnesses. Not only will David Gray be headlining, but the following acts are also on the bill: Paddy Casey Mundy Duckworth Lewis Method Lír Gemma Hayes Jape Vengence & The Panther Queen Ham Sandwich The Dublin Gospel Choir The fundraiser will take place in Dublin's Olympia Theatre on March 5th. Tickets [...]

..... finds itself in the more appropriate surroundings of The Olympia Theatre on Friday March 5th. It's a super line-up for Barrettstown. David Gray, Paddy Casey, Mundy, Duckworth Lewis Method, Lir, Gemma Hayes, Jape, Vengence & The Panther Queen, Ham Sandwich and The Dublin Gospel Choir. Each act will perform three songs to include at least two cover songs which have 'Inspired' them! Here's a few videos I took at last year's event in The Academy!

Great news comes my way from Jim Carroll and his On the Record blog . He announced this morning that eight out of ten cats acts nominated for this year's Choice Music Award will be performing on the night. The show takes place in Vicar Street on March 3rd. Tickets are €27, and for that bargain price, you'll get approximately ten minutes each from all of the following: And So I Watch You From Afar, Codes, Adrian Crowley, Dark Room Notes, The Duckworth Lewis Method, Julie Feeney, Valerie Francis, and The Swell Season. [...]