Dreadlocked pianoman Duke Special is set to play a number of dates around the country. He will play the Black Box in Galway on Saturday May 29th (27.65E), and Dublin's Tripod on Friday June 11th (22-24.50E).

Aging rockers The New York Dolls are to return to Dublin after the release of their 4th studio album, 'Cause I Sez So', which was released last year. They will play The Academy on Tuesday April 20th. Tickets will be priced 28 Euro.

Fronted by former Immediate man Conor O'Brien, Villagers are set to play a gig in The Button Factory ahead of the release of their debut album. They play the venue formerly known as the Temple Bar Music Centre on Saturday May 22nd. Tickets priced E15 go on sale tomorrow morning, Friday March 12th at 9am.

Long Beach noise rockers Crystal Antlers bring their debut album 'Tentacles' to Dublin for a gig in Whelan's on April 28th. Tickets priced E16 are on sale now from tickets.ie