You gotta hand it to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority – they sure do come up with some interesting events. Having successful hosted Spencer Tunick’s massive naked art installation, this Friday Analog 2008 takes place featuring Hal Willner’s ‘Rogue’s Gallery’.

Rogue’s Gallery is Wilner’s eclectic collection of modern interpretations of pirate ballads, sea songs & chanteys. For the Dublin gig, the main attraction is Lou Reed. He’ll be joined by a interesting mix of artists and performers including the actor Tim Robbins and three former Virgin Prunes, David Id Busaras, Guggi and Gavin Friday performing as The Three Pruned Men. Other acts include singer songwriters Teddy Thompson and Ed Harcourt as well as Baby Gramps, Julie Fowlis and Rachel Unthank.

The Rogue’s Gallery CD features performances by Irish artists such as Bono, Gavin Friday and Andrea Corr as well as a host of international performers including Lou Reed, Sting, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Lucinda Williams, Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright. For more info on the CD see:
Rogue's Gallery

For tickets and info see:
Analog

At times it’s not what you know, it’s whom you know.
Ah, connections. Sometimes they work in your favour, at other times they let you down; or me down, anyway.

I wanted a ticket for Tom Waits. I’m fond of Mr Waits. But so many other people. Unfortunately I couldn’t beg, borrow, scam, charm or persuade any of my usual contacts into giving me one. So that only left one thing for it… I’d have to… gulp… buy a ticket!

Tom Waits’ Irish tickets cost a minimum of €116 here, but just €40 in Prague. Throw in a budget airline ticket and you’ve got yourself a weekend away for not much more. Leonard Cohen tickets were around the €88 mark for Dublin, and just €35 if you fancied a trip to Lisbon. And here’s one I really don’t understand – Eric Clapton felt it necessary to charge Dubliners just under €77 per ticket, but could manage to play Reykjavik for €70. Great city, Reykjavik, but it’s one of the few places significantly more expensive than Dublin – which considering it’s far, far from everywhere, seems fair enough. So why are Clapton’s tickets more expensive in Ireland? Because everybody knows that when it comes to live music we’re a bunch of suckers.

It’s not that I object to handing over my hard earned dosh for concert tickets – I just wish it wasn’t so much of it. And to be honest, knowing that poor Irish fans are being treated like a Banklink really annoys me. Where’s the love, man?

In the end I decided I just wasn’t €116 fond of Tom Waits. Dublin, whatever it’s faults, has plenty to offer by way of entertainment. Instead of spending crazy money on the already rich and famous, I’m going to be supporting smaller artists.

Here’s a suggestion: The Notwist play the Button Factory on 7 June. Their latest album, The Devil, You + Me, has just been released to rave reviews and if it’s anywhere near as good as Neon Golden, then this is bound to be a great night.

Check them out here.
Pick Up the Phone
One with the Freaks

Best of all, tickets are just €17.50, which leave you plenty of money over for the important things in life. Like CDs. And shoes…

There’s one thing – or one of many things – I’ll never understand. Why go to a gig, only to stand around looking glum?

Last Saturday, God’s Gift to Women™ and I headed off to the Village to watch the brilliant Ham Sandwich. Me, I’m fond of Ham Sandwich. They are one of the most exciting new-ish Irish acts. But… wow, they sure do attract a sad looking crowd – indie kids of the chin stroking, shoe gazing mould.

What gives? Now this would all be very well if Ham Sandwich were an emo or goth band which required eyeliner and attitude, but they’re not. Fair enough, they may not be, say, Republic of Loose, but for a band with ethereal female vocals and 4AD guitars, they rock – or bop melodiously at least.

There we were near the front, God’s Gift to Women™ and I – him dancing his little socks off; I was in heels. But the stationary crowd around us was wrecking our buzz. I don’t understand – if you are a fan of a band, show them some love! At the very least, sway in time to the tunes. C’mon kids. Ireland has a reputation for having the best crowds – don’t let the side down!

Vocalist Niamh Farrell tried to exhort the crowd to dance, but it was no use. The old “Are you ready to raaawk? Dublin!” wouldn’t have been appropriate here and her polite requests that the fans at least try to enjoy themselves was met with indifference. As the gig went on, the crowd loosened up but sadly the song the got the most reaction was a cover of Madonna’s Material Girl – complete with Niamh in a blonde wig.

Complaints aside and despite my disappointment with the crowd, the band were great, delivering a blistering set. It was a great gig. Live, the music has an immediacy, which hasn’t quite transferred onto their CD, Carry The Meek.

Ham Sandwich are definitely a band well worth checking out as they travel the country this summer. Just don’t stare at the stage, looking mournful. Get up and dance, damn it!

Check out Ham Sandwich on Myspace for details for the tour schedule.
Ham Sandwich

If, like me, you're in need of a little cheering up after last night's Champion's League final, here's just the thing. I'm uber excited about next Tuesday night (May 27th) when David Jordan comes into town to play 3 Mobile's The Hive Live VIP Event in Whelans!

Reasons to be cheerful: 1. David Jordan is fabulous, like, for real chicas / 2. It's in Whelans, so I won't feel out of place or under fake-tanned / 3. It's free and you can win tickets through Facebook or today's Star newspaper / 4. It's midweeks drinks!!

The commuters amongst us will also have seen what a looker David is, as he's only gone and gotten himself a full page in today's Metro!Super stylish, love it. And new single 'Move On' from his debut long player "Set The Mood" is a total winner- just like his last smash single 'Sun Goes Down' (still can't help shakin the booty when that track comes on, for shame!)

With the plethora of new acts and 'breaking' artists out there, I'm finding myself growing tired of acoustic songsters singing about lost love. David Jordan couldn't be more different- he's soulful, he can totally rock- he's like a young Prince or what Terence Trent D-Arby promised to be (but unfortunately wasn't!). He can also dance- like real dancing, not like what Ronaldo did on the spot before he missed his penalty last night.

Get facebooking people, or email competitions@thestar.ie. Keep checking www.umusic.ie for David news, pics, videos and tour dates.

Just a short post this time- for those of you strolling down Grafton St. at around 6.45pm yesterday evening, the sounds you heard coming from the window were indeed that of The Minutes performing their new single 'Harmonic'! The lads took part of the BT2/Phantom 105.2 outside broadcast to mark the start of summer.

Lucky atendees also nabbed €25 vouchers for the store. Good music, free stuff- what more could you ask for? The Minutes play Crawdaddy Wed May 7th to launch the single- which goes on sale May 9th - so get downloading then! Let's inject the charts with some more Irish quality choons!

Gig of the moment is Jamie Lidell at the Academy on 3 May. Tickets are still available from Ticketmaster.

Check him out on YouTube:
Multiple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqIsSTWSsc
A Little Bit of Feel Good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spA7jUoFO94

Saturday night at the Pod. It was one of those nights where it all magically comes together. The wardrobe doesn’t malfunction, the hair stays in place, the lipstick doesn’t melt.

I couldn’t have been feeling better. It was like the great film director in the sky was feeling benevolent and had covered me in fairy dust. The music was good; everyone was dancing. I had my coterie of admiring males – well, two friends, but a little exaggeration never hurt anyone. Best of all, the bar staff noticed me immediately and handed over the alcoholic beverages at lightning speed. Woo hoo.

Now I appreciate a pair of heels as much as the next girl, but I’m beginning to think they should be outlawed under certain circumstances. Heels, booze and music are a lethal combination – at least on other people. A practiced party girl, such as myself, and no doubt many of you, knows how to dance in her heels without impairing the enjoyment and delicate flesh of other revellers. Alas, not everyone is so wise or stable.

The first time wasn’t so bad. A tiny girl no heavier than a house cat connected with the toe of my shoe. The second time I could overlook as well. As soon as she felt her heel make contact with what was not the dance-floor, my accidental attacker jerked her foot away, minimising the pain. But it was a case of third time unlucky when a young lady with a vodka or two more than is advisable ground her stiletto straight into my toes. I yelped, but although a shriek emanated from the depths of my soul, I was no competition for the DJ so she did it again, thirty seconds later before I had a chance to hobble away.

Hell, I wasn’t going to let a little grievous bodily harm ruin my evening but my foot is paying for it today. Professional party girl or not, unfortunately a banjaxed foot doesn’t qualify as a workplace injury. Damn. A little retail therapy would sure cheer me up. Still I’ll have my revenge. If I catch the clumsy girl again I’m gonna make her an offer she can’t refuse – death or ballet flats! Oh no!

Hi there. Hope you’re well and enjoying the first days of the real Spring, we’re getting pretty bonkers weather here in Dublin but it’s doing nothing to dampen our spirits as we gear up for another season of fun times... Over the course of the next few months we’ll be busier than we’ve ever been as we kickstart more projects than you can shake a stick at so just to give you a taste check out the following from around the world... If you know of a similar show upcoming in your location be sure to let me know and I’ll pop it in the May listings... Game on my friends, game on!

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DUBLIN: SWEETTALK32 THIS THURSDAY, IN ASSOCIATION WITH HEINEKEN.

This Thursday (17th April) sees us welcome Hort from Berlin and Ben Drury from the UK alongside the very local, very fantastic The Hive and Candy stalwart Aidan Kelly in The Sugar Club. Hort, famous for their work for Get Physical Records (Booka Shade, etc.), Nike and more, were the highlight of SweetTalkBerlin last year and Ben, ex. Creative Director of Mo’Wax records and the designer behind All Tomorrow’s Parties, was a highlight of our space at last year’s Electric Picnic. Adding a debut spot from Dublin’s hottest advertising agency The Hive and young Aidan Kelly, who’ll be bringing you through his lovely photos it’s a night not to be missed. Aidan Kelly. Photographer / Dublin / http://www.aidan-kelly.com Ben Drury. Graphic Designer & ex. Creative Director of Mo’Wax Records / Devon, UK / http://www.thesilentlistener.com Hort. Graphic Designers / Berlin, Germany / http://www.hort.org.uk & The Hive. Advertising / Dublin / http://www.thehive.ie The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2. Thursday 17th April 2008, doors 7pm, show from 8pm. Admission 8 euro available on the door. Limited edition prints and a very special Heineken promotion on the night. Candy & SweetTalk are supported by the kind people at Heineken, http://www.ThePictureWorks.com, http://IllustratorsIreland.com , McGowans Digital Print, Andy.ie, Creative Ireland, ICAD, IDI, DesignFreak.net & The Sugar Club.

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For those who missed the last issues of Candy (shame on you!) check out Aidan’s new Studio project which is now online at http://www.aidan-kelly.com/studio_gallery.html I’m hounding him into producing it as a proper book so do be sure to mail him and tell him what you think... Ideally, mail him with the money to produce the book, we’ll buy you a pint!

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COPENHAGEN: SWEETTALK33, APRIL 24TH, IN ASSOCIATION WITH TIGER BEER.

Yep, Simon and Kasper and the whole Copenhagen crew are back and rocking hard with a killer lineup, finalised only today. Featuring the mighty James Jarvis and Russell Waterman from Amos in London aswell as local peeps director Adam Hashemi and Parfyme (incredible art and installations), this is going to be a fitting return in Denmark and again, not to be missed. Candy in association with Tiger Beer presents another evening of  creative types chatting and drinking… Amos [James Jarvis & Russell Waterman]. Illustrator, Toy designers, Generally Brilliant people, UK. http://www.amostoys.com Adam Hashemi. Director, DK. http://www.baconfilm.com Parfyme. Artist, DK. http://www.parfyme.dk Thursday 24 April at Rummet in Republikken, Vesterbrogade 24, Copenhagen. Doors: 7pm. Admission 75dkr. TASTY Limited edition prints for early arrivers. Tunes by Rosa Lux. Event will be in English.

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LONDON: GET DOWN AND BUY SOME OF NICK WALKER’S INCREDIBLE ART.

Following his amazing LA debut this guy’s looking like he’s going the right way to becoming the next Banksy. Back on home turf this show will feature limited prints, original artworks and the exhibition staple of warm wine... Download the invite here and get yourself along www.blackratpress.co.uk/vandalism.pdf

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DUBLIN: FASHION EVOLUTION PRESENTS KATHARINE HAMNETT & MORE...

In a time where humanitarian and environmental issues affect every aspect of our lives, fashion can blaze a trail for change. Ireland’s leading fashion editor Constance Harris will present an evening of fashion, music and ethical awareness, in an event that Dublin has never seen before…  2007’s No.1 Ethical Hero, international high fashion designer KATHARINE HAMNETT and MIKE BARRY Head of Corporate Social Responsibility for M&S will take to the stage of The Button Factory on Thursday April 24th to thrash out issues of ethical and environmental practice in the fashion industry along with music from spiky punk pop sensation Dirty Epics, Borndays, Star Little Thing and JB the Deejay.

Ireland is at risk of being left behind as its European counterparts blaze a trail towards socially & environmentally conscious consumption. However as Dublin has been newly crowned a Fairtrade Capital City, the need for these issues to be addressed here in Ireland has never been timelier.

FASHION EVOLUTION is an awareness campaign that will redress Irish consumers and industry about ethical and environmental issues within fashion and this public debate and party will mark one week of activities including a cafe style seminar, an ethical fashion exhibition and the heavily anticipated TOTALLY OXFAM DESIGN competition proudly supported by Oxfam Ireland. FASHION EVOLUTION campaign is proudly launched in association with Marks & Spencer.

Tickets are priced €12 and are available from www.tickets.ie More information at http://re-dress.ie/

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WORLDWIDE: BUY A BUILD TEE FOR CHARITY.

Build (Michael C. Place) has designed an exclusive [& very limited edition] tee shirt for fellow ex-tDR-er Nick Bax, now of Human Studio. Nick is very soon running in the London Flora marathon 2008 for the National Autistic Society. All profits of this super tee go to the charity so there's no excuse not to buy one really! Buy direct from here: http://www.snaxindustries.com/products.php?id=4

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DUBLIN: CANDYCOLLECTIVE, SHOCK & POD PRESENT MOUSE ON MARS.

Following 2007's excursion with Mark E Smith as Von Südenfed, Mouse on Mars return to their roots in their first Dublin show in over four years, and Candy and Shock’s first collaboration since the Shock’d event many moons ago. Mouse On Mars create densely layered tracks with the intended results being grounded in electronic experimentation and an almost pop like sensibility. Designed to yield more with repeated listens, songs are minutely detailed. A series of 10 albums and numerous remixes has come off as primarily intent on dashing expectations, from the ambient-idm ectoplasms like Vulvaland and the more structured Iaora Tahiti; to the flighty and funny electronics, spluttering horns and acoustic-guitar samples the more organic Niun Niggung; to the forest of sonic porcupine quills that is Idiology. Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner have been more than busy in the intervening years between albums. As well as the release of their live record, Live04, on their own label Sonig, and a constant barrage of touring, Toma and Werner collaborated Mark E. Smith of The Fall as Von Südenfed. The trio gained worldwide success with their debut album Tromatic Reflexxions. The M.O.M members produce independently for the Sonig label. St. Werner acted as the artistic director of the Amsterdam Institute for Electronic Music, STEIM and has also worked on two solo records under the Lithops moniker. Support from Shock & Candy DJs Button Factory, Friday 25 April 2008. 11pm ADVANCE TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/5dkn7s Click here to view our Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12283984918

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You can find out more on the Mouse On Mars show as well as more amusing stuff, including the fantastic PodCasts™ at http://www.stateofshock.net/blog

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AMSTERDAM: MAXALOT GETS BENEATH THE SURFACE WITH KOZYNDAN.

The revered pioneers of low-brow pop surrealism will exhibit in Amsterdam for the very first time, celebrating the launch of Maxalot's new Amsterdam venue. Enjoying a cult-like following all over the world, L.A-based Kozyndan are adored for their irresistible, digitally painted renditions of contemporary urban cityscapes and whimsical re-interpretions of Japanese ukiyo-e prints, which reflect their "unease and love of the modern world." ‘Beneath The Surface’ will introduce two brand new editions of their trademark panoramics, a large-scale wallpaper cityscape, plus a series of one-off paintings and limited editions prints of never-before seen works, exclusively for Maxalot. On the opening night, Maxalot Amsterdam will play host to a live DJ set by Ninja Tunes' Californian electro demi-God Daedelus. ‘BENEATH THE SURFACE’. 30 May - 22 June 2008. Opening Thursday 29 May, 6-10pm.

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DUBLIN: SWEETTALK WITH STEFAN SAGMEISTER AND NON-FORMAT SOLD OUT!!

It may not be happening until June but tickets for Stefan, Jon and Kjell’s SweetTalk debut in Dublin are all already sold out. Apologies to anyone who missed out but we tried our best to give you as many chances as possible to book, maybe next time. We’re working on a very special giveaway for everyone in the audience so as soon as we know more we’ll be sure to let you know.

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Got walls? Get hand-pulled screenprints featuring lovely artwork at http://www.tinylittlehorse.com

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DOWN UNDER: SEMI PERMANENT 2008 BLOWS UP.

In one of the most impressive examples of the strength of the creative scene on the other side of the world, the Design Is Kinky kids have rocked 4 locations with their Semi-Permanent super seminars over the last few days in Australia and ending in Auckland in August. Featuring kick-ass speakers from across the globe it’d be a serious ambition of our to pull off anything close to the productions these guys manage... One of the sideline projects which we like a lot is the ‘Kids Today’ collaborative shows which resulted in some amazing artwork, all which is now available to buy through this link... http://www.stupidkrap.com/kidstodaygallery.htm More information at http://www.designiskinky.com and http://www.semipermanent.com/

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Get an insight of Dublin and it’s many inhabitants with the lovely new blog from young Brian Coldrick which features his work for Dublin listings paper Totally Dublin... Check it at http://eyeondublin.blogspot.com/

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WORLDWIDE: STEFAN SAGMEISTER SIGNED BOOK PREORDER.

In the meantime, and in anticipation of our new CandyShop which will be part of our new site, we’re taking pre-orders for signed copies of the new Stefan Sagmeister book which will be available on the night but also to anyone who mails me expressing interest. ‘Things I have learned in my life so far’ is Stefan’s follow-up to the incredible ‘Made You Look’ and judging by the site http://www.thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com/ and buzz around it it’s a must-have for anyone interested at all in original thinking within creativity. Please note that we don’t need any money to be sent just yet, just an expression of interest, we will work out pricing later based on cover price and reasonable P&P costs.

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BARCELONA / DUBLIN: FESTIVALS SUMMER WAS MADE FOR...

Our favourite festival Sonar returns in mid June with, yet again, a lineup which reads more like a who’s who than just a gig. With highlights over 3 days and 3 nights including Antipop Consortium, Diplo, Erol Alkan, Goldfrapp, Hercules and Love Affair, Kid Acne, M.I.A. Miss Kittin, Leila, Frankie Knuckles, Pan Sonic, Spank Rock, Róisín Murphy, Yazoo, Neon Neon, The Field, Richie Hawtin and Theo Parrish (amongst billions of others) this test of strength has had us coming back like bees to honey for many a year so looks like this year will be no different. More at http://www.sonar.es -

Returning to Dublin’s Docklands in July is the very eclectic Analog Festival which boasts a lineup like no other and with someone for every discerning ear. Featuring the following wide-ranging lineup best be quick and get yourself down beside the river Liffey for some good times. Hal Willner’s Rogues Gallery / Tortoise / Efterklang / Taraf De Haidouks / Vinicius Cantuaria / Johann Johannson /  Silje Nes / Johnathan Coe & The High Llamas / Iain Sinclair With Susan Stenger / Arctic Circle Presents / Chequerboard / Threadpulls And More To Be Announced…More at http://www.analogconcerts.ie/

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WORLDWIDE: SWEETTALK GOES GLOBAL (AGAIN!).

Just when you thought we’d never leave our own back gardens we’re packing our bags in preparation for 2 Autumn events in Chicago and London which we’re very excited about. Bigger than our usual events we’re in the very early stages of planning but be assured the line-ups will be killer and we’ll be both drinking and dancing, despite anyones’ better judgement... Be afraid, but also be possibly a little excited as we intend to rock it when we land. More information very soon in the future either through these mails or through our soon to be updated site http://www.candycollective.com

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WORLDWIDE: INVEST IN ART...

Featuring the work of people like Harmony Korine, Mike Mills, Geoff McFetridge and billions more you could do a lot worse than checking out http://www.nievesbooks.com

Arkitip is always a good bet too with a stable featuring Evan Hecox, Michael Leon, Tony Arcabascio and many more rocking limited publications, prints and much more besides... More at http://www.arkitip.com

Finally, some guys you also need to know about are the great guys at If You Could... We’re working on a future collaboration with these guys but in the meantime check out their site and get your sticky mitts on some of their monthly limited edition prints by some of today’s leading creative talents... More at http://www.ifyoucould.co.uk

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WE CONTINUE...

Unlucky for some but not for you all work has started on the new, 13th, issue of Candy so we’re looking at a release date of June for that. We’ve also confirmed a gallery show (or two) in Dublin’s Monster Truck Gallery which is due to drop late June and we’re in the very last stages of prepping our largest collaborative show so far which we hope to produce in time for an opening in July in Dublin city centre. There’s also some very special secrets in the offing but best to wait until they start to bear fruit before we get blabbing... Right, off I pop to light some more fires... Keep well and talk very soon!! - Have a great day, Richard.

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http://www.candycollective.com

Anyone who was in the VIP area of last week's Bright New Sounds Final in Tripod will attest to what a smashing night it was. Some would claim it was all to do with the unlimited free bar (that's what happens when Vodafone's credit card is behind it), but really it was the 5 bands playing who made it a truly memorable night. I won't lie to you; some were very clearly better than others. And some were standout. But overall it was one of the smoothest running, most enjoyable nights of this type I've ever gone to. And in fairness, for the corporate giants that they are (Pot.Kettle.Black), kudos must go to Vodafone for not shoving their brand down your neck entirely. I did like the fact that everyone wore their lanyards though- as if it were a backstage pass- those of you who did, pat on the back- you were a walking ad for three hours!

And the winners, in case you haven't heard, were Dublin trio The Minutes. Great hooks, surprisingly versatile vocals, the right balance of riff and melody- and tight as f**k! Just what you want from a rock n roll band. The guys went into the studio over the weekend to record their single (Can't tell you what track just yet I'm afraid), which is due out on May 9th. As some blogs have correctly noted the lads are still slogging away at their 9-5s so more power to them for giving this their all.

With the wealth of talent in this city, and the increasingly limited signings taking place, it's great to see a band like this, who've been around for years get a break- and jump in head first.

Check out their myspace if you fancy hearing some choons www.myspace.com/theminutesireland or log onto www.umusic.ie to keep up to date with how things are going for the lads.

Roll on May 7th when the band headline Crawdaddy to launch their new single.

MARSHMALLOW CRISPY CAKES

Baby marshmallows for putting in coffee and baking etc
Butter
Rice Crispies

Melt the butter, bung in a bag of marshmallows, melt them. Wait until smooth and gooey then lash in the rice crispies and coat well. You can always put in more than you think. Wack out onto a greased plate, tin, whatever. Stick it in the fridge. Yum