Erol AlkanDexter Me Daithi pretends he’s a real D.J....... I’m going in to the Nerve Centre in Derry on 14th October to support legends such as Dexter from the Avalanches, ‘That boy needs therapy, that boy needs therapy, he’s crazy in the coconut!)’ and Trash’s Errol Alkan. Now these are two big, big names in world djing and really I’m chancing my arm but sure my name is on the poster and only the people who turn up early and watch me will know any different if I tell everyone I was brilliant! Sure I could even make up compliments for myself from Errol and Dexter.. what's that thinking out loud again? Damn! foiled again and I’d have got away with it if it wasn’t for you pesky kids....... Youth Arts on the Web The fab. Taryn Gleeson who currently works for Letterkenny Arts Centre (but we all know she’s destined for wonderful things) pointed me in the direction of the Youth Arts Website at http://www.youth.ie/arts/. A mine of information it is! Just like Taryn. An Grianan’s Cracking week ahead.. Tonight (Tuesday ’s The Frames with highlights from their career and no doubt the whole of their new album. Yes its sold out so unless you are mates with the band or already have a ticket you can forget it. Sorry. Let you know how it went next week. Like that’s a consolation! Friday (6 October ) is the very funny ‘King of Comedy’ (as crowned by Ch4 viewers) Andrew Maxwell. Winner of the 2004 Herald Angel Award at Edinburgh, Andrew was crowned the 'King of Comedy' by Channel 4, he's toured the world, and appears as a regular guest on RTE 2's 'The Panel' and in numerous other TV shows in the UK. He is also the host of the most talked about live show in the UK ‘Maxwell’s Fullmooners’. An intrepid social commentator, Andrew is renowned for his unique blend of comedy and socio-political observations. So it says! I just think he’s really funny and best when he goes off into strange flights of fancy. I’m there. See you at the bar! oh there’s a video clip of him on youtube, go to http://www.youtube.com and search for andrew maxwell and you’ll find it. And so to Sunday! And a rare opportunity to see America’s greatest gospel choir. The Harlem Gospel Choir first came to global attention when it joined U2 for a gospel version of ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” at its Harlem Church in 1988. Travelling the globe, it shares its joy of faith through its uplifting music. The theme for every performance is bringing people and nations together and giving something back. I’m in the front row give me a wave if you’re passing! The Balor’s big week Yes conor Malone isn’t one to be outdone , he’s very busy over in Ballybofey too. The London Classic Theatre come to the Balor in Ballybofey next Tuesday for one night only to perform their comedy The Double Inconstancy. Here’s how the storyline goes: Silvia, a simple country girl, has been kidnapped by the Prince, who has decided that he will marry her. However Silvia is devoted to Harlequin, her childhood sweetheart, and has vowed never to betray him. As the Prince and his courtiers try to bend and then break the bonds that unite the young lovers, the Palace becomes a labyrinth of duplicity and seduction. Trapped in a web of enchantment, will Silvia and Harlequin succumb to the temptations that surround them, or can true love prevail? If it sounds like your bag get thee hence to the Balor! Sat Oct 7th sees eurovision winner (from back when it was good says Conor, must have been before I was born) Charlie McGettigan play Ballybofey as part of a nationwide tour. Although best known for his Eurovision win Charlie has been a fixture in Irish music for almost 40 years. From the thriving Dublin folk scene of the ‘60s where his influences were people like Paul Brady, Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine to recording success with his first group Jargon, with artists like Maura O Connell and Eleanor Shanley and of course joining forces with Paul Harrington and Brendan Graham to win the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest with “Rock ‘N’ Roll Kids” Charlie has left an indelible mark on Irish music. And next Monday 9th oct. sees the launch of the new Lisa Richards comedy Club with Karl Spain. Karl has quickly established himself as one of Ireland's top comedians, continuing to go from strength to strength performing all over the world, such as London, Edinburgh, Montreal and Australia. Last year he took off around his homeland to look for a woman. This search was documented in the hit RTE series "Karl Spain Wants a Woman". Now he's back and he is looking for an audience for his brand new live show, "Love... whatever that means". The show may include bad dancing, football statistics, and a lot of pop trivia from 1984. The usual things that we've all used to impress the ladies. Ex-girlfriends will be allowed in for free but they must bring a picture of the two of us together and admit that I've touched their bits". (oh and by the way he’s still dating the young one he met off the show, well he was when I was chattin’ to him at Electric Picnic). Mammy!!! I want to go to this as well!!! For bookings and information contact The Balor on 0749131840. Fidget Feet at the Bluestacks... This multimedia aerial dance spectale unfolds high above the audience with the performers suspended from a crane. A fisherman and his small fishing boat is seen rowing across the clear night sky. A singing mermaid mesmerises his senses and 3 female flying sea dragons swoop over the audience and fly upwards to capture the poor fisherman from his boat. He tumbles into another underworld where fishermen get their wings. Original music and video art are projected on the fishing boat's sail. It’s a blast! It’s on in the Market Yard in Ballyshannon on Saturday 7 at 8.30 pm. This time I’m taking the whole family along! This week I'm listening to the Be Good Tanyas because folk is where its at. Check out a track here