RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/radio1/arena/ Presenter Sean Rocks takes a look at what's on in the world of arts and entertainment. Presenter Sean Rocks takes a look at what's on in the world of arts and entertainment. Arts and culture programme featuring guests and items from the worlds of movies, television, music and literature. en-ie RTÉ 2009 RTÉ podcasting@rte.ie Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:11:17 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/images/arena_144.jpg http://www.rte.ie/radio1/arena/ 144 144 Arts no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100310-12m57s-arena2.mp3 Identity Parade are a five-piece indie-rock band from Dublin. They release their self-titled album at Whelans of Wexford Street in Dublin on Friday 12th March 2010. Identity Parade perform the songs 'Prying Eyes' and 'When you go' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. www.myspace.com/identityparade /www.identityparade.net Identity Parade are a five-piece indie-rock band from Dublin. They release their self-titled album at Whelans of Wexford Street in Dublin on Friday 12th March 2010. Identity Parade perform the songs 'Prying Eyes' and 'When you go' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. www.myspace.com/identityparade /www.identityparade.net Identity Parade are a five-piece indie-rock band from Dublin. They release their self-titled album at Whelans of Wexford Street in Dublin on Friday 12th March 2010. Identity Parade perform the songs 'Prying Eyes' and 'When you go' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. www.myspace.com/identityparade / www.identityparade.net 0:12:57 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-100310-12m57s-arena2.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080310-12m46s-arena.mp3 Live music from Jennifer Evans (with Shane Holly on electric guitar and Sean Maynard on bass) who perform ‘After Berlin’ and ‘Scattered’ live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks.(www.jenniferevans.ie) Live music from Jennifer Evans (with Shane Holly on electric guitar and Sean Maynard on bass) who perform ‘After Berlin’ and ‘Scattered’ live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks.(www.jenniferevans.ie) Live music from Jennifer Evans (with Shane Holly on electric guitar and Sean Maynard on bass) who perform ‘After Berlin’ and ‘Scattered’ live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks.(www.jenniferevans.ie) 0:12:46 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080310-12m46s-arena.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-050310-12m44s-arena.mp3 Monaghan-band Sanzkrit are Dave Marron, Dave Markey, Darren Clarke and Pauric Duffy. Their debut album is called 'After the Wedding'. Sanzkrit Perform 'Futila' and 'Just like the old days' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/sanzkrit / www.sanzkrit.com) Monaghan-band Sanzkrit are Dave Marron, Dave Markey, Darren Clarke and Pauric Duffy. Their debut album is called 'After the Wedding'. Sanzkrit Perform 'Futila' and 'Just like the old days' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/sanzkrit / www.sanzkrit.com) Monaghan-bandSanzkrit are Dave Marron, Dave Markey, Darren Clarke and Pauric Duffy. Their debut album is called 'After the Wedding'. Sanzkrit Perform 'Futila' and 'Just like the old days' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/sanzkrit / www.sanzkrit.com) 0:12:44 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-050310-12m44s-arena.mp3 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-010310-10m52s-arena.mp3 Musicians Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor busk on Dublin's Grafton Street. They perform 'The place I called Home' live in studio with another pre-recorded song 'Small Talk' with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.harryandalfie.com). Musicians Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor busk on Dublin's Grafton Street. They perform 'The place I called Home' live in studio with another pre-recorded song 'Small Talk' with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.harryandalfie.com). Musicians Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor busk on Dublin's Grafton Street. They perform 'The place I called Home' live in studio with another pre-recorded song 'Small Talk' with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.harryandalfie.com). 0:10:52 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-010310-10m52s-arena.mp3 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-240210-11m09s-arena.mp3 Live music from Gavin Farrell of Pilotlight with songs 'All Purpose Underneath' and 'The shortest route to happiness is a straight line' with interview by Sean Rocks. Pilotlight's new album is 'The Post War Musical'. Live music from Gavin Farrell of Pilotlight with songs 'All Purpose Underneath' and 'The shortest route to happiness is a straight line' with interview by Sean Rocks. Pilotlight's new album is 'The Post War Musical'. Live music from Gavin Farrell of Pilotlight with songs 'All Purpose Underneath' and 'The shortest route to happiness is a straight line' with interview by Sean Rocks. Pilotlight's new album is 'The Post War Musical'. 0:11:09 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-240210-11m09s-arena.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120210-14m30s-arena.mp3 Live music from TuneYards AKA Merrill Garbus who performs 'Hatari' and 'Real Live Flesh' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Live music from TuneYards AKA Merrill Garbus who performs 'Hatari' and 'Real Live Flesh' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Live music from TuneYards AKA Merrill Garbus who performs 'Hatari' and 'Real Live Flesh' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. 0:14:30 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-120210-14m30s-arena.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080210-13m04s-arena.mp3 Quatrain (a project in four parts featuring the Tarab ensemble) play 'Hejaz Mandira' and 'The Abbey Reel' live in studio with interview with Francesco Turrisi and Robbie Harris from the band by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/altarab / www.improvisedmusic.ie) Quatrain (a project in four parts featuring the Tarab ensemble) play 'Hejaz Mandira' and 'The Abbey Reel' live in studio with interview with Francesco Turrisi and Robbie Harris from the band by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/altarab / www.improvisedmusic.ie) Quatrain (a project in four parts featuring the Tarab ensemble) play 'Hejaz Mandira' and 'The Abbey Reel' live in studio with interview with Francesco Turrisi and Robbie Harris from the band by Sean Rocks. (www.myspace.com/altarab / www.improvisedmusic.ie) 0:13:04 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-080210-13m04s-arena.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-020210-14m31s-arena.mp3 Grant magazine in London have just produced an edition of essays, stories and poetry all on the theme of work. Writer Aminatta Forna and Ellah Alfrey, Assistant Editor of Granta on the latest edition of the magazine. (www.granta.com) Grant magazine in London have just produced an edition of essays, stories and poetry all on the theme of work. Writer Aminatta Forna and Ellah Alfrey, Assistant Editor of Granta on the latest edition of the magazine. (www.granta.com) Grant magazine in London have just produced an edition of essays, stories and poetry all on the theme of work. Writer Aminatta Forna and Ellah Alfrey, Assistant Editor of Granta on the latest edition of the magazine. (www.granta.com) 0:14:31 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-020210-14m31s-arena.mp3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-030210-14m31s-arena.mp3 Live music from Alan and Lisa of 'Yes Cadets' who perform 'Canada' and 'Fall on your Sword' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.yescadets.com) Live music from Alan and Lisa of 'Yes Cadets' who perform 'Canada' and 'Fall on your Sword' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.yescadets.com) Live music from Alan and Lisa of 'Yes Cadets' who perform 'Canada' and 'Fall on your Sword' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. (www.yescadets.com) 0:14:31 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-030210-14m31s-arena.mp3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-040110-12m38s-arena.mp3 Dublin band The Gandhis perform the songs 'You are my Friend' and 'The Rudy Show' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.myspace.com/thegandhis Dublin band The Gandhis perform the songs 'You are my Friend' and 'The Rudy Show' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.myspace.com/thegandhis Dublin band The Gandhis perform the songs 'You are my Friend' and 'The Rudy Show' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.myspace.com/thegandhis 0:12:38 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-040110-12m38s-arena.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-210110-15m52s-arena.mp3 Live music from flamenco jazz guitarist Eduardo Niebla (accompanied by Ricardo Garcia) ahead of their 10-date tour of Ireland which begins on Friday 29th January with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.eduardoniebla.com Live music from flamenco jazz guitarist Eduardo Niebla (accompanied by Ricardo Garcia) ahead of their 10-date tour of Ireland which begins on Friday 29th January with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.eduardoniebla.com Live music from flamenco jazz guitarist Eduardo Niebla (accompanied by Ricardo Garcia) ahead of their 10-date tour of Ireland which begins on Friday 29th January with interview by Sean Rocks. Website: www.eduardoniebla.com 0:15:52 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2010/pc/pod-v-210110-15m52s-arena.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-15m12s-291209-arena.mp3 Alan Carr talks to Richie Beirne about the best albums of 2009. Alan Carr talks to Richie Beirne about the best albums of 2009. 0:15:12 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-15m12s-291209-arena.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-101209-12m20s-arena.mp3 Live music from Dawn Landes (with Ray Rizzo and Josh Kaufman) (Songs 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and 'Romeo') www.dawnlandes.com / www.dawnlandes.com Tour Dates: Fri 11-Dec-09 - Belfast - Auntie Annies Porterhouse Sat 12-Dec-09 - Dublin - The Sugar Club Sun 13-Dec-09 - Dundalk - The Spirit Store Mon 14-Dec-09 - Cork - Cyprus Avenue Tues 15-Dec-09 - Galway - Roisin Dubh Live music from Dawn Landes (with Ray Rizzo and Josh Kaufman) (Songs 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and 'Romeo') www.dawnlandes.com / www.dawnlandes.com Tour Dates: Fri 11-Dec-09 - Belfast - Auntie Annies Porterhouse Sat 12-Dec-09 - Dublin - The Sugar Club Sun 13-Dec-09 - Dundalk - The Spirit Store Mon 14-Dec-09 - Cork - Cyprus Avenue Tues 15-Dec-09 - Galway - Roisin Dubh Live music from Dawn Landes (with Ray Rizzo and Josh Kaufman) (Songs 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and 'Romeo') www.dawnlandes.com / www.dawnlandes.com Tour Dates: Fri 11-Dec-09 - Belfast - Auntie Annies Porterhouse Sat 12-Dec-09 - Dublin - The Sugar Club Sun 13-Dec-09 - Dundalk - The Spirit Store Mon 14-Dec-09 - Cork - Cyprus Avenue Tues 15-Dec-09 - Galway - Roisin Dubh 0:12:20 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-101209-12m20s-arena.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-021209-15m16s-arena.mp3 Size 2 Shoes are Eoin and Moley ó Súilleabháin. They perform 'Temper Temper' and 'Take it Easy' from their self-titled debut album with interview by Sean Rocks (www.size2shoes.com) Size 2 Shoes are Eoin and Moley ó Súilleabháin. They perform 'Temper Temper' and 'Take it Easy' from their self-titled debut album with interview by Sean Rocks (www.size2shoes.com) Size 2 Shoes are Eoin and Moley ó Súilleabháin. They perform 'Temper Temper' and 'Take it Easy' from their self-titled debut album with interview by Sean Rocks (www.size2shoes.com) 0:07:30 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-021209-15m16s-arena.mp3 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-021209-9m42s-arena.mp3 Ballymun Lullaby: Four Songs for Choir and Orchestra will be released on Friday 4th December and the profits will go toward developing the Ballymun Music Project even further. Composer Daragh O’Toole, and the founder of the Ballymun Music Programme Ron Cooney, who helped put this CD together join Sean Rocks in studio. Ballymun Lullaby: Four Songs for Choir and Orchestra will be released on Friday 4th December and the profits will go toward developing the Ballymun Music Project even further. Composer Daragh O’Toole, and the founder of the Ballymun Music Programme Ron Cooney, who helped put this CD together join Sean Rocks in studio. Ballymun Lullaby: Four Songs for Choir and Orchestra will be released on Friday 4th December and the profits will go toward developing the Ballymun Music Project even further. Composer Daragh O’Toole, and the founder of the Ballymun Music Programme Ron Cooney, who helped put this CD together join Sean Rocks in studio. 0:04:49 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-021209-9m42s-arena.mp3 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-231109-11m33s-arena.mp3 Live music and interview with Dublin band The Chapters with songs 'Videotapes' and 'Black Room' Website: www.myspace.com/thechaptersofficial Live music and interview with Dublin band The Chapters with songs 'Videotapes' and 'Black Room' Website: www.myspace.com/thechaptersofficial Live music and interview with Dublin band The Chapters with songs 'Videotapes' and 'Black Room' Website: www.myspace.com/thechaptersofficial 0:05:36 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-231109-11m33s-arena.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-121109-9m4s-arena.mp3 Live music from Emily's Eldest (Eileen Tackney and Brendan Tiernan) who perform 'Boats in the Harbour' and 'Monsoon' with interview by Cormac Battle. Live music from Emily's Eldest (Eileen Tackney and Brendan Tiernan) who perform 'Boats in the Harbour' and 'Monsoon' with interview by Cormac Battle. Live music from Emily's Eldest (Eileen Tackney and Brendan Tiernan) who perform 'Boats in the Harbour' and 'Monsson' with interview by Cormac Battle. 0:04:27 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-121109-9m4s-arena.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-121109-9m51s-arena.mp3 Interview with Oscar-winning animated film-maker John Canemaker. Interview with Oscar-winning animated film-maker John Canemaker. Interview with Oscar-winning animated film-maker John Canemaker 0:04:55 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-121109-9m51s-arena.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-111109-12m50s-arena.mp3 Live music from Dublin band 'Messiah J and the Expert'. Songs 'Turn the Magic On' and 'Keep the Noise Down' from their current album 'From the Word Go'. Website: www.messiahjandtheexpert.com Live music from Dublin band 'Messiah J and the Expert'. Songs 'Turn the Magic On' and 'Keep the Noise Down' from their current album 'From the Word Go'. Website: www.messiahjandtheexpert.com Live music from Dublin band 'Messiah J and the Expert'. Songs 'Turn the Magic On' and 'Keep the Noise Down' from their current album 'From the Word Go'. Website: www.messiahjandtheexpert.com 0:06:27 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-111109-12m50s-arena.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-261009-13m54s-arena.mp3 Declan De Barra performs the songs 'Diamonds' and 'Follow the breadcrumb trail' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. His latest album is 'A fire to scare the sun' . Declan De Barra performs the songs 'Diamonds' and 'Follow the breadcrumb trail' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. His latest album is 'A fire to scare the sun' . Declan De Barra performs the songs 'Diamonds' and 'Follow the breadcrumb trail' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. His latest album is 'A fire to scare the sun' . 0:07:01 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-261009-13m54s-arena.mp3 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-221009-13m48s-arena.mp3 Ger Wolfe performs some tracks from his new album "No Bird Sang" and talks about his career and life. Ger Wolfe performs some tracks from his new album "No Bird Sang" and talks about his career and life. 0:06:57 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-221009-13m48s-arena.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-290909-9m49s-arena.mp3 Singer - Songwriter Nick Kelly Singer - Songwriter Nick Kelly Former lead singer with 'The Fat Lady Sings' Nick Kelly's 'Gestation Project' involves feedback from fans who will determine what makes it onto his next album. Go to www.nickkelly.ie and click on the gestation link for more details. 0:05:07 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-290909-9m49s-arena.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-180909-14m48s-arena.mp3 Author Simon Von Booy Author Simon Von Booy Author Simon Von Booy on his new book of short stories 'Love Begins in Winter'. 0:07:57 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-180909-14m48s-arena.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-180909-24m08s-arena-banville.mp3 John Banville's new novel is 'The Infinities' which is about the fictional Godley Family. John Banville's new novel is 'The Infinities' which is about the fictional Godley Family. John Banville talks to Sean Rocks. 0:12:33 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-180909-24m08s-arena-banville.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-150909-12m17s-arena.mp3 Dublin band The Pale play live in studio. Dublin band The Pale play live in studio. Dublin band The Pale perform 'You play indie music' and 'Lights out boys' from their latest album 'Proper Order' live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. 0:06:09 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-150909-12m17s-arena.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-160909-13m58s-arena.mp3 Ó EUSKADI GO hÉIRINN – THE BASQUE IRISH CONNECTION NATIONAL TOUR IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUSIC NETWORK Ó EUSKADI GO hÉIRINN – THE BASQUE IRISH CONNECTION NATIONAL TOUR IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUSIC NETWORK Niamh Ni Charra, Gavin Ralstan and Ibon Koteron play live in studio with interview by Sean Rocks. Full details of their Irish tour is on www.musicnetwork.ie. 0:06:58 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-160909-13m58s-arena.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no RTÉ:Ireland http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-080909-9m38s-arena.mp3 Actor Ben Chaplin Actor Ben Chaplin Sean Rocks talks to English actor Ben Chaplin about his film career and his role in his latest film 'Dorian Gray'. 0:30:36 http://www.rte.ie/podcasts/2009/pc/pod-v-080909-9m38s-arena.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 no