Villagers

Villagers

Villagers are an Irish band and the musical project of the sole long-term member, Conor J O’Brien.

The all-star gig of Irish musicians covering The Replacements is happening again next week

After their debut tribute band to American punk-leaning ’80s rock band The Replacements sold out…

Listen to a charity Christmas album for Pieta House featuring Villagers, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Ailbhe Reddy & more

A Co-Present Christmas is a compilation of Christmas songs put together by Dwayne Woods who…

Loose Joints Podcast: Live at Another Love Story with Conor O’Brien & Richie Egan

Loose Joints is a podcast where we talk to a guest and play music they…

Villagers & Nico Muhly – ‘Fortunate Child’

Donal Dineen and Myles O’Reilly’s This Ain’t No Disco online TV show recently travelled to…

An all-star cast of Irish musicians have started a Replacements covers band

Update: the gig has moved to Whelan’s main room due to demand. There’s a load…

Villagers has given this White Kite song a techno spin

In February, Conor O’Brien aka Villagers surprised everyone by releasing a very banging remix of…

Hear Villagers first ever remix of Participant’s ‘You Better’

Conor O’Brien’s first Villagers remix is not what you’d expect from the man known for…

Villagers pays tribute to Home Sweet Home & ‘Apollo House’ with a new song

Today, the volunteers and homeless who were occupying Apollo House vacated the premises to honour…

Across The Line celebrates 30 years of radio broadcasting with big Belfast bash

BBC Radio Ulster’s Across The Line is the best radio show showcasing new Irish music…

Villagers, FM Belfast, The Unthanks & more for Kilkenny Arts Festival

The programme for the Kilkenny Arts Festival to take place from 5th to 14th of…

Galway International Arts Festival: Villagers, Dan Deacon, BellX1, Pleasure Beach, Optimo, Suede & more

The Galway International Arts Festival announced its lineup of music this week and it includes…

Villagers’ Conor O’Brien wins Ivor Novello songwriting award

Congrats are due to Villagers‘ Conor O’Brien who was given an Ivor Novello songwriting award…

Gig news roundup: Dua Lipa, White Denim, Other Voices, Body&Soul, Villagers & more

A roundup of recent gig announcements. Other recent announcements including Dublin City Block Party and more…

Castlepalooza announces Caribou, Jurassic 5, Villagers, Cat Power & more…

Castlepalooza today has announced a new partnership with Aiken Promotions for its 10th year that…

Hear Villlagers cover ‘Wichita Lineman’

Villagers have a live album recorded in one day in London’s RAK Studio coming out…

Best of 2015: Readers’ 25 top Irish songs

Best of 2015: Albums | Songs | Readers’ Albums | Videos | Readers’ Songs Readers’…

Listen to the second Other Voices podcast featuring Villagers and more

Last week, Other Voices debuted their new podcast with performances and interviews with Jape, Nathaniel…

Hear a track from the forthcoming Villagers album recorded live in one day

Where Have You Been All My Life? is a unique Villagers collection of music from…

21 acts added to Electric Picnic including The Boomtown Rats, Shamir, Villagers, Girl Pool, Le Galaxie & more

The Boomtown Rats – Villagers – Parquet Courts The Staves – MS MR – Shamir…