Although open since Nov 2008, the Dublin store only gained official Planet status in March 2011. Planet Dublin is part of the XMusic store, Ireland’s largest and best music retail store. It has quickly become the central hub for all musicians looking to buy new gear at a competitive price with excellent customer service thrown in.
X-Music, Dublin
Although open since Nov 2008, the Dublin store only gained official Planet status in March 2011. Planet Dublin is part of the XMusic store, Ireland’s largest and best music retail store. It has quickly become the central hub for all musicians looking to buy new gear at a competitive price with excellent customer service thrown in.
Gareth McCarthy joined the XMusic team in October 2010 specialising in pianos, synths and recording gear. In March 2011 Gareth became Product Specialist for the new revamped Roland Planet. Gareth is a keyboard player, pianist, guitarist and singer. He plays in a semi-professional original band, gigging all around Ireland and has a BA in Music and a Masters in Music Technology.
Famous bands or artists who come from Ireland include:
Frances Black – singer, Mary Black – singer, Vivian Campbell – co-lead guitarist of Def Leppard, Seán Cannon – singer/guitarist, Paddy Casey – singer/songwriter, Willie Clancy – uilleann piper, Finghin Collins – pianist, Tadhg Cooke – singer, Damien Dempsey – singer/songwriter, Ronnie Drew – singer/guitarist, Enya (real name: Eithne Ní Bhraonáin) – singer/songwriter, Mick Flannery – singer/songwriter, John Fogerty – singer/songwriter best known for his work with Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gavin Friday – singer, Liam Gallagher- Lead Singer of the band Oasis, Noel Gallagher- Lead Guitarist/Songwriter of English Rock band Oasis, Rory Gallagher – blues/rock guitarist James Galway – flautist, Bob Geldof – songwriter, singer of the Boomtown Rats, activist, Lisa Hannigan – singer/songwriter, Glen Hansard – Oscar winning singer/songwriter, Gemma Hayes – singer, Luke Kelly – singer, Brian Kennedy – singer, David Kitt – musician, Phil Lynott – Thin Lizzy frontman, Eleanor McEvoy – singer/songwriter, Christy Moore – singer/songwriter, Gary Moore – guitarist/singer/songwriter, Van Morrison – singer/songwriter, Mundy – singer/songwriter, Sinéad O'Connor – singer, Damien Rice – singer/songwriter, Sharon Shannon