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28/02/2011, 28th February: 10pm to midnight - Catch Neil On Newstalk Radio! by The Divine Comedy on Myspace

Neil on Newstalk radio tonight (10pm - midnight)
Read 28th February: 10pm to midnight - Catch Neil On Newstalk Radio! by The Divine Comedy on Myspace. Social entertainment powered by the passions of fans.

28/02/2011, Pop goes the musical - News, Theatre & Dance - The Independent

Joby Talbot The former Divine Comedy member has composed the score for the Royal Ballet's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The production, which premieres tomorrow, is the first full-length ballet commissioned by the Royal Ballet for 15 years.

25/02/2011, UKMIX - Forums - Personal Charts - Matthew's Top 100 Divine Comedy Songs (completed)

#1 National Express
Okay - given others have done some for their own favourite acts - like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears and the like, it's only fair that I do one for the Divine Comedy - and when better than when I'm doing a survivor on his work!

25/02/2011, BBC - Radio 2 - Shows - The Radcliffe and Maconie Show - Photos - Live Sessions

BBC - Radio 2 - Shows - The Radcliffe and Maconie Show - Photos - Live Sessions
A couple of photos from a BBC session, 17/05/2010. 2nd photo: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/the-r ... allery2797
See photos of the live sessions that have been performed on the Radcliffe and Maconie Show

25/02/2011, "Theatre is life, film is art, TV is furniture": The Divine Comedy - Somerset House... again

"Concert Live recorded the gig, and if you preordered a CD, you could pick it up the moment the last note was played. So I did. Which is nice."Oh my god, I am now even MORE jealous!

25/02/2011, "Theatre is life, film is art, TV is furniture": The Divine Comedy - The Tabernacle, 12/05/10

Lovely review Anna.Am very much looking forward to seeing the divine Neil Hannon on a warm (hopefully) summer's evening in the beautiful setting of Somerset House.

25/02/2011, "Theatre is life, film is art, TV is furniture": The Divine Comedy + Bell X1, Somerset House - 6/7/0

Beautiful review! Am SOOOO envious!I saw them in the wonderfully intimate Wulfrun Hall many years ago and they were just soooo lovely. He's such a charmer! And when that voice of his is on-song: man, its a dream.

25/02/2011, The Divine Comedy: Ten Reasons Why Neil Hannon Is Such A Huge Talent

The Divine Comedy: Ten Reasons Why Neil Hannon Is Such A Huge Talent
I’m going to admit it – I came to The Divine Comedy relatively late in life, which might explain my almost evangelical need to share my enthusiasm with others. It was in January that I heard the most...

25/02/2011, Irlande vue de Dublin: Neil Hannon et moi

Bon OK...Vous savez comment sont les titres - souvent accrocheurs. Mais quand même. Devinez qui j'ai vu, de mes yeux vu, dans ma rue (ou presque) l'autre jour ? Neil ! Comment ça, Neil qui ? Ben... Neil Hannon, quoi. Celui de Divine Comedy. Celui qui chante avec Yann (Tiersen) et Charlotte (Gainsb...

24/02/2011, Phantom 105.2, the home of Rock in Dublin - Finest Worksongs with Michelle Doherty

Phantom 105.2, the home of Rock in Dublin - Finest Worksongs with Michelle Doherty
Coming up on today's show, I'll be chatting to Emily Mules as Scene in Focus goes to London this week, Neil Hannon will be in to tell us all about his collaboration with the JD Set - he'll be performing Vampire Weekend's debut album Contra in full on April 1st.

20/02/2011, I'm using celestial navigation (sixstepsback: shabbydoll: via...)

I'm using celestial navigation (sixstepsback:   shabbydoll:   via...)

20/02/2011, The Duckworth Lewis Method on Frank Skinner

I'm a bit of a Frank Skinner fan, and have been pestering his agent for an interview for several weeks to talk about his love of cricket. Alas, you'll have to wait a little longer for that, but in the

19/02/2011, Eclectic Ballroom « The Fanning Sessions Archive

Fans of Neil Hannon / The Divine Comedy are sure to enjoy this show from the archives. It dates from 11th August 1998 when Neil dropped in to the TodayFM studios to talk to John Kelly about the upcoming Divine Comedy album ‘Fin De Siecle‘ and to chose some favourite songs. John Kelly’s show at that

16/02/2011, Rock & Cine: (2) The Divine Comedy "Bang Goes the Knighthood" [2010]

Rock & Cine: (2) The Divine Comedy "Bang Goes the Knighthood" [2010]
Estimable disco del grupo de Neil Hannon con su sello particular indie mezclado con aires añejos sinfónicos. Canciones nostálgicas como “Down in the street belo”, el vals homónimo “Bang Goes the Knighthood”, “Have You Ever Been in Love” o “When a Man Cries” se conjugan con canciones divertidas, caba...

16/02/2011, Caught Live: The Divine Comedy, Dublin | Ragged Words

Caught Live: The Divine Comedy, Dublin | Ragged Words
"It's just me this year… It's the austerity tour!" Neil Hannon tells Ragged Words with a giggle a few hours before taking the stage at Dublin's Sugar Club. Tonight is one of a handful of shows that will see the thirty-nine year-old roadtesting songs from The Divine Comedy’s tenth studio album, Bang

15/02/2011, The Divine Comedy中文站

The Divine Comedy中文站
Neil Hannon的一人乐队The Divine Comedy. The Divine Comedy 中文站 Chinese Fansite, a flash website based on wix.com.

15/02/2011, Funny You Should Read That: The Melissa Nathan Award 2010

Funny You Should Read That: The Melissa Nathan Award 2010
After a short interval we enjoyed a fantastic performance by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy who performed a selection of his songs ("I suppose you'll want me to do the one about the bus...")

15/02/2011, The Melissa Nathan Award

The Melissa Nathan Award
The evening began with the incomparable Jo Brand and featured performances by Grammy-winner David Arnold and Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy.

15/02/2011, The Fox Is Black » ‘Songs of Love’

The Fox Is Black » ‘Songs of Love’
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14/02/2011, Turning Pirate EPK Rough final

Turning Pirate EPK Rough final
Mixed Tape New Years Eve Party 2010 for more info see www.turningpirate.com or join www.facebook.com/turningpirate Filmed by the wonderful Arbutus Yarns. www.arbutusyarns.com

14/02/2011, MIXED TAPE NYE PARTY 2010 - Turning Pirate

MIXED TAPE NYE PARTY 2010 - Turning Pirate
MIXED TAPE NYE PARTY 2010 - Turning Pirate

14/02/2011, BBC - Radio Scotland blog: A divine performance on The Tom Morton Show

A divine performance on The Tom Morton Show is a post on the BBC Radio Scotland blog

13/02/2011, The Mitch Benn Music Show - Episode 2.4. Neil Hannon - British Comedy Guide

The Mitch Benn Music Show - Episode 2.4. Neil Hannon - British Comedy Guide
Sun 13th February 2011 (11:30pm, Radio 7): repeat of 2006 session with Neil Hannon.
A guide to Neil Hannon, which is episode four of series two of The Mitch Benn Music Show. The guide includes plot, cast list and broadcast details.

13/02/2011, Choice Music Prize – Vicar Street, Dublin

Choice Music Prize – Vicar Street, Dublin
6/1 shot Adrian Crowley stole the Choice Music Award headlines on an emotional night at Vicar Street, securing the vote of assembled media e

12/02/2011, Comédie en 10 actes » La discothèque de lamateur

Comédie en 10 actes » La discothèque de lamateur
A l’occasion de ma dernière note publiée à propos de The Divine Comedy, je me suis replongé dans la discographie de l’instrument du démiurge Neil Hannon. J’ai eu envie d’en ressortir dix perles, sélection aléatoire de quelques uns des sommets d’une discographie haute en couleurs. C’est parti pour la

12/02/2011, Pop art » La discothèque de lamateur

Pop art » La discothèque de lamateur
J’avais presque fini par oublier Neil Hannon. Plus exactement, j’avais presque oublié que l’Irlandais était encore actif et si son triptyque majeur des années 1993-1996 (Liberation, Promenade, Casanova) tournait encore fréquemment sur ma platine, j’étais joyeusement passé à côté de son Victory for t

12/02/2011, Les rêveries d’un promeneur solitaire » La discothèque de lamateur

Les rêveries d’un promeneur solitaire » La discothèque de lamateur
Un an à peine après l’exceptionnel Liberation (cf. note du 03/08/2007), l’Irlandais Neil Hannon, singleton génial sous le nom de Divine Comedy, laissait de nouveau libre cours à son inspiration débridée avec ce troisième opus officiel du groupe. Forcément attendu au tournant après avoir commis un au

12/02/2011, Libre penseur - lamateur - @ 20six.fr

Libre penseur - lamateur -  @ 20six.fr
The Divine Comedy Liberation (1993, Setanta / Labels)

12/02/2011, Music: The Divine Comedy * * * - Day & Night, Entertainment - Independent.ie

Bang Goes the Knighthood (Divine Comedy Records)

11/02/2011, Carl Barât -= Daily Rock =-

Carl Barât -= Daily Rock =-
Tu as bossé avec des invités, dont Neil Hannon de Divine Comedy. Que t’a apporté cette collaboration? Ce qui m’intéressait au départ, c’était de travailler avec quelqu’un que je ne connaissais pas, surtout un gars comme lui qui a un bagage énorme, des influences tellement différentes. Il travaille d...

10/02/2011, FANGS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY

FANGS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
Neil can't wait to cover Vampire hits

10/02/2011, Laughter lines - The Irish Times - Fri, May 21, 2010

Laughter lines - The Irish Times - Fri, May 21, 2010
Having recently batted for The Duckworth Lewis Method, Neil Hannon is back with the 10th Divine Comedy album. He tells LAUREN MURPHYabout his humorous approach to songwriting

10/02/2011, The Rock Report Blog with Tommy Walsh » Week 1 – DONE!!

The Rock Report Blog with Tommy Walsh  » Week 1 – DONE!!
Just another Wordpress.hotpress.com site

10/02/2011, Matt Cooper's Blog > A new national anthem for Ireland?

Matt Cooper's Blog >  A new national anthem for Ireland?
Matt Cooper's Blog

10/02/2011, Neil Hannon on Tom Dunne « Newstalk – Ireland's National Independent Talk Radio Broadcaster

Neil Hannon on Tom Dunne «  Newstalk – Ireland's National Independent Talk Radio Broadcaster
Neil Hannon on Tom Dunne «

10/02/2011, Llueven Pieles De Leopardo: Neil Hannon + Cathy Davey (Casino L'Aliança Poble Nou, 23/11/10)

Llueven Pieles De Leopardo: Neil Hannon + Cathy Davey (Casino L'Aliança Poble Nou, 23/11/10)
Bombín, bastón y elegancia de gentleman británico. Aunque Irlanda se le esté hundiendo en el océano, en manos de Complete Bankers. Flema, que es decir cachondeo de fachada impertérrita. Piano o guitarra, y a la segunda canción ya nos hemos olvidado de la ausencia de la orquesta de la divina comedia.

10/02/2011, Óscar L. Tejeda Photographer

Óscar L. Tejeda Photographer
Neil Hannon in Madrid.

10/02/2011, Torpes in the UK: The Divine Comedy (An Evening with Neil Hannon) + special guest Cathy Davey (Novem

Torpes in the UK: The Divine Comedy (An Evening with Neil Hannon) + special guest Cathy Davey (Novem
A journey on the British culture and heritage by the eyes and mind of a Portuguese bloke. The paths that I'll take will certainly assure the destiny I'll have...

10/02/2011, life is much more simple when you're young - at the divine comedy's indie disco

life is much more simple when you're young  - at the divine comedy's indie disco
That was the title of the concert, and it was a special one indeed. Neil Hannon, the frontman of the Irish band The Divine Comedy, played solo behind his piano (and sometimes his guitar) that Monday evening.

10/02/2011, Search Results | Rezo.ch

Search Results | Rezo.ch
Photos from Montreux Jazz Festival, 2004

10/02/2011, Neil Hannon picture from orientaldragon

Neil Hannon picture from orientaldragon
Neil Hannon picture published by orientaldragon

10/02/2011, The Divine Comedy, 20 janvier 2001, Derry City, The Nerve Centre « Ticket collector

The Divine Comedy, 20 janvier 2001, Derry City, The Nerve Centre «  Ticket collector

10/02/2011, The Divine Comedy, 7 décembre 1998, Belfast, Ulster Hall « Ticket collector

The Divine Comedy, 7 décembre 1998, Belfast, Ulster Hall «  Ticket collector

10/02/2011, The Divine Comedy, 18 mars 1997, Liverpool, The Krazyhouse « Ticket collector

The Divine Comedy, 18 mars 1997, Liverpool, The Krazyhouse «  Ticket collector

10/02/2011, The Divine Comedy, 21 juin 1994, Bruxelles, Theatre 140 « Ticket collector

The Divine Comedy, 21 juin 1994, Bruxelles, Theatre 140 «  Ticket collector

10/02/2011, The Divine Comedy, Nice (Le Balzac), 16 Mai 1994 - NPG Monaco

The Divine Comedy, Nice (Le Balzac), 16 Mai 1994 - NPG Monaco

10/02/2011, Dominique A, Tindersticks, Divine Comedy, Sylvain Vanot & Me, 6 novembre 1994, Paris, La Cigale « T

Dominique A, Tindersticks, Divine Comedy, Sylvain Vanot & Me, 6 novembre 1994, Paris, La Cigale «  T

10/02/2011, International Ridicule | Gallery :: The Divine Comedy Board

International Ridicule | Gallery :: The Divine Comedy Board
A Divine Comedy board !

10/02/2011, International Ridicule :: IR Royale

International Ridicule :: IR Royale
This is me with Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy. After a conversation with someone at his record company, I showed them a pic of the board that I had made for a friend, and they contacted me asking if Neil could have his very own set! I was honoured to do so, and they arranged for me to give it to ...

10/02/2011, Dom Joly, Neil Hannon & Zoe Salmon Are This Week’s Fav Tweets | FAMEmagazine.co.uk

Dom Joly, Neil Hannon & Zoe Salmon Are This Week’s Fav Tweets | FAMEmagazine.co.uk
THE very gorgeous Zoe Salmon proved there’s only one way to party in London recently and that’s to over-indulge in the best things in life. She posted this pic on her Twitter saying: “Has anyone seen my champagne or brownie?” while out and about. Zoe has definitely gone up in my estimation after thi

10/02/2011, Optigan1 & musicians

Optigan1 & musicians

08/02/2011, Flickr: zioWoody's photostream

Flickr: zioWoody's photostream
10/12/2010 - The Divine Comedy al Locomotiv, Bologna (BO)

08/02/2011, THE DIVINE COMEDY FRAMED HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SOUND

THE DIVINE COMEDY FRAMED HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SOUND
eBay: Find THE DIVINE COMEDY FRAMED HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SOUND in the Music , Music Memorabilia , Other Music Memorabilia category on eBay.

06/02/2011, Découverte: Neil Hannon

Découverte: Neil Hannon
Neil Hannon, le chanteur de Divine Comedy, passait à l'alhambra de Genève en Solo, on ne pouvait pas manquer cette occasion pour vous le faire découvrir ou

04/02/2011, TOP 25 DISQUES D’AMOUR : THE DIVINE COMEDY – A SHORT ALBUM ABOUT LOVE

TOP 25 DISQUES D’AMOUR : THE DIVINE COMEDY – A SHORT ALBUM ABOUT LOVE
De l’album de rupture d’avec une actrice hollywoodienne au disque sur lequel ça chante ‘‘ton corps nu’’, en passant par Lee Hazlewood et Nancy

04/02/2011, Cardiacs tribute album to raise money for paralysed singer Tim Smith | Music | The Guardian

Cardiacs tribute album to raise money for paralysed singer Tim Smith | Music | The Guardian
"A planned benefit concert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall foundered on logistical grounds, but with Damon Albarn, Neil Hannon and even Faith No More's Mike Patton having pledged their support and future involvement"

04/02/2011, PiacenzaSera

Il nuovo progetto dell’irlandese Neil Hannon - già leader dei Divine Comedy - e di Thomas Shaw - leader dei Pugwash - è un grottesco concept album sul gioco piu’ tradizionale ed esclusivo per gli inglesi, il cricket, del quale il Ducwworth Lewis rappresenta un complicato metodo algoritmico per calco...

02/02/2011, AndreaFarmerArt/divine comedy somerset house 2010

AndreaFarmerArt/divine comedy somerset house 2010
AndreaFarmerArt/divine comedy somerset house 2010 Photobucket album

01/02/2011, eBay View About Me for cancerresearchukauctions

eBay View About Me for cancerresearchukauctions
Neil Hannon's handwritten lyrics auction for Cancer Research UK (start on Feb. 10).
Sound & Vision is Cancer Research UK’s unique heritage music event celebrating music, the people who make it and the imagery it inspires.

01/02/2011, A pint with... | The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon on bishops, cricket and fights

A pint with... | The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon on bishops, cricket and fights
Great 3 pages interview about the JD Set show.
As Neil Hannon plans a collaborative gig at the Button factory, the Divine Comedy frontman talks about going solo and church music, but not about Cathy Davey.

01/02/2011, PYT Fanzine

PYT Fanzine
Now available online, interview in issue #15 of PYT Fanzine: http://www.pullyourselftogetherzine.co.uk/fanzine

01/02/2011, Tu multiplies tes chances de baiser - Mon Blog

Not sure how accurate is this quotation as there is no reference.
« Et puis je ne vais pas me cacher la réalité : en ayant l'air d'un chanteur romantique pseudo-intellectuel, tu multiplies des chances de baiser par dix. Au moins. » - Neil Hannon.

01/02/2011, The Divine Comedy – Bang Goes The Knighthood « Le Pulp

The Divine Comedy – Bang Goes The Knighthood « Le Pulp
En medio de la discusión sobre qué mola más, si Delorean o LCD, Triángulo o Klaus & Kinski, Beach House o The National, Sleigh Bells o Crystal Castles, Gigi o Joel Alme, Maria Rodés o Nacho Umbert, hay grandes discos de viejos artistas, que pasan tristemente desapercibidos, quizá por ser menos sorpr