The best of the live music gigs in Ireland this week.
Who: Drake
Date: 20 February
Where: 3 Arena Dublin
Canada's biggest music export right now is the hip-hop artist Drake. Probably the world's favourite Canadian outside of Justin Trudeau, this is the second of two Dublin gigs in the middle of his Boy Meets World Tour.
Expect gems like this.
https://youtu.be/cimoNqiulUE
Clip via DrakeVEVO
Who: Ailbhe Reddy
Date: 22 February
Where: The Sugar Club Dublin
Ailbhe Reddy is an indie/folk artist from Dublin with an incredible voice. Ailbhe is already making waves and having featured in festivals such as Electric Picnic, Body & Soul and Other Voices, she is destined for big things.
Catch her live at the Sugar Club before she goes onto much bigger venues.
https://youtu.be/_HrFjxZ2q0k
Clip via Ailbhe Reddy Music
Who: Gavin James
Date: 24 February
Where: Mandela Hall, Belfast
The man from Cabra is still in the midst of his quest for world domination and his Belfast fans will be chuffed to see the big man playing live in their home city on February 24.
https://youtu.be/WDBpu7LcR7s
Clip via GavinJamesVEVO
Who: Elbow
Date: 26 February
Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
The wonderful Elbow are back in Dublin for what promises to be a sensational gig at the Olympia. Guy Garvey and his band of merry men from Bury are frequent visitors to these shores and this promises to be a very special gig.
Expect to hear them playing live versions of songs from their brilliant new album, Little Fictions.
https://youtu.be/ONQ25RW585w
Clip via ElbowVEVO
Who: The Divine Comedy
Date: 26 February
Where: Bord Gáis Theatre, Dublin
Neil Hannon and his band, The Divine Comedy, grace Dublin with their presence for what could be an unreal gig at the Bord Gáis Theatre on Sunday night.
Forever credited with the theme tune to Father Ted, Hannon and his mates will show their whole reportoire, including gems like this one.
https://youtu.be/p_GLSgJ39Dc
Clip via The Divine Comedy (Official)
