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21st Dec 2015

JOE’s 5 go-to gigs in Ireland this week (December 21 – 27)

The best of the live music gigs around the country

Eric Lalor

The best of the live music gigs around the country.

Who: Gavin James
Date: December 23rd
Where: Whelan’s, Dublin

The Cabra man is on an unstoppable course to the very top and is already making waves in America due to performances on James Corden’s Late, Late Show and Jimmy Kimmel.

The voice of an angel and you can experience it in the flesh in Whelan’s.

Clip via GavinJamesVEVO

Who: Hozier
Date: December 21st
Where: INEC, Killarney

If Gavin James is on his way to the top, this is the fellah he’ll meet up there. Hozier has become a global phenomenon and is one of the biggest artists in the world.

He brings his live show to Killarney this evening and Kerry will be a better place for it.

Clip via HozierVEVO

Who: Glen Hansard
Date: December 21st
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin

Ballymun’s favourite son brings his plentiful talents to Vicar Street tonight and anyone who has attended a Glen Hansard gig will tell you that he leaves nothing in the dressing room.

You get everything and more, Hansard is one of our brightest talents deserving of your attention.

Clip via OtherVoicesLive

Who: Gary Lightbody
Date: December 22nd
Where: Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast

The Snow Patrol frontman is doing a solo gig in Belfast tomorrow night and it’s sure to be a great gig.

One of the most recongisable voices in music today, this acoustic show should be a cracker.

Clip via dustfinger1210

Who: Jack Lukeman
Date: December 27th
Where: Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Westmeath

Irish singer songwriter Jack Lukeman brings his unique vocal stylings to the plush Belvedere House in Westmeath on the 27th.

The perfect Christmas hangover cure.

https://youtu.be/MxK_RvUTWTI

Clip via John Gallagher

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