The best of the live gigs around the country this week.
Who: Guy Garvey
Date: December 7th
Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
The charismatic frontman from Elbow arrives in Dublin for a solo show at the Olympia Theatre. One of the most recognisable voices in music today, this has all the hallmarks of a very special gig.
Clip via GuyGarveyVEVO
Who: Kodaline
Date: December 9th
Where: Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast
The Dublin band are on the crest of a wave and bring their sound to the Waterfront in Belfast this Wednesday evening.
Kodaline are the new darlings of the Irish music scene and this gig will be packed to the rafters.
Clip via KodalineVEVO
Who: Happy Mondays
Date: December 10th, 11th
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin
Shaun Ryder and his band of merry men stride into Dublin for two shows at the brilliant Vicar Street. Outside of The Stone Roses, there was nobody bigger than the Mondays during the halcyon days of the Madchester era from the early 90s.
With Bez dancing and Rowetta hitting the harmonies, concert goers are in for a treat this week in Dublin.
https://youtu.be/YyZp1nm5yco
Who: Le Galaxie
Date: December 11th
Where: Bar Sub, Belfast
Quite simply one of the best live acts this country has to offer. There is no party like a Le Galaxie party and the people of Belfast get to experience that this Friday night at Bar Sub.
Go and dance yourself dizzy and marvel at Mick Pope getting up in your grill as he conducts the masses in a big sweaty, electronic hoe-down.
Who: Jape
Date: December 12th
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin
The multi-award winning Jape are back on the live circuit with this show in Vicar Street. They came back with their new album, This Chemical Sea and fans will be looking forward to hearing some of those tunes live this Saturday night.
Clip via richiejape
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