JOE’s 5 go-to gigs in Ireland this week (December 7 – 13)

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. https://youtu.be/H-gYHw0-7-Y 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. https://youtu.be/xLPGtQoRUbk 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. https://youtu.be/iirKjv88f_0 Clip via richiejape