JOE’s 5 go-to gigs in Ireland this week (January 25 – January 31)

The best of the live music gigs around Ireland this week.

  Who: Jason Derulo Date: January 26th Where: 3Arena Say what you want about Jason Derulo, but if you didn't know who he was at a gig, you'd find out in about three seconds due to his insistence on mentioning his own name over and over again. He's got some very catchy songs too and he brings his live show to Dublin this Tuesday. https://youtu.be/rClUOdS5Zyw Clip via Jason Derulo Who: Kris Kristofferson Date: January 26th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin Kris Kristofferson is a country music legend. Country music may not be your bag, but there is no denying this man's place in the pantheon of music greats. The man from Tennessee, who also has a Golden Globe award for Best Actor, will bring his show to the Olympia this Tuesday evening. https://youtu.be/vbqGWTxwZEA Clip via biggestkkfan Who: Villagers Date: January 28th Where: Vicar Street, Dublin Villagers are one of the most critically acclaimed bands to come from these shores in a long time. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize, their live shows are rarely anything other than spellbinding. They play in the magnificent Vicar Street and it promises to be a belter https://youtu.be/8UsYbProrac Clip via VillagersVEVO Date: January 29th Where: Spirit Store, Dundalk Belfast born singer-songwriter Duke Special is one of the best live acts on the scene and he brings his brilliant live show littered with infectious melodies to the very intimate surroundings of the Spirit Store in Dundalk this Friday. https://youtu.be/ZPKEIZ7wm2o Clip via DukeSpecialOfficial Who: The Strypes Date: January 30th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin Ireland's youngest rock stars have built quite the following over the last few years and the sheer raw energy of their live gigs has won them an army of fans. They rock up the the Olympia on Saturday evening to show everyone what the big fuss is about. https://youtu.be/aTj3Y62MVT8 Clip via TheStrypesVEVO