JOE’S 5 go-to gigs in Ireland this week (June 1 to June 8)

The best in live music in Ireland this week.

Who: Tom Baxter Date: Tuesday, June 2 Where: The Pav, Cork The brilliant English singer-songwriter arrives in Cork tonight to play some beautiful songs and dazzle the Rebels with his very successful and impressive repertoire. We're sure this belter will get an airing: https://youtu.be/Y0iO2yN-ZMc Who: Eddi Reader Date: Tuesday, June 2 Where: The Spiegeltent, Limerick Former lead singer with Fairground Attraction, Eddi Reader is a regular visitor to our shores. She's back in Limerick tonight in what looks like being a cracking gig in the glorious surroundings of the Speigeltent. https://youtu.be/zT0xT1tIsPk Who: Hermitage Green Date: Thursday, June Where: Whelan's, Dublin Hermitage Green are back in Dublin this Thursday night with a headline show in Whelan's. The Limerick band are earning a reputation for being a great live band and this week's show in Dublin promises to be a special gig indeed. https://youtu.be/ChlxkuL1Nmo Who: Slow Magic Date: Thursday, June Where: Roisin Dubh, Galway Slow Magic come to Galway armed with a back catalogue crammed with electronic cosmic beats and stellar sounds. Renowned for synthesizing electronic music with live instrumentation, this is another great gig which should be checked out if possible. https://youtu.be/8cWcq9g6b2w Who: Wyvern Lingo Date: Friday, June 4 Where: Whelan's, Dublin The Bray trio who have supported fellow Bray-ster, Hozier, on his Irish and European tour, come back to Dublin for their own headline show. They've been one of the most impressive acts we've had on our Sunday Sessions and this is a gig not to be missed. https://youtu.be/L0qLlnbdVqw