The best of the live music gigs around the country this week.
Who: Dixie Chicks
When: May 4
Where: 3Arena, Dublin
There is no getting away from it in this country. Country and Western music is big business in Ireland. One of the most successful bands from that genre come to Ireland for a gig at the 3Arena and it will be packed to the rafters.
They’ve also won 13 Grammy Awards. Yes 13!
Clip via bitingdelusion
Who: Kate Voegele / Tyler Hilton
When: May 6
Where: The Academy, Dublin
Both are American singer-songwriters and both have been in that TV show One Tree Hill. Both of them are coming to Dublin to perform for you. No, not you, you.
Clip via Visit Tree Hill : One Tree Hill . 2003 – 2012
Who: Stomptown Brass
When: May 6
Where: The Spirit Store, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Stomptown Brass are a New Orleans style urban brass band based in Dublin, playing originals written and composed by James O’Leary.
This is going to be loud and all kinds of fun. Get your party on and dance yourself silly.
Clip via Stomptown Brass
Who: The Frank & Walters
When: May 7
Where: Whelan’s, Dublin
One of the best bands to come out of Cork and indeed Ireland. The Frank & Walters were on the cusp of world domination a few years ago, but a series of mitigating factors prevented that.
Never mind, they’re back and sounding as brilliant as ever. This will be a cracker of a gig.
Clip via ntintis
Who: Kula Shaker
When: May 7
Where: Dolan’s, Limerick
This English band were huge back in the 90s. They went away for some reason, but they are back and they know how to put on a great live show.
They will rock Dolan’s to its core with such ditties as this one.
Clip via KulaShakerVEVO