The best of the live music gigs around Ireland this week…
Who: ABC
Date: 15 November
Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
80s pop veterans ABC are back in Dublin for a night of pure pop. They dazzled at Electric Picnic this year and no doubt they will do the same again in the Olympia.
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Who: Dinosaur Jr.
Date: 16 November
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin
US indie/rockers Dinosaur Jr. arrive in Dublin to serenade their fans with a night of loud rock ‘n’ roll at the fantastic Vicar Street. They released their 11th studio album earlier this year and fans are in for a treat when they take to the stage.
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Who: The Eskies
Date: 17 November
Where: Spirit Store, Dundalk
The Dublin band who describe their sound as “sea soaked gypsy folk” are on the up. They have just been on a major UK tour and are back in Ireland for this gig in the Spirit Store.
The lads are a brilliant live band and this should be a cracker of a gig.
Clip via The Eskies
Who: Declan O’Rourke
Date: 18 November
Where: Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise
One of Ireland’s greatest talents, the brilliant Dublin singer/songwriter is playing at the wonderfully intimate Kavanagh’s venue in Portlaoise.
Prepare to be spellbound…
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Who: Cuttin’ Heads Collective
Date: 19 November
Where: Liquid Lounge, Cork
Celebrating their 1st birthday, the CHC have an especially talented lineup of some of Ireland’s finest in hip hop, beats and general music-wizardry; Skratch Lords, This Side Up, Nylon Primate and Bleak Stack join the residents for an inspiring night of music in the Liquid Lounge.
Taking over the rooftop from 5pm, things are set to kick off early with headline acts featured during the day.
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