The best of the live gigs around the country this week.

Who: Birdy Date: October 25th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde, or Birdy to you and I, is a ridiculously talented singer from England. She's only 20, but has already released her third album. She brings her stunning live show to the Olympia for what promises to be a spellbinding gig. https://youtu.be/WJTXDCh2YiA Clip via Birdy Who: Bell X1 Date: October 28th Where: The Big Top, Limerick Bell X1 are one of the very best Irish acts around. Consistently brilliant and they've just released their 7th studio album, 'Arms' to huge critical acclaim. They are a phenomenal live act and the Big Top in Limerick is the scene for what could be one of the gigs of the year. https://youtu.be/xa78BMHajPM Clip via Bell X1 Who: Picture This Date: October 28th Where: Cork Opera House Fresh from signing a deal with the biggest record label in the world, the lads from Athy are riding high at the moment. Their meteoric rise to fame is nothing short of incredible and the Opera House in Cork will be bouncing on Friday night. https://youtu.be/hTUypvKS4Nw Clip via Picture This Who: All Tvvins Date: October 28th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin The All Tvvins lads have been slaying the festival circuit all year long and their debut album, llVV,  released this year, was heralded as a triumph by music critics and fans alike. This will be an epic gig in the Olympia. https://youtu.be/eUzT5MHOLhY Clip via All Tvvins Who: Rodrigo Y Gabriela Date: October 28th Where: Knocknarea Arena, Sligo They may be Mexican, but we consider them almost Irish as it was here where they began their glittering career. Their instrumentalist duets are a thing of real beauty and the people from Yeats country will enjoy this gig on Friday evening. https://youtu.be/27kKqwIfMC4 Clip via Rodrigo Y Gabriela