The best of the live music gigs around Ireland this week.
Who: Walking On Cars
Date: Tuesday, 20 October (also Wed 21)
Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
The Kingdom’s finest bring their beautiful intricacies to the capital for a two night stint at the Olympia.
Tipped by many to be the next big thing, tonight’s show is a great chance for any curious sorts out there to see what all the fuss is about.
Clip via Walking On Cars
Who: Father John Misty
Date: Thursday, 22 October
Where: Roisin Dubh Galway
The multi-talented ex-drummer of Fleet Foxes arrives in Galway on Thursday night. Also known as J.Tillman, he’s most definitely Father John Misty for this gig.
Clip via CBC Music
Who: Rufus Wainright
Date: Thursday, 22 October
Where: Knocknarea Arena, Sligo
The American/Canadian singer-songwriter is coming to Sligo this Thursday night for a show at the Knocknarea.
A man who seems to have been in the music business all his life, he has seen it all and will charm the pants off the Sligo punters this Thursday night.
Who: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin
The former Squeeze member is as famous for his TV show as he is for his music. I know I’ve personally discovered a lot of new music thanks to watching his brlliant Later… With Jools Holland show.
Jools will be rocking the chops off everyone this Thursday night in the splendid Bord Gais Theatre.
Clip via Jools Holland
Who: Bell X1
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick
One of our finest bands, they really come into their own in a live setting so this gig in Limerick on Saturday night promises to be a bit special.
Clip via BellX1Video
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