The best of the live music gigs around Ireland this week.
Who: Randy Newman
Date: Wednesday, 28 October
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin
The veteran American singer-songwriter brings his distinctive voice to the brilliant Vicar Street this Wednesday evening.
The multi-award winning performer has achieved all there is to achieve, but is probably best known for this brilliant song from Toy Story.
https://youtu.be/r6ka1tDjvUM
Clip via DaniDoritos
Who: The Waterboys
Date: Thursday, 29 October
Where: Seapoint Ballroom, Galway
Folk rock veterans The Waterboys return to their spiritual home out west for this gig at the Seapoint Ballroom.
Mike Scott and his motley crew will dazzle Galway with gems such as this one:
https://youtu.be/-srSVHkvAdk
Clip via Amer Obaid
Who: Declan O’Rourke
Date: Friday, 30 October
Where: Spirit Store, Dundalk
Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke continues on his Irish tour with a gig at the excellent Spirit Store in Dundalk.
A wonderfully intimate venue befitting of the talents of O’Rourke who is in flying form.
Clip via Kevin O’Shea
Who: A Night for Pieta House
Date: Sunday, 1 November
Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Artists include Picturehouse, Blink, The Pale, In Tua Nua, Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, Friends of Emmet, Niamh Crowther and The Songs in the Key of D Choir, with more special guests to be announced.
It’s for an amazing cause and it’s in the Olympia. Promises to be a fantastic night. Tickets available here
Clip via Blink
Who: McAlmont & Butler
Date: Sunday, 1 November
Where: Vicar Street, Dublin
Bernard Butler is best known for his time as guitarist in Suede, but this collaboration with singer David McAlmont has been hugely successful.
Currently in their third incarnation, this duo will bring all the goosebumps to your body this Sunday night in Vicar Street with epic tunes like this:
https://youtu.be/NRlsQEc534k
Clip via Sam Muir
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