The best of the live music around Ireland in the coming days.
Who: Soulfly
Date: 3 Feb
Where: The Limelight2 Belfast
Metal fans will be intrigued and excited to see Soulfly in Belfast. Fronted by former Sepultura frontman, Max Cavalera, the band from Phoenix will ensure it is loud in Belfast tonight.
Clip via Nuclear Blast Records
Who: Joe Jackson
Date: 4 Feb
Where: Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick
Not to be confused with Michael Jackson’s old man, this English singer/songwriter has written some of the finest pop songs in existence. Joe Jackson knows a good melody and the people of Limerick are in for a treat.
Clip via samuel matthews
Who: Blossoms
Date: 5 Feb
Where: Green Room at the Academy, Dublin
Blossoms are a lot of people’s tip as one band to watch in the coming years. A band that revels in the noble art of indie pop and who are developing a very distinctive sound.
They play the Academy on Friday and looks like a gig to attend so you can tell everyone in years to come that you saw them play a small intitmate venue in Dublin.
Clip via BlossomsVEVO
Who: Youth Lagoon
Date: 6 Feb
Where: Whelan’s, Dublin
Youth Lagoon is the indie alias of musician Trevor Powers. Sadly he has announced recently that this is the last tour for Youth Lagoon, so this will be your last chance to catch them live.
Clip via Fat Possum
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