The second of two downright unforgettable nights from Dan Deacon (with support from Keith Mannion’s SlowPlaceLikeHome) at Galway’s Roisin Dubh. Photos by Sean McCormack.
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“Is it just me guys, but do ye play venues on the continent and people’s kitchens in Ireland?” This insightful comment appeared on Wicklow post metal outfit God is an Astronaut’s Facebook page on a crowd picture taken at the tail end of their wonderful gig at Cyprus Avenue in Cork last Saturday. It is rather baffling how GIAA have somehow managed to cultivate such a substantial following in Europe and yet remain relatively unknown here at home. On the evidence of their stellar set in Cork, it is beyond clear that they are one of the most inspired and…
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Suede live at the big top in Galway with support from The Frank and Walters. Photos by Sean McCormack.
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Heathers live at St. John’s Priory in Kilkenny with support from Ryan J Photos by Ian McDonnell. .
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Wicklow post-rock heroes God Is An Astronaut at Roisin Dubh as part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival. Photos by Vincent Hughes.
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As part of the Feel Good Lost and MDR’s Reyjavik Ireland Music Takeover, Ásta Fanney, Talos, Indriði & JFDR and Friends at St John’s Priory, Kilkenny. Photos by Ian McDonnell.
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A highlight of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival, Villagers with support from Mick Flannery at the Absolut Big Top. Photos by Sean McCormack.
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The other night as I was walking through Galway on the way to see Dan Deacon and Meltybrains? as part of this year’s International Arts Festival I passed a busker playing acoustic folk tunes to a fairly sizeable crowd. He sounded pretty alright, one of the many street performers that liven up the town’s streets at this time of year, putting smiles (or just triggering quick glances) on the faces of passers by, tourist or local. Awkwardly enough though, he was failing to get any more than a restrained, flappy clap-along during his attempt at crowd participation. Audience interaction is…
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Before taking an extended break, emo/hardcore duo Apartments delivered a storming set at our latest live Tuesday Throwdown at Belfast’s Lavery’s. Photos by Liam Kielt.
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Waterford six-piece King Kong Company live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway. Photos by Sean McCormack. Go here to read our recent interview with the band.