Vicar Street, Dublin Weird ‘Al’ Yankovic doesn’t really make sense. A parody artist, whose satirical swipes at popular culture have mostly revolved around food, who has somehow not only managed to survive over 30 years in the business and score a number 1 album on the billboard charts, but has also been a constant presence in a plethora of cultural touchstones. Although he is mostly a fringe player or is the butt of a joke. How has someone like Al managed to survived longer than probably 80% of the groups he has pastiched? If last night’s performance in Vicar Street…
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There’s an atmosphere of excitement through Cork Opera House when Dublin indie pop heroes Bell X1 take to the stage before a sold out Saturday night audience. Frontman Paul Noonan and his talented bandmates have always inspired a devoted fanbase with their accessible yet mildly obtuse indie rock and their crossover appeal is highly apparent in the eclectic set of gig-goers waiting on baited breath for the band. This is a particularly anticipated evening due to the acoustic nature of the show, a special chance to see one of Ireland’s most entertaining live acts completely stripped back. The show succeeds…
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The Secret Song took place at the wonderfully intimate Levi’s corner house in Ballydehob, Cork. The mini festival featured Anderson, John Blek, Jenn Grant, Liam Frost and many more. Photos by Jason Lee.
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In an exclusive, wonderfully candid AAA gallery, Liam Kielt captures Northern Irish alt-rock four-piece More Than Conquerors’ final show (and support in the form of David C Clements) at Belfast’s Mandela Hall on Friday night.
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Bullet for my Valentine live at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin with support from Coldrain and While She Sleeps. Photos by Isabel Thomas.
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Paradise Lost and Lucifer embarked on an Irish Tour taking in the Limelight in Belfast and the Academy in Dublin. Photos by Liam Kielt and Isabel Thomas. Limelight 2, Belfast by Liam Kielt The Academy, Dublin by Isabel Thomas
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Jealous of the Birds live at Lavery’s in Belfast as part of our Tuesday Throwdown weekly clubnight. Photos by Joe Laverty.
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Aine/Jason/Graham Sweeney performing live at Nun’s Island Theatre in Galway. Photos by Vincent Hughes.
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Simon Bird, Conor Walsh, Dublin Laptop Orchestra and Loah were amongst the acts who performed at Ensemble Music’s first birthday at Dublin’s Freemason’s Hall at the weekend. Our photographer Melanie Mullan was there to capture the night.
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Giveamanakick made their triumphant live return at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Deviant & Naive Ted. Photos by Sean McCormack.