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  • The Redneck Manifesto @ Whelans, Dublin

    February 17, 2017 - By Conor Callanan

    It says a lot about a band who having not released any new music in over six years and who play live so intermittently, that they still manage to more or less sell out two nights in one of Dublin’s best-loved venues. Ever since their formative years, there has always been a strong bond between The Redneck Manifesto and their fans and tonight proves to be no different with bassist Richie Egan commenting after just the second track; “Wednesday was cool but already Thursday feels a lot better”. All six members – Niall Byrne (guitar), Mervyn Craig (drums), Glenn Keating…

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  • MYLK @ Lavery’s, Belfast

    February 16, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    MYLK live at Lavery’s in Belfast as part of our regular Tuesday Throwdown club night. Photos by Liam Kielt.

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  • Band of Horses @ Vicar Street, Dublin

    February 17, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Seattle indie-rock five-piece Band of Horses live at Dublin’s Vicar Street. Photos by Aaron Corr.

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  • All Tvvins @ Roisin Dubh, Galway

    February 14, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    All Tvvins live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Æ MAK. Photos by Sean McCormack.

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  • Irish Tour: Frightened Rabbit

    February 15, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Frightened Rabbit live at Belfast’s Limelight 1, Kilkenny’s Set Theatre and Galway’s Roisin Dubh. Photos by Colm Laverty, Ian McDonnell and Sean McCormark. Limelight 1, Belfast As strange as it may sound, Frightened Rabbit are at their best when they are on the verge of falling apart. Watching the band rip through selections from their back catalogue this evening, it is striking just how often they are precariously balanced on the edge of chaos. It is this very quality that makes their music so beguiling. The remarkable tension in any given Frightened Rabbit song stems from a finely wrought balance…

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  • Taking Back Sunday @ Limelight, Belfast

    February 13, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Taking Back Sunday live at the Limelight in Belfast with support from Frank Iero + The Patience. Photos by Sara Marsden.

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  • Gallery: Invaderband @ Bennigan’s, Derry

    February 2, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Invaderband live at Bennigan’s in Derry with support from The Gatefolds and The Barbiturates. Photos by Mickey Rooney.

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  • Wallis Bird @ Connolly’s of Leap

    January 24, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Wallis Bird live at Connolly’s of Leap in Cork. Photos by Jason Lee.

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  • Meshuggah @ Limelight, Belfast

    January 18, 2017 - By Loreana Rushe

    Meshuggah live at the Limelight in Belfast with support from The Haunted. Photos by Liam Kielt.

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  • Teleman @ Limelight, Belfast

    November 7, 2016 - By Loreana Rushe

    Teleman live at the Limelight in Belfast with support from Brand New Friend. Photos by Sara Marsden.

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