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Somehow I’d never managed to make it to Waterford for Daytripper before.  It’s not like I was unaware of it, it’s not like I wasn’t invited, I just never seemed to get there! This year though, this year I made it my business to be there as both King Kong Company and Basement Jaxx were heading up the Saturday night! The festival takes place in a large carpark right in the city centre.  Lots of seating at the back, a few bars and a few food trucks with the odd clothing stall and that’s it!  It’s not what you would call over commercialised!  Strangely enough, I enjoyed that side of it. Anyway, the first act I saw was RTE 2FM DJ Jenny Greene .  It's not exactly my scene to be honest, but the crowd seemed to enjoy it. She certainly got them up dancing! Next up were festival favourites, and If I'm being honest, the main reason I was there, King Kong Company.  I’ve nothing left to say about these guys, I've said it all before, just do yourself a favour and go see them.

I first saw Daithí back in 2015 in a tent on Achill Island, it was all part of the Battle for the Lake Festival .  What a weekend of Irish music that was… Fond memories of that weekend! Right, back to Daithí .  I’d heard of him before, but never saw him play, so when the chance arose, off I went.  Since then, I’ve been a big fan of what he does.  His style of music is ever changing and growing, it’s never the same thing twice, which I love. Anyway, today he premiered his latest track “In My Darkest Hour” and you can check it out in the video below.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I had planned on an early night last night, but it was brought to my attention that Bunoscionn were playing out the road at the Prosperous Music Festival, so the early night was ditched! It’s been a while since I last saw Bunoscionn… No idea why, they’re a brilliant live band and it’s impossible to have a bad time at one of their gigs! Bunoscionn play an interesting set, Folk, Trad, Dance, nothing is off limits and It’s all good. They do a rather brilliant trad infused version of Faithless's Insomnia that just makes you want to dance.  Their sets do go on for a long long time so don’t expect to go home early! Check out the photos below:

I hadn’t seen Elevation Falls play since the Summer of 2016, so when I saw they were playing out the road at the Prosperous Music Festival, I thought I’d head along. They’re every bit as loud and rocking as I remember and sounded great. Front woman Hazel Jade Rodgers has a voice that reminds me of either Ann Wilson from Heart , incredible power. They played a good mix of originals and a few covers to help the crowd along. All in all, a very enjoyable evening! Check out the photos below: