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2024-07-05 Sugababes - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin

I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000.  It was, and still is, a pop classic.  Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times.   The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002.  Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup.  Did it matter much at the time to me?  No, not at all, I was just their to party!  As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member.  It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
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2019-04-13 Peco - Record Store Day - Golden Discs Newbridge

I had meant to go see Peco perform in Whelans during the week, but, for one reason or another, I just couldn't get there. Then I saw he was going to be playing Golden Discs in Newbridge as part of Record Store Day, so I figured I'd head on over to that! Record Store Day is one of those corporate manufactured special days, but to be quite honest, it's one of the few I do like! It seems others like it also, one member of staff told me there was a queue outside the store at 8:30am. Crazy stuff! I picked up a copy of Pecos debut album ‘ The Middle Ages ’ while I was there, sure it would be rude not.  It’s a fantastic album, check it out. Click here to listen on Spotify. Check out the photos below:
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2019-04-13 Jerry Fish - Riverbank Arts Centre Newbridge

There's not a lot to say about Jerry Fish really... OK, he was in an Emotional Fish, creators of one of the finest Irish songs ever in ' Celebrate '. And yes, as part of Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club, he may have released one of the greatest love songs ever in ' True Friends '. Oh and he may just run the finest stage at the Electric Picnic, but apart from all that, yeah, there's not much to say! Look, I could ramble on and on and on about Jerry, but what's the point?  We all know he puts on a fantastic show, has an incredible back catalogue, so just do yourself a favour and go see him live. Anyway, look, it was a great night out, Jerry did what he does best and entertained the crowd.  Support on the night was from Sive , who, if you haven't heard of her, is well worth checking out also! Check out the photos below:
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2019-03-30 Aleigh and Bagatelle - Clontarf Lawn Tennis Club

OK, this is a bit of a strange one... So, I went along to Clontarf to see Aleigh perform. They were the support act on the night for Irish music legends, Bagatelle.  Now... Well the photos of Aleigh turned out fine, but the ones of Bagatelle, well they were an unmitigated disaster!  Oh well... Right, on to the gig.  It was a cut down Aleigh tonight, only 2 members of the band playing an acoustic set.  As always though, great gig and the crowd seemed to love every minute of it! They have a great rule in place at Contarf Lawn Tennis Club, when the band is playing, they shut the bar.  This cuts down on a lot of background noise and makes for a very attentive crowd. Seemingly they've had Christy Dignam, Jerry Fish, Mundy and others all play in the club.  It's a nice place and its mostly members who attend. So it's always a full house! Anyway, that's it.  No photos of Bagatelle unfortunately...  I'll try harder next time. Check out the photos of Aleigh bel
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