I was in Dublin city centre this morning for the first time in 12 months. The last time I was there was to see Jane Willow perform in the Cobblestone Pub on February 29th 2020. I never, not for a moment, thought things would turn out as they did. I was looking forward to a year full of gigs and excitement. I think we all know how that turned out. After doing what I had to workwise, I took a spin around Dublin before I headed home. I drove by the aforementioned Cobblestone Pub , the Voodoo Lounge , The Grand Social , The Workmans Club , The Sugar Club and ended up outside Whelans . I've had great nights out in each of those venues and in many more around the country! Dolans of Limerick, Crane Lane Theatre and Kino in Cork, Odd Mollies in Drogheda, the Moat Theatre in Naas, the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, the Solstice Arts Centre in Navan, Visual in Carlow... The list goes on and on. 2017 and Helmet played Whelans. There I am partying with them after the s
Last weekend was busy... 3 gigs, 2 nights, 5 acts and a few DJs thrown in for good luck!
The first gig of the weekend was Ultan Conlon in McAuley Place in Naas.
I've seen Ultan perform before and it was a great show. Tonights affair was a much more intimate acoustic gig, but none the less, was fantastic. I was trying to think who he reminded me of and mid gig, it came to me, Roy Orbison.
Anyway, I'd suggest you check him out live and sure give him a listen to on Spotify.
Support on the night was from Fia Rua. I'd heard of Fia Rua before, but this was the first time I'd got to see him perform. An excellent set and I'd like to see more of him!
Check out the photos below:
The first gig of the weekend was Ultan Conlon in McAuley Place in Naas.
I've seen Ultan perform before and it was a great show. Tonights affair was a much more intimate acoustic gig, but none the less, was fantastic. I was trying to think who he reminded me of and mid gig, it came to me, Roy Orbison.
Anyway, I'd suggest you check him out live and sure give him a listen to on Spotify.
Support on the night was from Fia Rua. I'd heard of Fia Rua before, but this was the first time I'd got to see him perform. An excellent set and I'd like to see more of him!
Check out the photos below:
Ultan Conlon |
Fia Rua |