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 Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup.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
Two fellow Kildare natives, Peco McLoughlin and Tod Doyle, decided to put on a double header gig in Rathangan just at the start of the Christmas break, and what a way to start the holidays it was!
I've seen Peco play quite a few times now and always enjoy his sets. The only time I'd seen Tod play was when he played drums with Peco, so I was unsure of what to expect. I needn't have worried! They both did a 20 minute set each, then combined for a final 30 minute set and the place was hopping, to say the least!
Anyway, if you get a chance, check them both out on Spotify, buy their CDs and go see them live!
Check out the photos below:
I've seen Peco play quite a few times now and always enjoy his sets. The only time I'd seen Tod play was when he played drums with Peco, so I was unsure of what to expect. I needn't have worried! They both did a 20 minute set each, then combined for a final 30 minute set and the place was hopping, to say the least!
Anyway, if you get a chance, check them both out on Spotify, buy their CDs and go see them live!
Check out the photos below: