2021-12-03 Tolka Hot Club - Sin É Dublin

So, it turns out that this gig, The Tolka Hot Club at Sin É in Dublin, might well be my last gig of the year.  The Govt. brought in new Covid restrictions limiting gigs to 50% capacity and most, if not all artists are rescheduling their shows for next year.

Anyway, back to the gig.  I'd never seen THC play live before, but I had seen their accordion player Ken perform with Emma Langton on many occasions and, when offered the chance to go shoot them, I jumped at it.

I was unfamiliar with their music, but it was fantastic to see live and the crowd loved it! I'm not sure how to describe their music, but maybe a dash of swing, a bit of jazz, maybe some French cabaret and a dash of the Balkans thrown in would it justice! I'd definitely recommend going to see them live when you can.

Needless to say, I really enjoyed it and if this does indeed turn out to be my last gig of 2021, then I went out on a high!

I won't lie though, it wasn't the easiest shoot ever!  It's a tight venue to move about in and it's difficult to not block someones view when taking photos.  Also, the stage lighting was difficult to say the least.  I ended up placing three Ulanzi Rechargeable Lights on the stage to brighten things up a bit!  Thankfully, they worked well!

Anyway, on to the photos:










@IrishMJ

Greatest goalkeeper never to play for Ireland at any level. A failed rock star. Now I take pretty pictures of Rock n' Roll, Burlesque and Political Activism.

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