So, there I was, flicking through Twitter last Wednesday evening, trying to find a gig to go to at the weekend. Nothing was peaking my interest, so, as I've done before, I asked the Twitter folk.
Two hours later, I received a message from Vernon Jane saying they'd add me to the guest list for their gig in the Sugar Club the coming Saturday. Obviously I said yes!
Mind you, I had to do a bit of research as I'd not heard their music before! Popped over to YouTube and liked what heard!
Roll on Saturday night and I headed in to Dublin. I got there early as I like to catch the support acts. On the line-up tonight there were two acts, Andi and Havvk. I'd heard of Havvk before, but never seen them live. Andi was a newcomer to me.
First onstage was Andi accompanied by a familiar face, Saoirse Duane of Wyvern Lingo fame. Andi possesses a fantastic rock voice and, along with Saoirse's sublime guitar playing, it made for a great start to the night.
Next up were Havvk. As I said, I heard about them, but I'd never seen them play, so i was unsure of what to expect. I certainly didn't expect to be blown away! Wow, just wow. Fantastic music, at times reminding me of Placebo and Muse... Soaring vocals with guitar to match, all with a rock steady beat. It was fantastic to watch, and I'll definitely be catching them again!!!
Last, but most certainly not least, were the headliners on the night, Vernon Jane. I thought that after Havvk, the night couldn't get any better, but I was wrong. Oh boy was I wrong!!!
Vernon Jane, fronted by the fantastic Emily, were just a joy to watch. A little bit punk, a little bit rock, it was fantastic loud, manic rock music at its finest. I sat there at times with a smile on my face watching the crowd go wild! Backed by a full band, a brass section and backing singers, this was easily one of the best gigs I've seen in years.
And that's that. Now for some photos and a video:
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| Vernon Jane |
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| Andi |
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| Havvk |
