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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  Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup.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

2022-04-09 Vernon Jane - The Sugar Club, Dublin

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:

Vernon Jane








Andi



Havvk





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