Thin Lizzy Tribute Gig

*** 19.08.05 PHIL LYNOTT statue unveiling - Harry Street corner of Grafton Street.

New Phil Lynott statue for Grafton St.

The Thin Lizzy legend is to be immortalised in a bronze statue on Dublin's predestrian shopping street.
August 19 promises to be a red letter day for Philip Lynott aficionados as a lifesize bronze statue of the legendary Thin Lizzy man is unveiled in Dublin’s Grafton Street. A joint initiative between Dublin City Council and the Roisin Dubh Trust, the early evening ceremony will be followed by a ticket-only celebration, which is expected to attract Philo fans from all over the world. The festivities take place on the eve of what would have been his 56th birthday, and the street where he shot the famous ‘Old Town’ video.

*** 20.08.05 TRIBUTE TO PHILO, Point, 6pm, 59.50 - 79.50euro

The boy is very much back in town on August 20 when a slew of Phil Lynott’s friends and admirers gather for the mother of all tribute concerts in The Point.

Timed to coincide with the unveiling of a Philo statue in Grafton Street, the bill includes – deep breath! – Gary Moore, Eric Bell, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Brian Robertson, Brush Shiels, Wheatus, Therapy?, Biffy Clyro, Skye, Nutonic, Johnny Fean, Jack L, Danielle Pfiffner, Jason Swindle, Alaska Lyle and others still to be announced.

The bash is being organised by the Roisin Dubh Trust who are also putting together a Thin Lizzy covers album featuring Mundy, Declan O’Rourke, Damien Dempsey, Picturehouse, Blink, Q, Halite, Saucy Monky, Scott Maher, Silver Addictive, David Hopkins, Neil White, Liam Merriman, Sundogs, Colm Heaney, Duped, Jenny Lindfors, Steafan Hanvey and Salthouse.

Speaking about the forthcoming concert, Gary Moore said: "I'm taking part in the concert, out of my deep respect for Philip."

The Statue Unveiling Tribute To The Life & Music Of Philip Lynott, Aug 19th, Grafton Street.