Johnny Marr Athy ballroom 25th June

Frumy

Nice to see a big artist in a tiny venue in a more quaint part of Ireland. Anyone else going?

Sold out but 1 or 2 resale tickets still floating about.

Johnny has really come into his own with his band. I dare say I'd take his current band over Morrisseys now but ironically Alain Whytes small little touring band is the best of them all for old Smiths/Moz music. Shame Moz won't get back with them but anyways!

TheDocMan

Yea going…honestly not really over familiar with his stuff but unique opportunity to see a generational talent. His gigs in recent years have gotten great reviews

Stillill42

Yep, really looking forward to it. God knows what to expect but it could be something special. Johnny never disappoints and this gig has that little bit extra to it. Hopefully a night to remember.

Stillill42

I don't know the venue. It's pretty much in the town by the looks of it? Anyone recommend a decent spot nearby for a quick pre gig pint?

Frumy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122277298#Comment_122277298

The Auld Shebeen is your best bet that end of Athy. Great little boozer.

Frumy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122277298#Comment_122277298

Hopefully a mad little sweaty gig with a exuberant crowd. I've seen a few artists in tiny venues, it's usually good fun

boomdocker

I have two tickets for Limerick on Monday night, would prefer to swap them for two in Athy if anyone interested?

Frumy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122277747#Comment_122277747

Ask on the Athy town facebook page. Few there with tickets that may not be going and looking to sell or swap

Stillill42

Anyone any idea of the capacity lads?

TheDocMan

Think i remember 500 tickets sold but not 100% on that

Beagslife

Caught him at Sea Sessions last night. A great set (albeit limited to 1 hour) with a good smattering of Smiths numbers. Athy crowd (and Limerick) will be in for a real treat 🎸

muloc

Anyone know stage time for Athy and if any support playing?

Cheers.

Thundercats Ho

Was coming here to ask the same!

Doors open at 7.30 is all is on MCDs website.

Newdad are support in Limerick tonight.

Thundercats Ho

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122289809#Comment_122289809

I just saw this on Facebook. Looks like 1000

martco

I'll have to get down to Athy from a job in town which might be a bit tricky for me…

the tickets say Doors 7:30 but does anyone know if there's a support act and when Johnny supposed to be on stage?

ta

boomdocker

Looking for 2 tickets if anyone has 2 to spare

fluke

Things oddly quiet in terms of finding info on if there is a support act.

Thundercats Ho

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122300944#Comment_122300944

This is a snip from my physical ticket. There's support alright, or is that special guests.

I see Liam Gallagher and Bonehead on a couple of days break after their gig in Dublin last night 👀

Joking aside, it doesn't matter, it'll be a Johnny Maher homecoming gig! Can't wait…

Stillill42

Absolutely. Really buzzing for this now.

fluke

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122301101#Comment_122301101

I'm hearing that there is no support. Now maybe Johnny will invite someone on stage with him…I dunno. Anyhow looking forward to it.

Stillill42

It's a Community hall now, right? I presume there's a bar? 7.30 doors with maybe no support, what time do we reckon Johnny will be hitting the stage?

Fanirish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302470#Comment_122302470

9pm as always for indoor shows

McLoughlin

Mani would be the obvious guest to make an special appearance.

Thundercats Ho

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Stillill42

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302484#Comment_122302484

That'd be cool. They could do an up tempo rendition of the theme from Neighbours.

Thundercats Ho

tbh the obvious guest would be Liam Gallagher as he played a gig an hour up the road last night.

I've a feeling we're in for a treat tonight.

PGE1970

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302540#Comment_122302540

You are in for a treat tonight.

And if it's half as good as LG in The Point last night, you are in for an absolute treat.

Enjoy, as a Smiths fan, I was I was there but alas not to be.

Stillill42

Let's not set the bar too high lads. I mean it could be Picture This.

fluke

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302475#Comment_122302475

Yeah his last couple of shows have been 9pm starts.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302470#Comment_122302470

I would like to think that there might be a bar, but they would need to acquire a license.

labadze

https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2024/06/25/anticipation-builds-for-johnny-marrs-kildare-show/

"….there will be a marquee bar run by Paddy Dunne’s at the concert."

flasher0030

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122301101#Comment_122301101

Johnny Maher ??!!! Lock up your sons and daughters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpC0Xzg62ZM

Stillill42

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302604#Comment_122302604

Fair play Paddy.

MacPint

Best place to park lads? Looks like a nightmare to get out of the venue car park.

Thundercats Ho

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302853#Comment_122302853

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fluke

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122302853#Comment_122302853

If I were you I'd be try park up on the kerb by the industrial estate entrance (Upper William Street).

MacPint

jaysus where do they think people are gonna park?

fluke

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122303063#Comment_122303063

To be fair I agree - I think the communication on the event has been a bit poor. Ticketmaster only put out that notice today as regards the parking.

MacPint

Yeah. Bit mad. Now, the big question - best pint of Guinness in athy/near the venue or out that side if it? Going to be early

Stillill42

Im in the aforementioned Auld Shebeen and the pint is very tasty.

MacPint

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122303276#Comment_122303276

sound thanks. Gave you a quick dm there.

Stillill42

Don't suppose there's anyone up there yet? Any craic up there? Too early?

MacPint

seen a big long queue as we drove past.

MacPint

any word when Johnny kicks off?

Stillill42

9 I'd say. This is mad. Mad but brilliant. School disco on at the mo. Jyst danced to Madness.

MacPint

in here now. Mad set up. This will be some hoolie

LowOdour

Ha ha, ah man looks amazing- And I say that with no sense of sarcasm.

TonyM.

https://www.facebook.com/richarddaly1/videos/1144280206827892/

LowOdour

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122304055#Comment_122304055

Its very bright in there, could do with dimming lights t

satguy

The age profile of the crowd !!

Not a Swifty in sight..

MacPint

Gig review:

Having seen him three times, knew what to expect. Having said that, best I’ve ever seen him and the band. All in mighty form!. Sound was unbelievable, their sound engineer got it absolutely perfect.

Being selfish did hope for a deviation from the set list in lieu of the circumstances. Alas! Wish he would play cemetery gates or frankly more often.

Crowd fantastic. What an intimate experience. Unique!

Stillill42

I mean I struggle a bit with the solo stuff but to be that close to Johnny **** Marr belting out Bigmouth on a basketball court in Kildare...

Stop me...probably my highlight. Fecking brilliant. And I was never a massive fan of You just haven't earned it yet baby but that was class. All the Smiths stuff amazeballs.

One way or the other, great night, right? Lovely people, no bullshit, brilliant music.