Gigs for 2024

They sound good alright. I heard one track there that started like Dark Entries so I'm sold.

A busy and eclectic week.

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Coldplay

Saw them in Belfast last night great atmosphere

He's touring it next year, but Paris and London only in Europe so far:

https://blackfranc.is/news/frank-black-announces-teenager-of-the-year-2025-shows/

They’ve been going about 27 years some of their early songs are very similar to The Pogues but they do have their own identity play with a lot of energy, and lean more towards the Celtic Punk style rather than the folk brand of the Mary Wallopers. They are well worth seeing.

Coldplay in Croke Park on Monday night, outstanding production and delighted they played 'In My Place' and the 'New Aslan' also made an appearance (just not the same without Christy RIP). Delighted I got the chance to see this tour and the future of live music will be fascinating with all this technology

Slightly different concerts coming up for me as the end of the year approaches. Daoiri Farrell Trio next Friday 13th and then Crowded House in the 3Arena in October

They’re on…….

Jaysus, steady on Gloomtastic!

Dis Fig/The Body in The Grand Social. Not sure who the support was but he was brilliant.

It may have been the 15mg of THC but last night brought me to the very edge of where music can take you while lifting me two feet in the air at the same time. Unbelievable stuff. Loved the junk/recycled element to Luxury Mollusc’s sound. That is so me.

Prior to last night, the last gig I went to was in St Patrick’s Cathedral and described as music to elevate your mind and calm your spirit: 

“An evening of true artistry.”

(The Times)

I had 10mg coursing through my veins for that one. Damn you drugs, you make all music sound better! 🤩😉

Snooper pretty good in the Workmans Cellar tonight. Fast and furious punk but with a focus on FUN rather than the state of the world. A 30-35 minute set that had the crowd going full on moshpit from the off. The singer, bassist and one of the guitarists all took turns in joining the audience throughout the gig. There was an issue with the singer's mic but it got sorted eventually. They kind of reminded me a little bit of Melt Banana, what with the speed and fun of it all, but less bonkers. Singer reckoned it was the best night of the tour. I'd certainly go see them again.

Two supports; Spit were first up. A 3-piece clearly taking their cues from the first two Sonic Youth records. Then it was the turn of Affection To Rent, who were a shoegazey fivesome.

Blaze Bayley, heavy metal is too one-dimensional, not my cup of tea. Realised during the support so tried to switch my ticket to see Four Faces upstairs at Whelan’s but they were sold out.

Going to Whelans tonight myself.