Christina Perri at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.
The last night of a tour can go two ways. For Christina Perri, the screams and chants of the crowd were enough to seal the deal that she is well and truly on her way to success.
Foster The People at The Olympia, Dublin
The Olympia Theatre was heaving when Californian indie pop sensation Foster the People played their sell-out show on 28 November.
Thurston Moore at the Button Factory, Dublin
Having greatly enjoyed Thurston’s previous visits to these shores, tonight’s experience felt a little like “Sonic Youth Unplugged”.
Ryan Sheridan at Róisín Dubh, Galway
With performances like this, there’s no doubt that Ryan Sheridan will remain a permanent fixture in the Irish music scene.
In Photos: Ryan Sheridan at Róisín Dubh, Galway
Photos by Niamh O’Riordan. Click to view in gallery:
Anna Calvi at Vicar Street, Dublin
If you haven’t succumbed to the delights of Miss Calvi yet, what are you waiting for?
Gillian Welch at Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin
It’s been a while since I’ve witnessed four standing ovations but that’s what they got. It was clear that Welch and Rawlings enjoyed themselves as much as the lucky audience.
Fountains of Wayne at The Academy, Dublin
Fountains of Wayne play a brand of music known as ‘power-pop’ or ‘college-rock’ in the US. But genre names don’t tell the whole story.
The Sisters of Mercy at The Olympia, Dublin
The truth is they didn’t crash and burn Axl Rose style, but they didn’t scale the heights either.
The Dying Seconds at Roisin Dubh, Galway
Images from The Dying Seconds at the Róisín Dubh’s Strange Brew night 10.10.11.
