The Raconteurs co-founder, Brendan Benson returns to Ireland for Nationwide tour in September 2010. Throughout the month of September, Brendan will hit the road with keyboardist Mark Watrous and will be performing around the country taking in Down, Dundalk, Cavan, Belfast, Derry, Galway, Tipperary, Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny, Offaly, Dublin and Mullingar. Performing all the hits from his critically-acclaimed back catalogue, 1996’s One Mississippi, 2002 Lapalco, 2005’s The Alternative to Love and this year’s offering My Old, Familiar Friend.
With deep Irish roots, Ireland has always been a special place for Brendan. His mother was born here and still has family living around the country. Touring Ireland is something he has wanted to do for a long time and is excited about taking the scenic routes “At long last, I’m doing it; touring Ireland! I’ve always wanted to, but for some reason or another, couldn’t. Doing it a little differently too; gonna drive myself and Mark Watrous to the gigs in a van, with just an acoustic guitar and a keyboard in tow. Playing for gas money! Just like the old days. Good way to see the country, I figure.”
Brendan will be re-releasing a re-mastered, 2002’s Lapalco, available on vinyl for the first time, fans will be treated to a previously unheard track with the purchase of the record. B-sides will also be available digitally. Brendan and Mark Watrous are making a very special recording for Irish Fans, they will have a 7 ” vinyl ,‘Well and Goode’ featuring the tracks Spray Tan and Two Birds, available to purchase at all the live shows.
Tuesday 14 September The Square Peg, Warrenpoint, Co.Down.
Wednesday 15 September The Spirit Store, Dundalk.
Thursday 16 September McGinnity’s, Cellar Bar, Cavan.
Friday 17 September The Spirit Store, Dundalk.
Saturday 18 September Auntie Annie’s, Belfast.
Sunday 19 September Nerve Centre, Derry
Monday 20 September, McGarrigles, Sligo
Tuesday 21 September Roisin Dubh, Galway.
Thursday 23 September O’Keeffes, Clonmel , Tipperary.
Friday 24 September Dolan’s, Limerick.
Saturday 25 September INEC, Killarney, Kerry.
Tuesday 28 September Cyprus Ave, Cork.
Wednesday 29 September Pegasus, Kilford Hotel, Kilkenny.
Thursday 30 September Thatch Rahan, Tullamore.
Friday 1 October Whelan’s Dublin.
Saturday 2 October The Stables, Mullingar.
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Shane Finan
July 8, 2010
Hi, although the website still isn’t listing it yet, we have also confirmed a date for Brendan Benson in McGarrigles, Sligo, on the 20th September, 2010. Is there any chance you can add this to the article?