Ryan Adams came back to Dublin, for the first time since 2017, under a couple of clouds. There’s the infamous 2019 accusations of sexual harassment which Adams initially denied and then apologised for, and then there’s last Saturday night in Belfast.
Described by a reviewer as “one of the most uncomfortable, shambolic experiences I’ve ever had”, Adams, who suffers from Meniere’s disease meaning he’s susceptible to fits brought on by flashing lights, left the Waterfront Hall stage after one or more audience members used flash photography. His performance, when it resumed, was “painful” according to another attendee.
Accordingly, warnings were issued: absolutely no…