There’s a fantastic jump-scare halfway through the second album by the indie-folk songwriter Alec Duckart when ethereal acoustic guitars give way to a terrifying onslaught of feedback. If you don’t know what’s coming it’s absolutely terrifying, and it comes as no surprise to discover that Duckart, aka Searows, was inspired by “revenge” horror films such … Read more
Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus Vicar Street, Dublin ★★★★☆ “Jesus was someone I looked up to a lot growing up,” Aisling Bea jokes at Vicar Street on Sunday night, referring to the picture of Christ that hung in her home. The line comes from Older Than Jesus, her new show, in which the comedian tackles … Read more
Dara Ó Briain arrives into the west London restaurant he’s chosen for our meeting a few minutes late and full of apologies. He was on the language app Duolingo and was doing quite well so didn’t want to stop because he was getting extra points. The comedian is learning Spanish. It’s one of his latest … Read more
Lineup announced for memorial concert of former Aslan frontman Christy Dignam The Journal Source link
The Complex Legacy of Ryan Adams: A Dublin Performance Examined Table of Contents The Complex Legacy of Ryan Adams: A Dublin Performance Examined Unforgettable Gig: Deconstructing an Irish Times Reviewed Event The Power of the Performance: Stage Presence and Artistry The audience Experience: Energy and Atmosphere Setlist Secrets: Crafting the Perfect Live Experience The Lasting … Read more
Ryan Adams Vicar Street, Dublin ★★★☆☆ There have, to use Taylor Swift’s terminology, been several eras of Ryan Adams. The North Carolina-born musician began as a darling of the alt-country music scene with Whiskeytown, before embarking on a successful solo career that exploded with Gold, from 2001. Later, a sorrowful cover of Oasis’s song Wonderwall … Read more
Vicar Street owner’s plans for ‘glass box’ hotel and entertainment venue faces local opposition The Journal Source link