Elbow in Kilmainham

ralphh

I'm very excited about going to Elbow in Kilmainham this summer. Anyone go to any of the previous gigs in Kilmainham? What are the gigs like there? Sit down or rock out?



I don't really know what to expect.

larrymiller

I was at blur last year.

1. The sound was awful.
2. The cue for the bar was 15 mins.
3. The exits at the end were a death trap.

Oh and rock out.

Maybe they will be after fixing the problems

dogsears

The Leonard Cohen concerts there were outstanding. Sound was great (considering it was outdoors). I was lucky and managed to avoid the rainy gigs. The queues for the bars were pretty long but whether that's a major problem depends on how much drink you want. The seating does go a long way back so you can be a bit far away. And its mainly on one level (small amounts of tiered seating way at the back iirc) so if a few people get dancing in front of you the view gets blocked or else basically everyone needs to get up. That's what happened with LC and from Elbow gigs I've been to that's going to happen with them too.

So basically, hope you have tickets for near the front, keep an eye on Jean Byrne to work out what to wear (and don't forget it can get cold when the sun goes down), get yourself sloshed good and early if that's the way you play, and get dancing (or at least standing) when everyone else does.;)

Enjoy. (I'm off to Elbow in the Marquee this summer myself).

circular flexing

dogsears wrote: »

So basically, hope you have tickets for near the front

Elbow is an all standing gig.

dogsears

Ha! Didn't know that. I guess the seating at the LC gigs was just being thoughtful for the crowd

K.C

Any wordn of the support act yet?

fuse

Anyone know times for tonight?
Hope the rain stays away.

Weller was on round 21:00 - 22:30 last night, but not sure if Elbow will do same.

Mick Flannery support.

Caliden

Read that there's no parking at the venue. Where's the best place to try find parking nearby? any side streets that I should try first?


As a last resort could I park at Heuston and pay the 9 quid for parking?

Larbre34

Caliden wrote: »

Read that there's no parking at the venue. Where's the best place to try find parking nearby? any side streets that I should try first?


As a last resort could I park at Heuston and pay the 9 quid for parking?

Thats my first resort, you will not get safe parking closer. Its 8 quid if you use the park by text thingy. Next best option is Ushers Quay multi-storey and walk up, 15 mins.

Rain has arrived in Dublin, likely to be drizzle or light rain from now till the end of the concert. Possible downpours at times.

pauliewallie

Here is the weather from:

Met.ie - rain likely
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/regional.asp?Prov=Leinster

Our own MT Cranium - rain likely
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055579971&page=224

and yr.no - no rain forecast
http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Dublin/hour_by_hour.html

lc180

The most civilised outdoor gig in Ireland I've ever been too!

It was very mellow, very chilled out for the first hour or so but I was wreaked from work from so I didn't mind, lots and lots of banter with the crowd. had to say I loved it. Really didn't think an outdoor venue wouldn't suit Elbow but they made it work.

Highlight for me was My Sad Captain's and Lippy Kids. Great venue, no mud thankfully and practically no queues or beer and to top it off right on my doorstep. Happy out

Furious-Red

lc180 wrote: »

The most civilised outdoor gig in Ireland I've ever been too!

It was very mellow, very chilled out for the first hour or so but I was wreaked from work from so I didn't mind, lots and lots of banter with the crowd. had to say I loved it. Really didn't think an outdoor venue wouldn't suit Elbow but they made it work.

Highlight for me was My Sad Captain's and Lippy Kids. Great venue, no mud thankfully and practically no queues or beer and to top it off right on my doorstep. Happy out

Yea only ever seen them at Oxegen 09????? And thought they were good but didnt really suit that crowd. Think elbow always get a bad rap for being "Too boring " or "too sad" Turn out good?

lc180

Furious-Red wrote: »

Think elbow always get a bad rap for being "Too boring " or "too sad" Turn out good?

In fairness the lead singer plays up on the bad rap, he ever shut up all gig, even joking when introduction the 'depressing' songs. I thought the turnout was good, I read the article on the Irish Times last week and expected it to be empty but it was well full but still comfortable. One criticism is there is no screens, prob small enough not to need one but would but would be nice for the odd 'crowd shot'.

Managed to get a cheap ticket for Jack White tomorrow so back again tomorrow!

Furious-Red

lc180 wrote: »

In fairness the lead singer plays up on the bad rap, he ever shut up all gig, even joking when introduction the 'depressing' songs. I thought the turnout was good, I read the article on the Irish Times last week and expected it to be empty but it was well full but still comfortable. One criticism is there is no screens, prob small enough not to need one but would but would be nice for the odd 'crowd shot'.

Managed to get a cheap ticket for Jack White tomorrow so back again tomorrow!

Yea im heading there on Saturday myself

Mushy

How was Mick Flannery? Big outdoor gig I cant see suiting him but he is brilliant!

WeleaseWoderick

lc180 wrote: »

The most civilised outdoor gig in Ireland I've ever been too!

It was very mellow, very chilled out for the first hour or so but I was wreaked from work from so I didn't mind, lots and lots of banter with the crowd. had to say I loved it. Really didn't think an outdoor venue wouldn't suit Elbow but they made it work.

Highlight for me was My Sad Captain's and Lippy Kids. Great venue, no mud thankfully and practically no queues or beer and to top it off right on my doorstep. Happy out

Have to agree with this part. Was an older crowd than most gigs I'd go to but that seemed to mean nobody getting themselves in a complete state and no antisocial behaviour at all. Really enjoyed the gig & the venue.

Vico1612

Great gig last night and weather behaved :-)
I had never seen Mick Flannery before . Think he would be better in smaller venues - the sound was rather disappointing.

Elbow delivered another performance and Guy Garvey knows how to work the crowd.
Still buzzing !
Loved the acoustic rendition of Great Expectations .

Larbre34

Enjoyed the show last night, had got delayed at work and was a bit frazzled by the time we arrived literally just as Elbow were taking to the stage, but I could feel myself chilling out completely during the set!

Nice vibe in the place, I agree about the most civilised crowd Ive ever seen, and was very easy to find gaps to get up near the stage. The food and bars were all nicely scaled too, and the weather drying up just in time was a bonus.

Guy had a great rapport with the crowd alright, but it all seemed to be over very early, down to the venue location I guess.

Would like to see them again in the Olympia or similar.

marco_polo

Mushy wrote: »

How was Mick Flannery? Big outdoor gig I cant see suiting him but he is brilliant!

He was good but the sound setup was underwhelming compared to elbow later fot some reason and some of his quieter/mellow songs were a little bit lost outdoors imo.

Still enjoyable outdoors but I have seen Mick 3-4 times now and an intimate indoor gig definately offers the superior experience

bajer101

Set list anyone? I couldn't go and I already see that they played Great Expectations acoustic. If I hear that they played Scattered Black and Whites, I might just lose it.

Soilse

Gteat night lovely chilled out crowd. Havent been to dub since feb and I admit I dont go to the pub much but shocking to see the majority there were fat not just a gig thing as was in town for the next few days but bloody hell fat and obese

Vico1612

bajer101 wrote: »

Set list anyone? I couldn't go and I already see that they played Great Expectations acoustic. If I hear that they played Scattered Black and Whites, I might just lose it.

Sorry but they did play Scattered Black & Whites ...
I'll find a way to share the video of Great Expectations to make you feel better :-)