Gigs for 2024

flasher0030 · 09-06-2024 11:04am

Was at In The Meadows day out in Kilmainham. What a lovely day for it. I saw Mercury Rev, who I had a soft spot for many years ago. Forgot about them then, but yesterday brought it all back. The sound of the vocals wasn't great at times, but overall it was enjoyable. I don't know what they did to Goddess On a Highway though - the changed version didn't do it for me.

Saw Mogwai then. Lying out on the grass in the sun listening to mostly instrumental music was just beautiful. Loved it. Caught a bit of Lankum, but had to go home. I don't know their stuff, but seemed good. Very atmospheric.

I know I am opening a can of worms here, but I am going to do so anyway. After Bruce Springsteen gig and the crap with cans of Rockshore, I thought I wouldn't have to see another can of that plss again. But I went up to the bar at about 7.30, and there they were again. I asked for a pint of it, but no pints. I asked for Guinness, but they said no pints of Guinness anymore. So I got stuck with the cans. Paid €15 for 2 of them. I left the bar within 30 yards spotted people coming towards me with pints of Guinness. There was a separate Guinness bar almost beside the main bar, selling Guinness. I know the bar person didn't have to tell me, but God, it doesn't take a whole lot of cop on to say that the Guinness bar is over there if I want that. I wish Aikin would just f@ck off with this cans of Rockshore shlte.

And before some wise-a$$ comes on to provide wisdom that we don't have to buy them if we dont want to, I know that. But a couple of beers in the sun listening to music generally adds to the enjoyment. For me anyway.

T.V Eye · 09-06-2024 1:02pm

Is that how they usually play Goddess live... no complaints about the rest of their set but that version was odd.

PTH2009 · 11-06-2024 1:17pm

Brilliant gig last night by Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins in the 3Arena. Nice to get if off the bucket list. Next up Rammstein in the RDS

Penfailed · 11-06-2024 7:15pm

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Weezer and Pumpkins. 'Mazin'!

CantonasCat2 · 11-06-2024 8:44pm

Anyone heading to Limp Bizkit in Belfast tomorrow?

Penfailed · 11-06-2024 9:57pm

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My young fella is going. He was at Weezer/Pumpkins with me last night too.

SuperBowserWorld · 11-06-2024 10:02pm

Actually for me it was a fantastic triple bill:

Weezer

Smashing Pumpkins

Kiki Wong

😁

CantonasCat2 · 11-06-2024 10:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122248131#Comment_122248131

good stuff. Good stamina!

Tombo2001 · 13-06-2024 9:22am

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Adrianne Lenker is a genius- there is no one in the world writing / performing better songs; to see her perform in an intimate venue is a gift. I really wouldn't start trying to compare her to anyone. Some songs sound a bit like this, some songs sound a bit like that but overall there is nobody like her.

The crowd that night was fantastic also, no messing about with phones, quiet where it was needed - it added a lot to the show.

The Black Oil · 13-06-2024 10:00am

Anyone else heading to this tonight?

https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/gala-concert-for-musician-treatment-foundation

Exclamation Marc · 13-06-2024 1:42pm

The Killers last night in the 3Arena were sensational as always. Brandon Flowers is such a great frontman and knows how to work the crowd. Amazing stage set-up too. To steal a line - it was all killer, no filler. Hit after hit.

Also was super lucky to have Travis supporting. Saw them a few years ago in the Olympia but they really got the crowd going last night too.

Beasty · 13-06-2024 4:34pm

And a few more pics from last night

Electric Nitwit · 13-06-2024 4:55pm

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Had to Google Fran Healy to check that was him. That's quite a hairstyle!

Beasty · 13-06-2024 5:57pm

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He's a jinx. I might have beaten the storms home but by this morning it was definitely raining on me…

Gloomtastic! · 15-06-2024 11:50pm

Absolute Bowie in The Button Factory. Great show, they obviously love what they do. Couldn’t help himself, I was singing along with everyone else.

Tauriel · 18-06-2024 11:03pm

Sting & Blondie in Musgrave Park tonight.

For 78 years of age, Blondie still knows how to rock it! Brilliant greatest hits set from her. I really enjoyed it and I am thrilled to get to see her before she hangs up the mic for good.

Sting was also brilliant, you really can't beat a man with his guitar. Only disappointment is that he didn't do Don't Stand So Close To Me, otherwise very good set.

fafy · 18-06-2024 11:45pm

sting was unbelievable, 3 piece, tighter than ducks arse, really exceeded my expectations.

Blondie was a good show, band very good, but voice is well gone, gave a good effort though.

Shakyfan · 19-06-2024 1:50pm

How long were Blondie on for?? Going to Belfast tonight!

Tauriel · 19-06-2024 2:07pm

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I would say about an hour give or take. She did 13 songs.

There was another support act on before her, they were probably on for about a half hour, only performed something like 5 songs or so.

hynesie08 · 19-06-2024 11:05pm

Are bowling for soup a world changing band that will re-evaluate the way you look at music? No, absolutely not.

Are they a ridiculously fun sing-along throwback that remind you of a more innocent time? Abso-fckuing-lutely.....

Gloomtastic! · 19-06-2024 11:16pm

Blagged a ticket see The Scratch support Sum-41 in Fairview. They are learning their craft. 👏🏻
Strange audience, all 25 years old, fanatical but must have been 5 when Sum-41’s first single came out. Go figure!

JeffKenna · 20-06-2024 11:32pm

Wouldnt be a huge concert goer, maybe one or two a year. Saw Take That tonight, really brilliant but I was surprised they had no encore. First concert I can remember attending that there wasn't one. Is this common? Not complaining as they played all the big hits but more interested than anything.