The best of the live gigs across the land this week.
Who: O Emperor
Date: Wednesday, 22 July
Where: Roisin Dubh, Galway
The men from Waterford will be in Galway as part of the Galway International Arts Festival. They have released not one, but two Choice-nominated albums.
They will be in the excellent Roisin Dubh on Wednesday night being brilliant live as ever.
https://youtu.be/krbeVGWExQE
Who: Sinead O’Connor/John Grant
Date: Thursday, 23 July
Where: Festival Big Top, Galway
Another Galway gig and this time, fresh from singing Conor McGregor into the octagon in Vegas, Sinead O’Connor is back with a live show for the Galway International Arts Festival.
She is joined by American singer-songwriter John Grant in what promises to be a very special gig indeed.
https://youtu.be/MtGaSGpahyU
Who: UB40
Date: Friday, 23 July
Where: Mitchell Park, Tyrone
Veteran British reggae/pop band UB40 are back in Ireland this week and they play a headline gig in Mitchell Park in Tyrone this coming Friday night.
With a huge back catalog of hits to draw from, this will be a gig to satisfy fans of catchy tunes with a reggae beat.
Who: Ed Sheeran
Date: Friday, 23 July
Where: Croke Park, Dublin
The ginger haired musician has taken the world by storm and is now widely regarded as one of the biggest acts on the planet. No surprise to see he is performing in Croke Park such is the pulling power of the man.
The support bill contains the brilliant Bell XI too as well as Jamie Lawson and old mucker, Gavin James.
Who: The Coronas
Date: Saturday, 24 July
Where: Festival Big Top Galway
Another gig in Galway and this time it’s the ever popular Coronas in town to rock the City of Tribes as part of the arts festival.
The Coronas always put on a great live show and this will be no different.
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