I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of the great Benjamin Curtis in the last few days and I realised how lucky I was to have been able to see him perform with School of Seven Bells when they played Dublin a couple of years ago. Here is my review of the night.
An air of a well kept secret swept across the admiring audience when New York trio School of Seven Bells took to the stage of a packed Whelans on a Monday night. It seemed almost wrong that a band like this were playing such a small venue with such a mature sound and likeability.
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25 November 2013
Of Montreal - Live Review
This review was written a few years ago and was my first introduction to this great band who know how to turn a gig into a party!
Georgia band Of Montreal took to the stage of a sold-out Button Factory to the rapturous applause of an audience that immediately started dancing on seats and cheering.
The band itself made a colourful sight; adorning neon blazers, over-sized sunglasses and black angel wings. It looked like they had been beamed straight out of the glam rock era of the seventies.
Live, the band sound like an eclectic mixture of The Killers, The Rapture, David Bowie and Prince. The songs built up to a frenzied crescendo.
Dry ice, disco lighting, smoke machines and neon images on the screen behind the stage seemed like a perfect accompaniment to this energetic, colourful group.
The music was a perfect mixture of electro, pop, funk and rock and charismatic lead vocalist, Kevin Barnes’, voice was the most impressive part of the performance; soaring in Brandon Flowers fashion through a range of both upbeat and piano-driven numbers.
It was almost a theatrical experience which was impossible not to enjoy.
Deirdre O’Brien.
Georgia band Of Montreal took to the stage of a sold-out Button Factory to the rapturous applause of an audience that immediately started dancing on seats and cheering.
The band itself made a colourful sight; adorning neon blazers, over-sized sunglasses and black angel wings. It looked like they had been beamed straight out of the glam rock era of the seventies.
Live, the band sound like an eclectic mixture of The Killers, The Rapture, David Bowie and Prince. The songs built up to a frenzied crescendo.
Dry ice, disco lighting, smoke machines and neon images on the screen behind the stage seemed like a perfect accompaniment to this energetic, colourful group.
The music was a perfect mixture of electro, pop, funk and rock and charismatic lead vocalist, Kevin Barnes’, voice was the most impressive part of the performance; soaring in Brandon Flowers fashion through a range of both upbeat and piano-driven numbers.
It was almost a theatrical experience which was impossible not to enjoy.
Deirdre O’Brien.
21 October 2013
David Byrne Live at the National Concert Hall
I wrote this review of a gig I could easily say is in my top three concerts of all time. I was left with the widest grin for days after this show and still think of it often. I think because I wasn't expecting the night to be so incredible it made it even more enjoyable. If you ever get the chance to see David Byrne live, I would highly recommend going without a second thought; he's a musical wizard!
David Byrne’s live performance in the National Concert Hall was a once in a lifetime experience for music lovers. The former Talking Heads front man was joined on stage for the night by a seven-piece band and three interpretive dancers, who added to the performance greatly.
David Byrne’s live performance in the National Concert Hall was a once in a lifetime experience for music lovers. The former Talking Heads front man was joined on stage for the night by a seven-piece band and three interpretive dancers, who added to the performance greatly.
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