Catch the shows you want to see this summer with JIM CARROLL's gig guide
FRIDAY 17
Aslan Vicar Street, Dublin
One for the Team Whelan’s, Dublin
SUNDAY 19
Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin. The Irish love affair with Lenny continues
MONDAY 20
Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin
Booker T Vicar Street, Dublin
TUESDAY 21
John Mayall Academy, Dublin
Booker T Róisín Dubh, Galway
WEDNESDAY 22
Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin
THURSDAY 23
Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin
FRIDAY 24
U2 Croke Park, Dublin. Let’s hope the new album sounds better live Wallis Bird Whelan’s, Dublin
SATURDAY 25
U2 Croke Park, Dublin
Wallis Bird Cyprus Avenue, Cork
SUNDAY 26
Leonard Cohen Odyssey, Belfast
MONDAY 27
U2 Croke Park, Dublin
AUGUST
SATURDAY 1
Castle Palooza Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co Offaly. With David Kitt, RSAG, Dark Room Notes and more
Metallica Marlay Park, Dublin
County-Fest 2009 King’s Hall, Belfast
SUNDAY 2
Fat Boy Slim Marlay Park, Dublin. The ducks will love the freaky dancing
Sharon Shannon Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Plus Shane McGowan and Damien Dempsey
Castle Palooza Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co Offaly
County-Fest 2009 King’s Hall, Belfast
FRIDAY 21
Simply Red 02, Dublin
SATURDAY 22
Simply Red Odyssey, Belfast
WEDNESDAY 26
Rise Against Spring Airbrake, Belfast
THURSDAY 27
Wilco Vicar Street, Dublin. Sure to be one of the season’s best shows
FRIDAY 28
Live at the Castle Carrickfergus Castle, Co Down. With Jools Holland, Dave Edmunds, Imelda May and more
Wilco Vicar Street, Dublin
Onslaught Spring Airbrake,
Belfast
SATURDAY 29
Live at the Castle Carrickfergus Castle, Co Down. With Status Quo, Saw Doctors, Hayseed Dixie and more.
