The best gigs & clubs in Dublin city this week
Thursday January 4th
- My Life With Bowie with Woody Mansey @ The Sugar Club (€15+)
A Q&A evening featuring the last living member of Bowie’s band - The Vibe for Philo @ Whelan’s (sold out)
An annual commemoration of all aspects of Phil Lynott’s career,
Friday January 5th
- I Heart Bowie @ Whelan’s (€15)
Dublin Bowie Festival. Annual live performance of Bowie songs by known Irish musicians. - Do My Dance with Ben Bix @ The Grand Social (Free)
A night of funk, soul, afrobeat, hip-hop, house and groove - Therapy Sessions with True Tides, Day_S, Rushes @ The Workman’s (€5+)
A night of music and spoken word curated by All Tvvins as part of First Fortnight - Moduse @ Wah Wah Club (Free)
Dublin techno duo play the basement - Bad Soup with Oh Boland, Farah Elle, Tribal Dance, Little One, Wichita, Spongebob Eyelashes, Boots and Kats @ The Grand Social (€8+)
Also featuring sets from Charlie Garrettt, AJ Ferris, Nonethewyser, Ciaran Fitz, Dave Lyons, Nathan, Beau Swny, DJ BEEF, Cóilí Collins in aid of Irish Cancer Society
Saturday January 6th
- Vllns, Alex, Smyth, Rickshaw, Odd Morris @ Bello Bar (€7)
Vllns single launch with three support acts - David Keenan @ Whelan’s (Sold Out)
Dundalk singer-songwriter plays his first headline show - Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane @ The Grand Social (€13+)
Two bands perform a Bowie album each as part of the Dublin Bowie Festival. - Bowie Ball @ The Sugar Club (€12.50, €10)
Dublin Bowie Festival. a live performance from The Salty Dog Allstars and a special guest DJ set
Sunday January 7th
- Rebel Rebel @ Vicar Street (€28)
Dublin Bowie Festival. VG cover band gig.
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