One of Brendan Benson‘s life ambitions is to see all of Ireland. With a name such as his, it’s probably owing to some Irish lineage within the former Detroiter’s family tree. So, this September to October Brendan is hitting the road with his hardy crew and playing a 15-date tour of Ireland. Which, considering Benson’s other outfit, the Raconteurs, have only played here twice (one being a festival appearance) is very impressive indeed.
The tour kicks off in Mullingar and will reach to such backwaters as Clonmel and Tullamore. With a gig sure to be within reasonable distance from wherever you are, you should really make the effort to go along and check out one of the great song-writers of our time.
Dates
Tuesday 14 September - The Square Peg, Warrenpoint, Co.Down.
Wednesday 15 September - The Spirit Store, Dundalk. [SOLD OUT]
Thursday 16 September - McGinnity’s, Cellar Bar, Cavan.
Friday 17 September - The Spirit Store, Dundalk.
Saturday 18 September - Auntie Annie’s, Belfast.
Sunday 19 September - Nerve Centre, Derry
Tuesday 21 September - Roisin Dubh, Galway.
Thursday 23 September - O’Keeffes, Clonmel , Tipperary.
Friday 24 September - Dolan’s, Limerick.
Saturday 25 September - INEC, Killarney, Kerry.
Tuesday 28 September - Cyprus Ave, Cork.
Wednesday 29 September - Pegasus, Kilford Hotel, Kilkenny.
Thursday 30 September - Thatch Rahan, Tullamore.
Friday 1 October – Whelan’s Dublin.
Saturday 2 October – The Stables, Mullingar.
For essential listening before the tour pick up Benson’s current album My Old Familiar Friend but for now here’s a track from previous album Alternative to Love, entitled Spit it Out as performed on Later with Jools Holland. We’re also hoping to secure an interview with Brendan when he’s over next month, so watch this space!
