Live Review: Cardinals at the Ambassador

My own review is further down, but here I thought I'd mention IndieLimerick's wonderful review, and he also has a download for the bootleg of the show.

See here:
http://indielimerick.blogspot.com/2008/11/ryan-adams-live-ambassdor-theatre_11.html

Check out my own review here:
http://swearimnotpaul.blogspot.com/2008/11/review-ryan-adams-cardinals-ambassador.html

Stream: Story of Hair - Cheap Rate

They were the next big thing in Ireland before Fight Like Apes came along and stole their thunder, and with the release of Cheap Rate, it's easy to see why.

You can stream the whole thing here, as well as read an interview from Ireland's number 1 music lady, Lauren Murphy:
http://entertainment.ie/Music/feature/Interview-with-Story-of-Hair/1/62.htm

Live: Gaslight Anthem at the Academy

Thanks to Lauren and Jim for the info. And what great info. (Sorry for the hiatus yesterday, btw, throat infection. Not fun).

The Gaslight Anthem will finally play Ireland. They come to Dublin's Academy on March 4th, 2009, in what will be one of the gigs of the year.

No ticket details yet, but they're priced at €17.50. If you even half agree with any of my opinions, go to this gig. It'll be fantastic.

Watch 'I'da called you Woody, Joe":

Review: Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, 8 November 2008

A totally different show from last year's sit-down extravaganza at the National Stadium, where the setlist was:

Bartering Lines
Peaceful Valley
Please do not let me go
Cold Roses
Goodnight Rose
Rescue Blues (Ryan on piano)
Why do they leave
When the stars go blue
Everybody knows
Freeway to the Canyon
Shakedown on 9th Street
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Mockingbird
Beautiful Sorta
Off Broadway
Magnolia Mountain
Dear Chicago
Wildflowers
Ripoff
Blue Sky Blues
The Sun Also Sets
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Two

This time, with a new album to support, the band was billed as The Cardinals, no sign of Ryan's name on the bill. As a result, Ryan talked a lot less than last year, where he possibly did as much speaking as singing. It was also a much heavier show than last time out, with Ryan jamming away on 'Natural Ghost', like it's a totally different song. Many many highlights from this show, especially songs we didn't get to hear last time out. 'I Thought Myself How to Grow Old' was jaw-dropping, with Ryan pulling off some tremendous solo work. 'Wonderwall' was also a nice little treat, and I definitely wasn't expecting to hear 'Desire'.

The new songs sound so much better live than on the record, 'Crossed Out Name' being a special highlight. And after hearing 'Stop' live, my opinion of it has shot up. It sounds glorious with DRA on piano. One of the new songs which was absent was 'Magick' - which is this album's 'Halloweenhead', and since he has played neither live for me, I'll have to go again. Damn you Ryan!

The encore was yet another high point, bring out 'La Cienega Just Smiled' and 'I See Monsters', two (excuse the pun) monster tracks. Oh, and did I mention 'Come Pick Me Up'? With the crowd singing along (well parts of it), it was beautiful.

Only major negative: no repeat of the amazing Joyce/Rose poster from last year. Guess I'll have to make do with this t-shirt.

(Photo by Martina from www.ryanadamsarchive.com)

Setlist: Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, 8 November 2008

Setlist:
Cobwebs
Everybody Knows
Born into a Light
Please Do Not Let Me Go
Fix It
Natural Ghost
Goodnight Rose
Off Broadway
Wonderwall
I Taught Myself How to Grow Old
Sun Also Sets
Come Pick Me Up
Grand Island (Neal singing)
Go Easy
Sink Ships
Crossed Out Name
Whe the Stars Go Blue
Let it Ride
Desire
Evergreen
Cold Roses
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Freeway to the Canyon (Neal)
Like Yesterday
La Cienega Just Smiled
Stop
Two
I See Monsters

Live: Yo Majesty at Crawdaddy

Thanks to Lauren on entertainment.ie for the news that Yo Majesty (no, your ma) are set to play Crawdaddy on Harcourt Street (yes, that's where it is) on April 2nd next. It's a while away yet, so no solid ticket details. Expect some soon however, I'll let you know when I hear more.

Live at Coachella:

Live: Girls Aloud at the O2

Get the new album yet? I hear it's their best ever. Well so Heat Magazine tells me!

Nadine "I'd never lie to you Linda, you're my best friend" Coyle and Co. will play Dublin's O2 on May 2nd, 2009.

Tickets for Girls Aloud will be available from Saturday.

I couldn't find the clip from the Irish Popstars when she got kicked out: