March 09, 2009

Young Dubliners -- FREE INSTORE

Young Dubliners Free In-store Performance
Sunday, March 15th - 4:00pm

How badly do I wish we could serve beer at these things? Almost as badly as you wish we could, because seeing a band like the Young Dubliners without a pint in your hand almost seems sacriligous; but beer or no, seeing this band in such an intimate setting a mere two days prior to St. Patty’s Day is almost enough to make you believe in the luck of the non-Irish. If you aren’t familiar with the Young Dubs, imagine an Irish pub, filled with beautiful redheaded folks (whichever variety makes your boat float), and music that embodies the term Irish-Rock. Much more rooted in tradition than the epic sweeps of those other Irish lads that have a new album coming. They list their influences as: The Waterboys, Big Country, Del Amitri, U2, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, The Pogues, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band, Hothouse Flowers and describe themselves as (If)”The Chieftans and Dave Matthews Band had a love child, who then fooled around with the Foofighters…”

Listening to the album, I’d translate that as trad-Irish music, with a rock and roll heart, and a wicked sense of a good time.

Throw on a little Green and Orange and join us for this house-party. The guest list opens Wednesday for anyone who picks up a copy of the new album, Saints And Sinners. Purchasing between now and the in-store will also get you poster you can have signed at the event and priority entry. The first come, first served line will open closer to the event, space permitting.

Check their myspace page here.

Click here to buy/sample Saints and Sinners