Peter Mulvey

(I meant to post this aaages ago...but then I forgot. Umm, pretend it's the 18th of last month so's I don't have to re-type, k.)



How wonderful is this guy? Ya know, I think if I was bound to only listen to one voice for the rest of eternity, I'd want it to be his...tho only if he could bring his guitar too...

So, yesterday Myself, Matt, Sarah, Raj and Paul took a wee trip down to the fair city of Dublin to see Peter Mulvey at the Temple Bar Music Centre. Now, the last time I saw this guy play I didnt want the gig to end...I had a feeling this time would be much the same.

We were the first there...which was surprising as it took us about two and a half hours just to get through to the town center due to All Ireland Final being played in Croke Park. But still, we made it to the music centre with ten minutes to spare...and even got to move one of the big comfy seats from the back, to the front of the room. Cause we're special.



His support act was a last minute stand in by the name of Peter Doran. The 22 year old Mullingar based musician, did a fantastic job at getting the small, but perfectly formed, crowd in the mood for the great evening to come.

Click on the above links for a sample of his music over on myspace.com, then go buy his album cause he's great =)

Peter himself was fantastic as expected. He sang his way through old favourites, classic covers and a few from his new album 'The Knuckleball Suite'...all whilst mumbling something about Sean Connery's blatant speech impediment, battling with the Star-Wars stylee laser lights, and promising to cut down on making fun of the pope.


(Left vid: Matt's phone vid from gig - "Road to Mallow"
Right vid: "Sad Sad Sad Sad" Live at Folk at One)

After the gig we fangirled for a little (did I mention how luffly he was?) ...then headed for some food before the long journey home.

I must now insist that if you have no idea who this guy is, you should go straight to his myspace and listen to his music, do not pass go, do not collect £200! Also visit his website at petermulvey.com and buy lots and lots of stuff and things. He's a great guy and if he comes to your town...go see him play!



**Incidentally...I was experimenting with some different camera settings for gig photography...lemme know wot yis think!**