Limehouse Gig Previews

From issue #2 of Limehouse Magazine. Available in all the shtylish parts of Dublin for a not unreasonable €0.

Telepathe // Academy 2 // 19 May

Straight from the "I Knew Them Before You" department come Brooklyn duo Telepathe. Though certain characteristics may leave them highly susceptible to a, ahem, ‘counter-trend’ prejudice (i.e. drum machines, synths, neon face paint, and a lazily fringed, moody female vocalist), the temptation to bunch them with more vacuous scenester favourites is misleading – they have created a genuinely edgy mix of deep, dark synths, dreamy electronica and punchy beats. We can’t wait.


Deerhunter // ALT // 22 May

The Atlanta quartet keep the north American indie/folk supremacy thing running this month with a much-anticipated appearance at Andrews Lane. The gig also comes with the all-important Foggy Notions stamp of approval.


Jape // Button Factory // 23 May

Not long after winning what was easily the least controversial Choice Music Prize award in history, Richie Egan brings his clever blend of folk and electronica to the Button Factory for what is pretty much guaranteed to be a cracker.


Katie Kim and Donal Dineen // Odessa (Upstairs) // 24 May

A rare solo headline from the Waterford native as she works on the follow up to last year’s Twelve. She’ll be accompanied by radio’s most influential record-spinner, Small Hours wizard Donal Dineen.


Library Tapes // Whelan’s // 26 May

This month’s who-are-they? moment comes courtesy of Library Tapes, a Scandinavian orchestral project headed by Gothenburg resident David Wenngren. His impossibly beautiful A Summer Beneath The Trees record is striking in its breadth: lush cinematic arrangements abound as they do in the works of other modern classicists, but evident too is an acute appreciation for subtlety that makes it more minimalist than modern; more Arvo Pärt than post-rock. The record features a collaboration with Peter Broderick (of Limehouse #1 fame, of course) and will do just lovely for fans of Max Richter, Helios and Eluvium.


Life Festival // Ballinlough Castle //29-31 May

The nation’s trippiest festival moves to Co. Westmeath along with Carl Craig, Future Sound of London and lots of jugglers. Limehouse has been strongly urged to attend.


Final Fantasy // Whelan’s // 29 May

Canadian violinist / pianist / everythingist Owen Pallett is back for the first time since knocking us out in Vicar St 18 months ago. In the meantime he has collaborated, or continued to collaborate, with the likes of Beirut, Grizzly Bear, the London Metropolitan Orchestra and, most famously, Arcade Fire – not to mention his progress with the forthcoming Heartland record. To witness him slowly construct a masterpiece through the use of a violin, a loop pedal and a quirky collection of lyrics is something to behold. That it takes place in the intimate surrounds of Whelan’s is even more special – this could prove to be a rare opportunity.


Antony and the Johnsons // Vicar St. // 31 May

Something unique for those who are still willing to pay €40+ for a gig.


Phosphorescent // Whelan’s // 1 June

Fresh from his beautiful cameo on the already legendary Dark Was The Night compilation CD, Phosphorescent returns to Whelan’s for another evening of superior American alt.folk.


Dan Deacon // ALT // 3 June

To even think about a conventional description of this man’s show is to do him a raging disservice. Remember the unbeatable excitement of running under the tables in a restaurant? It’s sort of like that. With more green skulls.


Junior Boys & R.S.A.G // Academy // 7 June

Canadian electronic duo tour their lovely (if occasionally patchy) new album with Killkenny hero R.S.A.G..