A very novel gig takes place in Vicar Street next Tuesday 14th October. Modern darling of the Irish songwriting scene Duke Special and Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy come together for a sort of head-to-head battle. Now, this type of event is something usually reserved for hip-hop, but the thought of these two masters, each behind a grand piano, engaging in an evening of one-upmanship and bravado is hugely enticing. To add to it all, the event is taking place as part of Amnesty International 'Small Places Tour', so we can all flex that warm western philanthropic halo around our heads as we enjoy what should be a great evening's entertainment.
Here's some more info on the Small Places Tour
The Small Places Tour is named in honour of human rights pioneer Eleanor Roosevelt, who spoke of human rights mattering "in small places close to home." This is a "tour" with a difference. Amnesty International will be running the Small Places Tour, its most ambitious global music and human rights project since the Human Rights Now! Tour in 1988. The ‘Small Places Tour’ kicks off globally on September 10th 2008 and runs through December 10th 2008, artists around the world will perform live concerts in support of Amnesty International bringing the world a message of Human Rights through music.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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