Shane MacGowan and Sinead confirmed for Barretstown gig

[dublinrambler]

http://www.hotpress.com/news/5173149.html


There’s a cracking line-up on February 27 as the Dublin Academy plays host to a fundraiser for Barretstown House, the activity centre for kids with life-threatening illnesses founded by the late Paul Newman as part of his Hole In The Wall initiative.

Appearing under the ‘Inspirations’ banner, Sinéad O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, Republic Of Loose, Fun Lovin Criminals, The Blizzards, The Walls, Engine Alley and many more will perform songs by their musical heroes (the Stones, Bowie and Dylan are all on the list we hear).

Tickets priced €28 go on sale shortly.

[UpTheDeise]

Best news all year. I smell haunted bein wacked out. Can't wait. One not too be missed!!!

[dublinrambler]

[quote="UpTheDeise"]Best news all year.

Well, its still pretty early into '09!

[El Pablo]

Yo! Did anyone attend this gig? Anyone know what Shane sang, what sinead sang???

[Fr. McGreer]

Yo! Did anyone attend this gig? Anyone know what Shane sang, what sinead sang???

I wasn't at the gig but the review i read said Shane did an unidentified obscure cover version (the theme of the gig was inspiation). He then came back and joined in a Blues Brothers tribute to which he aquited himself very well. Sorry, can't help on Sinead.

[MacRua]

Sinead sang Beatles' You cant do that

Plus Shane joined the rest on the final - Lean on me - song of the night.