Post 22 - Music & Ireland

One thing that struck me when I moved to Ireland was the passion of Irish people for Music. It is impressive how they love going to concerts, they are not afraid to sing on any occasion and they know their stuff. And when I say "They" it is not only the young ones, everyone has a passion for music. It is not a big surprise then that they have so many famous singers and bands...

Concerts in Ireland are quite unique, the atmosphere is unbelievable and bands love being here. There are a few Music Festivals and this is quite special: www.oxegen.ie; www.electricpicnic.ie

Have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M93slbgla7Y

Here is a little list to name a few great artists:

• U2, that's the obvious one
• The Cranberries
• Ronan Keating
• Sinead O'Connor
• The Script
• BellX1
• The Pogues
• The Frames
• The Corrs
• Van Morrison
• Rory Gallagher (Jimmy Hendrix was asked one day what it was like to be the best guitar player in the world and he replied: "I don't know you would need to ask Rory Gallagher" - that says it all!)