A weekly feature to the Last Mixed Tape, This Weekend looks at the must see live music events happening this weekend (Friday, March 6th – Sunday, March 8th).
FRIDAY, MARCH 6th
The North Sea in Whelan’s upstairs
The North Sea celebrate the release of ‘Drinkning Alone’ as they play Whelan’s as part of their Irish tour. Support on the night comes from Tell No Foxx.
Tickets: €5 advanced via whelanslive.com or €7 Doors: 8pm
Leo Drezden at the Twisted Pepper
Post-rock act Leo Drezden will launch the release of their debut album Multi-Moment at the Twisted Pepper. Support from Diamond Dagger & Contour.
Tickets: €10 via bodytonicmusic.com Doors: 8pm
Encore!!! presents ‘Purple Rain’ at the Sugar Club
Prince’s cult 1984 film Purple Rain will be screened this Friday night, followed by DJ sets from T/A/S/T/E DJs, Ruari Lynch (Bantum), Pablo (Fatty Fatty) & DJ Scope (Choice Cuts) .
Tickets: €10 via sugarclubtickets.com Doors: 8pm
Ryan Adams at the Olympia Theatre
Ryan Adams headlines the Olympia Theatre, as he continues to tour his brilliant self-titled album.
Tickets: €40 Doors: 8pm
‘The Afterlife Party’ at the Bello Bar
Exciting line-up of pop punk influenced acts including Glassgears, Watch The Sky, The Winter Passing & Kate’s Party.
Tickets: €7 Doors: 8pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 7th
Vann Music at the Button Factory
Vann Music celebrate the release of their E.P. Running this Saturday night. Support from: My Tribe Your Tribe & Emily McCormick.
Tickets: €13 Doors: 8pm
Retro Revival at Sweeney’s
Supertonic Sound Club headline this month’s Retro Revival with Freedom 35’s, the Dodgey Few & Beatfink.
Tickets: €5 Doors: 9pm
‘State Faces’ at the Mercantile
State Faces returns to the Mercantile this Saturday with Kobina, Old Hannah, Benihana & The Dead Sets.
Tickets: FREE Doors: 9pm
Discotekken & GirlCrew present: International Motts’ Day Party at the Sugar Club
A party to celebrate International Women’s Day 2015 & GirlCrew’s first birthday. With Bitch Falcon, Feather, Butter, Kelly-Anne Byrne, Cait, Dandelion Sargent, Pony Swag, Karla & more.
Tickets: €12 Doors: 10pm