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Ian Patterson's Best Live Shows of 2013
After seven amazing years covering jazz/creative music throughout much of South East Asia I have relocated to Ireland. It's been a real pleasure to reconnect with the music scene in my home country after a long absence. The country boasts a vibrant music scene, particularly in Dublin, where a good number of innovative musicians are producing some excellent sounds. In addition, a number of progressive music agencies are doing tremendous work in attracting outstanding international acts to Ireland. The following list is a baker's dozen of the best concerts I caught in 2013.
April 12: Matthew Bourne, Dave Kane and Steve Davis: Salford Quays, Manchester, England
May 3: Christy Doran's New Bag: Bray Jazz Festival, Ireland
May 26: The Multiverse: Workman's Club, Dublin, Ireland
July 10: Jeff Ballard Fairground: Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
July 18: Eddie Lee/David Lyttle, Barinthus Suite: Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo, Ireland
September 08: Khanda: Meeting House Square, Dublin
September 20: Magnus Ostrom: Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Ireland
September 27: Larry McKenna Quartet: Limerick Jazz Festival, Limerick, Ireland
September 28: Christine Tobin: Limerick Jazz Festival, Limerick, Ireland
October 23: Girls in Airports: Elmswood Hall, Belfast, N. Ireland
October 27: Edmar Castaneda: Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Ireland
December 1: Brad Mehldau: National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland
December 11: Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart: The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland
Photo Credit: Andrea Boccalini
April 12: Matthew Bourne, Dave Kane and Steve Davis: Salford Quays, Manchester, England
May 3: Christy Doran's New Bag: Bray Jazz Festival, Ireland
May 26: The Multiverse: Workman's Club, Dublin, Ireland
July 10: Jeff Ballard Fairground: Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
July 18: Eddie Lee/David Lyttle, Barinthus Suite: Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo, Ireland
September 08: Khanda: Meeting House Square, Dublin
September 20: Magnus Ostrom: Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Ireland
September 27: Larry McKenna Quartet: Limerick Jazz Festival, Limerick, Ireland
September 28: Christine Tobin: Limerick Jazz Festival, Limerick, Ireland
October 23: Girls in Airports: Elmswood Hall, Belfast, N. Ireland
October 27: Edmar Castaneda: Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Ireland
December 1: Brad Mehldau: National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland
December 11: Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart: The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland
Photo Credit: Andrea Boccalini