2005

In this lush, verdant corner of Paradise, summer is usually defined as the two days you dare to venture out without umbrella and/or thermal vest. Today, the thermostat in God’s holiday home broke, and, while he waited in for the repair man, Ardgillan sizzled beneath the bluest sky.

The laziest of Sunday afternoons was whiled away in the company of the laid-back Ambulance Ltd, home talent The Devlins, the effervescent Zutons and the delightfully bemused Moby (who else would dare to follow Lou Reed with Billy Idol in the most surreal of singalongs?)

Postcard From Dublin: File Under Scenic
(From June 2005)

In some ways, this entire tour, comprising 99 shows so far (since last October), has seemed like a succession of highlights—some tremendous shows, wonderful places to visit, friends new and old.

Read about this performance at the BBC