Apparently 30 Seconds to Mars incurred the mighty wrath of Joe Duffy today for only playing a 30 minute set at their Ambassador show on Friday. Tickets for the show were 30 euro, so folk were (understandably) a tad annoyed. Since Bob already had a rant about set times earlier today, this begs the question- 'How long of a set is acceptable?'
Explosions in the Sky cost 20 quid a ticket and played for just over an hour. This seems perfectly fine in comparison with Jared Leto & Co, who seem to be taking the piss with their euro-a-minute set. Surely they can't argue lack of material, having just released their second full-length album. So what was it? Hairdressing emergency? Or did their two-gigs-in-one-night idea (they played one at regular O'Clock & one at midnight) take too much out of them?
Either way, I'd imagine the majority of those punters will be quite reluctant to go to another 30 Seconds To Mars show. Are they right?
30 Seconds To Mars Anger Joe Duffy
Weekend Gigging Round-Up
Just in case you have no plans whatsoever for the weekend, Dublin is offering quality gigs every night to keep you occupied.
Tonight (Friday) is for heavy dancing, as 2 Many Djs hit 'The Academy' (Spirit), or if you like your screamo (and Jared Leto) 30 Seconds to Mars play two shows in the Ambassador, 7.30 & Midnight.
Tomorrow sees Explosions in the Sky play Tripod, and having just been re-listening to 'The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place', I'm rather excited about this one. For anyone Bray-based or just a fan of damn fine rock cover versions, Run For Cover play the Harbour bar.
Sunday night is also hella promising, as two of the best Irish bands of the moment share the stage at Whelans. Kill City Defectors headline, while Hybrasil provide support.
So all in all a pretty good weekend for live music. I'm definitely going to two shows myself, but am determined to try to catch more if I can. Ouch, my wallet.
Hmmm...
This morning I heard a radio ad for the upcoming '30 Seconds To Mars' Ambassador shows that made me guffaw. The gravel-voiced announcer guy helpfully informed the nation that this was our chance to see "one of the biggest rock bands on the planet" live.
Presumably he wasn't referring to the band's popularity, but to frontman Jared Leto's transformation for his most recent acting gig.
