Kanye West, Live at the Marquee
April 27th, 2006
A good post by Stevie G last night to let us know that Kanye is coming to Cork. I have to say, I am delighted that the Marquee is growing in strength like this. Last year there was something for everyone - music to suit all ages and a healthy mix of genres. I only went to the Nick Cave concert, but there were half a dozen other performances that I would have gone to, like Brian Wilson.
I was slightly disappointed with the lineup this year, despite the quality of the acts (Bob Dylan, Art Garfunkel, Christy Moore, David Gray, Des Bishop, Robert Plant, Roger Waters, The Frames) they’ve all been around the block a few times and theres nothing really new or exciting there. If I haven’t seen them in the past, its because I didn’t think they were worth the fee (yes, I’m talking to you, Arthur). While I won’t be going to Kanye West this year, I am content to watch the marquee grow in importance, and hopefully this will continue as an annual event for years to come.
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April 27th, 2006 at 20:05 pm
Since I’m off work and I was passing the home kitchen this morning the organiser of this was on 96fm saying that the “festival” was one of the best “festivals” in Europe due to the amount of world class acts and there was nothing to beat it. The Frames? Wuh?
April 27th, 2006 at 20:28 pm
Heh, 96fm tend to exaggerate Cork events alright… except for Prenderville - he just plain gets it wrong. I love the convenience of the marquee though - you’re in and you’re out, no hassle with traffic or parking or warmup bands. I would like to see a couple of newer big acts in future, Kanye is a step in that direction.
July 3rd, 2006 at 20:52 pm
Kanye was absolutly unreal last night!!It was a great night,and stevie G did unreal 2!!!Hopefully the its not the end of the marquee its a good place for acts..so shud be continued!!!
July 3rd, 2006 at 22:26 pm
Glad to hear it Jenn - I’m sure Stevie G will have a big review. Whats the story about some guy who climbed to the top of the marquee or something?