One of the most respected songwriters of his generation has just announced a gig at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre early next year.

Conor Oberst, best known for his Bright Eyes guise - but who has also been a member of the bands Desaparecidos and Monsters of Folk over the years - will play an 'intimate solo performance' at the venue on Sunday, February 5th.

His new solo album 'Ruminations' is out on October 14th.

Tickets are €28.50 including booking fee, and on sale from usual outlets this Friday at 9.30am.