Celbridge five piece Fresh Re will play The Academy 2 on 21st December next. The young band got together afterwo of their members went viral on YouTube. Robert Scanlon and Harrison Dhodo covered Rihanna's 'We Found Love' which was viewed by millions on YouTube. The twoband members were invited on stage at The Aviva with Robbie Williams to perform theircover by Rihanna back in June 2013. They have since expanded their repertoire and band members.
The Academy 2 gig will be an all-ages show (no alcohol served) and tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 2nd October priced at €10.
In further live music news, Dublin-based alternative rockers The Fallen Drakes will also play The Academy 2, with their slot scheduled for the 15th of November. The band have spent much of this year writing and recording their new EP 'Anymore Cinema', which will see the light of day next month.
Tickets to the show will go on sale this Friday and will set you back just €12.50.
As well as the above, The Mighty Stef will play Upstairs in Whelan's on three separate dates - the 7th and 21st of November, as well as 5th December. You can buy individual tickets at €9.75 each or you can purchase passes for all the shows at €22.90.