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7th November 2005 - Dublin National Stadium - UK
Reviews
08 Nov 2005
from Lorna Brennan
What a fantastic gig, so much energy and conviction. The crowd were a mix of young and old(er) but all had the same appreciation for a wonderful preformance. Please come back to see us again soon!
08 Nov 2005
from Nikki
Everything I expected and more! Jamie as always gave a thrilling performance. Full of energy and excitement. His new songs were a treat - particularly 'Photograph'...which evoked glorious teenage memories in all present,I expect. The vibe was electric. (Jamie - if you ever want another hangover in Dublin... I'd be happy to oblige!!)
08 Nov 2005
from Deirdre Gannon
This gig was fantastic. At first, when jamie appeared on stage he was quite subdued and seemed to be in a bad mood; he was quite distant with the crowd for the first couple of songs. Once he got going and once he started talking to the audience we all fell in love with him again. Really energetice performance, WONDERFUL drums at the end of London Skies, the whole place was storming. One of the best gigs I've been to. And I'm fussy.
08 Nov 2005
from Claire
Unbelievable show. Am completely uplifted, which is unusual for this early in the week! Have seen Jamie once before, when he played the Olympia in 2003. Going to this gig, I worried a bit it would be less special as the venue wasn't as intimate, but that wasn't to be - start to finish it was absolutely fantastic. After 5 mins we even stopped worrying about the lack of bar at the venue! Haven't had much time to listen to the new album yet, but hearing all the songs last night makes me wanna rush home and listen for hours! These were expertly mixed with old favourites and a few surprises, as promised! Being the first to hear such a beautiful song as "well i never" was something really special. The end of the night said it all - such a diverse crowd and everyone on their feet for the encore. Brilliance! Jamie said how he loves Dublin, well I think he saw last night the feeling is mutual! Do come back soon! (if your liver can take it!)
08 Nov 2005
from Fiona
Absolutly amazing!jamie if ever you read this just want to say a huge thank you!Had gotten really wet just before coing to your concert which had put me in bad form but with you singing london skies to me I could walk in the pouring rain for hours! You have an amazing talent and were just so lucky that you share it with us, so again thank you! Oh I really enjoyed dancing with you and thanks a million for my huge outside after the show, it was definatly worth the wait in the cold for!! Hope you enjoyed yor time with us Irish don't leave it as long before you come back to see us the next time. Till then lots of love, and keep up the good work!!
09 Nov 2005
from Nuala
The moment of the concert for me was when Jamie was playing the set which included 'High and dry' and the unheard, pure and emotion evoking 'well i never', and i look up and away from the piano and realise that the band has left the stage and that there are more people in the room than Jamie and I. He makes you wanna get up and dance and sing, to buy a piano and learn to play. He makes you wish that the concert would never, ever end. He was the performer i most wanted to see in the world. Now he is the artist i most want to see again. Inspirational, honest, natural - thanks jamie, hope i get to see you again!
13 Nov 2005
from Catherine
What can I say, I was completely blown away from start to finish! I have never seen so much energy, passion and pure talent live on stage in Dublin or anywhere else for that matter. A bit miffed with seats way back in the stadium we soon found it didn't matter beacause it felt like you were performing for every single person in the the venue. Photograph and Well I never -fantastic. Not to mention the rest of the band and the 'Brazilian' drumming at the end.I thought it was great the way you interacted with the crowd and explained where you got the ideas for the songs, makes it even better when you listen to them! Some of us work hard to gain musical talent- you just have it. Brilliant. come back again soon!
20 Jan 2006
from Carole and Laura
We drove 4 hours each way to see Jamie. When we got to the venue we were really disapointed because we couldn't really see him When he came on the stage he was just unreal. Just his energy and he put so much in to it. It was just the best ever and the accoustics were brilliant. It was one of the most enjoyable nights ever. And when he touched my hand a was nearly carried off in a weakness he is just one of the most tallented writers i've come across in a long time and streches the imagination. We loved you
14 Mar 2006
from niamh
an amazing gig even though i'm only 13 it was de best i've eva been 2 come bck soon 4 another