Is it punk! is it folk! is it jazz? well its all three and more and it works as last night proved at Carsie’s sold-out show at Cleere’s Bar and Theatre in Kilkenny. I got in early to get to the front of this nice and intimate venue and lucky I did! As once doors opened the people started piling in and a few times had to be asked to all take a step forward so more could get into the room. Opting for no support Carsie got straight into things with her mix of love – hate and political songs, but dont let that deter you as its not all heavy doom and gloom, mixed in throughout the set are some fun anecdotes and even a very funny Dan Reeder song ”Born a Worm” (lyrics. Born a worm, Spins a cocoon, Goes to sleep, Wakes up a butterfly, Oh what the fuck is that about? What the fuck is that about?) Also the crowd were treated to a good mix of old and new songs as Carsie’s new album After The Revolution is due for release on 21st March 2024.
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