The Ticket gig of the week

After two outstanding Whelan’s shows, it was inevitable that Tune-yards’ next Irish gig would need a much bigger venue

After two outstanding Whelan's shows, it was inevitable that Tune-yards' next Irish gig would need a much bigger venue. Powering through her Whokill album (and throwing in one new song) Merrill Garbus is a unique and mesmerising performer. Using two snare drums, loop pedals and ukulele, with vocals that whisper ( RiotRiot)or ululate ( Gangsta), Garbus is a one-woman polyphonic wonder.

Sinéad Gleeson

Sinéad Gleeson

Sinéad Gleeson is a writer, editor and Irish Times contributor specialising in the arts