The Swell Season 23/03/10

If you saw the movie "Once" then you will know the hauntingly beautiful music of The Swell Season. I jumped at the chance of seeing them live and was not disappointed Glen Hansard came out and belted out a tune with no accompaniment and no amplification that made the heart ache it was so powerful and haunting. They are so hugely talented on their own and together make such an amazing duo, plus Glen is extremely funny. If you do venture out expect to sing along – maybe an Irish thing but crowd participation is inevitable and the sound produced is really something else.