Jack L
September 26th, 2005 Posted in Ireland, Live Music, Music
Jack L, originally uploaded by docaoimh.
Jack L played yet another magnificent show, this time in the Savoy in Cork. The last time we saw him was in the more intimate (and stifling hot) venue of Cyprus Avenue. I didn’t have any of his stuff that he plays at his gigs, like “Rooftop Lullaby” so I was happy to buy Songs From The Little Universe Show for a measly tenner. This also contains the song which I can’t remember the name of but which contains the refrain “it’s a miracle”. The crowd sang this for about 4 minutes non-stop while Jack sang the rest of the song. Great interaction with the crowd – I’d reckon he won over some new fans on Saturday night. The highlights of the show have to be when Jack played his little accordion and sang without the mic. The silence was unbelievable although you could still hear the mechanics of the Savoy at work. As usual, his rendition of Hallelujah was powerful stuff.
I was taking a few more photos but the bouncers, well 1 bouncer, decided to put an end to my exploits. I waited for the encore to take some photos cos I really didn’t want to get kicked out!
Verdict: Great show, check Jack L out if he comes to a town near you.
5 Responses to “Jack L”
By Chuck on Dec 12, 2005
hey, do you know the name of the song that jack came out and played with the accordian? I’m dying to know what it is!!
By donal on Dec 12, 2005
Sorry Chuck, I can’t remember the name of that at all. When I saw him in Cyprus Avenue, he came out into the crowd and stood on a stool while he sang that song. Anyone else know it?
By chuck on Dec 12, 2005
Cheers, thanks for answering! I found your site by looking for Jack L and accordion, funny enough! he’s a great aul singer, isn’t he?! my first time seeing him, a friend gave me a ticket to the Spirit gig in dublin. liked it so much I went back to another show with my wife. it’s a great venue to see him in if anyone’s lookin for a good show!
By donal on Dec 12, 2005
I agree. I’ve seen him 3 times now but I’d go see him again in a shot. Let me know if you find out the name of that song. I’ll check the album at home and see if it has that song. I don’t think it does though.