Music review: Father John Misty, Róisín Dubh, Galway

Father John Misty has been the breakthrough act of the year, his second album, I Love You, Honeybear, having charmed audiences with its irresistible blend of rock classicism, confessional verse, and cold-eyed cultural prognosis.

Of course, when the gods smile on you it’s appropriate that you kick a smile back their way. Misty — aka Josh Tillman — doesn’t really do smiles, however.