Brent Knopf and Matt Berninger bring El Vy project to Ireland

The National’s Matt Berninger really is enjoying his sideproject with El Vy, writes Ed Power

MATT Berninger is the original reluctant rock star.

His band, The National, regularly headline arenas and are especially adored in Ireland, where they have sold out the 14,000-capacity 3Arena and topped the bill at festivals.