Live music: So this is what a Cork gig looks like in the Covid era...
Gemma Dunleavy and harpist Róisín Berkely performing at the Kino in Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
“Can I get a little more reverb on the monitor, please.” Did we ever think that such a mundane line would sound so glorious?
It's been quite a while, but we're finally at a gig. Many people haven't been at a live event since March, and despite some noble efforts, those online concerts just don't fill the gap. And while punters are missing those fun nights that also act as important salves for the mind and soul, the industry providing them has been decimated.
