Tom Dunne's Music & Me: Beware the ghosts that may haunt those comeback gigs 

The emotional release you will experience at your first post-Covid live show is hard to describe... not least because it may bring some unexpected reactions 
Tom Dunne's Music & Me: Beware the ghosts that may haunt those comeback gigs 

Something Happens during a recent gig in Mitchelstown. Picture: Glen Bollard

A warning from history. I’m not saying don’t go back to your usual gig-going habits. I’m just saying be prepared. In that visceral moment when you are back, amongst friends, singing your favourite song, enjoying your favourite band, waving your hands in the air, etc… you will be visited by three ghosts.

The first of mine arrived at our gig at the Set Theatre at Langton’s in Kilkenny. Didn’t see him on the guest list. Arrived unannounced. Made his way to the dressing room and was there for me after the gig. 

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