Gavin Friday review:  Soaring falsetto and Virgin Prunes' revivals make for a fine night

Gavin Friday's gig at Vicar Street reminded us of his status as a master showman

Gavin Friday at Vicar Street in Dublin. 

Gavin Friday, Vicar Street, Dublin, ★★★★☆

Stay with me here but when Nietzsche used the phrase 'Ecce Homo' to name his final book, the subtitle, roughly translated, was “How One Becomes What One Is”. Gavin Friday, not previously renowned for looking over his shoulder, released a fine album last year also called Ecce Homo. It tells of how he became who he is. Behold the man.