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Bell X1 review: With 'Good Bones' album on the way, Marquee gig feels like a carnival

There's something about The Marquee that suits Bell X1 — intimate enough for the quieter songs, big enough to let the choruses fly
Bell X1's Paul Noonan live on stage at Live at the Marquee in Cork tonight. Tonight isn't just a victory lap, mind. The band are deep into work on album number nine. Picture: Chani Anderson

Bell X1's Paul Noonan live on stage at Live at the Marquee in Cork tonight. Tonight isn't just a victory lap, mind. The band are deep into work on album number nine. Picture: Chani Anderson

The grey skies miraculously clear to allow a shock of blue and proper sunshine to warm the stones as the crowds amble along the Centre Park Rd towards Cork's big top and the open arms of Bell X1. 

Town had a carnival feel about it on Friday night. 

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