Tom Dunne: So you never even heard of Luke Combs?

The fact the US country star is playing two nights in Slane this weekend has left many people scratching their heads. Here's what you need to know...

Luke Combs is headlining two nights in Slane. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 - 21:30

Tom Dunne

Tom Dunne is a music-lover extraordinaire who, as well as presenting radio and TV shows, can also be seen in the wild as the lead singer with Something Happens.

People who enjoy saying “and I’ve never even heard of him” will be having a field day this weekend. Luke Combs is playing two nights in Slane. Yes, Luke Combs. Go on, put on your best bewildered look and lean in. You haven’t, though, have you, heard of him?

And two nights! The kind of thing you thought was the preserve of U2 playing in what is essentially their back yard to a home crowd and even then only when at the height of their powers. Luke who? Is he a rapper?