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Stephen Lynch day finally arrived on Monday when we headed to the Olympia for what would be the first of his two shows this week as part of The Bulmers Comedy Festival.
After meeting some people for sushi in AYA, opting for the very an adventurous Sushi 55 and watching in shock and awe as Mr. Doyle scoff 15 plates of sushi we headed over to Brogans on Dame Street, where I practically had to climb the walls to get my companions to finish their beverages so that we could go take our seats.
Almost two hours and some questionable support choices later, I realised that they may have had reason to be a little miffed at my over excitement. BUT IT WAS STEPHEN LYNCH DAY!
The eager beavers got their before me so here and here and here and here are some great reviews. I was lucky enough to get to see the show on both nights and while there was not a massive difference in the set list between the two gigs, each had it’s own charm.
On Monday, it was of course, my first time seeing Stephen live. Hundreds of You-Tube clips just don’t compare. Everything was (to me) spontaneous and off the cuff and the audience were really enthusiastic.
On Tuesday night, there were two great differences. Firstly, box seats- Amazingly close to the stage. I think part of Stephen’s charm (we’re on first name terms now you know) is derived from his facial expressions. He has big blue cheeky eyes that convey messages much dirtier than anything he sings about.
Secondly, one of our viewing companions on Tuesday knew nothing of Stephen Lynch other than a what he read in a brief Google description. I think I spent more of the night watching his reactions than watching the show itself. I love watching people being introduced to new comedy or music for the first time.
Here is some video from Tuesday night. It’s actually not a Lynch song but Dirty Sanchez by one of his side kicks, David Josefsberg.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:34 am
i’m almost ashamed to say i hadn’t heard of him. so is he a comedian that sings or a singer who does comedy??
September 4th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Ah, I didn’t realise he did the Big Fat Friend song. Saw him on Paramount aaages ago and couldn’t remember who he was! Was trying to describe the song to TCup there last week but didn’t really do it much justice I reckon.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
@T Cup – you have to go on You-Tube and find him. Start with Ugly baby – one of my favourite of his songs. He’s a singing comedian….the jokes are in the songs.
@Kitty Cat – So you two are back to the land of the living again I see. He is amazing. To You-Tube!
September 4th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
15 plates of sushi? I hope it was all you can eat or that was one hell of a bill!
August 14th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Love lynch! been a fan for years. saw him 2wice now. he hit on my girlfriend and thought i was a drug addict! haha great fun. Check out this review i found of his latest album http://thecelebritycafe.com/cd/full_review/14528.html