The following article takes a look at just some of the top concerts taking place in Dublin this August.  So if you are thinking of visiting Dublin and wish to be entertained by some of the best music acts of today, don’t delay, now is the time to start planning that Autumn gig in Dublin. 

For further details please read on….

Metallica – Marley Park – 1st August 2009.

Metallica is without doubt one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the 1980′s and will take centre stage at Dublin’s Marley Park this August.  With great hits reaching number one in the charts like: ‘Nothing else matters’, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ and ‘The Day That Never Comes’ to name a few, this is one Dublin gig not to miss if heavy metal is your thing.

For further details please check out the Ticketmaster website today.

Declan Sinnott & Small Town Talk – Whelans – 13th August 2009.

Declan Sinnott is a very well known guitarist, singer and record producer in Ireland and beyond.  Declan has in the past worked with many Irish artists like Christy Moore, Mary Black and has also featured on the ‘Moving Hearts Album’.  Declan Sinnott & Small Town Talk is just one of his latest musical ventures and consists of Singer-songwriter: Hank Wedel, drummer: Martin Leahy and Bassist: Eleanor Healy with Declan on guitar.

With such a wonderful line up of musicians playing original and choice covers this is a show not to miss and is coming to Whelans this August. 

For further details please check out the Ticketmaster website.

Massive Attack – Olympia Theatre – 6th and 7th October 2009.

Massive Attack is a British band hailed from Bristol and are the creators of trip hop.  Massive Attack were one of the most influential band of the nineties and have continued to grow and remain as successful as ever today.  Do not miss your chance to witness Massive Attack take to the stage of Dublin’s impressive and intimate Olympia Theatre this October.

Don’t delay and book your place today!  For more information check out the Ticketmaster website.

Chris De Burgh – Gaiety Theatre – 31st August, 1st & 2nd September 2009.

Chris De Burgh is a world renowned musician and singer-songwriter who found fame with hits like Lady In Red, I’m Going Home, So Beautiful, Don’t Pay The Ferryman, Spanish Train and many more.  Over the years Chris De Burgh has won the hearts of many people and inspired many other musicians and singer-songwriters.  Chris De Burgh will take to the stage for three nights this September at the popular and intimate Gaiety Theatre. 

For further details on this show and to book your place check out the Ticketmaster website today.

Ray LaMontagne – Gaiety Theatre – 3rd, 4th and 5th September 2009.

Ray LaMontagne is a new and upcoming artist who has already achieved success with his first three albums: Trouble, Til the Sun Turns Black and Gossip in the Grain.  His music genre consists of folk and folk rock and his music comes highly recommend.  Judge for yourself and take in one of his three concerts taking place this Autumn on 3rd, 4th and 5th September 2009 at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre. 

For further details please check out the Ticketmaster website.

Whatever concert you decide on you are advised to book a Dublin hotel today to avoid disappointment.  Choose from a large selection of Dublin hotels and book securely online today.

Have you been to any of these concerts before?  Perhaps you have other suggestions you would like to share with out readers?  As always we would love to hear from you – your comments are very much appreciated.