After two outstanding Whelan's shows, it was inevitable that Tune-yards' next Irish gig would need a much bigger venue. Powering through her Whokill album (and throwing in one new song) Merrill Garbus is a unique and mesmerising performer. Using two snare drums, loop pedals and ukulele, with vocals that whisper (
RiotRiot)or ululate (
Gangsta), Garbus is a one-woman polyphonic wonder.
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