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30/11/2017, Gig Junkies » Blog Archive » The Divine Comedy + Jealous of the Birds at The O2 Academy, Leeds – 23rd November 2017

Gig Junkies  » Blog Archive   » The Divine Comedy +  Jealous of the Birds at The O2 Academy, Leeds – 23rd November 2017
A cold and windy November evening in Leeds saw a welcome return of The Divine Comedy, a great British band fronted by their founder Neil Hannon. Many people have said that their best days are behind them, but if last night’s performance was anything to go by, they couldn’t be more wrong.

29/11/2017, The day Divine Comedy played "Songs of Love" in Dublin and I did not get why the crowd cheered so much! — Noise Artists

In 2001, Divine Comedy released their album Regeneration. As part of its promotion, they did a concert in Dublin.

28/11/2017, The Divine Comedy interview: There’s no subject that you can’t laugh at | London Evening Standard

The Divine Comedy interview: There’s no subject that you can’t laugh at | London Evening Standard
It’s a good time to be making music with the Divine Comedy. Neil Hannon’s group achieved his highest UK chart position to date with last album Foreverland, and 2017 single To The Rescue is arguably one of the finest songs he’s ever written. Hannon is warm and engaging when I meet him in a coffee shop in central London, catching him before he flies out to Ireland to work on Divine Comedy album number 11.

28/11/2017, Gig review: The Divine Comedy at O2 Academy Leeds - Yorkshire Evening Post

Gig review: The Divine Comedy at O2 Academy Leeds - Yorkshire Evening Post
“I don’t understand modern society, let’s go back to the past”. So laments Neil Hannon, the sole constant member and frontman of Divine Comedy. And what a past it is

27/11/2017, Review: The Divine Comedy, Colston Hall

Review: The Divine Comedy, Colston Hall
"Shake your epaulettes"

27/11/2017, Review: The Divine Comedy bring a touch of class to the O2 Institute

Review: The Divine Comedy bring a touch of class to the O2 Institute
Massively underrated comedic songsmith Neil Hannon brought his very own The Divine Comedy to Birmingham's O2 Institute on Friday 24th November

26/11/2017, Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Rex

Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Rex
The Divine Comedy in concert at the O2 Institute, Birmingham 24 November 2017

26/11/2017, Final outing for Napoleon Complex: Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy talks new plans - Limerick Leader

Final outing for Napoleon Complex: Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy talks new plans - Limerick Leader
THERE are two constants within The Divine Comedy, an act approaching 30 years in existence. They are central character Neil Hannon, a chameleon like-musician an...

25/11/2017, THE DIVINE COMEDY // USHER HALL, EDINBURGH — THE MODERN RECORD

THE DIVINE COMEDY // USHER HALL, EDINBURGH — THE MODERN RECORD
Fresh from their Foreverland Europe tour, Orchestral pop band The Divine Comedy kicked off their UK & Ireland Autumn tour with a bang! Featuring a beautifully ambient and thought provoking acoustic set performed by support act Jealous of the Birds.

23/11/2017, Interview With The Divine Comedy

Interview With The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy formed in 1989. The band formed in Northern Ireland and are fronted by Neil Hannon who has been the only constant member of the group. Many remember the band for their top ten hit,

23/11/2017, The Divine Comedy - Usher Hall 22/11/2017 | Flickr

The Divine Comedy - Usher Hall 22/11/2017 | Flickr
By: Stewart Fullerton

20/11/2017, Irish Drummers: Johnny Boyle - Drummer and Head of Drums at BIMM Dublin

Irish Drummers: Johnny Boyle - Drummer and Head of Drums at BIMM Dublin
In this interview, former Pugwash drummer, Johnny Boyle, mentions working with The Duckworth Lewis Method.
Irish Drummers: The big news surrounding you at the moment is that Picturehouse has gotten back together after 21 years.

18/11/2017, The Divine Comedy Announce New Live Album & Autumn Tour News | Music | News | Hot Press

The Divine Comedy Announce New Live Album & Autumn Tour News | Music | News | Hot Press
The Divine Comedy have today announced that their new live album, Loose Canon, will be available to buy from November 22.

18/11/2017, Hannon sings about love and the power of the state - Belfast Newsletter

Hannon sings about love and the power of the state - Belfast Newsletter
Purveyor of archly ironic chamber-pop, son-of-a-Londonderry-bishop Neil Hannon has been writing acerbically brilliant lyrics to addictively jaunty melodies and thoughtful, plaintive riffs, since The Divine Comedy formed 27 years ago.

14/11/2017, Watch our chat with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon | Ticketmaster UK Blog

Watch our chat with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon | Ticketmaster UK Blog
Find out more as The Divine Comedy prepare to tour the UK later this month.

13/11/2017, Neil Hannon: 'It took me a little while to get used to not having hits, but the pop stardom was a fun sideline' | The List

Neil Hannon: 'It took me a little while to get used to not having hits, but the pop stardom was a fun sideline' | The List
'This is a special time for me,' says Neil Hannon, referring to the ongoing creative process for his 12th album, the follow-up to 2016's Foreverland, 'when I can bask in my own genius without anyone telling me any different.' It's been nearly three…

11/11/2017, Q&A: Neil Hannon, frontman of The Divine Comedy on Norwich, Latitude Festival and sock-related injuries - What's on and things to do in Norfolk - Eastern Daily Press

Q&A: Neil Hannon, frontman of The Divine Comedy on Norwich, Latitude Festival and sock-related injuries - What's on and things to do in Norfolk - Eastern Daily Press
As frontman and chief songwriter of The Divine Comedy, Neil Hannon has a wealth of musical experience.

08/11/2017, Neil Hannon, Sunrise and Remembrance | Dig With It

Neil Hannon, Sunrise and Remembrance | Dig With It
‘Sunrise’ by The Divine Comedy is a song that begins in the murk and ambiguity of Northern Ireland in the Eighties. Neil Hannon puts out the idea that his birthplace, Londonderry is also known as Derry City. His home is Enniskillen but historically it’s about the mythology of Inis Ceithleann, water and land and ancient…

01/11/2017, La discothèque idéale de Fip | Les éditions radiofrance

La discothèque idéale de Fip | Les éditions radiofrance
Foreverland on the FIP musical selection book, 2017.
Créée en 1971, Fip visait un objectif singulier : imaginer un fond sonore fluide et discret composé de musique classique, de jazz, de blues et de musique p