August saw Nathan Connolly steer his new Little Matador project on their maiden voyage around Ireland, and next month they're back to rock the capital.

An altogether more visceral proposition than his day job, Little Matador play the Academy 2 on November 20.

With their eponymous LP slated for release on Fiction early next year, it's a good chance to catch them before the rest of the world.

Connolly drew upon musicians’ friends who shared his love for visceral, committed rock 'n' roll to form his band. In Dublin he sought out drummer Paul 'Binzer' Brennan and bassist Gavin Fox, a crack rhythm section whose collective CVs incorporate stints in Idlewild, The Frames, Bell XI, Turn and Concerto for Constantine. Portland, Oregon's Troy Stewart, a member of Tired Pony and The Windsor Player, was recruited on guitar, and the line-up was completed with the addition of LaFaro guitarist Dave Magee, formerly Connolly's sidekick in F.U.E.L.

Tickets are on sale now from [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link] priced at €12.50.

Click here Roisin Dwyer's recent chat with Connolly.