- Music
- 15 Jul 17
History repeated itself in the ancient Viking settlement of Dublin on this sunny afternoon as the Longitude withstood a Nordic invasion.
Icelandic four piece Kaleo augmented themselves with a live djembe player as took to the main stage just after three, laying pillage to those expecting a relaxed afternoon serenade with their bluesy riffs and solos, with frontman JJ Juliusson displaying an impressive berserker yowl.
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There were ‘Shots Fired’ over in the more intimate surrounds of the Whelan's stage, as new Norwegian sensation Sigrid packed the tent despite her early slot. She might be small in stature but Sigrid’s big pop hooks will surely ensure she won't be playing this early for much longer - she had everyone clapping, swaying and eating out of her hand.