The Strokes give Ireland their 'first impressions'
The band who single-handedly changed the musical landscape of 2001 with debut album Is This It return in January with their third LP and Irish dates.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 29 Nov 2005
First Impressions Of Earth will be released in Ireland on January 6, and will include their current blinder of a single, 'Juicebox'.
The honour of hosting the start of the corresponding tour goes to Belfast as they play the Ulster Hall on January 19 2006. After this they move to The Point in Dublin on January 20 before heading to the UK.
Tickets, from €33.20 including booking fee, go on sale Wednesday 7 December at 9am.
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