The Charlatans, The Herbaliser, Beta Band + more Bud Rising acts confirmed

First up, The Charlatans have been confirmed for not one but two shows in Whelan's, on July 23 (with The Things) and July 24 (with The Mighty Stef). This will be the first opportunity for Irish fans to hear new material from their just released Up At The Lake album.

And for something completely different, Ninja Tunes maestros The Herbaliser descend on The Viper Room with their delectable blend of hip hop, jazz, funk, soul and whatever-else-they-may-fancy on July 23.

Cult group The Beta Band will play the Temple Bar Music Centre on Tuesday, July 20, with Nigerian MC Ty also confirmed to play Whelans on Wednesday, July 21.

And on Sunday, July 25, Leah Wood (daughter of the Stones' Jonnie Wood) brings her aptly titled Leah Wood Group to the intimate setting of Bruxelle's, off Grafton St. They are joined by Irish support acts Fair Verona and Jesse & Layla.

The Bud Rising festival takes place from July 20 to 29 at various venues across Dublin. With more artists to be confirmed, the big drawcards so far include De La Soul, Primal Scream, Angie Stone, Ian Brown, Badly Drawn Boy and Grandaddy.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

Be sure to pick up the next issue of Hot Press (in stores July 1) for all your Bud Rising needs and wants, including a full line-up, artist profiles and an interview with the Badly Drawn one…