Wilco and John Grant for Iveagh Gardens next year

While the nights continue to close in, we're trying to focus on the long evenings awaiting next summer, and the announcement of the first acts set for Iveagh Gardens next July is helping no end.
Having wowed Vicar Street for the past two nights, John Grant will continue his love affair with Ireland by returning to take headline duties on July 9.
The following evening, meanwhile, will see the outstanding Wilco (pictured above) taking up the mantle. The Chicago rockers have not topped a bill on Irish soil in 2009, so forgive us when we say that it's long overdue.
Tickets for the bould Mr. Grant are on sale from next Thursday - November 19 - and priced at €40, while Wilco tickets will be released the following morning, priced at €50.