On Wednesday the 1st of May 2013, legendary heavy metal band Saxon returned to Dublin for a very special intimate show at The Academy to promote their 20th studio album ‘Sacrifice’. Up close and personal, our photographer Dan butler was there to capture every move of Biff Byford and his merry men as they rocked out! Click through to view some fantastic pics…

Promoting her second studio album ‘Halcyon’, the beautiful / stunning / gorgeous… em, we could be here all night… Ellie Goulding came to visit her Irish fans at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Sunday April 7th 2013, and our resident photographer Dan Butler was there to capture it all. Click through to view his pics…

For the second night of his two Olympia Theatre performances in 2013, ex Guns N Roses legend Slash returned to the historic Dublin venue for another explosive show with frontman Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. Our photographer Dan Butler was there to capture some magic through the lens, and you can click through to view some of his fantastic pics…

Promoting his 12th studio album ‘Forever Endeavour’, the legendary Ron Sexsmith returned to Dublin for an intimate showcase of his new material (as well as some of his classics!) live at The Academy in Dublin on Thursday February 21st 2013. Our resident photographer Daniel Butler was there to capture some precious moments – click through to view his lovely work…

Pretty much their second home at this stage, Brit-pop rockers Ocean Colour Scene returned to Dublin for 3 sell out shows at The Academy in Dublin. Promoting their new studio album ‘Painting’ – Simon Fowler, Steve Cradock and the boys were all in great shape for a stomping set on their first night back in Ireland since their previous ‘Moseley Shoals Tour’. Our resident photographer Dan Butler was their to capture it all…

Promoting their 4th studio album ‘Four’, indie rockers Bloc Party returned to Dublin for two nights at The Olympia Theatre whereby Kele Okereke and Co. were in flying form, belting through a variety of tracks from their illustrious career. Our official photographer Dan Butler attended the second Dublin show to capture some pics, and here’s how they turned out…

On Saturday the 22nd of December 2012, hip-hop trio The Original Rudeboys headlined The Academy in Dublin for two intimate shows in order to keep their legion of fans happy coming into the new year. Our photographer Dan Butler headed down to the afternoon show to get some pics of the lads – click through to view his handy work…