A CELEBRATION OF LARA FITZSIMONS’ MOMENT.
Last Friday, we were lucky enough to catch Lara Fitzsimons’ headline show in Dublin, celebrating the official release of her new track Daddy’s Girl.
The night started off with a bang - quite literally - courtesy of me falling down the stairs of Whelans (you can laugh).
Thankfully, any embarrassment was short-lived as the music quickly took centre stage.
ALL THINGS EVE
All Things Eve opened the evening with a captivating set that immediately settled the room. We’d previously seen snippets of Eve’s performances on Instagram, but experiencing it live was something else entirely.
Her set moved comfortably between covers and originals, weaving through different genres while maintaining a clear sense of identity. There’s a natural warmth to her stage presence, and it wasn’t long before the crowd were singing along.
Unfortunately, we’ll be away when her first headline show takes place at The Cobblestone, but based on Friday night’s performance, we have no doubt it will be a special one.
EPPIE
It was another first for us as Eppie took to the stage, and we quickly sensed we were in for something memorable. Named after the lead vocalist’s sister, the band carry a whimsical, psychedelic indie charm that feels both playful and intentional.
There’s a softness to their sound that still holds confidence, and we were particularly drawn to Listening to Charm, written about Eppie herself - a fun yet personal track that had us naturally swaying along.
You can catch Eppie, alongside a host of other brilliant artists, at The Grand Social this St Patrick’s Day - another gig we’re gutted to miss.
LARA FITZSIMONS
By the time Lara Fitzsimons hit the stage, the room was packed - and deservedly so. Her energy is infectious; we found ourselves smiling from start to finish. She has an ease with the crowd that makes the whole show feel intimate, like you’re watching a friend thrive rather than a stranger performing.
She was backed by a seriously impressive lineup: Mel Mehigan (Dog Swim) and Eoin Roebuck (Eppie) on guitars, Daniel Dennehy (Eppie) on bass, and Max Kaye (For Nina) on drums. It felt like an all star band coming together and each musician complemented Lara perfectly - bonus points for fully committing to the double denim dress code.
The setlist blended unreleased material with familiar favourites, including her debut single Smoking Room and, of course, Daddy’s Girl. We’d been lucky enough to hear the new track ahead of its release, so anticipation was high going into the night.
Daddy’s Girl is playful, light-hearted and effortlessly infectious - the kind of song that fills a room quickly. It was stuck in our heads the entire journey home (and judging by the girl singing every word in the bathroom afterwards, we weren’t the only ones).
We were also particularly drawn to a track titled Car Song, which we’re hoping will see a release of its own in the near future.
Overall, from the perfectly chosen support acts to a headline set delivered with confidence and charm, this show was a reminder of just how exciting it is to discover and champion emerging artists. Lara Fitzsimons feels firmly on an upward trajectory - and we’ll gladly be front row at her next gig (carefully navigating the stairs though).