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gig Herbie Hancock Hancock’s place in the pantheo
n of jazz greats is assured with standards such as Cantaloupe Island still feeling ever so fresh. It was recorded in 1964 album Empyrean Isles during his early years as one of the members of Miles Davis’ 1960s quintet. And his iconic breakdancing song Rockit is as ‘80s as it gets. At the tender age of 82, Hancock is enlisting contemporary greats such as and Thundercat, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and Kendrick Lamar on his next album. And they, in turn, are doffing their caps to a great. There were literally a handful of tickets left when we last checked. National Concert Hall, Wednesday August 10, €49.50 (choir balcony) who/ what/ when/ where 60 gig Lightning Bolt This noise-rock duo have been letting loose for over 25 years now. Composed of Brian Chippendale on drums and vocals and Brian Gibson on bass guitar, they shred with gusto and pack an audible punch in a live setting which usually consists of them on the floor with the fans. Tracks from their 2019 Thrill Jockey release Sonic Citadel included Don Henley in the Park, Van Halen 2049, All Insane and Hüsker Dön’t. Have a listen, expect to jostle. Whelan’s, Thursday August 18, €26.50