Fontaines D.C.’s entry onstage for their support slot opening for Arctic Monkeys. That’s going to grab you! They start, as they often do, with a voiceover recitation of Irish singer and poet Luke Kelly’s poem For What Died The Sons of Róisín, the background voice booming over the PA, “for what died the sons of Róisín, was it greed?” as Fontaines walk onto the stage, only to deliver an equally terrific rendition of A Hero’s Death, another song whose lyrics have been known to instantly convert people into steadfast Fontaines fans.
They played eight songs, not nearly enough really, but of course they only have 45 minutes as a support act. They’re doing a few headline shows in the US in clubs and theatres, and I highly recommend going if you can! I saw them solo last year (you’ll probably find the videos I posted from that show last May) and it was one of the most heart-rending, life changing experiences out there. One of my favourite bands right now, and certainly amongst the best bands on the planet at the moment.