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Folk singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has quickly taken the world by storm, rising from a small town in Ireland to release a number of charting singles as well as work with revered musicians and producers like Glen Hansard and Mike Dean (Kanye West, Travis Scott). In 2017, the dynamic performer went on the U.S. festival circuit and played Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo, making an international name for himself with his high-energy shows. The following year, he went on a world tour and played shows in the U.S., Australia and Europe, hitting Coachella and also playing an NPR Tiny Desk Concert after being voted NPR Slingshot Best New Artist of the Year. Kennedy's live shows flesh out his intimate tunes with a full band, bringing the audience fully inside his expressive songs. Kennedy's tour in 2019 took him across multiple continents as he incorporated tracks from his sophomore album, Without Fear, into his set. 

Dermot Kennedy in Concert

Born in 1991 in Ireland, Kennedy was attracted to music at a young age, picking up a guitar at 10 and taking the plunge into songwriting a few years later, at 14. Before long, Kennedy was performing at open mics around Dublin; eventually he found himself busking — playing music on the street for money — in cities around the world. After high school, he studied classical music at the university level for a few years, but ultimately decided to pursue folk music. Kennedy's big break came when he won first place in a major upset at the South County Song Contest at St. Finian's GAA Club, putting him on the radar of industry professionals and singer-songwriters around the world. 

After he self-published on Spotify, some of Kennedy's music found its way onto Discover Weekly playlists, which helped him get noticed by a wider audience. His first charting single, "Young & Free," reached No. 82 on the Irish Singles Chart, but his breakthrough came with 2018's "Power Over Me," which reached No. 10 on the Irish Singles Chart, No. 21 on the U.S.'s Hot Rock Songs and No. 5 on Adult Alternative. "Power Over Me" has since been certified gold. Kennedy signed to Interscope and, in January 2019, released his self-titled debut album, which hit No. 5 on the Irish charts. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 642 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kings Theater Brooklyn NY

    by Big Fan on 10/23/19

    1st time seeing Dermot Kennedy, really great show in the Kings Theater in Brooklyn last night. Super venue also. Jumped on a bunch of tickets today for Radio City music hall in March 2020...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by K. V. on 10/23/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    He’s going to change the world. Amazing show would do it all over again 1000x over

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Emily on 10/23/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    Amazing and incredible and emotional and beautiful and vulnerable and therapeutic

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dermont

    by Amanda on 10/23/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    This was one of the best concerts I went to. The facility was great the staff was nice. Dermont put on a fantastic show I already can’t wait to go to another of his.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Meh

    by R. T. on 10/23/19House of Blues Boston presented by Cricket Wireless - Boston

    Dermot was amazing, but awfully hard to hear over the crowd. It seemed that everyone was belting every lyric to every song which is typically endearing, but it was especially hard to hear Dermot given that much of his set is acoustic. That issue was compounded by the fact that we stood by the bar on the left side of the venue where people were chattering throughout the show. Not ideal.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Jenn on 10/20/19REBEL - Toronto

    Dermot is amazing. Playing only the guitar no huge theatrics was mesmerizing. Would recommend anyone to see him. A true artist.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Transformative

    by S. on 10/20/19REBEL - Toronto

    Dermot was INCREDIBLE! His voice and lyricism takes you to another place. Often you could just close your eyes and be swept away. His set was amazing, sound was great, and venue was good too. Venue was shaped a bit odd in terms of stationing of VIP booths, but that didn’t stop the show from being enjoyable.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Friendly staff and Great Performance

    by DallyJ on 10/20/19REBEL - Toronto

    The staff here were amazing. The security checking our bags and patting us down were so polite, security inside held the door when ever possible. Dermot was absolutely incredible. Only gave 4 stars because the bathrooms were very very poorly maintained before and during the even. Stalls out of order and even one missing a door, and stalls out of toilet paper before the opening act even went on. Audio was too quiet as well.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely Amazing!

    by JennyT19 on 10/18/19House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - Cleveland

    My boyfriend and I love concerts and attend as many as we possibly can. So far in 2019, we have been to 9 and have tickets to 2 more. That being said, we are in total agreement that the Dermot Kennedy concert at the HOB in Cleveland was the best show we've seen! When we heard Dermot was coming, we bought our tickets as soon as they went on sale. It was a good thing, as the concert sold out. Dermot is, simply put, REAL. In concert, his voice sounded just as good as it does on his albums. His voice gives me goosebumps and his sincerity and the emotion in his music shone in his live performance. The entire crowd knew the words and sang along to many of the songs, which just added to the experience. Perhaps my favorite moment of the evening was when the crowd was going crazy and Dermot truly seemed flattered. He kept grinning as if surprised by the response. His genuine demeanor and heartfelt performance truly made it "An Evening I Will Not Forget" :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing! Just as good live as recorded

    by Stephy B on 10/18/19House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - Cleveland

    Saw Dermot in Cleveland (travelled from Florida) after 3 years devouring everything he put out. The show was everything I could have hoped for. The lighting was perfect, the sound, everything. The drums, bass, keyboard just pure fire. Dermot spends nearly two hours breaking your heart only to rebuild it better and stronger.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!

    by Jules on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    He is probably the best new artist out there! He gave an amazing performance and I will be seeing him again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Experience

    by Krista on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Unbelievable voice- unbelievable talent. There's something so unique, poetic and passionate about Dermot, you will not regret attending his show.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great Concert, Poor Venue

    by Aric John on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Dermot Kennedy put on a great show but the acoustics in the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre are rubbish.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dermot LIVE was not disappointing at all

    by R. M. on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Some artist's when you see them live it's a disappointment, he wasn't at all. I loved that he shared some of his feeling/thought process on his songs. I loved that he tried to engage with the audience. His voice is AMAZING! His band and him were very good. The acoustics in the Murat were not the best. Too much bass, drowns out the rest of his music. This wasn't his fault at all. If I ever get a chance to see him again I will.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!!!

    by tttttt on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Dermot is one of the most talented performer I've ever had the chance to hear live. I would highly highly recommend checking out one of his shows!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    DK is amazing, the real deal and then some!

    by Andy M. on 10/17/19Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    DK is amazing, the real deal and then some! He sounds even better in person.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fun time!

    by J. A. on 4/27/19Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - Denver

    Loved everything about it! I can’t wait for him to come back! The Fillmore is such a great venue.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    An evening I will not forget: Dermot Kennedy

    by I. S. on 4/14/19Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    I am a HUGE Dermot fan. He's actually I've of my favorite artists so to see him live was a must. The venue and ESPECIALLY Dermot did not disappoint. I loved everything about it. Although it was a large venue getting "general floor admission tickets" was the best choice because to be honest while I was standing there listening and singing along to every one of Dermot songs I felt like I was the only one in the room and that's something special. I loved that he played so many of my favorite songs and that being as humble and as attentive as he is thanked everyone after each song he played. He is a true artist, a songwriter with a poets mind and a voice like no other. So I end this review by saying I was absolutely mesmerized by how wonderful Dermot was and I am thankful he was brought to the Fox theater in Oakland of all places because the venue is just as unique as he is.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Unforgettable

    by Jmac on 4/13/19Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    Everything about his show was special. We splurged for telegraph rock and it was totally worth it. Empanadas were seriously off the hook. Then we went to see the show. Theatre is classic. Crowd was so chill and just there to enjoy sick music. Dermot and his band killed it on stage from start to finish. He sounded soulful and even from the GA 2nd stairs, I felt like I was so close. So happy I went.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was an incredible performer! Wow!

    by J. on 4/13/19Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    The fox theater is an amazing place to see a show. But Dermont Kennedy blew our socks off. His voice, his stage presence, his band, was amazing!! I can’t wait to see him again!