Vibe for Philo

The Vibe for Philo was a one-day festival/concert that was held yearly as a tribute to Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, on 4 January, the anniversary of his death. It was first organised in 1987 by Lynott's friend Smiley Bolger who ran it to its announced conclusion in 2023. Each year a variety of musicians performed, including Thin Lizzy tribute bands as well as members of bands Phil played in and reformed versions of these bands, such as when a re-formed version of Thin Lizzy performed in 1996. Each year the festival had a title, usually drawn from that of a Thin Lizzy song. The showcase has produced some memorable performances including then unknowns such as Damien Dempsey, Paddy Casey, Leanne Hart and Conor McGouran (Xerath/The Enigma Division).[1] Highlights are uploaded to YouTube.

A poster of the 2010 Vibe for Philo

The final festival, the 36th, was called "This Is the One".[2]

Vibe for Philo by year

2008 - "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed"

Venue: The Button Factory
Artists/Speakers: Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, Gnasher, The Southbound Band, Tizz Lizzy, Glyder[3]

2009 - "Dancing in the Moonlight"

Venue: The Button Factory
Artists/Speakers: Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, The Lizzyboys, Matt & Phil (of Tizz Lizzy), John Conlon (of Thin az Lizzy), Derek Herebert, Dave McGuinness, Colm Querney, Mark Adams, Paul Toal, Robbie Bray, Richie Buckley, Emerald, Renegade, Nell Bryden[4]

2010 - "Running Back"

Venue: The Button Factory
Artists/Speakers: Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, Yellow Pearl, Metalita, Tupelo, Barry Whyte Band, Silverbird, Keith Grogan & John Nesbitt, The Quicksand Band, Dave Morrissey[5]

2011 - "Black Rose"

Venue: Vicar Street
Artists/Speakers: Eric Bell, Brian Robertson Band, Chris Laney, Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, Matt'n'Phil, The Pat McManus Band, Conor McGouran Quartet, Gnasher, Mark Dignam, Leanne Harte, Tony Powell, Glen Hansard[6]

2012 - "Are You Ready?"

Venue: The Button Factory
Artists/Speakers: Doish Nagle's Grand Slam, The Thin Lizzy Experience, Republic of Loose, The Low Riders, Smiles Bolger[7]

2013 - "Dublin"[8]

Venue: The Button Factory
Artists/Speakers: Faither Jack, The Low Riders, Conor McGouran and The Harley's, The Thin Lizzy Experience, Dubh Linn Boys[9]

2014 - "Fight or Fall"

Venue: Vicar Street
Artists/Speakers: Smiles Bolger, Brenny Bonass & Shea Fitzgerald, The Lizzy Experience, Sal Vitro, Pat Coldrick & Dick Farrelly, The Low Riders, Philomena Lynott, Dizzy Lizzy[10]

2015 - "Get Out Of Here"[11]

Venue: Vicar Street
Artists/Speakers: Pat McManus, The Low Riders, Bad Reputation, The Dark Lanes, Conor Scott, The Barley Mob, The Dunford Brothers

2016 - "The Sun Goes Down"[12]

Venue: Vicar Street
Artists/Speakers: Eric Bell Trio, Brian Downey, The Soul Brothers, The Low Riders, Parris, The Hoodoos feat. John Conton, Mongoose, Fiach Moriarty

References
  1. "About the Vibe for Philo". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. "Vibe for Philo - 2023 - This Is the One". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  3. "Vibe for Philo 2008 - Johnny the Fox meets Jimmy the Weed". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  4. "Vibe for Philo 2009 - DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  5. "Vibe for Philo 2010 - RUNNING BACK". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  6. "Vibe for Philo 2011 - BLACK ROSE". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  7. "Vibe for Philo 2012 - ARE YOU READY". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  8. "The 27th Vibe for Philo at The Button Factory - Review - Live Review". GoldenPlec. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  9. "Vibe for Philo 2013 - DUBLIN". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  10. "Vibe for Philo 2014 - FIGHT or FALL". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  11. Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "Vibe for Philo 2015 line-up unveiled". Hotpress. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  12. "Vibe for Philo 2016 - The Sun Goes Down". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  13. "Vibe for Philo 2017 - Saga of the Ageing Orphan". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  14. "Vibe for Philo 2018 - Here I Go Again". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  15. "Vibe for Philo 2019 - With Love". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
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