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About

Hot off the back of a sold-out 15,000-capacity show at Musgrave Park in Cork, The Saw Doctors are riding high on a wave of renewed acclaim and fan adoration. Their 2023 comeback was nothing short of spectacular, with packed-out shows in London, New York, and a massive homecoming in Tuam that marked their return to the stage after a five-year break.

Formed in Tuam, Co. Galway in the late 1980s, The Saw Doctors were discovered by Mike Scott of The Waterboys and quickly rose to prominence with the record-breaking single 'I Useta Lover', which spent nine weeks at number one in the Irish charts—outperforming both U2 and Sinéad O’Connor. Their blend of sharp lyrics, soaring melodies and Irish storytelling earned them a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

Led by original members Davy Carton (vocals) and Leo Moran (guitar), the band’s current line-up includes Anthony Thistlethwaite (saxophone), Rickie O’Neill (drums), Pearse Doherty (bass), Kieran Duddy (keys), Noelie McDonnell and Tommy Carton (backing vocals). With a reputation for legendary live performances, The Saw Doctors have played to sold-out crowds across Ireland, the UK, and the US, including Glastonbury, T in the Park, and New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

Setlists

    1. 1.Exhilarating Sadness
    2. 2.World of Good
    3. 3.Tommy K
    4. 4.Happy Birthday to You (Mildred J. Hill & Patty Hill cover) (Sung to Damien Dempsey)
    5. 5.Michael D. Rocking in the Dáil
    6. 6.I Useta Lover
    7. 7.I Love To Go Awanderin'
    8. 8.To Win Just Once
    9. 9.Wake Up Sleeping
    10. 10.Share the Darkness
    11. 11.Green and Red of Mayo
    12. 12.All the way from Tuam
    13. 13.Rock N Roll
    14. 14.Red Cortina
    15. 15.Howya Julia
    16. 16.Clare Island
    17. 17.Sing a Powerful Song
    18. 18.Macnas Parade
    19. 19.I'll Be On My Way
    20. 20.Never Mind the Strangers
    21. 21.N17
  1. Encore

    1. 22.Same Oul' Town
    2. 23.What a Day
    3. 24.Joyce Country Ceili Band
    4. 25.That's What She Said Last Night
    5. 26.Hay Wrap
    1. 1.Will It Ever Stop Raining?
    2. 2.Exhilarating Sadness
    3. 3.Tommy K
    4. 4.World of Good
    5. 5.I Useta Lover
    6. 6.I Love To Go Awanderin'
    7. 7.To Win Just Once
    8. 8.Wake Up Sleeping
    9. 9.Goodbye Again
    10. 10.Joyce Country Ceili Band
    11. 11.Green and Red of Mayo
    12. 12.Wha'd'ya Think a That
    13. 13.Red Cortina
    14. 14.Howya Julia
    15. 15.Clare Island
    16. 16.I'll Be On My Way
    17. 17.Never Mind the Strangers
    18. 18.N17
  1. Encore

    1. 19.Same Oul' Town
    2. 20.Bless Me Father
    3. 21.That's What She Said Last Night
    4. 22.Hay Wrap / The Model
    1. 1.Exhilarating Sadness
    2. 2.Back to Tuam
    3. 3.Presentation Boarder
    4. 4.Tommy K
    5. 5.I Love To Go Awanderin'
    6. 6.To Win Just Once
    7. 7.Stars (Noelie McDonnell cover)
    8. 8.Midnight Express
    9. 9.Share the Darkness
    10. 10.Galway and Mayo / Maroon and White
    11. 11.F.C.A.
    12. 12.Green and Red of Mayo
    13. 13.Sing a Powerful Song
    14. 14.Wha'd'ya Think a That
    15. 15.Clare Island
    16. 16.Sound Sham
    17. 17.Macnas Parade
    18. 18.I'll Be On My Way
    19. 19.Never Mind the Strangers
    20. 20.N17
  1. Encore

    1. 21.Same Oul' Town
    2. 22.Red Cortina
    3. 23.Joyce Country Céilí Band
    4. 24.Where's the Party?
    5. 25.That's What She Said Last Night
    6. 26.Hay Wrap / Feels Like I'm in Love (Kelly Marie cover)
    1. 1.World of Good
    2. 2.Exhilarating Sadness
    3. 3.Goodbye Again
    4. 4.Tommy K
    5. 5.Me Heart Is Livin' in the Sixties Still
    6. 6.Back to Tuam
    7. 7.Midnight Express
    8. 8.Share the Darkness
    9. 9.Awanderin'
    10. 10.Wake Up Sleeping
    11. 11.Red Cortina
    12. 12.Green and Red of Mayo
    13. 13.To Win Just Once
    14. 14.Wha'd'ya Think a That
    15. 15.Clare Island
    16. 16.Sing a Powerful Song
    17. 17.Sound Sham
    18. 18.I'll Be On My Way
    19. 19.Never Mind the Strangers
    20. 20.N17
  1. Encore

    1. 21.Same Oul' Town
    2. 22.Macnas Parade
    3. 23.Joyce Country Céilí Band
    4. 24.That's What She Said Last Night
    5. 25.Hay Wrap / Feels Like I'm in Love (Kelly Marie cover)
    1. 1.Exhilarating Sadness
    2. 2.Back to Tuam
    3. 3.Tommy K
    4. 4.Rock N Roll
    5. 5.Macnas Parade
    6. 6.To Win Just Once
    7. 7.Presentation Boarder
    8. 8.Quicksand
    9. 9.Bless Me Father
    10. 10.Share the Darkness
    11. 11.Galway and Mayo / Maroon and White
    12. 12.I Love To Go Awanderin'
    13. 13.Green and Red of Mayo
    14. 14.Sing a Powerful Song
    15. 15.Clare Island
    16. 16.I'll Be On My Way
    17. 17.Never Mind the Strangers
    18. 18.Joyce Country Céilí Band
    19. 19.N17
  1. Encore

    1. 20.Same Oul' Town
    2. 21.Red Cortina
    3. 22.?
    4. 23.That's What She Said Last Night
    5. 24.Hay Wrap/Mull of Kintyre/Hay Wrap

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
  • Magical Saw Doctors

    by Glenty on 21/11/2024Rating: 5 out of 5

    The bands back catalogue of a combination of foot stomping hand clapping numbers are interposed with soulful reflective songs which makes for a heady mix and brings out the best in a willing participating audience. Always great value .

  • Excellent as usual

    by Bambi on 16/11/2024O2 Academy Leeds - LeedsRating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent as usual. Can't wait for Glasgow next year

  • It's party time!

    by Phil on 15/11/2024Rating: 5 out of 5

    We've seen the Saw Doctors play many times and last night's gig at the O2 Academy in Leeds was one of the best. It's a party from the moment the audience hears the opening bars of Exhilarating Sadness: the whole place is singing within seconds. And they don't stop singing throughout. Leon and Davy have a wonderful rapport with their fans, and we're all there to play our part. Keep at it lads - Springsteen's still going strong and he's ten years older than you so there's no excuse to hang up thr guitars just yet.

  • Brilliant night and show

    by Anne on 04/11/2024Eventim Apollo - LondonRating: 5 out of 5

    Great night at the Saw Doctors. Energetic performance by the lads; plenty of past hits sprinkled with some smashing new numbers. Just loved the JCCB.

  • Brilliant

    by 2PSR on 16/08/2024Rating: 5 out of 5

    The band were on top form as always, it was my first time at the Kelvingrove Bandstand and what a fantastic place , very clean , drinking water tap for you just to help yourself, plenty of bins , good clean toilets , and all staff were very professional and very helpful, first aid was highly visible from anywhere in the gig , with ambulance on standby, I would like to thank the band and organisers for a great night ,

  • Still got it

    by Trish on 12/08/2024Kelvingrove Bandstand - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5

    Saw them in the 90s and so glad to say the saw doctors still got it. Brilliant show , played for ages and gave it everything . Just a fantastic night

  • Fandabidozi

    by Morag on 08/08/2024Kelvingrove Bandstand - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5

    Yet another fantastic night with The Saw Doctors who never fail to deliver. Everything from Howya Julia to Man in the Moon was a crowd pleaser. They looked as if they were having as mich fun as we were. Having supported them for over 20 years, they have never given a bad performance. Can't wait for the December gig, although we're not meant to know about that. Keep rocking guys.

  • Superb, as ever!!!

    by Jetbhoy on 08/08/2024Kelvingrove Bandstand - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5

    Bandstand is a tremendously well-organised venue only surpassed by the band, who were superb, as always

  • Saw Doctors at the Bandstand

    by Terry H on 08/08/2024Kelvingrove Bandstand - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5

    A wonderful night in Kelvingrove Park watching the Saw Doctors with family and friends. The band were on top form, one of the best I've seen (and there have been a few!), playing belter after belter and thrilling the welcoming Glasgow audience. For those seeing them for the first time or for myself who saw them first at T in the Park in Hamilton all those years ago, it was a fabulous experience. You cannot beat singing your heart out with a couple of thousand like minded people in the open in air on a summer night. To Davy, Leo and the boys, a thousand thanks and I hope we meet again.

  • Saw Doctors

    by Magoo68 on 08/08/2024Kelvingrove Bandstand - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely unbelievably great evening. From first song by support act right through the whole gig. See you in December.