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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). Highlights are uploaded to YouTube.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2013 - "Dublin"

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

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

2015 - "Get Out Of Here"

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"

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

2017 - "Saga of the Ageing Orphan"

2018 - "Here I Go Again"

2019 - "With Love"

2023 – "This Is the One"

References

1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "II review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
2. "About the Vibe for Philo". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
3. ^ "Vibe for Philo - 2023 - This Is the One". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
4. "Vibe for Philo 2008 - Johnny the Fox meets Jimmy the Weed". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
5. "Vibe for Philo 2009 - DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
6. "Vibe for Philo 2010 - RUNNING BACK". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
7. "Vibe for Philo 2011 - BLACK ROSE". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
8. "Vibe for Philo 2012 - ARE YOU READY". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
9. "The 27th Vibe for Philo at The Button Factory - Review - Live Review". GoldenPlec. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
10. "Vibe for Philo 2013 - DUBLIN". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
11. "Vibe for Philo 2014 - FIGHT or FALL". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
12. Newsdesk, The Hot Press. "Vibe for Philo 2015 line-up unveiled". Hotpress. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
13. "Vibe for Philo 2016 - The Sun Goes Down". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
14. "Vibe for Philo 2017 - Saga of the Ageing Orphan". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
15. "Vibe for Philo 2018 - Here I Go Again". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
16. "Vibe for Philo 2019 - With Love". Vibeforphilo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.

External links

• Official website

• Music festivals established in 1987
• Rock festivals in Ireland
• Jam band festivals