These Are The Waves: A Night to Remember at the Spirit Store

On Friday 12 September the Spirit Store hosted the opening concert of These Are The Waves: A Celebration of Conway Savage. The evening was the start of a weekend of events honouring the music, life, and legacy of the much loved Bad Seed and his deep connection to Dundalk.

A Full House for Conway

The Spirit Store was absolutely packed, every seat taken and no space left to stand. From the first notes, the audience was drawn into the atmosphere. It was emotional, raw, and communal. It was more than a gig. It was a reminder of how Conway’s music continues to resonate, creating that rare sense of belonging where everyone is carried away by sound.

The Musicians on Stage

A stellar line up of artists came together, many of them long time collaborators and friends of Conway:

• Mick Harvey
• Suzie Higgie
• Terry Edwards
• Jim Yamouridis
• Robert Tickner
• Amanda Acevedo
• Sharon McArdle
• Mark Corcoran

Each artist added their own presence, and together they created something bigger. A living tribute to Conway’s influence and the friendships he built through music.

The Local Connection

Dundalk has always been at the heart of Conway’s Irish story. These Are The Waves is not just about music but also about place and people.

• The Spirit Store provided the perfect stage, just as it did when Conway first played there in 2000.
• Roe River Books and its owner Tom Muckian continue to champion Conway’s work and Dundalk’s literary and cultural scene.
• An Táin Arts Centre hosted a Saturday conversation with Mick Harvey, adding theatre and dialogue to the programme.
• The Louth County Council Arts Office gave support to make the whole series possible.

The Weekend Continues

The Spirit Store concert was only the beginning. The series carried on with:

• Mick Harvey in conversation at An Táin Arts Centre
• Suzie Higgie performing Soon Will Be Tomorrow at Roe River Books
• Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo returning to the Spirit Store on Sunday evening

Follow the Waves

To follow the full programme, check out @thesearethewaves2025 on Instagram.

This series is more than a tribute. It is Dundalk’s way of honouring a musician who found a home here, who recorded, performed, and connected with people. Conway Savage’s music lives on in the records, in the friendships, and in nights like this.

🔗 This article continues our coverage of Conway Savage’s connection to Dundalk. You can read the first part here: Conway Savage’s Irish Connection: The Bad Seed Who Found a Home in Dundalk.