MUSIC Folk songs for the soul from quintet

Empire Music Hall, Belfast Tonight, 8.30pm

Formed in 2010 following a very productive jam session between friends, this five-piece Limerick folk rock band has been steadily building a reputation as a mustsee live band all over the world, having played shows in South Africa, Australia, New York, Canada, Dubai, France and London.

In 2015, they were signed to Sony Music Ireland and in March 2016 they released their debut studio album, Save Your Soul. It’s an eclectic mix of full-on, stadium-friendly songs, interspersed with heartfelt and poetic ballads.

The album is essentially Irish music but with a global flavour, blending pitch-perfect, four-part harmonies with a wide array of instruments including bodhran, djembe, rhythmic guitar and banjo.

For more details, visit www. thebelfastempire.com

Ulster Hall, Belfast Monday, 7pm

North London alt-rockers Wolf Alice continue their current UK and European tour in Belfast next week.

Originally formed as a duo in 2010, the current four-piece lineup has earned the distinction as one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, with both their debut album, My Love is Cool, and their new release, Visions of a Life, reaching number two in the UK album chart.

They have Ivor Novello, AIM and Grammy award nominations to their credit and their songs have appeared on the soundtrack of hit movies including T2:Trainspotting, Detour and Ghostbusters.

Brooklyn rockers Sunflower Bean fill the support slot.

Visit www.visit ulsterhall. co.uk for details.

Patric Baird