In Photos: Owen Pallett @ Whelans, Dublin (27.06.11)

"Whelan's in Dublin is our favorite venue in the world, seems a waste to be here and not play there, don't it?" So went Owen Pallett's tweet on Sunday afternoon, a matter of hours before the Canadian multi-instrumentalist and all-round musical savant took to the stage of Cork's Marquee as support to Fleet Foxes. Following some hasty logistical manoeuvring from promoters Harmonic, Pallett's wish was granted, and an impromptu Whelans gig (carrying a measly €5 entry fee) was announced.

So it came to pass that Pallett and his band filled the Wexford St. venue to the rafters on a Monday night, playing a stunning two-hour set that included covers (Jennifer Rush's 'The Power of Love' among them), two encores and a memorable version of 'This Is The Dream of Win and Regine' right at the end. If, like our photographer Mark Earley, you were there, then you'll no doubt be talking about it for months. Kudos must go to Leagues O'Toole and the rest of the Harmonic crew for making the show happen, and of course to Pallett himself for being so eager to please his Irish fans. Check out Mark's photos from the front row in Whelans below: