Diveboy launch new album “In Orbit” at Dublin gig

Doolin percussionist Cian Doherty will mark the release of Diveboy’s third studio album, In Orbit, with a launch gig at Whelan’s in Dublin on Friday.

The trio – Doherty, Tony O’Donovan and Peter Piggott – describe the record as a “coming‑of‑middle‑aged” album, reflecting on marriage, parenthood and the transition from their twenties to more settled lives.

Doherty’s musical journey began in his teens after a masterclass with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith in Dublin in the summer of 2013, which he says cemented his desire to pursue drumming.

After completing his Leaving Cert, he moved to Cork to study music, eventually earning an MA in Performance and gaining experience by saying “yes” to every gig, even those without set lists.

Now an experienced musician, Doherty says the new album explores the band’s shared life changes and aims to resonate with listeners who grew up on 1990s bands such as Blur and Oasis.

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