Dawn of new era for Irish rock band set to return to Belfast venue after nearly 40 years

Irish rockers Cry Before Dawn finally make their long-awaited return to the Limelight this Friday for their first Belfast gig in almost four decades.
Soundscapes and cityscapes have both shifted seismically since 1987, but the love fans have for Cry Before Dawn's blend of Celtic-tinged rock remains.

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