Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH Dublin 1992
March 8 1992 Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH The Grattan (moved from The Attic) The Nessun Dorma gig the following month had just as poor a turnout. Both bands had travelled over in a bus, not the fancy tour bus kind that many bands travel in but a bit like a school bus (they're the journeys … Continue reading Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH Dublin 1992
Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill – Dublin 1986
April 7 1986 Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill Belvedere Hotel Hugo asked me to join a band with him, Kill Devil Hill. He also did a fanzine. While putting it together, Hugo came across John Robb, editor of another 'zine called "The Rox". John was also lead singer in The Membranes. Hugo asked John … Continue reading Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill – Dublin 1986
Jailcell Recipes + Decline Dublin 1992
Apr 4 1992 Decline, Jailcell Recipes, Unsound Barnstormers I persuaded Robbie and Barnstormers to host a Saturday afternoon show with No Age restrictions. They were hesitant as they were situated in a commercial street with many shops open for business. Because of the success of Spermbirds they agred to go with an afternoon gig. However … Continue reading Jailcell Recipes + Decline Dublin 1992
Sink, Stigmatamartyr, AIM – Dublin 1991
Sept 28 1991 Sink, Stigmatamartyr, AIM Charlie's Bar Sink came over to Ireland for a week's holiday and stayed in (what my brother kindly called) Gracepark Dump (i.e. my bedsit). They were refreshing. They took their music from country, hardcore and pop, which made a change. Considering that they featured a member of the … Continue reading Sink, Stigmatamartyr, AIM – Dublin 1991
Gorilla Biscuits + Drive + Unsound – Dublin 1991
Poster for Gorilla Biscuits gig in Dublin 1991
Hope Zine
Hope *1 is a collection of people from the punk rock movement giving their thoughts on what Punk rock means to them. Buy fanzine for 2 Euro + 1 Euro P+P Contributors include John Robb, Steven Malley, Anto Loserdom, Doug Aikman, Sean Forbes, Peter Jones, Carol Hodge, Karren Ablaze, Jon Langford and many more. 28 … Continue reading Hope Zine
Hope show 29 – the lowdown
hopeshowNumber29 1. The MEKONS - Corporal Chalkie 2. Joe Solo - Aint a got a nothin 3. Ramones - Judy Is a Punk 4. Fugazi Place Position 5. Rites Of Spring - Drink Deep 6. Fawn SPots - Spanish Glass 7. Arcwelder - Everest 8. Leftover Crack - Supermarket Song 9. Star Fucking Hipsters - … Continue reading Hope show 29 – the lowdown
Bands that changed a life Pt 2 – FUGAZI
I've been thinking about this piece for a long time. How can I find the exact words to stress just how important FUGAZI were. Important in that they lead the way for my diy generation. I was involved in putting gigs in Dublin for a number of years. I played in a band and when … Continue reading Bands that changed a life Pt 2 – FUGAZI