Dec 2 1990 Therapy?, Shred, Pig Ignorance Attic Benefit for Irish M.E. Association I still felt ill and was seriously lacking in energy. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome had given way to a new diagnosis - M.E. If I took even any small exercise I suffered severe muscle pain. My parents bought me a typewriter and I got … Continue reading Therapy?, Shred, Pig Ignorance – Dublin 1990
Firewater Creed, Lethargic, Renegade – Dublin 1990
Nov 25 1990 Firewater Creed, Lethargic, Renegade Attic (Benefit for Stop Animal Experiments) Andrew Bass asked if I was interested in getting bands to play in the Attic (upstairs in the White Horse Inn). For £30 we'd get the room and a sound engineer. It sounded interesting to me but I didn't want to become … Continue reading Firewater Creed, Lethargic, Renegade – Dublin 1990
Babydigger, Lawnmowers ; Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL – Dublin 1990
Jun 7 1990 Babydigger, Lawnmowers - New Inn Jun 29 1990 Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL - New Inn John Robb passed my name onto fellow Mancunians Babydigger. They sent me a tape I thought was excellent. I couldn't wait to get them over to play a gig. Around this time, people in Belfast contacted me. Jailcell … Continue reading Babydigger, Lawnmowers ; Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL – Dublin 1990
Rebellion 2016 – Day 4
Rebellion 2016 - Day 4 There's always a certain nostalgia to the last day. Like the last day of a Christmas holiday as you prepare to return to work or revert to a life you had escaped for the week. The stalls that had been a hive of activity for four days are, in some … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 4
Rebellion 2016 – Day 3
The ruts take the opera house by storm Rebellion 2016 - day 3 Nothing like a bit or raucous punk folk to start the day. I didn't make it to black pitts but will catch them in Dublin soon I hope. Matilda's Scoundrel were on the introducing stage and judging by the receptive crowd they … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 3
Rebellion 2016 – Day 2
Rebellion 2016 - day 2 Dublins I am a car crash provide the starting point today. Atmospheric rhythmic noise rock and sharing a drummer with paranoid visions which gets my head moving along nicely at this lunchtime. I had to cut them short to go and see slice of life who certainly aren't atmospheric … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 2
Rebellion 2016 – Day 1
Rebellion 2016. Day 1 It's not quite premiership weekend in Dublin airport but the punks have replaced football fans on the Manchester flights. There is a sense of excitement as we wait to board the myriad of plans descending on the north west of England this weekend. It's early morning but there are legions … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 1
Pitchshifter – Dublin 1991
Oct 31 1991 Pitchshifter, Golden Horde NCAD Oct 31 1991 Pitch Shifter, Jam Jar Jail, Dust Revolution - Fox + Pheasant Pitchshifter from Nottingham asked through their friend Stuart if they could come over . It was Hallowe'en and we managed to get them a gig at the NCAD hallowe'en ball as well as one in … Continue reading Pitchshifter – Dublin 1991
Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim – Dublin 1991
Oct 11 1991 Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim Fox + Pheasant Sons Of Ishmael came all the way from Canada for their Irish tour. I was still ill with M.E. and had to take plenty of rest. I missed this gig due to that but met up with the band earlier in the day … Continue reading Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim – Dublin 1991
Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak – Dublin 1991
Oct 5 1991 Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak Charlie's Negu Gorriak also stayed in the “Dumps”. They were from the Basque region and couldn't speak a word of English. They didn't want to keep their gear in the van and so we filled the whole room up with equipment. I've no idea where they slept - it … Continue reading Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak – Dublin 1991