Quiet enough this week with most of the emphasis being on Whelans for the Ones To Watchfestival. This has 50 bands over 4 nights and 3 stages with a lot of up and coming Dublin bands showcasing their sounds. Bands like Girlfriend, Alien She, Oh Joy and Sub Motion. There is the pop punk sound … Continue reading This weeks gigs Jan 15 – 21
Antillectual – Engage
Antillectual Engage Waterslide Records This record somehow slipped into my grasp. It was on my pile of ones to get around to for a while. Along with a growing number of books this pile is getting bigger. I promised myself over Christmas i would try and tackle it. Songs about materialism and a better way … Continue reading Antillectual – Engage
Book of the Week – Nama land by Frank Connolly
NAMALAND Frank Connolly Gill books Not that I would know but have you ever told a story where you're not sure of the whole picture? When people start asked big questions confusion kicks in and you wish you’d never started? Well I felt a bit like that when reading this book. There’s so much in it, … Continue reading Book of the Week – Nama land by Frank Connolly
This weeks gigs Jan 8 – Jan 14
This weeks gigs It's still a bit of the post Christmas lull but amongst the quiet there are a couple of gems. Bleeding Heart Piegoens are playing with Pillow Queens in the Workmans Club as part of the First Fortnightfestival. The following night there is the moshuary festival with Belfast slamlords No Approval. Saturday the … Continue reading This weeks gigs Jan 8 – Jan 14
Book of the Week – Out of the Wreckage – George Monbiot
Out of the wreckage A new politics for an age of crisis George monbiot Verso How many dinner parties have you been at in recent times when you have righted all the worlds wrongs? I know most of the ones that I go to have some discussion around housing and jobs and sport. We tend … Continue reading Book of the Week – Out of the Wreckage – George Monbiot
This Weeks gigs Jan 1 – Jan 7
Where did those weeks go? And so it begins again, a new year with new plans. If you're planning on catching more live music then here's a list of where to start. The pre-christmas benefits continuing with Bad Soup, this Friday on the Grand Social. Some of Dublins more interesting indie band are on offer. … Continue reading This Weeks gigs Jan 1 – Jan 7
Dublin First Fortnight Festival
First Fortnight returns for 2018 https://youtu.be/IBlWbUhllbc First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action. Its AIMS & OBJECTIVES are to Make the First Fortnight of each year synonymous with mental health awareness, challenging prejudice and ending stigma. They do this by Creating a consistent space in the cultural … Continue reading Dublin First Fortnight Festival
Upcoming Gigs – December 18 -24
It's all about Peter McVerry Trust this week Nurse Diesel features three members of 90s rock dopes Pet Lamb When bastard cancer took Grant Hart last September we were, still are, shocked to lose a hero of ours so young. As massive Husker Du fans we were thinking about his contribution to the Du and … Continue reading Upcoming Gigs – December 18 -24
Upcoming Gigs – December 11 – 17
It's Christmas so we are all in benevolent mood and a hugely important event is on this friday which means a lot to anyone around the edge of the Dublin punk scene. Run On's, objectorz and stoat are playing in drop Dead Twice Tap Room in a very personal benefit for oureoin. Here's a message … Continue reading Upcoming Gigs – December 11 – 17
Dublin Rock’s Gentleman Drummer: Johnny Bonnie Interview. Part 1
Now with the excellent Trouble Pilgrims, Johnny Bonnie had never played drums until he got together with Dick Purdy, Paul Woodful and what became the Skank Mooks. Since then he has drummed with over thirty Dublin bands, which surely is some kind of record. He is also one of the genuine good guys in the local scene, … Continue reading Dublin Rock’s Gentleman Drummer: Johnny Bonnie Interview. Part 1