The gig didn’t disappoint. The Ex reinvent themselves every few years. Maybe this is the new generation with the same band members.
document 3 – 6 ; a mini tour
The Hope Collective set off on tour to capture the stories form Dublin 1977 scene, and Cork and Limerick of the 21st Century
Wardruna live Olympia
Wardruna Olympia Theatre March 23 2025 Across the road from the site where the Viking man landed in Dublin is the Olympia Theatre. Wood Quay was the location that late in the last century was redeveloped. In Temple Bar where the theatre is located on its escorts is the Noseman Bar named as a nod … Continue reading Wardruna live Olympia
Punks Listen Launch Night
The launch of the Punks Listen fanzine In aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal took place in Little Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin on Monday 18 November - admission was free but the fanzine was €10.
Chewie in the Button Factory
“Question everything you’re told” Jake Burns sings as I take my seat upstairs in the Button Factory. The between band tracks are always good at a Chewie gig and Stiff Little Fingers greet me inside.
This Weeks Gigs Dec 11 – 17
What a week for gigs in Dublin #SuplaeosPunksdeBoutique #KNEECAP #YeVagabonds #GreatLakeSwimmers #SodaBlonde #TheAlteredHours #PeerPleasure #EasyCompany #DeadbeatsMO #VonLoop #LlamandoAJulia #FoggyNotions #Buddycore #SingularArtists #AikenPromotions #DamienDempsey #Frank&Walters #TheBlades #WupChow
This weeks Dublin Gigs Dec 4 – 10
It's clashes galore as you are spoiled for choice this week with the Christmas party season of gigs about to kick in
This Weeks gigs Nov 27 – Dec 3
It's all about xSLF and Hooligan this week as Dublin street punk band Hooligan launch their record in the Thomas House on Saturday. Dutch indie popsters Personal traininer are playing Whelans with BC Camplight on Wednesday - a lovely way to spend a cheerful evening, we need some cheering up after what's been going on in Dublin's streets and Personal trainer have the ability to put that smile back on your face.
This Weeks Gigs: Nov 20 – 26
Friday for me will be Tom Holliston + Simon Wells in Anseo. Excitement is building up in Hope Towers for this. Simon was in Snuff and Tom was in Nomeansno- what an incredible pedigree. Close your eyes and it might be 1990 all over again. Umack have really pulled a special one for this.
Live and Direct – Elvis Costello
Costello and Steve Nieve curated a two hour set of classic songs over the past 4 decades. Nieve on keyboards, mouth organ and whatever you’re having yourself provided the perfect musical accompaniment as Elvis’s voice shone through at times. Shipbuilding had me close to tears along with beautiful versions of Veronika and She.