Punk Rock and Teenage kicks in troubled times In 1977 Punk Rock was shaking up the world of music while an angry & defiant youth culture was born . But while the Sex Pistols predicted "Anarchy in the U.K." they did so from the comfort of Carnaby Street in London , while for some the … Continue reading Punk Rock and Teenage kicks in troubled times
This Weeks Gigs – May 18 – 24
A nice weekend ahead for straight forward punk rock. Angry Agenda have had to pull out of travelling but United Bottles will keep the street singalong vibe going on Saturday in the Undergorund. The Alternative Sunday Social is still flying along with Dubtones providing your Sunday afternoon tunes this week. An interesting start to the … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs – May 18 – 24
This Weeks Gigs – Feb 26 – Mar 3
This weeks gigs Feb 26 - Mar 3 Loads happening in Dublin this weekend but the punks will be heading to the button factory for Ruts DC while those with more of an incling to their history of noise will be celebrating 30 years of Daydream Nation with Steve Shelley in the IFI. Hayseed Dixie … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs – Feb 26 – Mar 3
This weeks Gigs – Jan 29 – Feb
Some weekend for gigs this weekend. For the punks Cockney Rejects and Old Firm Casuals are on Friday with the Casualties on Saturday. For the noiseniks the Messtethics are on Sunday which will be great to see Joe Lally and brendan Canty from Fugazi playing once more together in Dublin. Saturday has the fascinating Spook … Continue reading This weeks Gigs – Jan 29 – Feb
This Weeks Gigs – Jan 22 – 27
It's starting to get busier alright. Some good stuff going on in the Capital this week and plenty for all tastes. Tradfest is taking place in a number of venues over the week. Two eclectic and very different gigs taking place on Friday are Sick and Indigent Music Society in DC Music Club and Lavender … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs – Jan 22 – 27
This Weeks Gigs – Jan 8 – 13
It's a bit slow this week as people return to the normality of daily life post Christmas. Bowie Festival and First Fortnight are have daily events to keep us going though. The remarkable Dando Sessions are back on Friday with Inflatable Dolls, Reverand Mongo joans and the coathanger solution, Drastics, Sugarplum Suicide which should keep … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs – Jan 8 – 13
This weekends gigs: Jan 4 – 7
This weekends gigs in Dublin Jan 4 - 7 Vibe for Phillo - Whelans, jan 4 Kaleidoscope - Bello Bar, Jan 4 Post vibe for Philo - Whelans, Jan 5 Reggae for Housing in aid of Fr Peter McVerry Trust - Grand Social, Jan 5 Womens Christmas with KATIE KIM / MARIA KELLY / DOWRY … Continue reading This weekends gigs: Jan 4 – 7
End of year gigs: Dec 18 – 31
So we've come to the end of an emotional year. For me it ends with Strummer anniversary remembrance gig on Saturday with Trouble Pilgrims, El Clash Combo and Dubtones. Clashjamwallop were down for this gig at one stage but they are unfortunately no more so El Clash Combo have stepped into the breach! El Clash … Continue reading End of year gigs: Dec 18 – 31
This weeks gigs: Dec 10 – 16
It's a bit quieter this week but there's a few crackers in store. Murder Capital are in the Workmans on Friday. Murder Capital, along with Fontaines DC are receiving a lot of press these days proclaiming them as saviours of Irish Punk. They didn't ask for the label but as any reader of this blog knows … Continue reading This weeks gigs: Dec 10 – 16
This Weeks Gigs: Dec 3 – 9
This weeks Gigs Dec 3 - 9 Some good Stuff this week - in other times New Model Army playing a gig in Dublin would be a highlight of the year, we are spoiled so much for choice these days that I'm contemplating not going, life eh? The night before sees a very interesting event … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs: Dec 3 – 9