December 13 1996 Jackbeast, The Steam Pig, Porn, Brian Bannon, Yawn The Attic
Circus Lupus, Lungfish, Flexihead – Dublin 1994
February 22 1994 Circus Lupus, Lungfish, Flexihead Barnstormers
The VSS, Brooder, Holemasters – Dublin 1997
Feb 11 1997 The VSS, Brooder, Holemasters (Pat's Band weren't ready to play) The Attic
Life But How To Live It, Dirt, Onion Breath, Female Hercules – Dublin 1993
March 6 1993 Life But How To Live It, Dirt, Onion Breath, Female Hercules Mulligans Bar
Anhrefn, Not Our World, Keltic Konviction – Dublin 1989
May 19 1989 Anhrefn, Not Our World, Keltic Konviction Old Man Of Arran Anhrefn was the first band to travel to Ireland on John Robb's recommendation. They rang me saying they wanted to visit Ireland and play as many gigs as possible. They were a great band to get gigs for. They lived in Caernarfon, … Continue reading Anhrefn, Not Our World, Keltic Konviction – Dublin 1989
Slum Turkeys tour 1991
Oct 19 1991 Slum Turkeys, In Motion - Charlie's (Muff Dive couldn't make it) Oct 22 1991 Slum Turkeys Trinity College Oct 24 1991 Slum Turkeys, Mexican Pets Barnstormers Paul Morley sang in Slum Turkeys and also put on gigs in his hometown, Manchester. When John Robb told him about Ireland he was straight on … Continue reading Slum Turkeys tour 1991
Wat Tyler, Thatcher On Acid, Dog Day Dublin 1992
April 26 1991 Wat Tyler, Thatcher On Acid, Dog Day Barnstormers As Sean and Ben had helped out with the Statement 12” we decided it would be a good idea if both bands did a tour of Ireland. We got them gigs in Arklow, Belfast, Dublin. They were travelling over on the Thursday and the … Continue reading Wat Tyler, Thatcher On Acid, Dog Day Dublin 1992
Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World – Dublin 1989
November 23 1989 Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World McGonagles Fugazi was the band that really got things going for Hope. This gig, their second visit to Ireland, was packed out. We were totally taken by surprise. For a while it was looking hairy - Snuff were due to play but had to pull … Continue reading Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World – Dublin 1989
NOFX, Afflicted, Farside, Gumph -Dublin 1991
June 3 1991 NOFX, Afflicted, Farside, Gumph Fox + Pheasant
Underfoot, Nurse Diesel, Jackbeast – Dublin 1996
April 6 1996 Underfoot, Nurse Diesel, Jackbeast The Attic