Nomeansno, Pet Lamb, Tension Dublin 1991
September 15 1991 Nomeansno, Pet Lamb, Tension McGonagles
Splintered, Paranoid Visions, The Grown Ups Dublin 1991
Feb 2 1991 Splintered, Paranoid Visions, The Grown Ups Charlies Bar The Attic's management were tiring of the afternoon gigs with No Age Restrictions and a new, slightly bigger venue called Charlie’s approached ‘Hope’. They said they would go with Saturday afternoon gigs and would agree to let in Under 18s. Charlie’s Bar on … Continue reading Splintered, Paranoid Visions, The Grown Ups Dublin 1991
Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Dublin 1992
August 30 1992 Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Barnstormers And so it continued. Bands that had a good name attracted the crowds; unheard-of bands drew much smaller numbers. Few people were willing totake the risk, especially if the band were not American. Alice Donut was both heard of and American so they were bound to get … Continue reading Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Dublin 1992
Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Dublin 1992
August 23 1992 Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Barnstormers Decadence Within and Herb Garden both returned to our shores. This time they played together as their dates clashed. Paying money out at the end of a gig was always pretty difficult, especially when there was very few people at the gig. Both bands had … Continue reading Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Dublin 1992
Heavenly, Pecadilloes Dublin 1992
August 15 1991 Heavenly, Pecadilloes Barnstormers 2 weeks after the political hardcore noise of MDC came Heavenly. Rising from the ashes of Talulah Gosh, Heavenly were pure unashamed pop. There was something infectious about both them and Talulah Gosh. This provided a great opportunity to put forward music of different styles. It was a chance … Continue reading Heavenly, Pecadilloes Dublin 1992
The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
November 6 1992 The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans - Fox + Pheasant (moved from Charlies Bar) The Ex were a band whose records I listened to more than any others. I couldn’t hold back my excitement when Gaynor inquired about them coming over for one day with Dog Faced Hermans. They were amazing and The … Continue reading The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Dublin 2015
October 4 2015 We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Grand Social The Grand Social
We Shall Overcome benefit Paranoid Visions, I AM A Carcrash. Checkpoint, The Black Pitts, Kiss My Acid, Cross Guns
October 2 2015 We Shall Overcome benefit Paranoid Visions, I AM A Carcrash. Checkpoint, The Black Pitts, Kiss My Acid, Cross Guns Fibber Magees
Various Bands Trocaire Benefit Dublin 1985
July 13 1985 Trocaire Benefit with Paranoid Visions, A House + Kill Devil Hill and many more CIE HALL Vicarious Living lasted for just over a year. We put together a lyric sheet (hand written) and a tape of one our rehearsals and gave it to people. Why? Because Paranoid Visions had done something similar, … Continue reading Various Bands Trocaire Benefit Dublin 1985