Tonight’s show is one with a difference. I get to share some stories with Ed Wenn from Dealing With Damage. We each pick a song and then the next one needs to have some connection with the last. One way of publicizing Ed’s latest bands new release on vinyl. Their excellent album from last year which was originally on cd and download only is being made available soon from Little Rocket Records on vinyl.
Hope Show 147 Gab Fest 2 Futurama 1981 remembered
So we are back – finishing off our chat with Michael Murphy about Futurama 1981. 2 young Dublin Punks venture to England for the first time to see a 2 day festival of punk and post punk acts. Challenging their visions of music and opening up the world of punk rock ingredients as they were amazed by the sounds and vision of the festival.
SLF virtual meetup for St Patricks Day
Northern Irish punk rock veterans announce a virtual meet up due to the restrictions around live music which has hampered their March plans
Gab Fest – a new Hope Show Spin off
A slightly different Hope Show this week. We are going with a spin off - called Gab Fest for now. The idea is to chat to people about gigs or bands that meant something to them. Of course where would I turn to first but to Michael Murphy to talk about his early introduction to … Continue reading Gab Fest – a new Hope Show Spin off
Play of the day – Chelsea Wolfe
Chelsea Wolfe & Emma Ruth Rundle Anhedonia Chelsea Wolfe has shared new video for her latest single, “Anhedonia” which features vocals and guitar by labelmate Emma Ruth Rundle. Wolfe joined efforts with stop motion editor and video producer Cressa Beer for a moving creation that reflects grief and loneliness, yet brings hope that with time and support, healing is … Continue reading Play of the day – Chelsea Wolfe
Hope Show 145
This weeks hope show with punk rock from all over Ireland, UK. France and the US of A
Book of the Week – The People’s games
The idea of this book is such a good one. Take people and tell their excellent stories of selflessness and support for others. Speak of the hours they put in to improve a community and show the positivity that follows in their trails.
Play of the Day – John The Postman is still above God
A journey through r and b riffs by people who took nothing too serious.
Play of the day – Abolitionist’s ugly feeling
Abolitionists final concept album strong on riffs, songs and a sense of wondering how we got here
Play of the day – Wiretap Compilation for ACLU
30 bands rooted in punk rock but with sounds as varied as your everyday wildlife garden come together for American Council of Civil Liberties