So for GabFest *3 myself and Michael have decided to start where music started for us 1976. We chat about the times and the influence many of these bands had.
Hope Show 149 – the lowdown
Tonights show. 18 slabs of punk with new songs from J Robbins, MC16, Fatherfigures, Soft On Crime, Zero Again and so many others
Hope Show 148 – the lowdown, Ed Wenn
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 [bandcamp width=100% height=120 track=3477910639 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] 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 … 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.