I've been thinking about this piece for a long time. How can I find the exact words to stress just how important FUGAZI were. Important in that they lead the way for my diy generation. I was involved in putting gigs in Dublin for a number of years. I played in a band and when … Continue reading Bands that changed a life Pt 2 – FUGAZI
Bands that changed a life – New model army
New model army It's almost impossible when thinking or reminiscing about the modellers not to look back on their top of the pops appearance. Lead singer slade the leveller appeared dressed fashionably in his "only stupid b#####ds use heroin" t-shirt. Confrontational anarcho punks conflict then amended this slogan to proclaim that "only stupid b#####ds … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – New model army
Pride Parade 2012
"He's just a stereotype" is what the Specials sang many years ago. I remember the night the Specials first played in Dublin. I remember getting the bus home from town and some rude boys were travelling out to the Stardust to the gig. I was envious but it was a case of too much too … Continue reading Pride Parade 2012
All radio should be active
It's always bizarre to reminisce about life in the 20th Century. It is so common for us all to now take to the internet in search of any information that is required. Access is at your finger tips should you wish to find out about music, stamps, food, news, sport. Heard there is an uprising … Continue reading All radio should be active
Rebellion top 5’s pt 3
Top 5 ways to improve Rebellion I loved the festival this year, although I'm a recent enough convert over the past 5 years this was my favourite one so far. Lots of good diverse bands and with so much to do. I love that it's on in Blackpool as the tatty slightly decaying seaside town … Continue reading Rebellion top 5’s pt 3
Rebellion top 5’s pt 2
Top 5 t-shirts We did a very scientific search on t-shirts on display - looked at them all and tried to remember which were most popular band by their merch. And in no particular order we have.... Resistance 77 - wierd that they fell the need to explain their patriotism but even wierder that england … Continue reading Rebellion top 5’s pt 2
Rebellion top 5’s pt 1
Top 5 moments from Rebellion 2012 The anti-fascist sing songs from Los Fastidios, the Filaments and Hard Skin - whilst it may have been less prevalent than in recent years there is still a small number of people who believe themselves to be superior due to the colour of their skin. This year there was … Continue reading Rebellion top 5’s pt 1
It’s not a rebellion but it is rebellion
Where do I start with rebellion? If its new to you check out www.rebellionfestival.com it's an annual gathering of the punks to blackpool. Blackpool is such an apt location for it as its a city stuck in the 70s with bits of modernisation but very much old school. Rebellion has over 200 bands playing during its 4 … Continue reading It’s not a rebellion but it is rebellion
Still rebellion – day 2
After the late end to last night rejoicing the wonder of the buzzcocks I had to pace myself a bit better today. I also had to get to Bloomfield road to score my ticket for evertons trip to Blackpool on Sunday. I got back in time to see John robb talking to Tom hingley. Tom … Continue reading Still rebellion – day 2
Here we go, three in a row. Rebellion day 3
The stamina of some of the punks is unreal, either that or they are sleeping outside the winter gardens. Statics were on at 2.30 so that was my starting time but rebellion had already a big crowd in attendance. Los fastidios, from Italy were on in the empress Ballroom at 2.25 and they brought their … Continue reading Here we go, three in a row. Rebellion day 3