I will never forget the first time the ex came to Dublin. We had been putting on gigs for a few years and had seen many troubadors in those initial days. My parents had a world opened up to them they never knew existed as bands came for lunch before their Dublin gigs. The biggest … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Ex
The year isn't starting slowly - Main event of the week is the Sea Pinks lp launch in Bello bar Sea Pinks are a Belfast trio consisting of Neil Brogan (ex-Girls Names), Steven Henry and Davey Agnew. Together, they unite on forging blissful guitar pop out of everyday tension. There’s a fizz and fire … Continue reading Jan 8 news
This is the first in a weekly series all taken from Hope 2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question My Favourite Gig by Mike Schulman, Slumberland Records (also in Hard Left) The Jesus & Mary Chain Washington, DC in October 1985 "I'd … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Mike Schulman
First fortnight is well underway at the moment with a full range of evets over the next 12 days First Fortnight is a charity-based organisation with the express aim of challenging mental health prejudice through the creative arts. We believe the arts allow us to create a space where people can talk about mental health … Continue reading First Fortnight – Challenge Mental health Prejudice
The road to Wigan pier George Orwell Penguin Press Nearly 80 years since it was written this book has been the introduction to a new chapter for me. I have decided to attempt 52 books in a year and where better to start than with a classic. When the first paragraph of that classic ends … Continue reading Book of the Week – The Road to Wigan Pier
In an age of interesting political departures one that has been prevalent is Claiming Our Future. They are a national non-party-political civil society network that comprises individuals and organizations from a broad range of civil society sectors. Established in 2010, COF aim to make real the values of equality, environmental sustainability, participation, accountability and solidarity. It's … Continue reading Claiming Our Future – Annual Assembly Dublin
Roughneck Riot Out Of Anger TNS Records Have you ever been in a situation where you are party to a conversation and just can't hold back on giving the punchline? Or butting in where you shouldn't? Are you one of those who can just let the story flow, hold your peace and come in a … Continue reading Roughneck Riot – Out of anger
The Mighty Avon Jnr Underground [email protected] 100 years, a century, 5 score. This is a decade of centenaries for this island of ours and beyond. It is a manifestation of history that events will be celebrated and when the anniversary has a zero at the end they become bigger. When they move into three digits … Continue reading The Mighty Avon Jnr – Undeground
Cannibales and Vahines Songs For a Free Body Freddy Morezon Productions All We Want is that which makes us less than free should stop now Since leaving the Ex as its lead singer and troubador GW Sok has been as busy as ever. His artisitic output continues to grow as he collaborates with many around … Continue reading Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body
Hope show 107 1. Roughneck Riot - Need I remind you 2. Absolutist - Sleepless Tension 3. Ultramantis Black - Oil and Gas 4. Crookshanks - Merit Roll 5. The Ground is lava - Good Talk, Russ 6. Hank Wood and the Hammerheads - I am Hungry 7. Pissed Jeans - Closet Marine 8. Newtown … Continue reading Hope Show 107 – The Rundown
