We SHALL Overcome, we can not contemplate otherwise

I was delighted for Hope Collective to be part of We Shall Overcome festival. Over €2,000 was raised for Aoibhneas and the Saol Project, thank you to all the bands and those who volunteered to make it such a success

Some words with the last mile

Canadian punks, the last mile are coming to Ireland and the UK this week and next. It is a throwback, for me, to the diy tours I was involved in helping out with in the 80's and 90's. Everything based on trust, things backfiring and a real feeling of camaraderie amongst it all. I helped organise the Dublin leg tomorrow and in advance sent the band off some questions

This weeks gigs: Sep 19 – 25

This weeks Dublin gigs sees the return of We Shall Overcome Festival where musicians reach out and give a helping hand. Highlights include the last mile on Friday and Pete Holidai with tony st ledger on Saturday

This weeks gigs Sep 5 – 11

Another nice selection this week with Soft on Crime being the real highlight - full of tunes and sensibility they are playing a free gig in Fibbers. Infected Mushroom - Button Factory, Sep 5Matthew Mole - Workmans, Sep 5Amber Mark – Academy, Sep 6Agnes Obel – Vicar Street, Sep 6Kevin McGahern - Whelans, Sep 7Odisee … Continue reading This weeks gigs Sep 5 – 11