Feb 2 1991 Splintered, Paranoid Visions, The Grown Ups Charlies Bar The Attic's management were tiring of the afternoon gigs with No Age Restrictions and a new, slightly bigger venue called Charlie’s approached ‘Hope’. They said they would go with Saturday afternoon gigs and would agree to let in Under 18s. Charlie’s Bar on … Continue reading Splintered, Paranoid Visions, The Grown Ups Dublin 1991
Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Dublin 1992
August 30 1992 Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Barnstormers And so it continued. Bands that had a good name attracted the crowds; unheard-of bands drew much smaller numbers. Few people were willing totake the risk, especially if the band were not American. Alice Donut was both heard of and American so they were bound to get … Continue reading Alice Donut, Gout, Brawl Dublin 1992
Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Dublin 1992
August 23 1992 Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Barnstormers Decadence Within and Herb Garden both returned to our shores. This time they played together as their dates clashed. Paying money out at the end of a gig was always pretty difficult, especially when there was very few people at the gig. Both bands had … Continue reading Decadence Within, Herb Garden, The Collectors Dublin 1992
Heavenly, Pecadilloes Dublin 1992
August 15 1991 Heavenly, Pecadilloes Barnstormers 2 weeks after the political hardcore noise of MDC came Heavenly. Rising from the ashes of Talulah Gosh, Heavenly were pure unashamed pop. There was something infectious about both them and Talulah Gosh. This provided a great opportunity to put forward music of different styles. It was a chance … Continue reading Heavenly, Pecadilloes Dublin 1992
The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
November 6 1992 The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans - Fox + Pheasant (moved from Charlies Bar) The Ex were a band whose records I listened to more than any others. I couldn’t hold back my excitement when Gaynor inquired about them coming over for one day with Dog Faced Hermans. They were amazing and The … Continue reading The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Dublin 2015
October 4 2015 We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Grand Social The Grand Social
We Shall Overcome benefit Paranoid Visions, I AM A Carcrash. Checkpoint, The Black Pitts, Kiss My Acid, Cross Guns
October 2 2015 We Shall Overcome benefit Paranoid Visions, I AM A Carcrash. Checkpoint, The Black Pitts, Kiss My Acid, Cross Guns Fibber Magees
Green Day, Dog Day – Dublin 1991
December 15 1991 Green Day, Dog Day The Attic Yeah, yeah, it's all true. Green Day played in the Attic. It was a wintry Sunday afternoon. They used my bass, They covered up my Sink stickers. They took off their trousers and 40 people saw it all. Retrospectively when people talk to me about ‘hope’ … Continue reading Green Day, Dog Day – Dublin 1991
This Weeks News March 18
Eileen Gogan is launching her debut album this week after spending years fronting and guesting for many Dublin pop bands. - The launch is Thursday March 24 in the Grand Social Her powerful, unaffected singing style has been compared with Sandy Denny and Kirsty McColl but her sound – a blend of glistening guitar and vintage … Continue reading This Weeks News March 18