The launch of the Punks Listen fanzine In aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal took place in Little Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin on Monday 18 November - admission was free but the fanzine was €10.
Dublin’s D.I.Y. A&R Man: The Eugene Connolly Interview Part 2
At major record labels you can find a curious breed. They are called A&R people. Their job is to find new acts, sign, then, develop them, and keep them constantly motivated and inspired to make great music. Even better for the label - to make music that sells. A&R people get paid to find acts. … Continue reading Dublin’s D.I.Y. A&R Man: The Eugene Connolly Interview Part 2
“The Ramones changed my life” Dublin’s Music Champion: Eugene Connolly Interview Part 1
Very very few people have seen more gigs in Dublin than Eugene Connolly. Ever since her saw some of the most vital of the early punk gigs he's been a passionate fan of live music. He was one of the early supporters of the Blades, Eugene and later Aslan and was one of the teenage … Continue reading “The Ramones changed my life” Dublin’s Music Champion: Eugene Connolly Interview Part 1