The new book is a collection of pieces of writing from musicians, writers, actors and music fans. They were asked to write about a record (or a gig) that was significant to them and includes over 290 contributions
Hope Show 139: the lowdown
This weeks Hope show is the first part of bands that changed a life seeing them live. Incredible memories from live music
Book of the Week: In on the killtaker
33 1/3 In in the kill taker Joe gross Bloomsbury I love this 33 1/3 series where you take an album and write a book about it. I love it even more when fugazi are the recipients of the research. In this age of playlists and songs here, songs there it was a privilege to … Continue reading Book of the Week: In on the killtaker
Fugazi, Three Ring Psychosis, Moral Crusade, Not Our World -Dublin 1988
November 29 1988 Fugazi, Three Ring Psychosis, Moral Crusade, N.O.W. McGonagles Fugazi agreed that it would be a good idea to travel to Ireland and play a gig. I booked McGonagles. Some recent Sunday afternoons had been spent there, seeing various British bands that the Warzone people from Belfast had brought over to play. Warzone … Continue reading Fugazi, Three Ring Psychosis, Moral Crusade, Not Our World -Dublin 1988
Fugazi, Chumbawamba, In Motion – Dublin 1992
May 11 1992 Fugazi, Chumbawamba, In Motion SFX
Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World – Dublin 1989
November 23 1989 Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World McGonagles Fugazi was the band that really got things going for Hope. This gig, their second visit to Ireland, was packed out. We were totally taken by surprise. For a while it was looking hairy - Snuff were due to play but had to pull … Continue reading Fugazi, Slowest Clock, Not Our World – Dublin 1989
Hope Show 115 – the lowdown
Hope Show 115 - the lowdown Hope Show 115 1. Black Bank Folk w/ Damien Dempsey - Aunt Jenny 2. The Clash - White Riot 3. Paranoid Visions - From Dublin With Love 4. Against Me - Pints of guinness makes you strong 5. The Three Johns - The World of the workers is … Continue reading Hope Show 115 – the lowdown
Label of the week – Dischord Records
Label of the Week Dischord Records www.dischord.com SO what can you say about Dischordrecords? A label that has sold over 5 million items. A label that has influenced so many musicians and bands. A labelthat has brought out consistently good releases since the Teen Idles Minor Disturbance 7". [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzIGIom44AE] As one of the founders … Continue reading Label of the week – Dischord Records
My Favourite Gig – Brendan Canty
This is the second 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 Brendan Canty, Deathfix, Fugazi, Rites of Spring, One Last Wish etc The Mummies + Thee Headcoats Calgary, early 90’s Guy and … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Brendan Canty
Hope *2
It's been a little while in the making but Hope *2 is finally out. I asked a number of people one question, What was your favourite gig? I have to say I was pretty overwhelmed with the response and people were very willing to give up their time whenever possible..I received over 70 contributions from peers. … Continue reading Hope *2