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
Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH Dublin 1992
March 8 1992 Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH The Grattan (moved from The Attic) The Nessun Dorma gig the following month had just as poor a turnout. Both bands had travelled over in a bus, not the fancy tour bus kind that many bands travel in but a bit like a school bus (they're the journeys … Continue reading Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH Dublin 1992
Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill – Dublin 1986
April 7 1986 Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill Belvedere Hotel Hugo asked me to join a band with him, Kill Devil Hill. He also did a fanzine. While putting it together, Hugo came across John Robb, editor of another 'zine called "The Rox". John was also lead singer in The Membranes. Hugo asked John … Continue reading Membranes, Paranoid Visions, Kill Devil Hill – Dublin 1986
Jailcell Recipes + Decline Dublin 1992
Apr 4 1992 Decline, Jailcell Recipes, Unsound Barnstormers I persuaded Robbie and Barnstormers to host a Saturday afternoon show with No Age restrictions. They were hesitant as they were situated in a commercial street with many shops open for business. Because of the success of Spermbirds they agred to go with an afternoon gig. However … Continue reading Jailcell Recipes + Decline Dublin 1992