A real varied selection of great nights this week in Dublin with all sorts of magical things happening including the launch of Punks Listen
Punks Listen
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
Keep on chiming
Some words with Padraig from Australian Irish noise duo Chimers in advance of their appearance at the We Shall Overcome Festival in Bohs bar on Friday
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
Some words with Parker
Some words with Dylan From Derry pop punkers Parker in advance of their upcoming tour with Canadian Punkers the last mile
Quicksand – Interiors
Quicksand Interiors Epitaph So let’s pretend you’ve read a review I’ve written before. You know I place emphasis on memories. I pay homage to an Irish era that was discovering the rest of the world. An ireland pre Celtic tiger. An ireland where our nations confidence was only starting to build. The grey streets were … Continue reading Quicksand – Interiors
Cheapskate, Gout, Brian Bannon, Stomach – Dublin 1996
Mar 29 1996 Cheapskate, Gout, Brian Bannon, Stomach Attic
Stomach, Bambi, Cheapskate, Blackbelt Jones – Dublin 1996
Dec 7 1996 Stomach, Bambi, Cheapskate, Blackbelt Jones (Benefit for St Vincent dePaul) Attic
Down By Law, Wheel, Groundswell Barnstormers – Dublin 1993
May 10 1993 Down By Law, Wheel, Groundswell Barnstormers
Bluetip, Kerosene 454 Dublin 1997
Oct 26 1997 Bluetip, Kerosene 454, Jackbeast, Hylton Weir Fusion Bar