niallhope Fanzines, hope, Hope Publications

Hope *3 out now

New issue of Hope zine is out now. So we have done it again. We have written to people we admire and asked them a simple question. This time around we have compiled their answers into a 36 A4 page fanzine. Hope *3 asks the question what gave you the inspiration to start doing what you are doing and what inspires you to continue. We wanted positivity, hoping for something that will give you the urge to create, communicate positively and look for good in the world. There's a lot of corners we could turn around that wouldn't have this good there so let's

niallhope Bands, Interviews, Irish Band Interviews, wild hearted outsider

Dublin Rock’s Gentleman Drummer: Johnny Bonnie Interview. Part 1

Now with the excellent Trouble Pilgrims, Johnny Bonnie had never played drums until he got together with Dick Purdy, Paul Woodful and what became the Skank Mooks. Since then he has drummed with over thirty Dublin bands, which surely is some kind of record. He is also one of the genuine good guys in the local scene, … Continue reading Dublin Rock’s Gentleman Drummer: Johnny Bonnie Interview. Part 1

Michael Murphy Interviews, wild hearted outsider

Punk for Life: The Incredible story of Dick Purdy and the Dublin punk/DIY/new wave scene.

Dick Purdy was a member of one of the most legendary of Dublin bands, the Skank Mooks. They didn't last long but they made a mark on the local music scene with their punk attitude of 'why can't we do it?' They played in the very legendary gig at Anthony's Hall in November 1978. A … Continue reading Punk for Life: The Incredible story of Dick Purdy and the Dublin punk/DIY/new wave scene.