Jan 18 1991 Cowboy Killers - NCAD Jan 19 1991 Cowboy Killers, Shred, Paranoid Visions - Attic Jan 21 1991 Cowboy Killers, Paranoid Visions - Grattan Through SKETCH I came into contact with the drummer of Cowboy Killers, Kip Xool. They were based in Wales and really wanted to come over to Ireland. Paddy was … Continue reading Cowboy Killers Irish tour – 1990
Sloth – Dublin 1990
Dec 16 1990 Sloth Attic Benefit for Vegetarian Society of Ireland The five charities were picked out after discussions with Valerie, Miriam and the Bearded Lady. We could have run a gig every week for a year and still have had more than enough good causes. We decided to go with ones that meant something to … Continue reading Sloth – Dublin 1990
Whipping Boy, House Of Byron, The Grown Ups – Dublin 1990
Dec 9 1990 Whipping Boy, House Of Byron, The Grown Ups Attic Benefit for Rape Crisis Centre The Therapy?? gig in the Attic was absolutely packed. You could sense at this time that there was a buzz around the band. People who were rarely at gigs came out to this one. The Attic wore its title … Continue reading Whipping Boy, House Of Byron, The Grown Ups – Dublin 1990
Therapy?, Shred, Pig Ignorance – Dublin 1990
Dec 2 1990 Therapy?, Shred, Pig Ignorance Attic Benefit for Irish M.E. Association I still felt ill and was seriously lacking in energy. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome had given way to a new diagnosis - M.E. If I took even any small exercise I suffered severe muscle pain. My parents bought me a typewriter and I got … Continue reading Therapy?, Shred, Pig Ignorance – Dublin 1990
Babydigger, Lawnmowers ; Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL – Dublin 1990
Jun 7 1990 Babydigger, Lawnmowers - New Inn Jun 29 1990 Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL - New Inn John Robb passed my name onto fellow Mancunians Babydigger. They sent me a tape I thought was excellent. I couldn't wait to get them over to play a gig. Around this time, people in Belfast contacted me. Jailcell … Continue reading Babydigger, Lawnmowers ; Jailcell Recipes, Drive, FUAL – Dublin 1990
Rebellion 2016 – Day 4
Rebellion 2016 - Day 4 There's always a certain nostalgia to the last day. Like the last day of a Christmas holiday as you prepare to return to work or revert to a life you had escaped for the week. The stalls that had been a hive of activity for four days are, in some … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 4
Pitchshifter – Dublin 1991
Oct 31 1991 Pitchshifter, Golden Horde NCAD Oct 31 1991 Pitch Shifter, Jam Jar Jail, Dust Revolution - Fox + Pheasant Pitchshifter from Nottingham asked through their friend Stuart if they could come over . It was Hallowe'en and we managed to get them a gig at the NCAD hallowe'en ball as well as one in … Continue reading Pitchshifter – Dublin 1991
Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim – Dublin 1991
Oct 11 1991 Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim Fox + Pheasant Sons Of Ishmael came all the way from Canada for their Irish tour. I was still ill with M.E. and had to take plenty of rest. I missed this gig due to that but met up with the band earlier in the day … Continue reading Sons Of Ishmael, Turtle Assasins, Arnheim – Dublin 1991
Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak – Dublin 1991
Oct 5 1991 Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak Charlie's Negu Gorriak also stayed in the “Dumps”. They were from the Basque region and couldn't speak a word of English. They didn't want to keep their gear in the van and so we filled the whole room up with equipment. I've no idea where they slept - it … Continue reading Anhrefn, Negu Gorriak – Dublin 1991
Babes In Toyland Irish tour 1991
Jul 20 1991 Babes In Toyland, Pet Lamb - Charlie's Jul 22 1991 Babes In Toyland, In Motion - Fox + Pheasant This was the twelfth Saturday afternoon gig of the year in Charlie’s. Southern Studios had been in touch about Babes In Toyland playing. They were going to play Belfast and Cork with THERAPY? … Continue reading Babes In Toyland Irish tour 1991