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
Econochrist tour 1991
Jul 13 1991 Econochrist, World Of Drums, Jam Jar Jail - Charlie's Jul 15 1991 Econochrist, The Grown Ups, Ciunas - Fox + Pheasant I had a bedsit that I gave over to bands when they were visiting. The neighbours never complained but I'm sure they wondered. I was away for the Econochrist tour. There … Continue reading Econochrist tour 1991
NOFX, GO, Decline – Dublin 1991
Jun 1 1991 NOFX, GO, Decline Charlie's Again a case of two tours happening simultaneously and of us not wanting to say no. GO! from New York were an outspoken hardcore band that tackled many issues including homosexuality and discrimination. They wanted to come over with Decline form England. NOFX on the other hand wanted … Continue reading NOFX, GO, Decline – Dublin 1991
React Benefits – Dublin 1991
May 23 1991 Ogre, Shred, Stone Pony, Tension - Fox + Pheasant May 30 1991 Grown Ups, Onion Breath, Jam Jar Jail, Pet Lamb - Fox + Pheasant React was 7 issues old and had grown to 2000 copies per month. It was now being printed by Atko-print, Miriam's cousin. He had his own printing … Continue reading React Benefits – Dublin 1991
FUAL, Coitus, Paranoid Visions, Ciunas – Dublin 1991
May 18 1991 FUAL, Coitus, Paranoid Visions, Ciunas Charlie's This was the first gig since the farce of no-one turning up to see The Keatons the previous month. Coitus were based in England and featured Skinny, who used to be in Paranoid Visions. FUAL were from Belfast and were doing an Irish tour.. Both bands … Continue reading FUAL, Coitus, Paranoid Visions, Ciunas – Dublin 1991
Jailcell Recipes, Force Fed – Dublin 1991
Mar 9 1991 Jailcell Recipes, Force Fed Charlie's Jailcell Recipe's second visit to Ireland, organised through Belfast - a bigger crowd this time, 90 people paid in to see them in Dublin.
Quicksand Irish tour 1991
Feb 24 1991 Quicksand Bolton St Feb 24 1991 Quicksand, Sloth Charlie's Feb 25 1991 Quicksand, Skin Horses, Afflicted Grattan Christy Colcord in England was a contact for many American bands who wanted to tour Europe. She heard about what we were doing through a friend of hers in Belfast and rang to ask … Continue reading Quicksand Irish tour 1991