So for Gabfest *6 myself and Michael have handpicked 10 songs from 1979 that inspired a further generation or 2 of musicians. We see punk evolving in different directions. Post punk, synth and raw guitars coming through in the UK whilst in the States there's a new menace appearing
SLF virtual meetup for St Patricks Day
Northern Irish punk rock veterans announce a virtual meet up due to the restrictions around live music which has hampered their March plans
This Weeks Gigs: Aug 19 – 25
This weeks punk, alternative and interesting gigs in Dublin
Punk Rock and Teenage kicks in troubled times
Punk Rock and Teenage kicks in troubled times In 1977 Punk Rock was shaking up the world of music while an angry & defiant youth culture was born . But while the Sex Pistols predicted "Anarchy in the U.K." they did so from the comfort of Carnaby Street in London , while for some the … Continue reading Punk Rock and Teenage kicks in troubled times
Thursday Tunes – Protex
This weeks Thursday tunes come courtesy of Gordie Walker from Protex. 40 years after they releaswed their debut 7" on Good Vibrations Protex are down from Belfast on Friday night for a promising gig with the objectorz, Shrug Life and Blackpitts Wildhearted outsider interviewed the band here last year. Madam George (Van Morrison) https://youtu.be/xrOgYjp20j0 Alternative … Continue reading Thursday Tunes – Protex
Thursday Tunes – Captain Hotknives
The Captain is becoming a regular to Dublin. His shows are an anarchic comedic adventure where we all gather around and proclaim our disdain for new born children. A regular at many punk rock nights he is playing Drop Dead Twice this week Liam Weldon "blue tar road" https://youtu.be/xL1NDKcRMPQ The deadlians 'I dint wanna ride … Continue reading Thursday Tunes – Captain Hotknives
Rebellion 2016 – Day 3
The ruts take the opera house by storm Rebellion 2016 - day 3 Nothing like a bit or raucous punk folk to start the day. I didn't make it to black pitts but will catch them in Dublin soon I hope. Matilda's Scoundrel were on the introducing stage and judging by the receptive crowd they … Continue reading Rebellion 2016 – Day 3
Blackpool Day 4
Altered Images had a really enjoyable and buoyant brand of pop music when they emerged from Scotland. They cancelled a scheduled appearance in Dublin at some ball or other in Trinity at the height of their appeal. Thankfully for us pop fans Teardrop Explodes who played in McGonagles that week were persuaded to stay a … Continue reading Blackpool Day 4