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
Punks Listen Launch Night
The launch of the Punks Listen fanzine In aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal took place in Little Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin on Monday 18 November - admission was free but the fanzine was €10.
This weeks Dublin gigs: Sep 12 – 17
As the schools and colleges head back and darker nights descends it it still relatively quiet on the gigs front but the big one this week is Stu Daly with Erica Freas and Sinead White upstairs in Whelans. Stu is the guitarist in Chewie, Erica has been in loads of bands including RVIVR. Enemies in the Button Factory the following night will be a bonus for all those who spent time going to gigs in Kilcoole in the late 2000's. The band are getting back together after a hiatus of about 15 years. For those looking for some introspection to their music Foggy Notions are bringing over Lael Neale to the Workmans Club on Thursday
Chewie take it to a new level
Right from the first note the crowd was in raptures at this Easter punk rock show. One hour of fun, smiles, comradeship and entertainment. A bit like the Stations of the Cross I guess
Hope Show 145
This weeks hope show with punk rock from all over Ireland, UK. France and the US of A
Play of the day – The Winter Passing
Emotional masterpiece for a time of solace written in a world of gigs.live music and physical noise
This weeks gig – August 27 – Sept 1
It's a slow week this week, must be something to do with Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally that has everyone broke. Still Saturday night is promising with Stu Daly from Chewing on Tinfoil playing and 2 former Stiff Little Fingers in the form of XsLF playing with Hooligan in Drop Dead Twice. And of course … Continue reading This weeks gig – August 27 – Sept 1
This Weeks Gigs: August 14 – 20
Tonight Whelans is hosting a class gig. Pianos Become The Teeth, Foxing are doing a co-headline tour with Kamikaze Girls coming along for the ride. Saturday night in Dublin - Soundhouse is the place for action. The Winter Passing are playing with Stu Daly from Chewing on Tinfoil and Belfast's Dugout. twp as they are … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs: August 14 – 20