The new book is a collection of pieces of writing from musicians, writers, actors and music fans. They were asked to write about a record (or a gig) that was significant to them and includes over 290 contributions
Hope Show 163 – the lowdown
amyl and the sniffers, chubby and the gang, soulglo, bob vylan, bad planning, mom jeans, good grief, moving targets, diaz brothers, The Dumpies, The Oh Sees, Wonk Unit, The Catenary Wires, Extravision, A Wilhelm Scream, Antillectual, The Ex, The Last Mile
Play of the day – The Ex
Dutch punk legends just keep getting more legendary with each release
The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
November 6 1992 The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans - Fox + Pheasant (moved from Charlies Bar) The Ex were a band whose records I listened to more than any others. I couldn’t hold back my excitement when Gaynor inquired about them coming over for one day with Dog Faced Hermans. They were amazing and The … Continue reading The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992
Hope Show 115 – the lowdown
Hope Show 115 - the lowdown Hope Show 115 1. Black Bank Folk w/ Damien Dempsey - Aunt Jenny 2. The Clash - White Riot 3. Paranoid Visions - From Dublin With Love 4. Against Me - Pints of guinness makes you strong 5. The Three Johns - The World of the workers is … Continue reading Hope Show 115 – the lowdown
Bands that changed a life – The Ex
I will never forget the first time the ex came to Dublin. We had been putting on gigs for a few years and had seen many troubadors in those initial days. My parents had a world opened up to them they never knew existed as bands came for lunch before their Dublin gigs. The biggest … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Ex
Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body
Cannibales and Vahines Songs For a Free Body Freddy Morezon Productions All We Want is that which makes us less than free should stop now Since leaving the Ex as its lead singer and troubador GW Sok has been as busy as ever. His artisitic output continues to grow as he collaborates with many around … Continue reading Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body
This weeks news September 14
This weeks news September 14 Now that was a good week for gigs - Jello with Guantanamo School of Medicine on a bill with Sissy and Paranoid Visions last Wednesday in the Button Factory. And then two days later the Ex in Whelans. Something else. Spolied for choice again this week with Danko Jones, Sissy … Continue reading This weeks news September 14
This Weeks news – September 7
This weeks news September 7 The Winter Passing release their debut album, A different Space of Mind on September 18 on 6131 records The launch gig for their pop punk emo mix in Ireland is in Grand Social on the 26th, the band will then cross the Irish Sea for a UK tour in October … Continue reading This Weeks news – September 7