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Newton Faulkner live review

veryunhinged — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:26:25 +0000

Back before Christmas one of my lovely friends (I have many) got me a ticket to Newton Faulkner in the Radisson Hotel in Galway. On Saturday I finally got to use that gift. The resulting night was a mixed bag.

Firstly let me say that the venue is a barn. A converted function room with little charm but we were not there for the décor and anyway the lights would be dimmed when the ginger one took the stage so I was not unduly perturbed. What the place lacked in charm Newton more than made up for. His is a one man show and his material can be very melancholic at times but despite this the show clipped along at a nice pace, never sinking too far into depression or becoming too frenzied. He told jokes, had a screen of visuals and organised the odd sing along, dividing the crowd and giving each section a part to sing. The rest of the time the crowd sang along anyway seeming to know every bar of every song that came their way.

That is not to say there were not downsides to the show, at points the visuals, which were projected on a large screen to coincide with certain parts of songs, were woefully out of sync and the over all volume of the show was much too low. I know it was not a Machine Head gig but you should not be able to hear the idle chatter of people around (not that closely around) you during songs. However the good natured vibe from both the crowd and Mr Faulkner and the sheer charisma he has made the glitches and back tech on the nigh forgivable. He is well worth seenig live but only in the Radisson if you must.

Did a great version of this, enjoy
Badman

Giveamanakick change of venue in Galway.

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:25:57 +0000

Those mighty noise merchants GAMAK are winding down, and will be sadly missed. They brought us anger, power and noise levels you don't often hear outside of Armageddon. They are on a fairwell tour and Galway is their second last stop. However there has been a change of venue for this show. This is swiped from their myspace page.

IMPORTANT-Change Of Venue For Galway Show this Sat 28th

Hey All, due to circumstances beyond our control, we've had a change of
venue for this Sat 28th's gig in Galway. The venue is no longer Roisin
Dubh, but Kelly's on Cross St. We apologise for the late notice. So-
Strange Brew and Gigantic Present: giveamanakick (final Galway show
ever) w/ support from Last Days Of Death Country, Kelly's, Cross St,
doors 8pm, Adm E8. Apologies once again for the inconvenience, S+K

Can't wait for it, they will rock the balls off the night.

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Floating heads are funny

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:05:07 +0000

I may get laughed at for my next statement but I like Newton Faulkner.

To many he is just another wuss strumming his six string and being offensively inoffensive. But he has a playfulness that some of his counterparts lack. One of the main crimes committed by the guitar wielding balladeers is that they take themselves waaaaay too seriously. Newton on the other hand can laugh at himself. Here is the proof. Its called Badman and its taken from his second album Rebuilt by Humans. Which incidentally is a fine album for those of you in a more sedate (yet happy) frame of mind. This is far and away the funniest video I have seen in ages.

He plays the Radisson hotel in Galway 27th feb

Ulster Hall in Belfast 28th feb

& Oylmpia in Dublin Mar 1st

Go see William Elliott Whitmore

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:18:17 +0000

What are you doing at the end of Sept? Around the 20th if you are in Dublin or 21st if you are in the city of the tribes? I’ll tell you what you should be doing. Reread the title, there is a hint in it.

William Elliott Whitemore is some form of country/bluegrass singing legend. A rough gravelly whiskey soked voice and lyrics which are both simple and profound. Country music should always this, in turns political or personal. There is often little more to his songs than a banjo or six string and his voice but trust me that is all is needed to make a great feckin’ song.

If you doubt me go to Whelans on the 20th of Sept or 21th in the Roisin Dubh and then you can post up your apology the next day you doubting Thomas.

Giveamanakick are packing it in

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:46:22 +0000

AHHHHHHHHHH, NooOOOoooOOoO. Damn. Feck. Blast.
One of Irelands most creative rock outfits are calling time after three albums and a whole shed of fantastic gigs.
In their own words

At least they give us one more chance to see the madness live before they kick the bucket (sorry).

Sat 14th Nov: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Fri 20th Nov: Whelans, Dublin
Sat 28th Nov: Roisin Dubh, Galway
Fri 18th Dec: Dolans Warehouse, Limerick

Gemma Hayes on the road.

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:36:35 +0000

Gemma is taking to the road this winter to treat us all to live renditions ofstuff from her acclaimed third LP
The Hollow Of The Morning. She will no doubt treat us to songs from her first two albums as well. Not a bad way to spend a winters evening.

Nov. 26th: Belfast – Stiff Kitten
Sat. Nov. 29th: Mullingar – Stables
Sun. Nov. 30th: Limerick – Dolans
Mon. Dec. 1st: Cork – Cyprus Avenue
Thurs. Dec. 4th: Waterford – Electric Avenue
Sat. Dec. 6th: Dublin – Tripod
Sun. Dec. 7th: Castlebar – TF Royal
Tues. Dec. 9th: Galway – Roisin Dubh

Fight like Apes. Changing dates and kickin ass

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:08:17 +0000

Fight Like Apes have changed some of their tour dates and just so you won’t be standing aroung like a
spare prick in the rain on the wrong day I am going to tell you what they are:

Sun 12th October          Cork Cyprus Avenue.
Mon 13th October          Galway Roisin Dubh.
Tue 14th October          Limerick Dolans.
Fri 17th October          Mullingar The Stables.
Sun 19th October          Dundalk Spirit Store.

Now wasn’t that nice of me.

They are releasing their debut album Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion
on the 26th in Whelans, and will be touring the UK with the Ting Tings so they will be buzy little bees for the forseeable future.