MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Kiptos rantsAuthor: kipto

As I slight change of tact from my first two articles" I will dispense
temporarily " very temporarily"" " from the blind hatred and actually write a
quasi"serious article. I have been thinking about the following question for
some time now.. "Are the "noughties" the worst musical decade ever""" or least
the worst since the [...]

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Ireland its time to get LOOSE

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Republic of Loose"""InterviewAuthor: Nicola Marie O Riordan

These lads have been on the music scene for years as Johnny Pyro and The Rock
Coma. Band members came and went" and in 2001 Republic of Loose were born.
Since the popular tracks "Come Back Girl" and "You Know It" graced [...]

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In Search of The Needles

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: The Needles"""InterviewAuthor: Jason Golden
"smile"
The Needles" hailing from Aberdeen" are Dave Dixon "guitar / lead vocals"" Paul Curtiss "bass"" Richey Wolfe "keyboards / vocals" and Johnny Wolfe "drums / vocals". Their approach to making music draws from the likes of Gene Vincent" Eddie Cochran and The Kinks" classic rock"n"roll" fresh as the day it was [...]

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NEW SOUNDS FROM THE NEW CITY

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: ISLAND ARTS CENTRE" LISBURNAuthor: Scott Edgar
Since opening its doors in June 2001 this multi arts venue in the heart of Lisburn City Centre has attracted some of the biggest names in local and international arts as well as an estimated 280"000 visitors per year. Housed on the Island alongside the local council buildings" the [...]

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The future is bright RED

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Red Jetison"""interviewAuthor: Dave Scanlon

It"s a busy time for gigs as the Summer "are we still calling this feckin" weather Summer"" draws to a close. Bud Rising"s on at the moment" and Electric Picnic is less than a fortnight away" but there"s a few extra dates for your calendar sandwiched in between" as London outfit [...]

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I Could Have Stayed Home Listening to Whigfield

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Liam Tyrrell

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Artist: The Hitchcock Blondes" Blue Thatcher" Herbal Jahz "" Aug 12th "" The HubAuthor: Liam Tyrrell

The Hitchcock Blondes are starting as I walk in so there"s not even time for an introduction about the funny looking street clown I saw on the way" or the junkie girl on the bus looking for change" or the [...]

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Chuck Norris Day

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Los Langeros" Tenpastseven" El BastordoAuthor: Iain Houten
Chuck Norris Day
Los Langeros" Tenpastseven" El Bastordo.
The somewhat off the radar inaugural "Chuck Norris Day" festival was held on Saturday the 12th of August in and around the Pine Lodge" Myrtleville. It proved" as expected" to be one of the highlights of the Cork summer music [...]

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Artistic delights—Painting By Numbers @ Cyprus Avenue

Posted on August 21, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Painting By Numbers " Cyprus AvenueAuthor: AnnMarie McCarthy

It"s Leaving Cert night and hidden away from the festivities in Cyprus Avenue its damn near peaceful in here. Well" until about 10p.m. that is".

The first act of the night was Open Door Policy" a Louth band fronted by Keith McCormick and whose drummer Craig is [...]

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Leitrim, My new favourite place.

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Liam Tyrrell

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Artist: Sliabh An Iarainn Arts Festival" Drumshanbo" Aug 5"7Author: Liam Tyrrell
An independent" non"corporate" sponsor"less festival in Leitrim you say. Yes
indeed" "55 for a heap load of bands and admittance to the campsite" and a free
bus from the train station in Carrick"on"Shannon too. Sounds promising right"
Saturday" things are hairy" we"re all very" very ill" "let"s leave [...]

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Cultural Regeneration

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Contributor

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Artist: Castle PaloozaAuthor: Anna Murray
Nestled in the almost fantastical druidic oak forests of the midlands" the eyes of Charleville Castle"s turrets are indefatigable in maintaining their vigil over the environs of Tullamore and its inhabitants. Built in 1798 by one of Ireland"s most famous architects" Francis Johnston" it has watched over the monks of Lynally [...]

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