Posted on 17th May 05 by Contributor | 
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Artist: Damien DempseyAuthor: Gary You can just about imagine the conversation between Damien Dempsey and his US record label" Sanctuary" leading up to the release of his third album" Shots. Having previously impressed Morrisey and Robert Plant over in the States" the label could be forgiven for thinking they"d unearthed the next Damien Rice or [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: FredAuthor: Gary The first thing that you will notice from Fred"s second album is that they sound like no other Irish band around at the moment. Whether this is a positive or negative thing depends on the listener"s taste. Fred are a Cork based band whose double A"side release that preceded the album recently [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: KilterrAuthor: Mark Date: Sat 5th March Venue:Cyprus Avenue Band: Kilterr Support: The Lotion "amp" 8"ball. Another fresh spring evening in the Cultural Capital of Europe" breathes expectation on the optimists amongst us" Dropped" decided to stroll down Oliver Plunkett St. in the early hours of Saturday evening" deciding that a few quiet pints of [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: VariousAuthor: Gary Friday last saw the People"s Republic music lovers descend in their droves to Cyprus Avenue for an IMRO showcase gig featuring 5 up and coming bands playing 30"minute sets each. First band on were Kilterr" a 5"piece rock outfit from Cork who sound like something Seattle would conjure up in the early [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: John SpillaneAuthor: Deirdre In this his 3rd solo album" John Spillane bravely offers his own brand of fiery impassioned poetry and love songs tinged with the sweet sadness of loss. Spillane creates a delicious array of musical delights through everyday scenes as seen in Dunne"s Stores Girl and The Wild Flowers. Spillane"s charismatic live [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: Damien DempseyAuthor: Gary "Damo Coming To Seize The Savoy" The Savoy has confirmed that Dublin"s hard hitting singersongwriter Damien Dempsey is to bring his new album "Shots" to Leeside this March. "Damo" last visited these parts during the June weekend where he played at the Opera House with John Spillane. Since then he"s played [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: Annette BuckleyAuthor: Deegs Annette Buckley is a Cork singer songwriter hailing from the beautiful sea side resort of Kinsale. Annette another talented solo performer "who initially made a name for herself at the famous Lobby bar of the Lee"side"" has since gone on to release a 6 track Ep and now intends to release [...]
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Posted on 16th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: Joe chesterAuthor: Gary Gary does a dropped" exclusive interview with Joe Chester. How would you describe A Murder of Crows in one sentence" I'd describe it as being available in all good record stores" Were there any records in particular that you were listening to whilst during the recording of the album" Nothing really [...]
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Posted on 15th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: Matt ForgerAuthor: Scott G G"Man: When people think of Matt Forger" they usually think of your work with Michael Jackson" Quincy Jones" Bruce Springsteen" Paul McCartney" Glen Ballard" and Bruce Swedien" yet when you hand out a CD with examples of your producing" engineering or mixing" it almost always has new and emerging artists" [...]
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Posted on 15th May 05 by Contributor | 0
Artist: HoulinboiAuthor: Houli Houlinboi' formed in November 2003 out of the ashes of numerous cork bands of a by gone age. After three months of incessant rehearsals this four piece powerhouse of pop were ready to experiment in the live setting" with their maiden voyage being a C.I.T. showcase gig in the Crusicn Lan on [...]
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