Monthly Archives: April 2006

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4 Cultures in 1 Corner

Posted on 18th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: NoneAuthor: Scott Edgar THE 7TH CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL Belfast 2006 Belfast is buzzing with talk of regeneration and cultural diversity. The redevelopment of the city's Cathedral Quarter has sparked much excitement among the people of the area and this year's packed festival program will show off the best in local talent as well [...]

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A Holy Landing on The Village

Posted on 18th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: God is an AstronautAuthor: Dylan God is an Astronaut Live at The Village The buzz that has been created by God is an Astronaut in recent times has deceived many to believe that they are more than just another Irish band" running the Irish circuit. And from witnessing the bands live show before" its [...]

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Rock n Roll Tuesday

Posted on 18th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: Echogram" My Corduroy and Neon Flea CircusAuthor: Gary Echogram" My Corduroy and Neon Flea Circus Drop"D showcase Cyprus Avenue" April 4th. I have a problem" I"m on George"s Quay and I"ve just received a text from Shane asking where the f"ck I am coz Dan"s band have just come onstage. I"m in absolutely no [...]

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Irish Debut in Cyprus

Posted on 16th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: Spinto BandAuthor: Jason Golden The Spinto Band have been jamming and recording music together since they were just innocent little kids. They have written" recorded and produced six albums" all made on their home recording setup. Due to much critical acclaim the band have recently signed to Bar/None records "home to Architecture in Helsinki" [...]

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Future Girl

Posted on 14th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: AmoruzaAuthor: Anna Amoruza ""guitar wizardry" a hypnotic rhythm section and outstanding vocals. Their music branches across the pop"rock genre with splashes of blues and psychedelia." " Amoruza promo blurb Or not. Far from the progressive cross"border volatility such a description would lead us to expect" Amoruza are instead a grounded" but very ordinary rock [...]

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79cortinaz and the Half-blood Prince

Posted on 13th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: Evil Harrisons" 79cortinaz and SavinoAuthor: Dave Scanlon Evil Harrisons are doing a mini"tour of the country at the moment" and Carlow based 79cortinaz are along for the ride. The latter asked me to pop along to one of their gigs and have a wee chat with them. Of course it would have to be [...]

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Come as you are Anto

Posted on 12th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: Anto YauAuthor: Jason Golden Upcoming Singer"Songwriter Anto Yau A couple of weeks back I happened to catch singer"songwriter Anto Yau"s support slot to Breakaway at Sinners and was quite impressed by his set. Anto is an up and coming singer"songwriter based in Cork with a voice like Willy Mason and the inventiveness of Joseph [...]

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What you got spinning Drew

Posted on 10th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: DJ Drew HoganAuthor: Joe Snow DJ Drew Hogan This week l spoke to 24 year old Drew Hogan AKA "Drew the Bast""d"" resident of "Intercity" "Fast Eddies" Fridays" and Sub FM DJ. Born and bred in Montenotte" Cork. Drew started off playing disco in his early years which led him onto a spot in [...]

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Kipto’s Rants. (1)

Posted on 4th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: KiptoAuthor: Kipto Hello there pop pickers"just before I vent my spleen on this weeks target" I"d like to thank the drop"d team and Deegs in particular for giving me this opportunity. Anyway" when Deegs first accepted my idea of writing an article for the e"zine" I immediately started to thing of suitable targets for [...]

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Sort your band out

Posted on 4th Apr 06 by | comments 0

Artist: noneAuthor: Alwyn Walker " Komodo Recordings 2006 www.komodorecordings.com 1" Practise Practise Practise 2" Band Equipment 3" Finances " Contracts 4" Transport 5" Promoting your band 6" Copyright issues Please note: This document is written based on the assumption that your band is aiming to be as professional and successful as possible. If your band [...]

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