Dolans tonight is to play host to a headline show for Kiernan Mcmullan and two great support acts. The warehouse wasn't majorly packed but a nice crowd all the same for a miserable Friday night.
First act to take to the stage were local band “protobaby”, The lead singers voice not unlike Ian Curtis and the Interpol vibe was oozing from them. Their sound was quite amazing and it was if we were listening to an album unfold on front of us. This kind of thing only happens when you have been gigging or practicing for so long and these guys have that down. Such a tight unit. Really looking forward to getting my hands on some of their music but for now we will have to be content with listening to them on their myspace http://www.myspace.com/protobaby
Protobaby play Dolans once again on august 14th, this show is one to get yourself down to.
Second act of the night were “TKO”, This six piece music machine got straight into it and played a stormer. I like the cut of their jibe, dance along fun with added clarinet and violin! Their sound is very Ska/Reggie upbeat music, well a mix of about everything really, it shouldnt work but it damn well does. They threw a few covers into their set which included the Beach Boys, Mary by “the four of us” and more. At one point the bass player armed with an mouth organ jumped off stage and played around the crowd and for the finale went back into the crowd handing out sweets, A great touch and a great ending to their set. I would hope to catch this guys live again. Their also working on an album and should be out anytime soon.
TKO Setlist:
1. Burned Out
2. KMT
3. Hiding in the corner
4. Bitter Twist
5. Game Over
6. The Busker
Keep an eye on their progress here http://www.myspace.com/tkohq
Now it was the turn of the headliner to entertain us and that he did. Kiernan was backed by three other band members and this was the first time they had played together for awhile due to him being on the road over in the US. The songs are amazing each one with a unique story behind, such as their love for a cartoon show called "The Venture bros" or a song about his 9 year old cousins view on life. This my second time seeing the guy and his catalogue just keeps on getting better. We were all treated to a free CD when leaving. A sample of 5 tracks from his new Album which is currently available on itunes “Perfect People are Boring”. It looks like he is off to the states once again at the end of the month, so best of luck with that, keep track with him here http://www.myspace.com/kiernanm
Cheers for a great night of music!
Kiernans Set List:
Fireworks
Hold on
No to
Only angry
What was I thinking
Cardboard Swords
Talk about it
Borderline
Do it rite
Funk no.
Grace
Ballad
Grace
Ballad
Encore:
Afternoon
Stick it out
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Kiernan McMullan Live at Dolans, Limerick 05/06/2009 REVIEW
Dolans tonight is to play host to a headline show for Kiernan Mcmullan and two great support acts. The warehouse wasn't majorly packed but a nice crowd all the same for a miserable Friday night.
First act to take to the stage were local band “protobaby”, The lead singers voice not unlike Ian Curtis and the Interpol vibe was oozing from them. Their sound was quite amazing and it was if we were listening to an album unfold on front of us. This kind of thing only happens when you have been gigging or practicing for so long and these guys have that down. Such a tight unit. Really looking forward to getting my hands on some of their music but for now we will have to be content with listening to them on their myspace http://www.myspace.com/protobaby
Protobaby play Dolans once again on august 14th, this show is one to get yourself down to.
Second act of the night were “TKO”, This six piece music machine got straight into it and played a stormer. I like the cut of their jibe, dance along fun with added clarinet and violin! Their sound is very Ska/Reggie upbeat music, well a mix of about everything really, it shouldnt work but it damn well does. They threw a few covers into their set which included the Beach Boys, Mary by “the four of us” and more. At one point the bass player armed with an mouth organ jumped off stage and played around the crowd and for the finale went back into the crowd handing out sweets, A great touch and a great ending to their set. I would hope to catch this guys live again. Their also working on an album and should be out anytime soon.
TKO Setlist:
1. Burned Out
2. KMT
3. Hiding in the corner
4. Bitter Twist
5. Game Over
6. The Busker
Keep an eye on their progress here http://www.myspace.com/tkohq
Now it was the turn of the headliner to entertain us and that he did. Kiernan was backed by three other band members and this was the first time they had played together for awhile due to him being on the road over in the US. The songs are amazing each one with a unique story behind, such as their love for a cartoon show called "The Venture bros" or a song about his 9 year old cousins view on life. This my second time seeing the guy and his catalogue just keeps on getting better. We were all treated to a free CD when leaving. A sample of 5 tracks from his new Album which is currently available on itunes “Perfect People are Boring”. It looks like he is off to the states once again at the end of the month, so best of luck with that, keep track with him here http://www.myspace.com/kiernanm
Cheers for a great night of music!
Kiernans Set List:
Fireworks
Hold on
No to
Only angry
What was I thinking
Cardboard Swords
Talk about it
Borderline
Do it rite
Funk no.
Grace
Ballad
Grace
Ballad
Encore:
Afternoon
Stick it out
Friday, June 5, 2009
Music Snippets # 17 - Class of 1984
Hails From : Lee Valley, Cork
Band Members :
Jon (Vocals Guitars)
James (Drums)
About :
Cork Two Piece seem to be on the cusp of great things in 2009, they are just back from the US recording some tracks and now are on the road. I have only sampled the two songs on their myspace page but they sound great and full of energy and im looking forward to hearing alot more
GO CHECK THEM OUT HERE:
http://www.myspace.com/classof1984
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Music Snippets # 16 - Caleco
Hails From : Limerick
Band Members :
Adam Hourigan - Vocals & Guitar
Adrian Collins - Guitar & Vocals
Eoin Barry - Bass Guitar
Joe Laffan - Drums & Percussion
About :
Local Four Piece have been gigging since 2004, A name change from Idle Hands to Caleco ,two JD Sets won back to back, An EP and a debut album (Ready For More) in the bag these guys are set for a new EP in 2009 entitled "What Hasn't Been Said", engineered by Owen Lewis who is now working in a prestigous studio in LA. The EP will feature the tracks "All She Wants", "Make You See", "Stay Around", "Celebrate The Silence", "Story Of My Life" and "Just Like You". The band are releasing'Celebrate The Silence' into the world tomorrow. This single can be downloaded from the great people at http://www.downloadmusic.ie/ for the tennie fee of 99 cent! Go check them out and get downloading!!!
GO CHECK THEM OUT HERE:
http://www.myspace.com/calecomusic
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Come to Limerick This July
This incredible guitar playing pair will be in Dolans on the 28th of July. They do things with the guitar that I have never seen the like of, This show will be one not to miss. They are headlining the electric stage at electric picnic this year and this warm up in limerick will be worth a glance. They also have a new album in the wings, so get tickets early. Tickets cost €25 and are on sale this Friday 5th June from 10am from www.dolanspub.com and Dolans Box Office 061 314483.
Check out their guitar wizardry here :
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Arctic Monkeys Set to Release a New Album in August
No Irish gig lined up as yet but the lads will release their yet to be names third album on the 21st of August.
Tracklisting :
1 Student House in Limerick + 10 Bands + 2 Days = Guantanamo Noise-Fest II?
College court is basically a ghost town for the summer as the students are gone, this weekend will see more than a bit of life in the area. A music gig spanning two days called Guantanamo Noise-Fest II is set to take place, 6 castlebook college court will see 10 crazy bands play through the two days.I wonder how long it will take until its shut down lets sit back and see :)
Here is a sneak peak at one of the bands :
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Music Snippets # 15 - Autumn Owls
Hails From : Dublin
Band Members :
Gary McFarlane
Will Purtill
Paul Bermingham
Niall Jackson
About :
Just got a copy of these guys second EP "On The Trail of the Disappearing", The Dublin Four Piece released this in November 2008 and it contains 5 top class songs. The only down side to the EP was that it finished so quickly. Great haunting songs such as "The Wolf By The Mountain" Just left you wanting more. I am really looking forward to a possible album being produced in the future, for now go check these guys out online, Their myspace offers a free download of one of the songs from the EP.
GO CHECK THEM OUT HERE:
www.myspace.com/autumnowls
Autumn Owls on BalconyTV
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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