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12 Oct 2006 6:20 PM  
I think Tycho Brahe\Tychonaut have indeed gone their separate ways.. As far as I know Carol Keogh does vocals now for a new group called 'The Natural History Museum'. Ten Speed Racer should have been much better known, that first album and the EP preceeding album two are crackers. I saw the drummer Terry Cullen's new band Dae Kim play recently and they do a version of Ten Speed Racer's song Yo-Yo (which was sung by him on the album originally). As for other lost bands.. Rollerskate Skinny?
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12 Oct 2006 6:47 PM  
Tychos are gone, aye, but Carol is still writing with Donal, so it's two thirds Tychotastic. Heard some of the new recordings, very lovely. She's also kicking out some jam in The Natural History Musuem, kinda avant garde ambienty electronic stuff, tis very good, and she's still crooning away with the autamata's. talented lady, that
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12 Oct 2006 6:50 PM  
Joan of Arse died about 3 years ago now, with one completed yet unreleased album, and another almost completed album. Lazy lazy. They then reformed as "The Law Court of Christ", did one or two gigs and died away, but Jean D'Arse himself is back with a solo project called The French Letter A. Very superb, if a little pink
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12 Oct 2006 7:56 PM  
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12 Oct 2006 11:30 PM  
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i used to love Fountainhead and Microdisney (wasn't that Cathal Coughlan's band for a while?)
Yeah, good choice. Had forgotten about them. Was CC's band indeed. Didn't he release a solo album recently? Anyone know if it's up to much or get a listen?
I'm a big Microdisney and Fatima Mansions fan who, for some inexplicable reason, hasn't kept up to speed with Cathal's solo stuff. The new one, the head scratchingly titled "Foburg" is absolutely marvellous though, as angry and bilious as anything he's ever done.
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13 Oct 2006 8:02 AM  
Fatima Mansions 'Viva Dead Ponies' would be in my top ten Irish albums for sure. Defo one to check out if you missed it first time round. Saw them play a savage gig in the Rock Garden about 10 years ago.. I believe the remnants of Revelino now play in a wedding band! Have seen them at a few weddings in the past couple of years and I declare them to be the best wedding band in the world......ever!
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13 Oct 2006 9:03 AM  
Yep, Viva Dead Ponies is fantastic. Made it into my top 5 alright http://www.cluas.com/bestalbums/brian-farrelly.htm Coughlan is playing Vicar St in the near future. Quality
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13 Oct 2006 3:16 PM  
Rollerskate Skinny are on the verge of a reunion so watch this space.. Regarding bands long gone Power of Dreams are a sad loss. The first album is amongst the best debuts you'll ever hear.. Also, Into Paradise had a song called 'Why Don't You?'. Anyone remember it/Have it? Anyone remember Stano?? He released a self-produced record in 1990 which basicly U2 completely ripped off for A Baby and Zooropa.. Apparently!! Anyway, if anyone has a copy of this, get in touch. I have a lovely set of delph to swap for it.
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13 Oct 2006 3:20 PM  
Rollerskate Skinny reunion?! Seriously? Ken Griffin's new band The Favourite Sons are playing in the Village tomorrow night...I'm sickened I can't make it.
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13 Oct 2006 3:21 PM  
I have a rare cassette edition of chris de burgh's "Best Moves"... features chris in check shirt with chess board...very sports casual. phone:6769311
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13 Oct 2006 4:49 PM  
Anyone remember Stano?? He released a self-produced record in 1990 which basicly U2 completely ripped off for A Baby and Zooropa.. Apparently!! Anyway, if anyone has a copy of this, get in touch. I have a lovely set of delph to swap for it. Have this on tape somewhere, Punchbowl, and remember loving it at the time...can burn you a copy if ye wish. Have more delph that I know what to do with...
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13 Oct 2006 4:52 PM  
For me the Subterraneans...'Slum' and 'Maxi Joy' were two great singles, outstanding live, like The Clash meets Happy Mondays, and they did great covers of Changeling and Sophisticated...they shoulda been huge.
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13 Oct 2006 5:33 PM  
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Rollerskate Skinny are on the verge of a reunion so watch this space.. Regarding bands long gone Power of Dreams are a sad loss. The first album is amongst the best debuts you'll ever hear.. Also, Into Paradise had a song called 'Why Don't You?'. Anyone remember it/Have it? Anyone remember Stano?? He released a self-produced record in 1990 which basicly U2 completely ripped off for A Baby and Zooropa.. Apparently!! Anyway, if anyone has a copy of this, get in touch. I have a lovely set of delph to swap for it.
I was gonna mention Power of Dreams and Into Paradise but I thought I was going too far back into the mists of time!!!! 2 Brilliant bands. Yes, Power Of Dreams debut was fantastic (1990??)...all current young Irish bands should listen to that (and weep)...Into Paradise: still listen 'Churchtown' and 'Down All The days' now and again.
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13 Oct 2006 7:54 PM  
What happened to Lir ? and Bumble ? ... and I still mourn the demise of Scary Eire. /joking
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14 Oct 2006 5:19 AM  
"LIR" are playing Whelans on the 23rd of December. Their bass player is an integral part of David Gray's band - "Robert Malone". Their keyboard player is none other than the highly regarded "David Hopkins" now residing out of San Francisco. "Ro Byrne" is still writing recording and playing regularly as "Earthquake Hair", ditto lead singer "Dave McGuinness" who has had much live success with "Bigwig". "Colm Quearney" is a staple of the live scene and has released many singles as well as two wonderful L.Ps "The World's Not Round" and "Body Electric", he's otherwise known as "Q". Original drummer "Craig Hutchinson" is enjoying the simple life but LIR's other regular drummer and sticksman on the 23rd is none other than "Johnny Boyle" the Frames tub-thumper!! Hope that's answered your question.....? TW.
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14 Oct 2006 7:14 PM  
Yep, goin to see Ken Griffin/Favourite Sons tonight. Think they're on around 8/8.15. In an hour in fact. Best get me skates on... They're doing a free show in Cork this Tuesday. In Belfast with The Dears again, tomorrow night.
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14 Oct 2006 8:16 PM  
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"Robert Malone"..... "David Hopkins" ..... "Ro Byrne" ..... "Dave McGuinness" ..... "Colm Quearney" ..... "Craig Hutchinson" ......"Johnny Boyle"
pedantic reader writes: are they not their real names, "thomas"?
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15 Oct 2006 4:50 AM  
I know, I'm a b****x for doing " and !! and ..... It's like an addiction!! SEE.....oh "f**k".......AHHHHHHHHH......!! TW.
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15 Oct 2006 4:38 PM  
Little Ghetto Boys Alligator I miss them :(
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15 Oct 2006 7:57 PM  
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Dirty Beatniks - Possibly Irelands only decent Big Beat act? possibly the only irish signed Big Beat act, ever? "Disco Dancing Machines" was a great track and you can (legally) download it here: http://www.epitonic.com/artists/dirtybeatniks.html
Neil Higgins out of the Dirty Beatniks is now one half of Padded Cell, the other member is fellow big beat veteran Richard Sen of the Bronx Dogs. They're signed to D.C. recordings which is run by J. Saul Kane aka Depth Charge.
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