Anticipation
Anticipation. “I can’t wait until I can go inside a pub again”. “Won’t it be amazing to play live music again?” “Imagine the feeling when we’re allowed to be inside Croke Park with 80,000 others for an All-Ireland.
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Finally - a gig announcement!
Dear Reader – So I promised you a non-Tuesday letter when our upcoming gigs were ready to announce. Well they are, so here you go! If you’re interested, make sure not to be too far from your computer, phone, or the.
This is our heyday, baby!
And this is our heyday, baby And we ain’t gonna be afraid to shine Cos we can make our heyday last forever And ain’t that what it’s all about - Mic Christopher - Heyday, 2001. You know the song. I can’t sing or play it.
Reconnecting with Music
Dear Reader – I was out with some friends last night, and we spoke about the crucial moments in our lives where the musical spark was lit, where things just clicked, where the real connection began. It was amazing to.
9-enders
At the end of October 2006 I went with some friends to New York for a long weekend. Chance and a small bit of planning brought a big group of us from all around the world to that city that weekend, and it’s one I will.
(Almost) Announcements...
Dear Reader – Our hopes of a return to live music have been dashed many times in the last 18 months. Today will tell if our time is finally coming again. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing I wrote last week about.
The Last Week of Summer
Dear Reader – Depending on your circumstances, this week will signal the imminent end of freedom, the dreaded return of colder weather, or perhaps the welcome return of routine. I hope you’re feeling OK about it. *All.
North Dublin's finest...
Dear Reader – I’m channeling my inner Bertie Ahern this week as we bunker down in Luke’s studio to put the finishing touches to the Theme Night Album. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing One of the big jobs this.
Yesterday's Scrambled Eggs
“Scrambled eggs. Oh my baby how I love your legs” So went the initial lyrics to one of the most covered songs of all time – Paul McCartney’s Yesterday. Go on – sing those lyrics to the tune of the song. They fit.
What's The Motto With You?
Dear Reader – Thanks for reading this week’s letter. Inspired today by Kellie Harrington… *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing “Perennial winners end up just being satisfied with not having lost. For new winners.
Our Time Has Come Again
Dear Reader – This week’s letter celebrates musicians who haven’t let the pandemic stop them. Surely though now it’s time to let us all get back to work. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Musicians are creative by.
The Summer of 2002
Dear Reader – Most of you will remember back as far as 19 years ago - the summer of Saipan. The original Ronaldo scored two goals to win the World Cup for Brazil, and George W Bush was making plans before invading Iraq.
The Story of Number 6
Dear Reader – Firstly, sorry for the letter being late this week - it’s the fault of Number 6! Secondly for you all today, an update on the Theme Night crowdfunding campaign. At the time of writing there is just about.
The Story of Number 5
Dear Reader – As will become clear shortly, this week I was reminded of the first letter I wrote to you all back in May. This is now the 8th in the series, and if you’re not signed up already to receive them in your.
A gig!
Dear Reader – I played a gig last weekend, which unfortunately is somewhat newsworthy these days. *All hyperlinks, as always, in bold. The Big Thing A big thing it certainly was. It was great, and although they had.
Chasing glory in Geevagh
I attended my first away underage football game in years last weekend. Coolera-Strandhill U-10 girls v Geevagh. In Geevagh. And if I’m honest, I don’t know too much about Geevagh. I chased after Kevin Byrne for the day.
Family, Community, Show-stopping Moments
Dear Reader – As mentioned in last week’s letter, there are big plans for the 10-yr anniversary of the Theme Nights later this year. I had a lovely week getting ready for the launch of these plans, looking back on so.
It Will Be Me
Dear Reader – I was introduced to a new song this week - with some great lyrics. Here’s the second verse. “If you feel a hand guiding you along When the path seems wrong It will be me” There’s a big announcement coming.