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Just a couple of things…

squinty — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:19:43 +0000

Well it’s been a quiet start to 2009 for Gigsoc but I thought I better post something before we get into March. First off I can confirm that we will be attending Imelda Mays gig in Tripod on the 12^th of March. I’m sure by now everyone knows who Imelda is and what she does but just in case some of you don’t I am posting this short excerpt taken from her website.

Having fallen in love with rockabilly and the blues as a nine-year-old in Dublin – the only kid in her class who wasn’t into a-Ha and Wet Wet Wet – she’s turned them into a cool, swinging fusion that’s both classic and oddly modern. That’s not just PR fluff: though her musical heart lies in early rock’n’roll (she’s partial to the clothes, too – her wardrobe is stuffed with leopard-print cardigans and tight bad-girl jeans), she puts a 21st century spin on things. Her debut album, “Love Tattoo,” is lusciously retro, but as fresh as 2009. And her live gigs, where she sings and plays bodhran, are fierce.

Also while I’m here I want to recommend a new compilation album that I’ve been listening to. Aaron and Bryce Dessner from The National have assembled practically every indie-rock (I hate labelling bands!) act out there to contribute to ‘Dark Was the Night’. It’s charity album raising money to fight AIDS and I know what you’re thinking – “charity albums are never any good!” But there’s an exception to every rule and this is one of the exceptions. Check out just one of the reviews here.

And finally, where’s the new hoodie CT?

Squinty

Gigsoc Hoodie – 2009 edition on the way

CT — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:37:35 +0000

Well it’s another new year so time for a new and exclusive Gigsoc Hoodie. These little gems are very exclusive items with only 3 being made in 2008.

The 2009 edition will be unveiled in the next few days so stay tuned for more details.

Tiny Desk Concert

squinty — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:52:32 +0000

Stumbled across this today and thought it was worth sharing, it’s a short video of Kurt Wagner from Lambchop performing in the NPR Office and it’s available here.

Enjoy,

Squinty

Bob Dylan coming to Ireland in May

CT — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:25:13 +0000

Good news giggers!
The man himself is coming to Dublin in May. The tickets went on sale at 9am this morning. Gigsoc have confirmed they got their tickets nice and sharpish at 9am. If they’re not already gone I’d be surprised.

Gig reminder – Mick Flannery – The Button Factory

CT — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:13:35 +0000

Just for anyone who is heading along – don’t forget that Mick Flannery is playing this evening in the Button Factory. The new album sounds like a winner and I’ve been giving it a good spin the last week.

We’re big fans of Mick and are really looking forward to our first chance to hear the new material live at the gig tonight.

Coming soon to a pc near you

CT — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:20:28 +0000

It’s coming and it’s going to be big….

For more years than we are to remember, Gigsoc have been viewing the world’s finest acts in action live in the best venues that Dublin can offer. For years we’ve held our highly regarded thoughts to ourselves and our brethren. Well no more.

For now, we will be telling the world.

We will bring you the finest and most insightful reviews of the gigs we attend in this fair city….

and it’s coming soon….