Three of the country's most successful and iconic bands of the nineties have announced a triple bill tour for the end of the year. The Reverberation Tour will feature a rotating line-up of Power Of Dreams, Sultans Of Ping F.C. and The Frank And Walters on the following dates: 20.12 Palace Bar, Navan Co Meath 23.12 Academy, Dublin 28.12 INEC, Killarney 29.12 Savoy, Cork 30.12 Royal Theatre, Castlebar Co Mayo 31.12 Dolans Warehouse, Limerick [...]
It's a bit like trainspotting but instead of being ignored somebody will actually want to read your notes. At first I had this crazy idea of trying to do a post every day during the tournament. When I took a second to think about it I knew immediately that this was a very, very silly idea. I will try to get something out as soon as I can. It'll probably mean shorter posts but I know that you'll like that. But we here at F&M (meaning me) can't be [...]
The one major absence from the usual Christmas listings in Dublin is The Sultans of Ping. For the last few years The Sultans have been playing legendary Christmas gigs around the country. I caught their gig in The Academy last year which was great fun. Here's their contribution to Christmas Music! The Sultans of Ping - Xmas Bubblegum Machine http://www.sultansofping.com/ The good news is that the band are still gigging occasionally and there's hope yet if you've never had the pleasure of being in the crowd [...]
If there's one band guaranteed to bring a smile to my face, it's the Sultans Of Ping FC . Their songs are just so fun and ridiculous. You only have to look at their song titles to see they weren't a band who took themselves to seriously. Not that they were exactly a comedy band. Not really. While the lyrics were undoubtedly stupid and funny, there was a level of intelligence going on that I think is often missed. It's incredibly hard to write a song that raises a smile the first time, let alone [...]
A bar in Spain has come up with an unusual marketing plan for these recessionary times. Customers at the Casa Pocho bar in Cullera, southern Spain, are encouraged to come in for a drink and to insult the staff while they're at it. Free drinks will be given to patrons who can come up with novel or humorous ways of verbally abusing the bar staff. To be frank, I experience this every time I go to The Abbey Bar in Galbally , Co Limerick. The customers are often quite explicit and forthright in their criticisms and demands [...]
Here's the obligatory Christmas posting, featuring, without any question, the best festive-themed song ever. If only for including the line..'Christmas in Glasgow.' Natives of Cork, Ireland, they were once known as The Sultans of Ping FC, then just The Sultans of Ping, before eventually becoming The Sultans. Their career initially lasted from 1988 to 1997, but they reformed again in 2005, and
Yes, two years to the day since a humble mp3 blog started, named after the club night I ran in Edinburgh once, which was named after The Cure's second album...it's still here. Much of this is due to the love, support and encouragement of readers, including oother bloggers and also my family, but above all, the wonderful Mrs. 17 Seconds. I know I have driven her mad with this on occasion, but she's a loyal reader and this first track is for her and to celebrate our first wedding anniversary yesterday. Here's to you babe! [...]
Good advice courtesy of dullhunk What? Is it that time of the week already? Goodness, what was I thinking? Where's my head at? Is this thing on? Is anybody out there? Yes, the latest episode of Contrast Podcast is out and this week Dearest JC aka The Vinyl Villain has got it asking questions. So if you fancy finding out what musical queries the awesome CP Nation has posed, head on over here [...]
Or does it make the front page of the local paper? Hi. Morning. Welcome home? Aye, indeed it is now, but just between you and me I'm still finding the vistas of palm trees and sheep a bit odd (out our front window I can see both. It's like someone tore the cover of a James Herriot novel in half and pasted it over a travel brochure). I'm at a bit of a loose end during the week while Simon's at work, but he said when [...]
I gotta change things up for a post. I know things here are usually the standard 3 chord garage beat with the occasional soul thrown in. Lately I've been having a little "high school renaissance." The fantastic Pulp reissues came out and I started going through my itunes library and remembering the good ol' days. Those carefree, happy high school times when I ate the NME and Melody Maker for breakfast lunch and dinner. My friend Don ate them for snacks as well. He worked in the local record shop [...]
Sometimes you want music you can lose yourself in. Music that touches you emotionally. Intense, layered, intelligent music that stimulates your mind. Asks questions. Pushes back the boundaries. Music that stops you in your tracks and forces you to listen closely. Intently. And sometimes, you just want some stupid music that makes you smile. Today is one of those days. It's been raining continuously all day. It's so dark, overcast and miserable. The clouds haven't parted. [...]
Some bands are forever tainted with an image or perception derived from their first singles or interviews or whatever. No matter what happens afterwards they are always associated with those initial forays into the big bad music industry. Two examples I can think of immediately were The Frank & Walters who produced some fine music throughout their existence but they are just remembered (if at
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