Category: Music
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Mon Passeport!
The tour we’re doing involves lots and lots of driving. Mainly because these four Ani di Franco dates are sprinkled in between the dates that we’ve already organised for our tour. Mick and myself share the driving, which in some cases involve distances of 800 miles overnight. Over a period of 7 days, we have…
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My Feet
It was the last evening of our tour, which we spent in the wonderful company of Alfonso Velez. We’re all feeling tired… but elated… and wired. We’re unable to process with any authority the events of the past few weeks. Mick and Kevin are arguing over something ridiculous in the street. Nobody can remember what…
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Marco… Polo…
I touched down in Boston on the 4th of June, and was picked up by Mick of The Guggenheim Grotto (or The Guggenheim Brothel, as people often mishear it). Kevin & Mick are in Boston to play at Club Passim, an old haunt of Dylan, Baez, and countless other folkies down through the years. Siobhán,…
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Fake Patrick’s Day
I’m typing this up after a day of sporting fever, or utter boredom – depending on which side of the fence you lie. Ireland finally won their first rugby grand slam title in 61 years, and Bernard Dunne is the new World Bantamweight Boxing Champion. Personally, I enjoyed it, but I won’t bore you with…