Horslips ride again

[gerrykeegan]

At the end during the interview you could hear the shout  "horslips horslips" that longford drawl was very apparent, definitely shamrock and most likely billy

[anglocelt39]

Hmmm, not quite as electrifying as my memories of the Farmers Ballroom or Neuramore. Is Barry Devlin morphing into Dickie Rock?? No doubt a few looseners before and during the Point Gig will make things seem different

[longrunsthefox]

Aye I was a bit worried too. Not much dog in that performance, a lilty Dearg Doom but I think they will lift the roof in a few weeks time. 

[Shamrock Shore]

Music was pre-recorded cos RTE turn live music to shite. Vocals were live.

The 'squad' were top of the right and I honestly am weak with the laughter. We had a ball. I was beside the rowdiest one (he was the one Tubridy say was on day release when he was talking to the American wan) and I was in tears for most of the show as were the rest.

One of the serious members saw the harps, drums, lovely girls, etc being wheeled on during the Mick Wallace (WTF) interview.

"Ah f**k", he said, perhaps too loudly. "I betcha it's dem f**king priests". Two women in front turned immediately and tore strips off him cos one was a sister of two of them and the other was a sister of the other (if you know what I mean).

Boys how we laughed.

He was hiding in the Green room after. Every corner he turned there was either a priest or a sister of a priest!

Hoors closed the free bar at 12.30.

Brilliant stuff and we have a weekend away.

[comeontheredhands]

anyone looking to shift 2 tickets for the belfst show

[Shamrock Shore]

Nothing on ticketbastard??

Can't imagine Belfast sold out (although it would be great)

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

With the unrelenting tales of doom, gloom, human depravity and consequent unimaginable human suffering, I'm counting the days now till Thursday next. Selfish perhaps (though not forgetting), escapist definitely! Roll on da Horslips!

[longrunsthefox]

With the unrelenting tales of doom, gloom, human depravity and consequent unimaginable human suffering, I'm counting the days now till Thursday next. Selfish perhaps (though not forgetting), escapist definitely! Roll on da Horslips!

...and you called me an aul wan  You're first Horslips gig? See you there... we can fight for old times sake. Used to be some scraps at their concerts. Letterkenny '78 unreal. Before your time Buachaill on Srath Ban   

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

I'm probably cutting the arse off yourself fox, though I did have to paint on a moustache to get a jar 

See ya there, always hated you south/east tyronnies.

[longrunsthefox]

...I'm a boy who was born blind to pain
And, like a hawk, I'll swoop and swoop again.
I am the flash of Hawkeye in the sun.
When you see me coming you had better
Run, run, run...

Jees! man I can't wait...

[Shamrock Shore]

Been at two practice gigs in Drogheda the last two nights.

What a show we have in store.

2.5 hour set with all the classics. It would be easier to name the songs they didn't play. First night Barry Devlin was very nervous but last night (his 63rd birthday) he was in full flow.

Standout moments??? Too many tbh. But if I had electrodes on either testicle I'd fess up and say 'Charolais' and 'Sword of Light' but 'I'll be wiating' and 'Furniture' were class as well.

Roll on The Belfast Gig (and Dublin gig)

[Dougal Maguire]

I was at that practice gig last night as well. It was fantastic, they sound as good now as they did 30 years ago and boy did they put on a great show. That stuff on the Late Late Show was stoic compared when compared with last night. If anyone had reservations about going, don't have, these will be some gigs. Johnny Fean's brother on drums gives a great dimension because with his goatee and long hair he looks like a retro member of the group, and boy can he drum. My only disappointment is that I can only get to the Odyssey gig as I'm out of the country at the weekend otherwise I'd have gone to the 02 as well.

[Shamrock Shore]

Good man Dougal! Great to see you there. Shame the Armagh supper was on keeping other Maguires away.

Hope the lovely Mrs Maguire enjoyed it as well!

[Sandino]

Shamrock and Dougal youse move in high places you buggers. I was luck to see a few of the band in Drogeda a few years back and I felt so privilaged. But you guys get to see the build up to this great event.

I'm like a wain waiting for thursday in Belfast.

Bring it on!!!!!!

[Dougal Maguire]

Yeah, I was dead lucky to be there. It was a fantastic gig and I can assure you that if the Odyssey gig is half as good it'll be a belter