If I'm being honest, I don't remember much about the 90's or early 00's. Weekends were spent partying, probably a bit too hard, but it was the Celtic Tiger era and we thought we were invincible and the party would last forever. I spent those weekendss drinking and dancing (badly) in a local club called Bauhaus. I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it, at the time it was great, the next morning though... Champagne, drank by the neck, was the drink of choice and yes, it was as obnoxious as it sounds. Late 2002, the party came to an end for me, I just stopped and I haven't touched a drop since. Whilst I've always been a rocker at heart, I can't help myself when I hear a good dance tune. After all, a good tune is a good tune, regardless of genre! Most of the acts performing today were from that era of my life, a time when Music TV still existed and an appearance on TOTP could make you a star. So, with that in mind, I headed out to the Biggest Disc
Newbridge... It's Naas's own Shelbyville! There's always been a bit of rivalry between the two towns. Regardless, I was over there on Saturday night to catch Pete Kavanagh and band perform in the Riverbank Arts Centre as part of June Fest and what a great night it was. I've seen Pete perform a good few times over the years, most recently back in May at the Gig for Ukraine , so I normally know what to expect. Tonight though, was a bit different. Pete was backed by a full band and that made one hell of a difference. Obviously buzzing off the energy from the full house, Pete bounced around the stage treating us to songs from his debut album ' Join Up The Dots ' with some Bob Dylan and Echo and the Bunneymen added for luck! On the night, we were also treated to set from Mairead O'Carroll and Unorthodox Behaviour , both worth checking out! Anyway, that's about it, a great night filled with local talent in a beautiful theatre. What more could you ask