Linda Coogan Byrne and her team over at WhyNotHer have put together a startling report on the state of the Irish Singles Chart over the last 20 years and how it practically ignored Women and BIPOC. It's an incredible piece of work, one that, had all things been fair and equal, should never have had to be complied. Unfortunately, like most things, the Irish Music Industry isn't a fair and equal place... Anyway, don't take my word for it, click here to read the report.
It was the weekend, so I obviously headed out to catch a gig.
This weekend, Mark Geary was playing the Workman's Club in Dublin, so off I went.
I've seen Mark play on many occasions, but I'd never seen him with a full band before, so tonight was a first.
It was a good gig, crowd were in to it and sang along at every opportunity. The Workmans Club is a great venue also, but, and this is just a pet peeve of mine, red spotlights suck when you’re trying to take photos!
Anyway, if you get the chance, go see Mark. He puts on a good show and has some great songs.
Check out the photos below:
It was a good gig, crowd were in to it and sang along at every opportunity. The Workmans Club is a great venue also, but, and this is just a pet peeve of mine, red spotlights suck when you’re trying to take photos!
Anyway, if you get the chance, go see Mark. He puts on a good show and has some great songs.
Check out the photos below:
