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
So last weekend, I headed off to Clane for the first 'Playing Fields Festival'. I say headed off, it's only 10km from where I live, so it wasn't an arduous journey at all!
The Playing Fields Festival is a 2 day affair featuring some legends of Irish music along with some relative new comers and lesser known acts of the Irish music scene. A great mix with something to please everyone!
So, was it any good? Well, yes, yes it was. I had an absolute blast there. Bar a couple of minor issues, everything ran so smooth. The stage looked great, the sound was pretty damn good, staff and security were all friendly and helpful. Speaking with the bands after, they all seemed to have a great time, that's always great to hear.
So, just who was playing, well the Saturday line up featured:
The Sunday lineup featured:
The Playing Fields Festival is a 2 day affair featuring some legends of Irish music along with some relative new comers and lesser known acts of the Irish music scene. A great mix with something to please everyone!
So, was it any good? Well, yes, yes it was. I had an absolute blast there. Bar a couple of minor issues, everything ran so smooth. The stage looked great, the sound was pretty damn good, staff and security were all friendly and helpful. Speaking with the bands after, they all seemed to have a great time, that's always great to hear.
So, just who was playing, well the Saturday line up featured:
- Alice Lynskey
- Valhalla
- Padraig Cahill
- Montauk Hotel
- Oski Bravo
- Jerry Fish
- The Frank and Walters
- The Stunning
The Sunday lineup featured:
- The Roadworn Frets
- Empire Circus
- The Dublin Gospel Choir (no photos)
- The 2 Johnnies
- Saarloos
- Declan O'Rourke
- The 4 of Us
So, as I said, a good mix of old and new there. Combine that with great weather, easily accessible food and drink stalls, a great atmosphere and you had everything you need for a great weekend! Roll on The Playing Fields Festival 2020!
Check out the photos below:
Alice Lynskey |
Valhalla |
Padraig Cahill |
Montauk Hotel |
Oski Bravo |
Jerry Fish |
The Frank and Walters |
The Stunning |
The Stunning and the Frank and Walters |
The Roadworn Frets |
Empire Circus |
The 2 Johnnies |
Saarloos |
Declan O'Rourke |
Keith Walsh (2FM) |
The 4 of Us |