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.
Two fellow Kildare natives, Peco McLoughlin and Tod Doyle, decided to put on a double header gig in Rathangan just at the start of the Christmas break, and what a way to start the holidays it was!
I've seen Peco play quite a few times now and always enjoy his sets. The only time I'd seen Tod play was when he played drums with Peco, so I was unsure of what to expect. I needn't have worried! They both did a 20 minute set each, then combined for a final 30 minute set and the place was hopping, to say the least!
Anyway, if you get a chance, check them both out on Spotify, buy their CDs and go see them live!
Check out the photos below:
I've seen Peco play quite a few times now and always enjoy his sets. The only time I'd seen Tod play was when he played drums with Peco, so I was unsure of what to expect. I needn't have worried! They both did a 20 minute set each, then combined for a final 30 minute set and the place was hopping, to say the least!
Anyway, if you get a chance, check them both out on Spotify, buy their CDs and go see them live!
Check out the photos below:
