Duke Special at An Brog.

Last Thursday, Murphys Live 2007 rolled into town for the semi-final of this year's new band competition. The acts ilya K and Philtre were doing battle for a place in the final, while getting the chance to play support to a top act - in this case Duke Special. You might have heard his song 'Freewheel' played on RedFM recently - it's a great song - and he has many more of that calibre up his sleeve, believe me.
He is a joy to listen to - although I have to admit An Brog wouldn't be my ideal venue for a gig. With the shape of it, it's difficult to get a good view of the stage - and it gets sooooo crowded and, well, a bit smelly! These pics I have taken show that I got very close; so close I could have played piano for the great Duke (if I knew how to play piano, that is!). Unfortunately I could last no longer than two songs in this position and even with that, it was with fingers in my ears - which no singer wants to look out from the stage to see, I'm sure! I was right next to an enormous speaker and thought my ears were going to tear and bleed! So I had to take up residence elsewhere in the room - and then caught the occasional glimpse of a dread-lock here and there!
So it was with much joy I heard he is to play in Cork Opera House on Monday, May 21st - which will be a more comfortable venue to take in his clever lyrics and musical talent.

On another topic, Easter is approaching... and will surely be over when I post again - so let me wish you all a Happy Easter now! Enjoy those Easter eggs! I actually received one in the post today from a kind listener! Isn't that sweet! All because the lady loves.......

Last Thursday, Murphys Live 2007 rolled into town for the semi-final of this year's new band competition. The acts ilya K and Philtre were doing battle for a place in the final, while getting the chance to play support to a top act - in this case Duke Special. You might have heard his song 'Freewheel' played on RedFM recently - it's a great song - and he has many more of that calibre up his sleeve, believe me.
He is a joy to listen to - although I have to admit An Brog wouldn't be my ideal venue for a gig. With the shape of it, it's difficult to get a good view of the stage - and it gets sooooo crowded and, well, a bit smelly! These pics I have taken show that I got very close; so close I could have played piano for the great Duke (if I knew how to play piano, that is!). Unfortunately I could last no longer than two songs in this position and even with that, it was with fingers in my ears - which no singer wants to look out from the stage to see, I'm sure! I was right next to an enormous speaker and thought my ears were going to tear and bleed! So I had to take up residence elsewhere in the room - and then caught the occasional glimpse of a dread-lock here and there!
So it was with much joy I heard he is to play in Cork Opera House on Monday, May 21st - which will be a more comfortable venue to take in his clever lyrics and musical talent.

On another topic, Easter is approaching... and will surely be over when I post again - so let me wish you all a Happy Easter now! Enjoy those Easter eggs! I actually received one in the post today from a kind listener! Isn't that sweet! All because the lady loves.......
12 Comments:
Been very busy of late.. and then had trouble with the goofy Blog
Now I am BC_R
oh well
Happy Easter all
Take care Martina.. I know you will most likely be working
frick.. and the dude didnt even gloat he got 1st comment!!!
ohh, and fair play to that listener..... he must one of those handsome, tall, funny, but not funny looking kinda guys...haha
lucky you!!!
4th?!! Jeesh...im going backwards!!
Awww, I love Duke Special....what an album they have at the mo!!
Lucky Martina...getting Easter eggs in the post?! Anyone wanna donate some Easter eggs to moi?? I have none/nada/zinch/0!! lol
Anywho...have a terrific Easter everyone if Im not talking 2 ye!! Take it easy on the chocolate(",)
i would miss lalalaaa.. but then others wouldnt feel as special..hahaha..
and that would never do!
no choc egg 4 me... damn it.. ohh well, maybe next year!!!!
well I would send you one Miss lala. but it would never get there and then I would ahve to know where to send it.. a
and and and..
Awww, its okay guys!!! Thanks anywho...
Sure theres always tomorrow and Saturday...and you'd never know...the Easter bunny might pay me a visit!!(",)lol
Happy Easter one and all! So Miss Lalalalala, did the Easter bunny bring you any last minute surprises? Hope so! One of my colleagues just gave me half of his so I am munching away as I type this! Missed most of the beautiful weather this weekend - so hope you all enjoyed it anyway and caught some rays.
Yup...he did!!! Discovered a yummy Easter egg this morn!!! Yey!
Imagine...it's all over in 50 mins...scary, eh??? Time flies when you're having fun I guess!!
Good news for you martina...the weathers gonna be good all week...and even better on Thurs/Fri...hopefully you'll get some sun then...(",)
awww damn it.. more sun... how am i supposed to stay nice and pastey white now...haha
ohh nice one on gettin an egg miss lalalaaaa..
i consoled myself with a creme egg mcflurry... which was mingin' btw! lol!
Damn it..more sun?!!!! Mr Clever!!!!!
Sure just keep topping up on the Factor 50...you'll be grand!! lol
Glad you got your treat in the end, Miss Lalalala!
And Mr. Clever... don't even think about complaining about the weather, ok?!
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