Wednesday, April 04, 2007

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.......

12 Comments:

Blogger BC_R said...

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

1:11 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

frick.. and the dude didnt even gloat he got 1st comment!!!

9:01 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ohh, and fair play to that listener..... he must one of those handsome, tall, funny, but not funny looking kinda guys...haha
lucky you!!!

9:32 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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(",)

4:15 p.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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!!!!

5:20 p.m.  
Blogger BC_R said...

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..

6:46 p.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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

9:42 p.m.  
Blogger martina said...

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.

7:22 p.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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...(",)

11:12 p.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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!

9:05 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Damn it..more sun?!!!! Mr Clever!!!!!


Sure just keep topping up on the Factor 50...you'll be grand!! lol

6:43 p.m.  
Blogger martina said...

Glad you got your treat in the end, Miss Lalalala!
And Mr. Clever... don't even think about complaining about the weather, ok?!

9:34 p.m.  

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