Early 1960s.
The Coffee Inn, South Anne Street, Dublin 2.
Via Photos of Dublin
Dublin City Library writes:
Described in 1980 as the “only place for cappuccino, hot chocolate and spaghetti,” the Coffee Inn on South Anne Street enjoyed an impressive life-span from 1954 to 1995. Customers could even savour their food while “under the dryer” at the Swan Room, a hairdressing salon located above the Inn…
Damn beatniks.
Name those jammers, anyone?
Kieran Ring – Satellites
Gasping for some uptempo beats to dance away the boredom?
Let Kieran Ring (top) be your guide.
The former lead singer of Cork-based band Neon Atlas returns with a banging single from his forthcoming solo EP.
Jota Gambuzino directs the trippy promo.
Kieran says:
“Satellites is about not being able to sleep, thinking about the future whilst watching a clear night sky , being inspired by it but also wishing you could disappear into it escaping the feeling that you don’t quite fit in.”
Nick says: Shooting star.
With the Coronavirus lockdown ramping up the cabin fever, many artists are passing the time streaming live performances on their social media pages to their cooped-up fans.
With a crisp €25 Golden Discs voucher to be won, I want to know which song you would most like to see beamed into your living room via a virtual gig by a living artist.
Here’s mine.
Please include video links if possible.
The winner will be chosen by my window cleaner.
Lines close at 9.30pm.
Nick says: Good luck.
‘sup?
This afternoon.
Blessington Street Basin, Dublin 7.
Pic by Nick
He’s back.
Harry Prendergast writes:
Christy is loving all the comments. He wants to keep the smiles going far and wide while things aren’t great, so keep sharing and keep the requests coming.
The song he’s picked for today is Shake It Off by Taylor Swift. It’s about how we all turn into a complete disgrace after the big shop.
Christy will keep them coming. Keep ‘er goin!
Leave requests for Harry/Christy below.
Yesterday: Smells Like Sweaty Tee Spirit
Jape – Harrington Street
Feels like teen spirit.
Richie Egan aka Jape takes us back to the Dublin of his childhood on this highly evocative new single from his ambitious Sentinel album.
Director Jamie Delaney talks us through the song’s unforgettable video.
“The moment I heard Harrington Street, I saw an image of bittersweet teenage love. The uplifting melancholy of the lyrics and the ethereal tones instantly brought me to the back alleys of youth.
“Where giddy anticipation, nervous insecurity and the paranoid self-consciousness all mixed. I wanted the story to revolve around these seminal but yet universal moments. The moments we all remember from that awkward teenage love.”
Nick says: Teenage dreams so hard to beat.
Corona Virus Alert – Bobi Wine & Nubian Li
JEH writes:
Was just sent on this banging and uplifting tune about the Corona Virus that’s making the rounds in Uganda. Shots fired at Vietnam’s Corona Virus PSA submission. This has the makings of a Eurovision 2020 replacement.
*jogs on the spot*
1990.
When Oscars were Oscars.
On This Day in History tweetz:
On this day 30 years ago – 26 March 1990 – My Left Foot won two Oscars: Best Actor for Daniel-Day Lewis (right) and Best Supporting Actress for Brenda Fricker (left).
Day-Lewis began his acceptance speech by saying, “You’ve just provided me with the makings of one hell of a weekend in Dublin.”
Any excuse.
Emma Langford – Sowing Acorns
Trees company.
Limerick singer/songwriter Emma Langford (top) goes down to the woods for her new video which is the third single from her forthcoming second album, due in September.
Dancer Rachel Ni Bhraonain adds a touch of grace to Barry Fahy’s promo.
Love the Phil Spector drums too.
Nick says: Special branch.
Meanwhile.
Mick Flannery has kindly donated his platform to me, and other artists, for a series of mini gigs over the coming week or so.
Tonight, 7pm, just before my Instagram-live sing-song, head to Mick’s FB to see me play 3 songs ❤️#MiniGigsAtMicks
In partnership with @PLAYIRISH pic.twitter.com/NmsYFFLDEk
— Emma Langford (@ELangfordMusic) March 26, 2020
You can watch Emma play a short virtual live set tonight at 7pm on Mick Flannery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Harry Prendergast writes:
Christy was blown away with all the goodwill and nice comments yesterday. He’s determined to keep the spirits lifted with a song every day. Keep the requests coming.
The song he’s picked for today is Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana.
Spread the word – Christy’s back. Keep the head down and the chin up!
Please leave requests for Harry/Christy below.
Yesterday: How’s It Goin There Everybody
