David Bowie oil painting by Cathal Manning.
At The Kildare Gallery, Carton House, Maynooth, Co Kildare.
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‘sup Zig?
Illustrator Gary Reddin writes:
I know it’s a little late but I just finished this tribute portrait of David Bowie (above)….rebel, hero, starman…
David Bowie ‘died from liver cancer’ after ‘surviving six heart attacks’, reports say (NME)
Last night: Loving The Alien
Hallo spaceboy.
This afternoon.
Street artist Jess Tobin (centre) and Ziggy, Richmond Street, Dublin 2
Thanks Donal Moloney
Earlier: A Special Guest
One of a small number of extremely fortunate Bowie fans from back in the day writes:
It was very cloak and dagger. Can’t remember exactly how I heard about it initially, but the procedure was that you had to attend a drum and bass gig run by Quadraphonic in The Kitchen nightclub [Clarence Hotel, Temple Bar, Dublin] a few days before, and find the person who would then give you a ticket (like the one above).
I did this, and went on my own, as no one else I knew seemed to grasp how important this was/. I spent a night in a small room with less than 200 people with free drink and food as Bowie and his band did a whole concert. I am extremely grateful to life now for providing this amazing experience.
Related: Did David Bowie Take Your Picture With Tracey Emin in Dublin In 1997?
David Bowie’s secret gig at the Factory, Ringsend in May 1997 (Cormac Larkin, irish Times)
“Can you find a local angle on this Bowie feller?” pic.twitter.com/z6XT0gkgtz
— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) January 12, 2016
Old Coulsdon man delivered David Bowie’s milk in summer of ’69 (Croydon Advertiser)
Last night.
The Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1.
Irish David Bowie fans honoured the singer, who died yesterday, with a gathering at the Grand Social, the venue for last weekend’s David Bowie Festival.
From top: Grand Social exterior; chalkboard; book of condolences; Hillary White; Eva Murphy; Martina Devlin and Barbara McAsee; Neville Gough.
Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie
Yesterday: Planet Earth Is Blue And There’s Nothing We Can Do
Previously: Let All The Children Boogie
Tonight.
Joe Collins writes:
Weather forecaster Jean Byrne mourns Ziggy on tonight’s RTÉ 9 O’Clock News.
January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle… https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 11, 2016
Finally.
The first Dublin David Bowie Festival at the Grand Social, Dame Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1, on January 9-10. Bowie releases his first album in years – Blackstar – on Friday 8th; his 69th birthday.
Pete Murphy writes:
The inaugural Dublin Bowie Festival is a two day event that celebrates the legendary musician’s work through live music, banter, screenings and much more.
We are delighted to kick off the first year with an outstanding guest of honour – Gerry Leonard (Bowie’s Musical Director/Guitarist and Irishman)… Attractions also include…before Bowieoke (Bowie Karaoke) kicks off at 7pm on Saturday, Rebel Rebel hit the main stage with a 2 hour set of all the greatest hits followed by a Thin White Dukes DJ set in the Beer Garden til the wee hours. Sunday sees the Queen Bitch Quiz, where Bowie fans can test their knowledge on everything to do with the man and his music…..
David Bowie in The Man Who Fell To Earth
Bowie!
Walsh!
Aliens!
The ‘New York Times’ writes:
“Four decades after his star turn as an alcoholic alien in the film “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” David Bowie is now co-writing a new stage work based on the same story.”
“Off Broadway’s New York Theater Workshop said on Thursday that Mr. Bowie would collaborate with Enda Walsh, the Irish playwright who won a Tony Award for “Once,” in writing the new piece, entitled “Lazarus.” The play will feature new songs by Mr. Bowie, as well as new arrangements of older songs, and will focus on the story of Thomas Newton, the alien-turned-inventor portrayed by Mr. Bowie in the 1976 film.”
Musical? Play? All That’s Sure Is David Bowie Is Involved (New York Times)
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