Ahhh I remember Jinx now with his dark glasses and slogans !! It was certainly an intense gig, a big crowd and great anticipation & excitement. It was my first time to hear an audience chant DAMO DAMO and certainly my first time to hear Jinx, he does n’t hold back !! The baton passes on, last year Colm Seoighe and his band played support to Damo on his Irish Tour. H
Christy's reply
Jinx still to the good
stickin to his guns
ploughing the straight furrow
….those cretins who chanted during Jinx’s gig remain a low point in my gigging life….reminded me of the turds who booed Sinéad at Bobs 50th…
Just got tickets for your November gigs, will be travelling back from Switzerland. I You would have known my aunt, Angela back in the days in Newbridge. We have a tape at home where you dedicate a song to her and listen to it often. Looking forward to hearing you soon!
Niamh
Christy's reply
busy rehearsing here…gotta keep the show on the road..dont forget the Tobelrone
Hi If I recall correctly there were two gigs in the Tripod in June 2008, stand up gigs. I remember the Q to get in and the buzz !! Lar was there too but I don’t recall anyone else, Damo performed too. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
Hi H,ceart go leor
that far off night was planned with the late John Reynolds of The Pod….it was to be Jinx Lennon’s first appearance in Dublin….Damo and I were there to support him…my abiding memory is trying to deal with a small ignorant bowsie element of the audience who failed to grasp…..but Jinx prevailed and, as one of his songs goes…
“you gotta forgive the cunts”
Always interesting when a familiar topic throws up a new name….
I just read a review of a new film. ‘Girl with the Leica’…that being Gerda Taro…German born,killed age 26, working with Robert Capa covering the Spanish Civil War.
The film sounds great and includes the lack of contemporary recognition of her photos compared with acclaim for Capa.
I’ve now found lots of powerful images online ,photographed by Gerda Taro. I’m glad to know her name and hope to see the film,somewhere.
nearly perfect scheduling. The first of november is my last holiday. But I can fly back on monday at 6:55 like always. Ticket is booked, not the best cause ticketmaster was a little confused in the morning. But ok. Hotel, flight reserved and then five days in Dublin again with lot of history, music (Grafton Street, Cobblestone, The Celt – and you as the headliner of course) and for sure the best glutenfree beer in the world – the 9 white deer stout. And that after I found again two of a three cassette set “The Christy Moore Folk Collection) I bought 1987 on a market on Moore Street. So today is really a good day. 😉
Hello Christy.
I’ve been checking your list of gigs since I made my plans to return to Ireland in October. Then you posted Vicar Street on November 1st – the day we were leaving! SO . . . I changed our plane reservation and got tickets this morning (1am Pacific time). Looking forward to seeing you. It will be a surprise for Rick’s 81st birthday!
Kathleen
Hello Christy,
Well, that went by in a flash. “crocodiles and alligators” , i tried to catch about 20 tables on 30th November before one stopped for me. Seats all safely snaffled for table 44. Its in the middle, just to your left of centre.
Can you see it happening from your end? It’s a real sight to see the feeding frenzy.
Sorry for your loss. Sure it was one great night amongst many that he arranged from the sound of things. The Mean Fiddlers is gone like quite a few pubs round that area as people have moved further out but still a good few going strong with fleadh Sundays around NW London, a few in Harrow and Wembley on Sundays for sure. Hopefully keeps going.
I know I’m in cuckoo land but there is a trad festival next month in Athea, down by the Kerry Limerick border. The 23rd and 24th October. If you or any of your fans were looking for a few days of music and are local would be worth the day/night out.
Take care,
Pierce
Christy's reply
We’re all in Cuckoo land these times
And the poor Cuckoo so seldom heard
Heard ian sing does this train stop on Merseyside ,live, today on radio 1. What a fabulous preformance. Tis the first time in 40 yrs ive heard a song you sing, matched, n possibly bettered.no insult intended…..but he blew me away.amazing voice.
See you in vicar st, hopefully. Let the music keep our spirits high.
Christy's reply
Ian Prowse wrote and recorded this great song….its been my pleasure and privilige to sing it with his blessing…I agree with ypu
Thank you. You gave a rapid response to my message last week which was very much appreciated. Rapid as in quick, not rushed or generic, which I really appreciate. Still think it’s mad I’m having this conversation with you after all these years.
I did some digging and the intimate gig I referred to was not in Camden like I thought but Neil’s Jazz and Blues Club, Kensington. I checked and I’d ordered the tickets in July 2016 so a long while ago. But my parents said it was great, a couple hundred people there in one small room. Haha you were rocking socks and sandles before it became fashionable as well I hear. I imagine it felt how gigs were when you on the way up. In reality, you were selling out arenas at the time, so was even more special, tbh felt I smashed it that year as an early Christmas gift and it’s aged well.
With reference to future gigs, as a friend group we will make one in 2027 for certain, wherever it is. You’re right to listen to the those controlling the handbrake though, I’m sure they are the sensible heads. But any time sensible heads allow and you’re still enjoying it you’ll have a loyal following and we’ll be there somewhere along the way. Followers old and new, I’m enjoying converting my mates to your catalogue as time goes by.
Will sign up for the newsletter now. Take care of yourself Christy, you still make a positive influence in many a people’s lives today, mine and my family’s included.
Hopefully will shout you on here before the next gig. Mind yourself and good luck
Pierce O’Connor
Christy's reply
Hard to believe that 10 years have passed since that night in Nell’s Cafe….Vince Power was a dear friend ….he created numerous venues,gigs and festivals across the decades that we worked together…from The Mean Fiddler in Harlesden to the legendery Fleadhs he created in Finsbury Park, Glasgow Green, Randall’s Island in New York and Tramore. Racecourse…..he is sadly missed and always remembered…….and we shared a Family name…my maternal Grandfather was Jack Power ….
Ahhh I remember Jinx now with his dark glasses and slogans !! It was certainly an intense gig, a big crowd and great anticipation & excitement. It was my first time to hear an audience chant DAMO DAMO and certainly my first time to hear Jinx, he does n’t hold back !! The baton passes on, last year Colm Seoighe and his band played support to Damo on his Irish Tour. H
Jinx still to the good
stickin to his guns
ploughing the straight furrow
….those cretins who chanted during Jinx’s gig remain a low point in my gigging life….reminded me of the turds who booed Sinéad at Bobs 50th…
Hi Christy,
Just got tickets for your November gigs, will be travelling back from Switzerland. I You would have known my aunt, Angela back in the days in Newbridge. We have a tape at home where you dedicate a song to her and listen to it often. Looking forward to hearing you soon!
Niamh
busy rehearsing here…gotta keep the show on the road..dont forget the Tobelrone
Hi If I recall correctly there were two gigs in the Tripod in June 2008, stand up gigs. I remember the Q to get in and the buzz !! Lar was there too but I don’t recall anyone else, Damo performed too. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Hi H,ceart go leor
that far off night was planned with the late John Reynolds of The Pod….it was to be Jinx Lennon’s first appearance in Dublin….Damo and I were there to support him…my abiding memory is trying to deal with a small ignorant bowsie element of the audience who failed to grasp…..but Jinx prevailed and, as one of his songs goes…
“you gotta forgive the cunts”
Presale sorted, thank you to all concerned 🙏🏼
Finished the night by watching Cartlann, a lovely watch & Congratulations 📖☘️
you’ll be havin a lie in this morning
Hi Christy
Always interesting when a familiar topic throws up a new name….
I just read a review of a new film. ‘Girl with the Leica’…that being Gerda Taro…German born,killed age 26, working with Robert Capa covering the Spanish Civil War.
The film sounds great and includes the lack of contemporary recognition of her photos compared with acclaim for Capa.
I’ve now found lots of powerful images online ,photographed by Gerda Taro. I’m glad to know her name and hope to see the film,somewhere.
Dave
I’ll get on to it..thanks
Hello Chrisy hope all is well
And chances of a gig in portlaoise or mountmellick would love to see you come.
Best wishes mary
Morra Mary
its been a while since we hit Maryboro
I’ll have a word with the planning deparment
its good to hear from you
Hello Christy,
nearly perfect scheduling. The first of november is my last holiday. But I can fly back on monday at 6:55 like always. Ticket is booked, not the best cause ticketmaster was a little confused in the morning. But ok. Hotel, flight reserved and then five days in Dublin again with lot of history, music (Grafton Street, Cobblestone, The Celt – and you as the headliner of course) and for sure the best glutenfree beer in the world – the 9 white deer stout. And that after I found again two of a three cassette set “The Christy Moore Folk Collection) I bought 1987 on a market on Moore Street. So today is really a good day. 😉
So Duisburg will be back in Dublin – see you
Matthias
our stars aligned Matthias
Hello Christy.
I’ve been checking your list of gigs since I made my plans to return to Ireland in October. Then you posted Vicar Street on November 1st – the day we were leaving! SO . . . I changed our plane reservation and got tickets this morning (1am Pacific time). Looking forward to seeing you. It will be a surprise for Rick’s 81st birthday!
Kathleen
” I’ll take you home again Kathleen”
I haven’t received me presale code,
hidle fidle diddle doh..
Haven’t seen you since June 2008 in Tripod, Dublin with Mr Sinnott. A lovely intimate gig.
Here’s hoping 🤞🏼
that was a tripple bill
bet no one can tell
Christ alive Christy the ticketmaster needs some skills even after all these years. Anyhoo ticket secured and ready for the off. Keep well.x
jesus mary and holy st joseph Anuk but thon tickmeister do get swamped
some days he cant tell his bono from his bon jovi
Hello Christy,
Well, that went by in a flash. “crocodiles and alligators” , i tried to catch about 20 tables on 30th November before one stopped for me. Seats all safely snaffled for table 44. Its in the middle, just to your left of centre.
Can you see it happening from your end? It’s a real sight to see the feeding frenzy.
Rebecca
ambidextrus me
dont know me arse from me elbow
Sorry for your loss. Sure it was one great night amongst many that he arranged from the sound of things. The Mean Fiddlers is gone like quite a few pubs round that area as people have moved further out but still a good few going strong with fleadh Sundays around NW London, a few in Harrow and Wembley on Sundays for sure. Hopefully keeps going.
I know I’m in cuckoo land but there is a trad festival next month in Athea, down by the Kerry Limerick border. The 23rd and 24th October. If you or any of your fans were looking for a few days of music and are local would be worth the day/night out.
Take care,
Pierce
We’re all in Cuckoo land these times
And the poor Cuckoo so seldom heard
Heard ian sing does this train stop on Merseyside ,live, today on radio 1. What a fabulous preformance. Tis the first time in 40 yrs ive heard a song you sing, matched, n possibly bettered.no insult intended…..but he blew me away.amazing voice.
See you in vicar st, hopefully. Let the music keep our spirits high.
Ian Prowse wrote and recorded this great song….its been my pleasure and privilige to sing it with his blessing…I agree with ypu
Hi Christy,
Thank you. You gave a rapid response to my message last week which was very much appreciated. Rapid as in quick, not rushed or generic, which I really appreciate. Still think it’s mad I’m having this conversation with you after all these years.
I did some digging and the intimate gig I referred to was not in Camden like I thought but Neil’s Jazz and Blues Club, Kensington. I checked and I’d ordered the tickets in July 2016 so a long while ago. But my parents said it was great, a couple hundred people there in one small room. Haha you were rocking socks and sandles before it became fashionable as well I hear. I imagine it felt how gigs were when you on the way up. In reality, you were selling out arenas at the time, so was even more special, tbh felt I smashed it that year as an early Christmas gift and it’s aged well.
With reference to future gigs, as a friend group we will make one in 2027 for certain, wherever it is. You’re right to listen to the those controlling the handbrake though, I’m sure they are the sensible heads. But any time sensible heads allow and you’re still enjoying it you’ll have a loyal following and we’ll be there somewhere along the way. Followers old and new, I’m enjoying converting my mates to your catalogue as time goes by.
Will sign up for the newsletter now. Take care of yourself Christy, you still make a positive influence in many a people’s lives today, mine and my family’s included.
Hopefully will shout you on here before the next gig. Mind yourself and good luck
Pierce O’Connor
Hard to believe that 10 years have passed since that night in Nell’s Cafe….Vince Power was a dear friend ….he created numerous venues,gigs and festivals across the decades that we worked together…from The Mean Fiddler in Harlesden to the legendery Fleadhs he created in Finsbury Park, Glasgow Green, Randall’s Island in New York and Tramore. Racecourse…..he is sadly missed and always remembered…….and we shared a Family name…my maternal Grandfather was Jack Power ….