July 31st: Shady’s Back, FONTAINES Output, New PIXIES, NEIL YOUNG Box Set, U2 Neon Vinyl, new GEMMA HAYES, JOHN SPILLANE and a load more

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Guess who’s back,  shadys back, back again

Well folks, i is back at the ranch (since last Thursday really) was allergic then,  but sher a few hours and you’re back on the horse … .lovely break though, 9 days away from the ranch and not one emaile answered, hardly any read to be honest…great to power down.

And we aint hurling anymore either, not to be,  thats sport, a lot down here may disagree but better team on the day won it i felt, bar that 13/14 min  spell in the first half, we were never in any control of the game, playing catch up, huge resilience to do so in fact,  so not to be, congrats to the banner. I thought when we beat Limerick down the Pairc that we would win the all ireland but again not to be.

The hurlers gave us great entertainment and heart stopping moments all this short summer , which will live long in the memory.

Right so releases for this Friday the 2nd August include




And then for the 9th of August we have

So the main point of attack for this week is for August 16th…and we will have or endeavor to have albums by…

I personally think this could be the record that brings the lads to a higher level again.

Their output has been stunning in the last 5 years….remember it was only april 2019 when they released their debut record “ dogrel” …the 19th of April if memory serves me, the eve of RSD that year…now we are on the verge of album number 4 with Grian after popping out a beautiful solo record as well in that time….all very impressive records.

Here is a tune from the new album

Fontaines D.C. – Favourite (Official Video)



 

Mark Lanegan ‘Bubblegum XX’ deluxe reissues 23rd August ( super artist if new to you well worth checking out )
Heres a song from the record…great record, maybe his best…one of my favourite rock vocalists

Strange Religion



 

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye folks down the road etc…

Sound, Ray! Good to have you back, and glad you had a good break. The punter’s wallets mightn’t be too happy though!
Agree about the Hurling final. Clare were very good after our early burst.
Delighted to see Daniel Wiffen pick up Ireland’s first ever Men’s swimming gold yesterday! What a moment. And he set a new Olympic record too. Proud moment.
I’ve been watching the Olympic events on Youtube.

Anyway, there’s a load to get through. I’m going to list them in arguable order of importance.
But first, we have to properly mention the brand new album by our own JOHN SPILLANE. It’s called ‘FíorUisce: The Legend of the Lough’ and sounds unreal. A bilingual, concept, folk-opera double CD album!
There will be a launch event at the Lough on Sunday 15th of September at 4pm!

Here’s níos mó info:
“Dive into a world of myth, music, and magic. Fíoruisce – The Legend of the Lough, a bilingual folk-opera set at The Lough in Cork city, released on September 13th, 2024. The story is a surreal tale culminating in a drowned kingdom, which as lore tells us, becomes The Lough in Cork city as we know it today. They say you can see the tops of the underworld towers on a clear day and hear the music of their big party on Midsummer’s night.
Enter this world through this hugely ambitious concept album which features the voices of some of the most talented folk and sean nós singers of the age including Ríoghnach Connolly, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Niamh Farrell, Nell Ní Chróinín, John Spillane himself of course, and more. Produced by John Spillane and Brian Casey at Wavefield Recordings, Clonakilty in 2023 and 2024.

Album Credits:

Cast
Fíoruisce – An Banphrionsa/ The Princess, visionary, weird and beautiful – Niamh Farrell
Corc – An Rí/ The King, Corc Mac Dáire Mhic Láire of the Deirgthine, Érainn – Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin
Éadaoin – An Bhanríon/ The Queen, powerful and wise – Ríoghnach Connolly
Cian Ó Céin – Reacaire/ Minstrel /Prince/ Mananaan Mac Lir – John Spillane
Milbhéal – Banbhard/ Honeymouth the Bard in the Ancient World – Nell Ní Chróinín
Golaí Bá and Muiris Mar Dhea – Na Crosáin/ Two Fools, Bodhrán Jesters. One is crying, the other laughing – Liam Heffernan agus Giordaí Ó Laoghaire
Daighre Duanach – An Draoi/ The Druid – Gearóid Ó Duinnín
Bean Sí / A Fairy Woman – Aisling Urwin
An Chosmhuintir/ The Chorus – Gavin Moore, Thaddeus Ó Buachalla, Nell Ní Chróinín, Gearóid Ó Duinnín.

Ceolteoirí/ Musicians
Giotár Spáinneach/ Spanish Guitar – John Spillane
Séidteoir Adharc/ Hornblower, Bullroarer – Billy Mag Fhloinn
Fliúit/ Flute – Alan Doherty
Cnaguirlisí/ Percussion, Sticks and Stones – Andrew O’ Sullivan, Fionn Hennessy Hayes
Dordveidhil/ Cello – Lea Miklody
Cláirseach/ Harp – Aisling Urwin
Guthanna Breise/ Additional Vocals – Brian Casey, Aisling Urwin
Uirlisí Breise/ Additional Instrumentation – Brian Casey”

And here’s a little taster of it: https://youtube.com/shorts/hQuUdEx7KmA?si=lKKKIhIHtb9p6BG5

Here’s the list of upcoming pre-orders:

We have A TRIBE CALLED QUEST reissues up as well.

Here’s Adam’s latest vid featuring Ray getting told off! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C97fL9Ms-L6/?igsh=MWwzemdvY3F4ZG5wdQ==

Back to the bossman so. Sound!

Thanks Shane!!

 

Just a hint, there will be nice FONTAINES D.C. news tomorrow. Keep eyes and ears peeled.

 

Sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia