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December 4, 2009 - Friday 2:42 PM

Picture 4Stephen James Smith is a man that needs no introduction. A chance poet who has began his days doing it for a laugh in a Dublin pub has now risen to one of the most celebrated, living, poets in Ireland.
Even Jinx Lennon has had this to say about him:
“Stephen Smith is a ball of hydrogen gas that should be pumped into every household across the land. He knocks seven shades of shite out of all the usual “birds and bees, whey and cheese” nonsense you find at poetry readings.”
Stephen can be found running the Glór Sessions every Monday in the International bar and his first collection of works is soon to be published.
Stephen James Smith Ofiicial Site


The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie
 
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December 3, 2009 - Thursday 6:08 PM

DIDub Investigation are a three-piece musical collective who dig deep into the information of sound to investigate dub music and conscious vibes. Based in Dublin, Dub Investigation are currently focused, mainly, on the studio end of things, writing and recording fresh music on a weekly basis.
Despite this they are not unknown on the live scene. They travel around the country bringing their music to the people and are likely to be found performing at all the best summer festivals.
Dub Investigation on MySpace


The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie
 
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November 20, 2009 - Friday 7:34 PM

Picture 2Garry McFarlane, William Purtill, Paul Bermingham, and Niall Jackson perform Bad Blood from their second EP – On The Trail of the Dissappearing. The band are currently working on a new album. The second song on the video, The Great Atlantic Drift is a new song and if it’s anything to go by, the album will not be one to be missed.
See their MySpace page here.

The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie
 
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November 4, 2009 - Wednesday 3:31 PM

It's the Mixtape Top Ten most viewed videos for October!
Top Ten
10. Simon Fagan
10 Simon Fagan
09. Sharon Reid
09 Sharon Reid
08. Keith Burke
08 Keith Burke
07. Whiskey Limbs
07 Whiskey Limbs
06. Triple Drop
06 Triple Drop
05. Kings of Concrete
05 Kings of Concrete
04. No Roller
04 No Roller
03. Mongohorn
03 Mongohorn
02. Ophelia
02 Ophelia MC
01. Fearghal McKee and the Shitty Shit Shits
01 Fearghal McKee and the Shitty Shit Shits
 
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November 4, 2009 - Wednesday 3:25 PM
Episode 55 featuring Oil & Blood


Picture 3Hailing from the magical shire of Tallaght Oil & Blood are a working man’s band emerging from the swamps of Dublin’s deep south.
With a clear vision in mind as to what the guys wanted to make this 5 piece went out and learned to play their instruments to make some of the finest, original, blues americana. They combine resophonic acoustica with thought-provoking song writing and a foot tapping rhythm, with a growing following Oil & Blood is a name to expect seeing on gig posters around the city.
Oil & Blood on MySpace


The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie

 
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October 19, 2009 - Monday 4:05 PM
Episode 54 featuring Marie Coniffe


Picture 2Maire Conniffe is an Irish singer songwriter influenced by Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac andBonnie “Price” Billy.
On this Holy Joe’s performance Mariesings two songs that are part of the same story called the Door. If you like what you see and want more music and information about Marie Conniffe, visit her website here. On her site you will be able to see a music video recorded in South Korea, where this gem of a singer/songwriter is making plans to return to in the very near future.



The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie




 
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October 17, 2009 - Saturday 7:53 PM

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Phil Kerrigan is an artist who has overcome many odds, lived the rock-star lifestyle got knocked down and came back looking for more. His life is his music and not even a stroke is going to keep him from doing what he loves.
Phil has toured extensively throughout his career and has more experience in music than most people would dream of. This shines through in his alternative music and lyrics. His sound is similar to the that of Paul Weller.
Phil Kerrigan on MySpace


The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie
 
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October 10, 2009 - Saturday 8:02 PM
Episode 52 featuring No Roller

 
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October 9, 2009 - Friday 11:29 PM

Ah, Sunday drinking. The last refuge the weekend has to offer those of us determined not to acknowledge that we have jobs until the reality slaps us in our hungover faces at around half seven the next morning. September 27th sees me partake in this occasional ritual of mine at Think Tank, and experiencing my second visit to Holy Joe’s Infernal Cabaret. For the newcomers, this is an event run and filmed by our friends at Mixtape in conjunction with Gigevent. Usually run from The Mezz from 4-9 and taking in a wide range of genres and acts, today’s gig has moved downstairs to Think Tank, where the more basementyvibe marries well with the punky flavour of this week’s acts.

Mongohorn

Mongohorn

Primitevo kick things off, living up to their name with a set of ferocious primal punk. The likes of Fake It show a pronounced ‘77 punk influence,  the band’s three-minute stomps echoing early Clash in particular. There’s more to them than traditional punk however, and as the set progresses they showcase a harder edge, often bringing to mind Motorhead’shigh octane metal.
WeGoGo are up next, bringing a more subtle touch to the proceedings with some emo-flecked alt-rock. Angular and hard-edged, but with an eye for a bittersweet melody and some brilliant guitar interplay, the band make for an impressive prospect. They are followed by the hard-to-pronounceCopacetik, who bring some grunge of the Nirvana vintage to  the proceedings. SingerKenneth Byrne reveals a “No To Lisbon” t-shirt during the performance, accompanying it with a rollicking version of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Fortunate Son. But while his efforts would appear to have been in vain on that front, his Cobain-esque wail certainly won favour with this crowd.
After that comes Mongohorn. The band are famed for their onstage antics, which recently led to them being banned from Whelan’s for lewd conduct/nearly burning the place down. By comparisons, tonight’s show is slightly more tame, apart form one incident involving a bit of arse-baring and the rogue finger of vocalist Eddie Murder. Still though, it’s a good show, the band delivering an energetic blend of old school punk yet happy to play the court jesters, while special mention should go to wisecracking guitarist AndyByrne, who proves to be a genuinely hilarious man.
The Mosquitoes round off the night, with a blend of rockabilly and swamp rock. It’s given a softer edge by the seemingly new addition of a female vocalist, which gives the band’s sound a more modern feel.
All in all, this was a top line-up with each act playing to a very high standard. Moreover, the events have a very good atmosphere and provide what these sort of gigs really should: variety. Definitely worth a look.
Drop-d Rating: 8/10

(We think they took two marks off for Eddie sticking his finger up his hole...Fuck You Eddie! Haha :-) - GigEvent)
 
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October 9, 2009 - Friday 10:25 PM
The GigEvent Video Podcast - Episode 51 featuring Mongohorn
MongohornMongohorn are a band that need no introduction, mainly because such a formality would take away from the impact of the band. They’ve been barred from performing in Whelan’s because their show is too “extreme” for the venue.
The band are made up of Andy Byrne (guitars) Baz Black (drums)Playboy Nolan (bass) Eddie Murder (vocals and dildo – although the dildo remained dormant during this perofrmance). Playboy Nolanhas decided to leave the band in the near future because he’s about to become a family man.
The three songs here Scratch That Itch, Gonna Have to Kill That Girl and So What If?should give an insight into the bands ethos and ethics to any potential nutters willing enough to attempt filling the bassist position in Mongohorn.
Mongohorn on MySpace


The GigEvent Video Podcast is recorded live at The Mezz Bar & Venue and is Broadcast on Dublin's local media channel www.mixtape.ie
 
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