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Going to see Horslips and yes it's probably time I grew up .......
Posted by Sebastian Beach on 31 October 2010 - 1:06am.
"Isn't is time you grew up?"
Those were Mrs Beach's exact words.
My Brother in Law called earlier to tell me that he had a ticket spare for Horslips at Belfast's Waterfont Hall on 1/12. A flight was immediately booked and I am off to see a band who until last year hadn't been seen on a stage together for 30 years. I really can't recall the last time I looked forward to a gig with such excitement and indeed apprehension.
Btw is there any Irish member of the massive who Horslips weren't the first band they saw?
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Yes...
but I'm 36, so that might explain it!
Two pals of mine, saw 'em in the The Venue Formerly Known As The Point in Dublin last year; both said they positively rocked. You have, by all accounts, a great night ahead of you.
36?
Seems a bit young to be knocking around here ivan ;)
39, Irish
never seen them
Mind You
I'd be going to see them in the Dublin O2 in December if it wasn't for the fact I've already got a ticket for the National on the same night
41, Irish
never seen them, but I have played the music in cover bands.
A bit before my time too
but have sampled a bit of them through You Tube and Spotify - as an adjunct to my mild folk obsession of last year. Can't say I'm overly taken but another Irish band of a similar, slightly earlier vintage and of a folk-rock bent - Sweeney's Men - are jolly good.
Where's that Colin H when you need him?
yup, me too
Irish - check
Horslips first band I saw - check. It was at Liverpool St Georges Hall and my evening was made for me when Johnny Fean wandered out of the building, presumably after the sound check, and asked me if I knew where he could get a cup of tea and something to eat. I didn't but he thanked me courteously anyway and went on his way.
Second gig I saw - Rory Gallagher, naturally...
Irish - 43 (for a few more days anyway)
Horslips were one of the few bands who played the small town I grew up in But I was too young to go.... Love the music though.
Rory Gallagher & Taste
Shows my age but:
First Irish Rock band to hit the big time.
Yes i know Van the Man was/is Irish but I' didn't know that at the time