sorry to interfere in the argument, not taking sides either, havenbt heard either band and am a coward anyway nice to see tipp being represented, pity we had a bad year in the hurling, are the shenanigans anything like the dropkick murphys?

Its tonight people, Andalusia at Dorans and The Shenanigans in Tipperary. We'll see who gets the bigger crowd.

this is more exciting that euro star, only without the soothing tones of ray d'arcy to remind us they're all winners at the end of the day hhaha, Up Tipp, hang sanguiches and thae.

Having read a number of posts in this forum, we would like to make the following statement: As a founding member and spokesperson of The Shenanigans, the rest of the band would like to stress that the opinions voiced by Mickel aka Michael John Henderson do not reflect the views of this band. Although Mickel has been a member of this band from the beginning, his contribution of late has been minimal and his claim that it is his band is completely false. We respect and support fully all our fellow musicians who take the time and effort to perform for the enjoyment of others. We have not heard of the band criticized by Mickel but we wish them the best of luck not only tonight but for the future. It is this type of petty criticism that has hampered the development of many bands in the past. Keep it live. The Shenanigans

Goodness, this thread is turning into a bit of mini soap! The plot thickens...

Do you think we should call in the UN lads???

UN? nah, they couldn't stop a fight in a kindergarten playground.

Following some lenghty consideration I have decided to end my association with the band The Shenanigans effective immediately. I have enjoyed the past couple of years immensely. But in the past couple of months there have been some differences both personal and artistically that have affected my relationships with the other members of the band. The band and I have begun to move in opposite directions musically and I feel it is now time for me to leave and pursue a solo career. so watch out Dublin Mickel is coming to town,

The Plot thickens once again! Mickel, if your career as a solo artist fails, it won't be for lack of publicity on these boards Dromed, whatdya reckon, you and Mickel in an Eminem 8-Mile style musical battle? This sounds a bit like the script for a Rocky Movie, the pro comes out of retirement to take on a plucky challenger. Come on Dromed, show the new kid in town what your made of! (hmmm, this could be a spaghetti western too)

Mickel, where are you moving to, tallaght? That's the rumour anyway

what a gig that was fun+

I'm allergic to the moronic, Binokular...& can't rise to a challenge if there is no real challenge present!! Besides, Mickel will be in Dublin soon, standing at the back of gigs heckling the bands, heckling the crowd...he won't be so hard to find.

I'm allergic to the moronic, Binokular and can't rise to a challenge if there's no real challenge present! Besides, Mickel will be in Dublin soon so no doubt he'll be hanging around the likes of Dorans to heckle the bands, heckle the crowd...I'm more concerned for The remaining members of the Shenanigans now he has departed though, there should be a hotline for divorced band-members...

Apologies for my double reply there, just had a groundhog day style moment of hung-over-ness :)

no worries, having a pretty brain-not-functioning day myself. Not hung over, was trying to write a song with my musical co-conspirator last night. Spent ages, we were trying to write a pop song, but it kept ending up as acid house.

Thanks to everybody who came down to radiator last Friday to make it such a great night, the bands and sound engineer were all spot on and the leather girls played a blinder,cheers

Anyone make it to Humnanzie in Voodoo last night, was part of the Death Disco thing?? - they played a blinder!! Good night - have been really impressed with the general smooth running of all the Bud Rising stuff they've made a real effort with good lights/visuals etc. the Mighty Stef plays Dorans tomorrow I believe, The Concretes play on Thursday in TBMC too and Kings of Leon tonight!!!!!!!