http://shitenonions.com/blog Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:32:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en The Mighty Regis: 21 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1585 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1585#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:17:28 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1585 The Mighty Regis are starting to make some waves following the release of 21 their 3rd release - 1st the Warped Tour and now a plug on day time TV from Kelly and Regis (who else?). Definitely a band to watch out and fortunately the music on 21 supports. No divergence from the style of the previous releases - West Coast punk meets Irish, very much in the style of Flogging Molly though with a much more pop-punk sensability - kind of like comparing The Undertones to Stiff Little Fingers I'd say. I will say though that some times the lyrics verge a little too much into "Stage Orish" and that said still a contender of one of the best of 2010.

http://www.myspace.com/themightyregisphilbin

http://www.themightyregis.com/

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1585 The Gentlemen: Stick To Your Guns http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1582 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1582#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:22:41 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1582 Stick To Your Guns is the name of the debut CD from Morgantown, West Virginia’s The Gentlemen, and a complete and accomplished sounding release it is. Oh, yeah, and a damned rocking one at that!

The Gentlemen are comprised of eight members armed with drums, tin whistle, bagpipes, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, mandolin and fiddle. Placed firmly down the Dropkick Murphys/Real McKenzies end of the Celtic Folk-Punk spectrum, with aggressive song delivery and chanting choruses. But these Gentlemen seem to place more emphasis on the inclusion of the traditional instruments, either as the main melody vehicle, (as with the bagpipes in War Time in North London, and the fiddle in Belfast Boy,) or simply as dancing on top of the power-chord-laden rock majority of the CD.

In fact, the strength of The Gentlemen’s sound on Stick To Your Guns lay in this balance. The trad. instruments are not assigned only to lead positions and ornamentation, but blended right in with the thick of things. Their pervasive influence gives the music herein a stronger, but more natural, Celtic feel.

Stick to your Guns has many highlights to it. The above mentioned “War Time in North London” and “Belfast Boy” are both excellent songs, but “All Alone” might be my favorite on the disc. It has a really slippery and lazy shuffle beat and a great percussive guitar riff that combines with the pipes for a sound that I just really dig.

For my money, the original material on Stick to your Guns is a just bit stronger than the two traditional covers included, (although listening toThe Gents’ rendition of “Come out You Black and Tans” is very convincing! I really felt like they were calling out for a throw-down!)

The Gentlemen do throttle back occasionally, if only somewhat, and with dramatic results. “Under the Rowan Tree” is a nostalgic mug-swinging singalong accompanied only by acoustic guitar and tin whistle.

I do wish that the band included their rendition of John Denver’s Country Roads on their debut, however. It really asserts The Gentlemen’s W. Virginia roots, captures their sound perfectly, and seriously kicks ass. (And the video for it on their MySpace page is simply excellent.) Hopefully,The Gentlemen will include this number on their next CD, which I will certainly be in line for!

Stick To Your Guns is a very thorough and mature sounding release for a debut. And The Gentlemen are definitely a band to keep an eye/ear open for.
Highly recommended stuff!

Review by Christopher P. Toler, THE Blathering Gommel
http://www.myspace.com/thefreakingentlemen

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1582 Plug of the day -The Pug Mahones http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1568 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1568#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:17:45 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1568 Check these guys out - The Pug Mahones - they are a Celtic/Pirate punk band straight out of South Buffalo, NY featuring Mike Jordan. Mike was vocalist with Jackdaw through 2004 and in my squinty vision of the world Jackdaw lost a lot of their edge after he left.

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1568 The Rumjacks - World Tour Announced…no kidding http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1566 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1566#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:03:08 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1566

Sep 3 2010 Gangs Of New Holland Released Today The World, -, AUSTRALIA

Sep 6 2010 THE TOWNIE (Residency) SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 10 2010 O'Duinns Irish Pub Proserpine, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Sep 11 2010 O'Duinns Irish Pub Proserpine, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Sep 13 2010 THE TOWNIE (Residency) SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 17 2010 Town Green Inn Port Macquarie, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 18 2010 10:00A EXO Day Homebush Bay, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 20 2010 The Townie (Residency) Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 23 2010 Lambda Fortitude Valley, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Sep 24 2010 Kings Beach Tavern Kings Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Sep 25 2010 Shed 5 Gold Coast, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Sep 27 2010 The Townie (Residency) Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Sep 30 2010 The Harp Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Oct 1 2010 Bald Faced Stag Leichardt, New South, AUSTRALIA

Oct 2 2010 Manly Fishos Manly, NSw, AUSTRALIA

Oct 13 2010 THE ZOO w/ GBH Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA

Oct 14 2010 THE GAELIC CLUB w/ GBH Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Oct 15 2010 Hi-Fi Bar w/ GBH Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA

Oct 16 2010 Fowlers Live w/GBH Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA

Oct 17 2010 The Rosemount w/GBH Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA

Oct 22 2010 7:30P The Supper Club Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA

Nov 21 2010 1:00P Sydney Rock & Roll Markets, Jets Sports Club, Tempe Tempe, New South, AUSTRALIA

Dec 11 2010 The Basement Belconnen, ACT, AUSTRALIA

Jan 2 2011 Club Pul - Under Southern Stars Tour w/The Bucaneers Uden, Nordbraban, NETHERLANDS

Jan 3 2011 Under Southern Stars Tour w/The Bucaneers Paris, -, FRANCE

Jan 4 2011 Under Southern Stars Tour w/The Bucaneers Belgium, -, BELGIUM

Jan 5 2011 K19 - Under Southern Stars Tour w/The Bucaneers Kassel, Hessen, GERMANY

Jan 6 2011 Wild at Heart Berlin, Berlin, GERMANY

Jan 7 2011 Under Southern Stars Tour w/ The Buccaneers Italy, -, ITALY

Jan 8 2011 Boulevard Rock Club Misano Adriatico, province o, ITALY

Jan 9 2011 Under Southern Stars Tour w/ The Buccaneers Italy, -, ITALY

http://www.myspace.com/therumjacks

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1566 The Peelers - update http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1563 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1563#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:08:52 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1563 Just noticed a status update on myspace (see myspace isn't totally dead) from one of my favorite bands
- The Peelers - who have been on hiatus for a while. Look like the band is gearing up to play some shows south of the border (that being the US/Canada border) and will be debuting material from their next album - no news on where they stand in the recording process or if they have even set foot inside the studio yet.

http://www.myspace.com/peelers

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1563 The Scallywag Show With Barnacle Brian Presents: Shitecast #30 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1557 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1557#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:40 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1557 After his long summer vacation Shite'n'Onion star DJ, Barnacle Brian, is back with a new podcast. Check it out on iTunes, on the Shite'n'Onions player over there on the right or direct down load from the following:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/thescallywagshow/Epic_Shitecast_30.MP3

http://www.thescallywagshow.libsyn.com/

Welcome back Brian, your sun tan looks great.

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1557 Shane MacGowan new solo band! http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1552 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1552#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:50:39 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1552 Seems Shane-o has and new band and is playing gigs in and around Dublin and other bits of Ireland. No news on anything being recorded (it's been 13 years since Crock of Gold so don't hold your breath)

The new band consists of:

- Joey Cashman (Fast Skirts, Tokyo Olympics) - whistle,
- John "Sarge" O'Hara (DC9,Tokyo Olympics) - keys,
- Jack Dublin (In Tua Nua, Gravediggers) - bass
- Paul Byrne (In Tua Nua, Gravediggers) - drums

And gigs scheduled include:

11 Sep 2010 - Glenroe Harvest Festival, Co.Limerick
17 Sep 2010 - Summit Inn, Howth
18 Sep 2010 - Navan Live! Navan, Co. Meath
23 Sep 2010 - Arthurs Day, Gypsy Rose, 5 Aston Quay, Dublin
1 Oct 2010 - Beamish Cork Folk Festival, Savoy Theatre, Cork

http://shane-macgowan.co.cc/

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1552 The Pogues - Christmas Tour http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1547 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1547#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:59:31 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1547 Olympia Dublin WED Dec 8, 2010 19:30
Olympia Dublin THU Dec 9, 2010 19:30
Kilarney, Co. Kerry SAT Dec 11, 2010 19:30
Academy Glasgow Glasgow MON Dec 13 2010 19:30
Academy Newcastle Newcastle TUE Dec 14, 2010 19:00
Academy Sheffield Sheffield THU Dec 16, 2010 19:00
Apollo Manchester FRI Dec 17, 2010 19:00
Academy Birmingham Birmingham SAT Dec 18, 2010 18:00
Academy Brixton London MON Dec 20, 2010 19:00
Academy Brixton London TUE Dec 21, 2010 19:00

http://www.pogues.com/

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1547 Regis and Kelly bow to The Mighty Regis http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1544 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1544#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:35:29 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1544 This video is pretty cool....and a nice plug from Regis and Kelly. So, bands out there take note, if you want your band name mentioned on daytime TV you'll have to change it to something like Dropkick Oprah or Flogging Geraldo.

]]> http://shitenonions.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1544 Shite’n'Onions Podcast #25: Kilmaine Saints- The Good The Plaid and The Ugly http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1538 http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1538#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:33:24 +0000 Mustard Finnegan http://shitenonions.com/blog/?p=1538 Podcast 25 featuring the Kilmaine Saints. On iTunes or play it in our new snazzy player. Direct download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/shitenonions/Shite_n_Onions_Podcast_25.mp3

01 - Kilmaine Saints - Amazing Grace - The Good The Plaid and The Ugly

02 - Kilmaine Saints - The Saints are Up! - The Good The Plaid and The Ugly

03 - Jackdaw - Where Is Clarie - Whiskey EP

04 - Flatfoot56 - Jungle Of The Midwest Sea - Jungle Of The Midwest Sea

05 - Fiddler's Green - Highland Road - Sports Day At Killaloe

06 - Catgut Mary - Jack london - The Mahones Vs Catgut Mary

07 - The Go Set - Fifty Four - Rising

08 - Prydein - Stairway To Scotland - Loud Pipes

09 - Pipes and Pints - Where Is My America

10 - Kilmaine Saints - Casey's Swagger - The Good The Plaid and The Ugly

11 - Kilmaine Saints - Póg Mo Thóin - The Good The Plaid and The Ugly

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