Acoustic and electric, beer and roast

I'm pleased to say first RTYD Acoustic Afternoon on Sunday at The Libertine, went really well. The staff at the venue were pleased too. The roasts went down a treat and the beers were flowing, so that's all good for business.

There was a good turnout, and all four acts were interesting and entertaining in their own way. Easy Medium Hard played acoustic and electric guitars, and used glockenspiels, an accordion and a big Muff guitar pedal to embellish their angst-ridden love songs. Michael Caines' songs were as witty as fans of Spirit of Play would expect, he even auditioned a couple of new songs for his fellow band members who had come out to support him. I particularly enjoyed his song about Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
John Rigby passionately strummed his way through a set which combined his own post-punk tinged compositions and a couple of covers including a cover of Bob Marley's Redemption Song. Warren Meneely, accompanied by friend Roy played both electric and acoustic guitar and sang his heart out through a set that included nice cover of
Japan's Ghosts.



Next stop, the Dublin Castle tonight.