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Rock & Metal Pubs and Clubs

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    #152
    Passenger
    Registered Users Posts: 6,147 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Clemenza wrote: »
    Sweet :) the last few times I was there, the dj's tended to be very self indulgent, playing really obscure stuff, hope this has changed!

    Nope, two of the DJ's playlist is probably the least appealing aspect of the bar. One good DJ though who happily plays requests and his playlist is a little more diverse than the other two. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with the self-indulgent accusation. They don't seem all that concerned with what the crowd want and their playlist is limited and continually repetitive.


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    #153
    Clemenza
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    Passenger wrote: »
    Nope, two of the DJ's playlist is probably the least appealing aspect of the bar. One good DJ though who happily plays requests and his playlist is a little more diverse than the other two. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with the self-indulgent accusation. They don't seem all that concerned with what the crowd want and their playlist is limited and continually repetitive.

    I think I know which ones you're on about :D


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    #154
    Passenger
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    They do play some good stuff from time to time but one thing I'd like to hear more of is a good mix of all styles and sub-genres of Rock/Metal and to be a little more receptive to requests. It keeps everybody happy. :)


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    #155
    Clemenza
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 297 ✭✭Clemenza


    Passenger wrote: »
    They do play some good stuff from time to time but one thing I'd like to hear more of is a good mix of all styles and sub-genres of Rock/Metal and to be a little more receptive to requests. It keeps everybody happy. :)


    I can appreciate their frustration with requests though. Sat by the dj booth a few times, and I'd say 9 of every 10 requests were 'Play some Slayer/Got any Slayer?/Spin Slayer'

    :)


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    #156
    HRR
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭HRR


    Concerning Sally Longs in Galway, they will be a Rock and Metal Venue when they finally start getting rid of all the Disco and Hip-Hop crap in their Jukebox!

    HRR


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    #157
    mentaaal
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭mentaaal


    Hi All,
    I was just wandering if there is anywhere I can go to listen to rock music here in Limerick city?


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    #158
    Wrongway1985
    Registered Users Posts: 6,371 ✭✭✭Wrongway1985


    mentaaal wrote: »
    Hi All,
    I was just wandering if there is anywhere I can go to listen to rock music here in Limerick city?

    The blind pig and Dolans warehouse.


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    #159
    mentaaal
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭mentaaal


    Wrongway1985 wrote: »
    The blind pig and Dolans warehouse.

    Cheers, I will check them out


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    #160
    DeniseMc90
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭DeniseMc90


    There is also club poison (thursday night in dandelion )and club hell( o reillys bar) anyone been here?


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    #161
    scudzilla
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    DeniseMc90 wrote: »
    There is also club poison (thursday night in dandelion )and club hell( o reillys bar) anyone been here?

    Can't stand places like this, only turning into a Rock Bar once a week to fill their grubby pockets, maybe understandable in a town with no 24/7 rock bars but we have them.

    The Gypsy Rose & Fibbers to name just 2.

    If people don't use the 24/7 rock bars and only go out once a week to these weekly events then soon enough the rock bars will close, then people will complain like fcuk!!


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    #162
    Passenger
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    scudzilla wrote: »
    Can't stand places like this, only turning into a Rock Bar once a week to fill their grubby pockets, maybe understandable in a town with no 24/7 rock bars but we have them.

    The Gypsy Rose & Fibbers to name just 2.

    If people don't use the 24/7 rock bars and only go out once a week to these weekly events then soon enough the rock bars will close, then people will complain like fcuk!!

    Yep, Rockers are a fickle bunch. Fibbers on the Quays closed last year. Bruxelles is pretty busy on Saturday nights but Fibbers and Gypsy are only busy on Sat nights and can even be quite enough then.


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    #163
    senordingdong
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    scudzilla wrote: »
    If people don't use the 24/7 rock bars and only go out once a week to these weekly events then soon enough the rock bars will close, then people will complain like fcuk!!

    The oldest and longest standing that I can think of is bruxelles, but with the atmosphere and attitude in there, it's understandable why people don't want to go there.


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    #164
    DeniseMc90
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭DeniseMc90


    I like the one day a week thing...everyone knows rock bars are rare,so when a event night is on once or twice a week that's awesome


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    #165
    scudzilla
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    DeniseMc90 wrote: »
    I like the one day a week thing...everyone knows rock bars are rare,so when a event night is on once or twice a week that's awesome

    Rare maybe but they are there. Sure ya may enjoy club hell or the other one, but remember to support the 24/7 bars, because one day, you may wanna go for a pint or 3 on a wednesday night and all them rock/metal bars, they be closed down


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    #166
    Declan_de_Vito
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Declan_de_Vito


    Hey people!

    Anybody on here from Tipp or live near ?

    I'm launching an alternative club night next month on Friday the 15th of November in the Kenyon Bar, Nenagh!

    Playlists loaded with the best rock/metal & classic rock!! Plus beer pong & live bands!! Only €5 in!!

    I've seen a few of the comments on here saying that a once off rock night is a poor idea but my town is pretty small so a full time rock bar probably wouldn't last too long and my town is craving for a night like this!!

    So if you know of anybody that would be interested let them know ;D

    Cheers


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    #167
    senordingdong
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    Declan_de_Vito wrote: »
    Hey people!

    Anybody on here from Tipp or live near ?

    I'm launching an alternative club night next month on Friday the 15th of November in the Kenyon Bar, Nenagh!

    Playlists loaded with the best rock/metal & classic rock!! Plus beer pong & live bands!! Only €5 in!!

    I've seen a few of the comments on here saying that a once off rock night is a poor idea but my town is pretty small so a full time rock bar probably wouldn't last too long and my town is craving for a night like this!!

    So if you know of anybody that would be interested let them know ;D

    Cheers
    Good man yourself.

    Best of luck with it!


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    #168
    Declan_de_Vito
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Declan_de_Vito


    senordingdong wrote: »
    Good man yourself.

    Best of luck with it!


    Cheers Dude 8)


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    #169
    Charlene_92
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Charlene_92


    Personally, I support all types of rock/metal bars in Dublin! I'd go to Gypsey and Bruxelle's on Fridays or on weekdays if I fancy a quiet drink with good music and cool people. But I do go to Club Hell and Poison because I genuinely love the atmosphere, music and people that go there. I've made a ton of friends from these nights and find if far less intimidating to get chatting there than in, say the Gypsey, where the regulars often just stick together and stare rather than talk. I love the idea of one night a week events - at least they provide an outlet to dance and rock out on the dancefloor too :)


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    #170
    senordingdong
    Registered Users Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    Charlene_92 wrote: »
    say the Gypsey, where the regulars often just stick together and stare rather than talk. Hah

    Haha, I remember when I first started going to Bruxxies and all the regulars giving the filthies to anyone they didn't recognise.
    Haha, animals.


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    #171
    gazzer
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    Was in Gypsy Rose bar for the first time on Friday. Great spot. Music was brilliant.

    Got there at 6.30 and had only intended to stay for one or two (was meeting a mate) but 5 pints later was still there :D . Even at 8pm it was very busy and good choice of beer too.


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    #172
    Holy Hand Grenade
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Holy Hand Grenade


    Does anyone know of some nice place to enjoy some heavy metal/hard rock in Dublin? I've been to Club Hell a few times but although it's not a bad place I'm looking for some heavier stuff.. with more 'metalheads' and so.. is there any place like that here? Last time I went to Club Hell the heaviest stuff they played was Bon Jovi..

    BTW I'm thinking of giving Fibber Magees a shot, I've heard a lot about it.


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    #173
    Wrongway1985
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    Hi Mr Hand Grenade, Fibbers is ok you may be charged some nights if heading in lateish they open till 3am prob best enjoyed with a few of ye pool tables in there, outside bar, sportin events on screen,decent beer selection if thats your thing including Brooklyn & Punk IPA on tap and bottles of Trooper. Beer is more expensive than the other rock bars though. They sometimes have DJs in there who usually have no problem taking requests.

    My fave is downstairs in Bruxelles though especially if I was on me own,Although beer selection Isnt as good pints are closer to the 5 mark than the 6 and as far as I know no cover charge lateish and they open till half 2/3 too. Jukebox selection is good again DJs playin sometimes who would usually take requests not a fan of the Gypo at all in fact last time I was there was plenty of your lads Bon Jovi bein played.


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    #174
    Passenger
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    Aye, if it's Metal you're after Bruxelles and Fibber Magees are the only places to go. A Saturday night is probably the best night to check them out.

    Club Hell is a one-night-a-week thing and is not a Rock bar. Never any Rockers in the place and as you said, the heaviest it gets is Glam Rock, etc.


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    #175
    Holy Hand Grenade
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Holy Hand Grenade


    Thank you guys, I'll check them out when I can :)


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    #176
    The Wild Bunch
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    Whats The Pint like?


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    #177
    Passenger
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    The Wild Bunch wrote: »
    Whats The Pint like?

    It's just a regular bar with a gig venue upstairs that hosts the odd Metal gig. Not a Rock bar.


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    #178
    The Wild Bunch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭The Wild Bunch


    Passenger wrote: »
    It's just a regular bar with a gig venue upstairs that hosts the odd Metal gig. Not a Rock bar.

    Ahh ok thought it was a metal bar


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    #179
    Spaniard14
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Spaniard14


    Wish there were some metal/rock pubs in Galway. We just have the Sally Longs


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    #180
    Passenger
    Registered Users Posts: 6,147 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Spaniard14 wrote: »
    Wish there were some metal/rock pubs in Galway. We just have the Sally Longs

    Good opportunity there for somebody to start a Rock/Metal night. Maybe a weekly or monthly event. Bands, DJ's, drink promotions, etc. ;)


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    #181
    The Wild Bunch
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