What Band/Group/Comedian/Person Would You Like To See In UL This Year?

Jako8

cson wrote: »

Come on lads keep it on topic; if you've issues discuss it with the mod.

If we're talking about dream bands then Flight of the Conchords without a doubt. Wouldn't mind seeing Delorentos again; thought they were really good the time they played.

That'd be the greatest thing EVER!

Even if there's no chance.

JohnnyQuid

Jako8 wrote: »

And So I Watch You From Afar. Trying to keep it somewhat realisitic.

YES!!!!OMG YES
Checked out some of their stuff after I seen this and I'd love to see them.

sceptre

Heya

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Comments by PM to me if you want to. This thread is about what band, comedian etc you guys would like to see in UL - it's a good idea, make it about that.

Burswood

Just got offered a place in UL. I read that Tommy Emmanuel is playing UL? Would love to see him. The man is a genius - and an all-round entertainer

sceptre

Burswood wrote: »

Just got offered a place in UL. I read that Tommy Emmanuel is playing UL? Would love to see him. The man is a genius - and an all-round entertainer

Ah, now that one'll cost you. €22.50 as a student by the looks of things. The SU-run comedy & music events are usually rather cheaper than that but apparently he's rather good.

entropic

These guys would be awesome for a music/comedy gig, though getting them might be difficult without the proper setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pidokakU4I

FerrisBueller

NOT The Blizzards X amount of times in the last 4/5 years has been enough
Also whilst I'm not a big fan of them apparently N-Dubz put on a great show and have played in plenty of unis in the UK.
But if you can get Pendulum, I'm there.

Evo

sceptre wrote: »

Ah, now that one'll cost you. €22.50 as a student by the looks of things. The SU-run comedy & music events are usually rather cheaper than that but apparently he's rather good.

I'll pay that no problem.


Would love to see Sinnerboy play UL.. but I wonder how many students actually know who Rory Gallagher is since they listen to modern crap most of the time..

begin slating for that remark..

snazzy

Realistic:
Fred
Bell X1
Fight Like Apes
Two Door Cinema Club (maybe,... just maybe)

Unrealistic:
Flight of the Conchords
Paolo Nutini
Calvin Harris
Mystery Jets
Wild Beasts
Local Natives
and a rake more

Pretty happy with Johnny Flynn. Love him.

As for comedians, I´d love Dara O, Michael McIntyre or Bill Bailey. Having seen the former two, I´d particularly love Bill Bailey,. But there´s not a flying fiddler´s fart we´d get him.

entropic

Evo wrote: »

I'll pay that no problem.


Would love to see Sinnerboy play UL.. but I wonder how many students actually know who Rory Gallagher is since they listen to modern crap most of the time..

begin slating for that remark..

I thought he was taking a break form music after Oasis broke up :P

cson

snazzy wrote: »

Realistic:
Fred
Bell X1
Fight Like Apes
Two Door Cinema Club (maybe,... just maybe)

Unrealistic:
Flight of the Conchords
Paolo Nutini
Calvin Harris
Mystery Jets
Wild Beasts
Local Natives
and a rake more

Pretty happy with Johnny Flynn. Love him.

As for comedians, I´d love Dara O, Michael McIntyre or Bill Bailey. Having seen the former two, I´d particularly love Bill Bailey,. But there´s not a flying fiddler´s fart we´d get him.

+1 to those two highlighted.

It'd be a seriously rocking night to warm up with Paolo Nutini and then into the Lodge to here Calvin Harris spinning

Hulk Hands

cson wrote: »

+1 to those two highlighted.

It'd be a seriously rocking night to warm up with Paolo Nutini and then into the Lodge to here Calvin Harris spinning

That would be the funniest thing I would ever see! Calvin Harris spinning in the grand surrounds of the lodge......possibly even doing rock the boat

snazzy

cson wrote: »

+1 to those two highlighted.

It'd be a seriously rocking night to warm up with Paolo Nutini and then into the Lodge to here Calvin Harris spinning

I know, right!?
If only. I have a thing for Scottish men and was terribly disappointed when Calvin was advertised in Trooms but that fell through and I missed out on Mr. Nutini for this Arthur´s Day.
If he is in Cork before Arthur´s Day, why not book him for earlier in the week. Hmmm?
Could be done!

bobo the clown

ninty9er wrote: »

The Blizzards played about 6 times in the last 4 years

Thats as bad as being a grammar nazi. He was obviously messing. That deserves a warning if there being handed around for correcting peoples spelling. and still 6 times in 4 years is aheck of a lot.

Back on topic. I think people are being a bit unrealistic with some of them bands

mayo_lad

what about Kevin bloody wilson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ESG7ossRNY

bobo the clown

mayo_lad wrote: »

what about Kevin bloody wilson
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theres something wrong there:D

Hulk Hands

Any of the ents crew have some inside info as to the activities that will be happening next week? When do the new first years get their welcome packs mailed out to them?

CiaranMT

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Any of the ents crew have some inside info as to the activities that will be happening next week? When do the new first years get their welcome packs mailed out to them?

I don't remember being mailed out a welcome pack

Hulk Hands

CiaranMT wrote: »

I don't remember being mailed out a welcome pack

You did. How did you know what day to report for orientation? Also the info about the fees to be paid etc

Mindkiller

Something like Local Natives or Grizzly Bear would be rather epic.

Not that that would happen.

As long as we don't have The Blizzards and The Coronas playing every night of the week. Really hate The Coronas.

snazzy

Local Natives pppawwwnnn Grizzly Bear live though. They are playing Whelan´s in Dublin November 15th so I´d love an appearance at some stage.
Grizzly Bear are a/ unachievable and b/ would be wasted on a large percentage, to be fair.

CiaranMT

Hulk Hands wrote: »

You did. How did you know what day to report for orientation? Also the info about the fees to be paid etc

Makes sense :pac:

snazzy wrote: »

Grizzly Bear would be wasted on a large percentage, to be fair.

Too true. UL's collective taste in music isn't great. Unless it's being spouted about in NME or on MTV, people seem to be afraid to listen to new or 'unheard of' stuff.

EDIT: Fleet Foxes playing alongside Grizzly Bear in Dolan's with a student ticket rate would DEFINITELY be something I would go to. If only...

Treetirty

Don't know if I know any bands that I like would realistically play at UL since I don't listen to much Irish made music outside of the likes of Two Door Cinema Club. However, another vote for Local Natives from me.

And um, had a look through Ticketmaster to see bands playing in Ireland in the coming months that are unlikely but I'd love to see ~ The Drums, Beach House and The Gaslight Anthem.

berserkpaperbag

Jako8 wrote: »

65daysofstatic, Adebisi Shank, And So I Watch You From Afar or Fred. Trying to keep it somewhat realisitic.

I agree with all of the above. UL could do with some great post-rock.

Even Limerick's very own Built For Comfort for a bit of blues rock if there's enough interest.

DJCR

I know it's unrealistic............. but I would love to see Bill Bailey live !!!!

He's awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mayo_lad

DJCR wrote: »

I know it's unrealistic............. but I would love to see Bill Bailey live !!!!

He's awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

now that would be an epic gig :)

not bakunin

There's loads of great acts out there that the SU or even Music Soc could easily get to play here if only they got proactive about it. There's great Irish music out there at the moment, and most of the acts are constantly touring..

- ASIWYFA
- The Cast of Cheers
- Adebisi Shank
- Jogging
- Redneck Manifesto
- So Cow
- Kowalski
- The Ambience Affair
- The Coonics
- FLApes (incredible set here last year and a new album out)
- Yes Cadets
- Hunter-Gatherer

...come to mind immediately.
Hell, why not be even more adventurous and try some electro artists?

For foreign acts, it's not that hard to check out bands' touring schedules for the next few months and then just dropping them an email asking would they be interested in making a UL detour..

I don't think it's fair that the music fans of UL should be constantly sujected to the Coronas and Blizzards again and again....I'd personally be happy with just one appearance of any of the above all year!

Seloth

beg Sum41 to come (doughtful though hah):L....touring all of Europe,playing in the UK 7 times yet not Ireland ><

SarahBeep!

Neil Delamare should definately come back

snazzy

Redneck Manifesto are playing in Dolan's for their Arthur's Day celebration.
Wouldn't mind seeing Jape play here though speaking of which. Or Cathy Davey or Gemma Hayes.