Who are you? |
I heard this very funny story over the weekend, and it's dead true. As some of you may know Christy Moore spends quite a bit of time in West Cork, and he likes to attend certain local events, and rema...
Posted by Roxy John on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:47:00 PST |
Brendan O’Brien RIP |
I've met all the Dixies, at one time or another, but I knew Brendan the best. Though I had seen him on stage many times, our paths first crossed when I loaned him a guitar lead in Kinsale, one night, ...
Posted by Roxy John on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:56:00 PST |
"Fine for You" |
I found myself in rather an embarassing situation today; I got an on-the-spot fine. And I had been so careful, or so I thought. But one slip up, one misdimeanour.. and all my years of doing the right ...
Posted by Roxy John on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:40:00 PST |
The night Johnput his foot in it!! |
Before I started my new job, 3 weeks ago, I took a few days for myself, just to have a bit of a transition from one job to another. Anyway, I hit the city, one night, and I went on a bit of a trip dow...
Posted by Roxy John on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:43:00 PST |
The Cost of Music |
There is a hell of a good musician from the city, comes down our way sometimes, and does a gig in my local. Invariably when we meet, we speak of little else, only music. I met him over Xmas, and he to...
Posted by Roxy John on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:29:00 PST |
I Always Wanted to be a Comedian |
Over Xmas, I had a bit of business in Youghal, and as I was driving home, coming into Castlemartyr, a call of nature was on the cards. Lo and behold, I spotted Pat Shortt's pub, and said to myself.. I...
Posted by Roxy John on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:04:00 PST |
A Bang on the Head - Waterboys Tribute Band |
'Tis mighty to be popular with the music.. I remember one time, a man bought a pub, not too might far from where I am sitting now, and when I mentioned gigs to him, he said. "No problem at all, Roxy. ...
Posted by Roxy John on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:42:00 PST |
Doctor Doctor.. my name is Roxy!! |
A couple of weeks ago I had to go for a Medical for the new job I am starting. No problem there.. however I met an old buddy in the waiting room before my appointment. When it was my turn, the doctor ...
Posted by Roxy John on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:12:00 PST |
Christie Hennessy RIP |
It must be in the early to mid 90's, when I met Christie, after a gig in Clonakilty. He sat down next to me, and we had a lovely chat about music, songs, gigging, etc. I was immediately struck by how ...
Posted by Roxy John on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:02:00 PST |
School Reunion |
Would you believe, it's 25 years since I did my Leaving Cert? The class of '82 reconvened last night in Bandon, to catch up, meet again, and just for the sheer hell of it. I hadn't met many of them si...
Posted by Roxy John on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:00:00 PST |
