The Boss

Boss gig last night was something special. The sun came out and stayed until the gig was over when the heavens opened again. He played for 3hours 20 min non-stop with a mix of all his career. He opened with Twist and Shout which was the song they were singing in London when they pulled the plug. He also brought a big switch on stage and said in Ireland there would be no curfew. Towards the end of the gig a guy in a London bobby outfit ran on stage and was chasing him around and pinned him down. Great craic. It was a great crowd and RDS was a really nice venue with loads of room.

Highlight was when Bruce brought a 6 year old girl from the crowd on stage and she sang the chorus of one of his songs while everyone quietened down. One of the coolest things I've ever seen at a gig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A30J2dq23d0

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2w7Cm-mq08

Lowlight was when I found out this morning that Spielberg was there with Daniel Day Lewis and they walked in with everyone else and sat with the public. Was my perfect opportunity to stalk him :(

Stone Roses - Glengarry - Paintball

Thurs night went to see Stone Roses return gig in Phoenix Park. Very poorly run but a great gig all the same. First time seeing them live and don't expect them to stay together too long so wanted to see them before they split up again.

Fri night we went to see Glengarry Glen Ross in the Gate Theatre. I wasn't mad about it. I saw the movie years ago but don't remember it. I thought the play covered too small a story. The first half covered the introductions but nothing really happened. The second half was better and had some good performances but it never really grabbed me.
We did go to a nice Korean restaurant nearby afterwards.

On the Sat we went paintballing in a place called Skirmish in Wicklow. Great fun. Just 9 of us playing as 2 teams. Really is quite sore when you get hit and had a few bruises afterwards.

Rarely Seen Above Ground

Out of the blue decided to go see R.S.A.G. in the Grand Social (Pravda). Saw him a few years back at an Oxegen and was very impressed. I love his energy and he seems like a real nice modest dude who is very appreciative of people that go see him. Only €10 too which helps.