The measure of my dreams...
Dear Reader – There is only one big thing in the world of Irish music this week… The Big Thing Ciaran Murphy from the Second Captains podcast suggested once that we should each have to choose three famous people whose.
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We're heading back to Vicar St!
Dear Reader – Apologies for the late letter but we wanted to get all the details sorted before sending it out to you. The gig will be officially announced tomorrow but as always you guys get first notice. It will have.
Big smiley heads!
Dear Reader – Aileen Concannon was one of our guests on last Thursday’s first Theme Nights Unplugged gig. I met her again yesterday and after having watched the below video she asked me ‘Why was I smiling so much’? It.
We have a theme...
Dear Reader – A big week this week - Morrissey discovered the Teenage Theme Nights…and if you watch our latest video you’ll discover Sam Purcell on the tin whistle! The Big Thing But first - Theme Night #33 - February.
Go Your Own Way...
Dear Reader – Firstly a huge thank you - your response last week made it three Theme Night Unplugged gigs sold out in a matter of hours. Very much looking forward to the first one next week. Here’s a brand new release.
We've hired someone...!
Dear Reader – More big announcements today, including another Lillies date in December… But first - the opening Teenage Theme Night of the year is upon us. More details below, after you check out our latest video -.
A new gig next month!
Dear Reader – A couple of different Theme Night announcements today! Firstly - a new type of video went up on our YouTube channel this week…here was the challenge… Put five musicians in a room...only I know who the.
Living someone's dream...
Dear Reader – Two HUGE events this weekend…and both couldn’t really have gone any better. Glory days indeed. The Big Thing We were giddy as we arrived to Ballyshannon on Saturday morning. Excited by the prospect of.
I Wanna Be From Somewhere...
Dear Reader – A theme of Home running through today’s letter…partly inspired by this morning’s incredible sunrise! The Big Thing As many of you will know, part of the joy of the Theme Nights is the local nature of it..
God Only Knows What I'd Be Without You...
Dear Reader – Lots of reflections on Theme Night #32 below - but first - if you’re looking for Theme Night #33 tickets….letter readers get first dibs on them - from 10am today (Tuesday) - find them here. The Big Thing.
The best week of the year...
Dear Reader – It’s Theme Night week! And we’re back in the Hawk’s Well as of yesterday. I can’t wait to see many of you over the next few days at the show. It’s that nervous time of the week where you’re hoping that.
Big Friday news...
Dear Reader – The time for thinking is over - it’s now the time for action! Some really exciting news today for you… The Big Thing Our brand new Theme Night YouTube channel launches this weekend. Below is a trailer of.
Something else that was...
Dear Reader – So much happening at the moment….it’s hard to fit it all in to one letter! The Big Thing Music Club 2023-24 is go! All details here - please get in touch if you’re interested… And…our Theme Night posters.
Is there any greater insult?
Dear Reader – A lot of you asking about this term’s Music Club recently - I promise news on it in next week’s letter… The Big Thing But first to last Thursday night in Dublin - my first time to play in The Olympia!.
I'm hiring!
Dear Reader – Anyone out there looking for a job?! The Big Thing Well isn’t this exciting - it’s only taken 18 years (!) - but I’m looking to hire someone to help with my various Theme Night activities (and a few other.
The girl in the floral dress
Dear Reader – Today’s title sounds like a Stieg Larsson thriller, but no…the heartbreak stories are coming in…keep them coming - thank you! The Big Thing Some teaching numbers for you first today… 81 - new songs.
The Heartbreak Bucket
Dear Reader – I hope you don’t mind my rather personal request in today’s letter! The Big Thing Only 5 weeks to go until Theme Night #32 and as a back-to-school treat for all you dear letter readers, you’re the first.
Waiting in the Wings...
Dear Reader – It’s that time of the year where you either don’t want the summer to end, or you’re craving the return of some routine… The Big Thing Like it or not however, I was in town yesterday and it’s clear that.