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Next up was James O'Toole and Band. James, a Dublin based musician has just released his debut album "Twentyfirst Century Man" independently which features 10 tracks. His influences range from Gospel, Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, Antony and The Johnsons to Jeff Buckley. You can buy his album here Look him up on MySpace and you can listen to three tracks off the new album and a mean cover of "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone. James, Vocals and Guitar Conor,Bass James James and Conor

Robotnik followed JD Thompson. Robotnik otherwise known as Chris Morrin is a singer songwriter from Dublin. For the Lovemusichatewar gig it was just him and a guitar, sometimes Robotnik can be a five piece band. Robotnik was unpredictable, unhinged and thats what I enjoyed about him. Why not check him out on MySpace Next up is James O'Toole and band ...

JD Thompson, songwriter, singer and guitarist was up next. JD who comes from Oklahoma, USA delivered a great set, a nice warm up to his electric picnic gig last weekend. For more details on JD check out his MySpace Next up is Robotnik...

The lovemusichatewar gig was held on Wednesday 29th August in Eamonn Dorans. It had an exciting line up, Dave Lordan, JD Thompson, Robotnik and James O'Toole and his band . There was a disappointing turnout which was a shame as this is a worthy cause. While I was there I was handed a leaflet regarding the "Raytheon 9". Basically, on the 9th August members of the Derry Anti-War Coalition occupied and decomissioned the offices of US-based weapons manufacturer Raytheon in Derry, N Ireland. Nine protestors including well known journalist Eamonn McCann have been charged under the Terrorism Act with aggravated burglary and unlawful assembly and face lengthy jail sentences if convicted. They need the support of the entire anti-war movement. Their non-violent direct action was in protest at the involvement of Raytheon in supplying the weapons used in bombing Lebanon, Iraq and Afganistan. Raytheon is the world's largest missile manufacturer and the fifth largest military con...

The Flaws have played a number of support slots for The Thrills throughout the country and Saturday night they did the honors again. They played to a packed Village and received an enthusiastic response from the crowd. The Flaws have just recently released their single " 1981 " and their debut album " Achieving Vagueness" is out on the 14th of September. Catch up with them on www.myspace.com/theflawsmusic              

The Flaws were the support act for The Thrills and the venue was already packed by the time they took to the stage. The audience gave them a warm reception as they belted out their songs including their new single "1981". Next up was The Thrills who went down a storm with the crowd. They played hits from their two albums "So Much For The City" and "Lets Bottle Bohemia" as well as tracks from their current Album "Teenager" including their classic new single "Nothing Changes Around Here". I got chatting to a guy who had come over all the way from Wales to the Village to see The Thrills. They finished with a great cover of "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen. You can check out the band on http://www.myspace.com/thethrillsofficial  

Arrived at the Crawdaddy nice and early for this one. By the time the Halves took to the stage the venue was stuffed. I liked their music, very atmospheric, deep and haunting. Check them out on www.myspace.com/ahomeforhalves Photo of one of the Halves's flight cases.