http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord Just another irishtimes.com weblog Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:57:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Daily Ticket, as in our Electric Picnic supplement produced in a 16' x 8' shed, is here. My own highlights from yesterday? The Lucent Dossier circus/cabaret/leaping and jumping on a replica pirate ship with water splashing everywhere. So good we think we'll go to see them again. New Young ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/30/day-one-flashback/ A cage of live chickens which the Yard Dogs Road Show demanded on their rider for the show. Not so sure what they're going to do with them, though. Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/strangest-thing-we-have-seen-so-far-today/ There are already delays and bottlenecks on all roads to Stradbally so be patient. Traffic is moving, albeit slowly. There's a two-lane one-way system in operation on the main approach road and Gardai are directing traffic into first available car-parks. Main arena opens later this afternoon (4pm)Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/traffic-report-from-stradbally/ It has probably not escaped your attention that there’s a big music and arts bash on in Co Laois this weekend. Here’s On The Record’s YouTube guide to the 10 musical acts you really should see at the Electric Picnic. (more...)Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/electric-picks/ You can use this post to tip or plug any acts playing at the Picnic this weekend. As you all know by now, the full line-up with stage times and all that jazz can be found here. There will be a special event in the Leviathan Marquee featuring readings by ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/etc-electric-picnic-special/ Anyone for a good news story from the music retail sector? While the Tower Records brand may have disappeared from American streets and malls in the last few years, the Dublin store trading under that name celebrates 15 years of business in the city in September. The Wicklow ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/a-tower-of-strength-for-a-decade-and-a-half/ With promoters finding it difficult to shift tickets for more and more shows, expect the “unforseen circumstances” excuse to make a lot of appearances in the coming months to explain away why shows are cancelled. Maybe the answer to punter apathy is more recession-busting gigs? Dublin indie promoters ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/29/clearly-not-a-foggy-notion/ Look on all ye who have sold your tickets and despair! Here's the real story from within the Electric Picnic world. (1) The sun in shining in Stradbally. It's lovely and hot. Bring sun-cream. I'm serious. You'll thank me for it on Saturday. (2) Ground conditions? The overall going is ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/28/first-impressions/ Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/28/let-the-games-commence/ (1) Check out our Electric Picnic special which features videos from Lisa Hannigan and will be where you will find the Daily Ticket on Saturday and Sunday plus a host of other news and updates over the weekend. (2) How about an Electric Picnic mix-tape? With Muxtape out of commission while ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/08/28/electric-picnic-the-countdown-has-begun/