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1. andrewmcdonough started tracking sketchy, nicoperez, ian_daynes, gbprior, EvanStein, and deadbadger. 13 days ago
2. andrewmcdonough might go to Six Organs Of Admittance and Thea Gilmore with Voice Of The Seven Woods and Ignatz at Bush Hall (04 Dec 09). 17 days ago
3. andrewmcdonough is no longer going to The Decemberists with Alberta Cross at HMV Forum (18 Nov 09), Jace Everett with Honey Ryder at Monto Water Rats (17 Nov 09), and Atlas Sound with Sian Alice Group and Laetitia Sadier at Cargo (15 Nov 09). 17 days ago
4. andrewmcdonough added a photo of The Dead Weather at O2 Academy Brixton (29 Oct 09) via email. 22 days ago
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5. andrewmcdonough is no longer going to The Dead Weather at HMV Forum (30 Oct 09). 22 days ago
6. andrewmcdonough is going to The Dead Weather with Creature With the Atom Brain at O2 Academy Brixton (29 Oct 09). 22 days ago
7. andrewmcdonough reviewed U2 and Ash at Waterfront Hall (19 May 98) and gave it . 22 days ago

   "These days, I wouldn't describe myself as Bono's biggest fan. His use of fame though music to push his political views can often make him appear smug and annoying. I'm not really a fan of U2's recent music either, which I feel is very middle of the road.

   It was all different in 1998. Back then I was a huge U2 fan, and being invited to a free concert with support from Ash was a fantastic experience. Thinking back to the night brings a tear to my eye, remembering the moment when Bono was joined on stage by David Trimble of the Ulster Unionists and David Hume of the SDLP. They shook hands on stage, signaling that they were now prepared to campaign for peace together.

   Four days later, having only just turned 18, I got to exercise my democratic right for the first time, and voted 'yes'. 71% Northern Ireland did the same and the Good Friday Agreement was passed, paving the road to peace.

   Eleven years on, Northern Ireland is a very different place. There are still many serious issues, some of which may never be resolved, but we are much closer to a peaceful society than we were back then. I do feel that this concert represented a turning point for support of the agreement, and it wouldn't have been the same without the support of U2 and Ash.

   I am therefore prepared to forgive Bono for being a bit annoying. Even if he continues to wear sunglasses indoors."

8. andrewmcdonough added a link to 2 reviews for U2 and Ash at Waterfront Hall (19 May 98). 22 days ago
   • BBC | Radio Ulster
   • The day U2 came to town @ O’Conall Street
9. U2 at Waterfront Hall (18 May 98) was removed from andrewmcdonough's gigography. 22 days ago
10. U2 and Ash at Waterfront Hall (19 May 98) was added to andrewmcdonough's gigography. 22 days ago