Talking turkey
Never mind pressies and OD’ing on cranberry sauce, the important thing about Christmas is that it signals the return of the HP-10 Summit. Absolutely no blushes are spared as Ireland’s rock ‘n’ roll elite dissects the musical year that was 2006. Keeping order: Stuart “Paxman” Clark. Taking photos: Graham “Paparazzi” Keogh. Taking the piss: Eyebrowy.
Stuart Clark, 12 Dec 2006
Never before has such a plethora of Irish rock ‘n’ roll talent been gathered around the one table.
Cynics will say it’s the free bar which has them assembled in the Pod, but we know that their reasons for attending the HP-10 Summit are altogether more altruistic.
There’s a musical year to be chewed over and, by God, what a fine bunch of masticators we have for you. Waiting to discuss the outrageous highs, desperate lows and creamy middles of the past 12 months – and, alright, get gickered at hotpress’ expense – are:
Duke Special – Also known to the taxman as Peter Wilson, the dreadlocked Northerner made his major label debut in September with Songs From The Deep Forest, and is currently basking in the afterglow of a Later With Jools Holland appearance.
Lesley Roy – The 18-year-old Dubliner signed a deal this year with Britney ‘n’ Justin’s American label, Jive, and is assembling her debut album with assorted A-List writers and producers.
Joe Doyle – Bassist with The Frames who earned themselves yet another platinum disc in 2006 with The Cost.
Niall Breslin – Gave up a lucrative career as a professional rugby player to front Mullingar ska-popsters The Blizzards. Given that their A Public Display Of Affection debut got to number four here, he seems to have made the right decision.
Paul Walsh – Mainman with anthemic Dublin rockers Royseven who made it into the Irish top 20 at the first time of asking with The Art Of Insincerity.
Neosupervital – Ireland’s undisputed Electropop King also answers to the name of Tim O’Donovan and drums live with BellX1.
Michael Moloney – Singer and guitarist with Director whose We Thrive On Big Cities album would have made it to number one here if it hadn’t been for those pesky Killers!
Peter Toomey – Multi-tasking singer, drummer and bassist with The Immediate whose In Towers & Clouds debut had Irish journalists, hotpress ones included, dreaming up new superlatives.
And joining us courtesy of the most modern communications system known to man, a.k.a. the speakerphone:
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