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Anti-War Benefit with David Rovics, Bull & Castle Inn, 8.30pm

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Friday July 14, 2006 21:28

by Pitstop Ploughshares Support

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Acclaimed U.S. Singer/Songwriter David Rovics

A Benefit for the Pitstop Ploughshares 5 (who disabled a U.S. Navy plane at Shannon Airport in Feb. '03 and are currently undergoing their 3rd trial at Dublin Fourt Courts - WWW.PEACEONTRIAL.COM )

SATURDAY JULY 22ND 8.30pm

THE BULL AND CASTLE INN (Opposite Christchurch Cathedral at the top of Dame st.)
5-7 LORD EDWARD STREET
CHRISTCHURCH
DUBLIN 2

ENTRY BY DONATION

David Rovics has been called the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US. Amy Goodman has called him "the musical version of Democracy Now!" Since the mid-90's Rovics has spent most of his time on the road, playing hundreds of shows every year throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. He and his songs have been featured on national radio programs in the US, Canada, Britain, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and elsewhere.

He has shared the stage regularly with leading intellectuals (Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn), activists (Medea Benjamin, Ralph Nader), politicians (Dennis Kucinich, George Galloway), musicians (Billy Bragg, the Indigo Girls), and celebrities (Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon). He has performed at dozens of massive rallies throughout North America and Europe and at thousands of conferences, college campuses and folk clubs throughout the world.

He makes all of his recordings available for free download on his website, www.davidrovics.com, and the downloads are in the many hundreds of thousands. More importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, and he will make the revolution irresistable.

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Comments (10 of 10)

Peace Activists Currently on Trial at Four Courts

by Psp'er

Fri Jul 14, 2006 21:33

Court reports, comments and photos of the Ploughshares re-retrial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court can be found at

http://www.indymedia.ie/article/77038

Pitstop Ploughshares 5 with South African Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Desmond Tutu

More Info-David Rovics website

by Pit Stop Ploughshares

Sat Jul 15, 2006 00:46

http://www.davidrovics.com/

David Rovics Gig Poster

Tue Jul 18, 2006 22:58

David Rovics Benefit for Anti-War Activists

Also Including Music from 'Horsebox'

by Damien - Pitstop Ploughshares

Fri Jul 21, 2006 22:31

Sorry for this late entry. I have actually amended this poster to include Horsebox on the line-up but at the time of this posting we thought another funk band were going to play. Anyhow, check out their great space on the web when you have a chance - they're an act not to be missed.

Thanks to John and the lads for putting themselves out to share their musical talent with us on the night.

http://www.myspace.com/horsebox

'Horsebox' in action

Other acts on the night

by Damien

Fri Jul 21, 2006 23:11

* Paul O'Toole - Dublin Anti-War Singer/Songwriter

* Italiano Lara from Banda Zingara

* Hugh from Funk Band SOMA

23 years for burning a couple of SUVs.

by Ciaran Long - Alliance For Animal Rights

Sat Jul 22, 2006 00:50

Free (Song For Jeff Luers)........ one of the best songs I've ever heard.

Other Gigs in Ireland -*Sunday J23 Donegal *Tues J25 Derry

by David Rovics (letter from)

Sat Jul 22, 2006 09:05

Hey folks in Ireland,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm heading to Ireland in two days, playing in Dublin, County Donegal and Derry. I hope to see some of you at one of these shows, and please feel free to spread the word about them in whatever ways you see fit! More info about these shows can be found in the "gigs" section of www.davidrovics.com.

--David

Saturday, July 22nd, 8:30 pm, Bull & Castle Inn, Dublin. Benefit for the resistance to Shannon being used as a base for US warplanes.

Sunday, July 23rd, 5 pm, Rodden's "Crana" Bar, Lower Main Street, Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Tuesday, July 25th, Sandino's Cafe Bar, Water Street, Derry
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Feedback on Gig

by Hungover

Sun Jul 23, 2006 13:27

Over 100 folks turned up and turned over to join Pit Stop Ploughshares defendants at "The Bull & Castle" (opposite historic Christchurch Cathedral) last night (Sat J22) Paul O'Toole (Dub) & Pat from County Clare kicked off preceedings with songs about the U.S. military at Shannon Airport before rushing off to their day (?) jobs - another gig down the road. Pat has driven up from Clare to join Paul for about a dzen benefits for us over the last 3 1/2 years.

Next on was "Horsebox" revving up the vibe with a great performance. Maria Lara, chaperoned by her mother who had just landed from Italy, brought the passion of her homeland to her songs & covers - kicking off with the timeless "Masters of War".

U.S. Iraq War Veteran Joshua Casteel spoke of his experiences as an interrogator in Abu Ghraib & of his experiences with Fr. Dan Berrigan & living at the Catholic Worker in South Bend Indiana.

Ciaron, Damien, Deirdre & Nuin gave raps. Along with Don MacLean "the father, son & holy ghost", Karen had taken the last train to the coast" and was enjoying the warm weekend weather in County Clare (the county of the scene of the crime 3/2/03) that has spawned so many PSP5 benefit gigs over the last 3 1/2 years.

Being Catholic felt obligated to have a raffle! Fintan won the jailbreak movie "Lucky Break" (cover redecorated with the PSP5 going over the prison wall). Coilin won Ben Elton's "Blast from the Past" (Elton's Greenham Common missive) and a bunch of people won wine.

David Rovics took the stage and held us in trance with his well crafted songs, humour & anger.

Do yourself a favour get to his gig in Donegal Sunday night (J23) or in Sandino's Bar in Derry, Tuesday (J25). Get one of his CD;s (get two, I bought 3...we sold all on display at this gig!). Check out David's website. Sleep a little easier knowing this man is on the road spreading the anti-war message. he has been dedicating his song "Who Would Jesus Bomb?" to the Pit Stop Ploughshares while we remain before the courts.

www.davidrovics.com

Other David Rovics Gigs in Ireland
Sunday, July 23rd, 5 pm, Rodden's "Crana" Bar, Lower Main Street, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Tuesday, July 25th, Sandino's Cafe Bar, Water Street, Derry

VIDEO LINK-EX ABU GHRAIB INTERRORGATOR, JOHN CASTEEL SPEAKS OUT AGAINST THE WAR & IN SUPPORT OF THE CATHOLIC WORKER & INFO ON NATIONAL SPEAKING TOUR.
Revolt Video link Joshua Casteel Speaking Outside Jeb Bush function in Dublin last Friday
http://video.indymedia.org/en/2006/07/426.shtml

Joshua Casteel (former Abu Ghraib U.S. Military nterrogator at Abu Ghraib) National Speaking Tour.

Joshua Casteel, a member of the Iraqi Veterans Against War, and a former interrogator at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, will speak of his experiences at a public meetings organised by the Irish Anti War Movement across Ireland.

Joshua spoke at the Pit Stop Ploughshares Benefit Gig (Sat July 22nd) he has recently lived in a Catholic Worker in South Bend, Indiana. He is an informative & powerful speaker, we encourage you to attend his meeetings if possible.

* Monday 24th July Limerick: 7.30pm Riddlers Bar, Sarsfield Bridge,
* Tuesday 25th July Galway: 7.30pm Galway City Library
* Wednesday 26th July Cork: 8pm, Metropole Hotel, Macurtain St
* Thursday 27th July Dublin: 7.30pm ATGWU Hall 55 Middle Abbey St
* Friday 28th July Waterford 8pm Marine Hotel Canada Sq
* Monday 31st July Unallocated
* Tuesday 1st August Sligo: details to be announced
* Wednesday 2nd August Derry: details to be announced
* Thursday 3rd August Belfast: details to be announced
* Friday 4th August Dundalk: details to be announced