by Jesse | Dec 16, 2017 | Blogs, Events |
Vibe for Philo is an annual event held to commemorate Phil Lynott on the anniversary of his tragic death. It’s obviously an event close to our heart with Phil having such a strong presence in the museum, and this year we’re doing a discount and we’re talking about all things Lizzy! Vibe for Philo 2017 This year the Vibe is gearing up for a special commemorations with two shows in Whelan’s s on the 3rd, and 4th of January. The Vibe includes performances from some of the best Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy cover bands and is an event not to be missed by any fan of either! 2018 will mark 40 years since the release of Live and Dangerous, one of the most succesful live albums and DVDs of all time. Vibe is always a good show with this year sure to celebrate a great music history. Phil Lynott in the museum Phil Lynott is an iconic figure in Irish rock and music in general. As such he holds a very special place in the heart of the museum. Our dedicated Thin Lizzy exhibit features a range of interesting Phil Lynott memorabilia from his school report to his iconic mirror bass, kindly donated by the lovely Philomena Lynott. The exhibition is housed in Apollo studio, where Phil actually recorded quite soon before he died. Vibe for Philo discount and competition To celebrate Phil’s anniversary and the Vibe for Philo, we’re offering a 20% discount for the museum for the first two weeks of the year. All you have to do is enter the code VIBEPHIL18 when booking online, or present...
by Jesse | Jun 7, 2016 | Events, news |
Take your dad on a trip down memory lane, through all his favourite Irish rock bands. This Father’s Day, June 19th, father’s go free with a paying child or teenager! Father’s Day - June 19th This Father’s Day, June 19th, treat your dad to a visit to the Irish Rock N’ Roll Museum Experience to relive all the memories of his favourite Irish rock bands. Iconic memorabilia, rare instruments and unheard stories, it’s the ultimate museum for anyone who grew up listening to Irish Rock Music and is Dublin’s most exciting new attraction. Whether he loves Thin Lizzy, U2, Rory Gallagher or just has an appreciation for Irish Rock in general, it’s the perfect way to spend a Father’s Day together. Check out our memorabilia and candid photos, jam together in our rehearsal room, learn about Irish rock history and visit our dedicated Thin Lizzy and U2 exhibitions. To celebrate the event of Father’s Day, dads go free with one paying child or teenager, specially for all the Rock N’ Roll crazy dads out there! So if you’re looking for a unique, fun way to spend a special Father’s Day this year, book a tour with us! Book Now Now enjoy this beautiful song written by possibly the most Rock N’ Roll dad there ever was, Phil Lynott about his daughter Sarah. Phil wrote the song with Gary Moore about his daughter Sarah when she was a...
by Jesse | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorised |
The Rory Gallagher Festival runs from this Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday 5th of June in Ballyshannon in celebration of all things Rory. If you’re in Dublin beforehand or simply can’t make the trip, pay us a visit and mention Rory’s name and you’ll receive a 20% discount off your entry to the museum. Rory Gallagher Festival – June 2nd to June 5th Ballyshannon in Donegal is a small town that in 1948, gave birth to one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Rory Gallagher. The festival has now been running since 2002 and is a haven for fans who come from all over the world for this wonderful celebration of all things Rory. Rory is obviously a major part of Irish Rock N’ Roll history, being one of the best-known and beloved guitarists in Ireland and around the world of all-time. As such he rightfully has a place in our museum, with candid photos and memorabilia of Rory along with all the greats of Irish Rock N’ Roll throughout our museum. Obviously the big Rory Gallagher celebrations take place in Ballyshannon this week, but we couldn’t help feeling we should get in on the action! So for any Rory Gallagher fans visiting or living in Dublin this week, just mention Rory’s name when booking your ticket and you’ll receive a 20% discount off your entry! With memorabilia and stories from the likes of Rory, Thin Lizzy, U2, Nirvana and many more, a visit to the Irish Rock N’ Roll Museum Experience is a must for any Rock ’N’ Roll fan. So if you’re in Dublin, looking for something to do before...
by Jesse | May 24, 2016 | Blogs |
This is the first installment in a series of interviews we’ll be conducting with each tour guide. We pride ourselves on our excellent staff, and we’d love you to get to know a bit more about them. We recently sat down with our tour guide, tech and all round nice guy Dave to discuss favourite bands, whiskey and the music industry. Here’s what he had to say. Name some of your favourite Irish musicians. My favourite musician would definitely be Phil Lynott. He’d be kind of a lot of people’s favourite I’d presume. Apart from Phil, it would be Rory Gallagher, another great musician, Gary Moore, who played with Thin Lizzy for a number of years. Bands like Stiff Little Fingers and The Undertones would be my sort of style. Why did you become a tour guide at the museum? Well I’ve been tour-guiding for about four or five years now in different aspects of tourism, like Georgian history. I was working in the Whiskey Museum, I was working at a Viking attraction, but personally my main interest is music, so to be able to combine both together was kind of perfect. What do you like most about working in the museum? Working in the museum, every day is different. You’re meeting different people, sharing your stories, but also people are sharing their stories with you. Their time, their experiences, seeing bands like Thin Lizzy or U2 in their younger days. What is your favourite piece of memorabilia from the museum? Personally, Phil’s bass guitar. I’m a huge Phil Lynott fan and Thin Lizzy fan. It’s definitely my favourite...
by Jesse | Mar 3, 2016 | Blogs |
Mothers Day - A Celebration of Mothers Around the World This year, Mothers Day falls on the Sunday 6th of March. To show some appreciation and often neglected gratitude to all the mothers out there, we put together a list of 10 songs written about mothers. Enjoy some good old Rock N Roll vibes on the rollercoaster of sentiments these well-known Rockstars cultivated towards mothers. While you may not have the opportunity to write a super famous Rock N Roll hit to honour your mother, you can still show some appreciation by a simple thank you, flowers or even sharing this playlist with her. Happy Mothers Day! 10. Metallica - Mama Said We’re opening our list with James Hetfield’s heartfelt letter to his late mother. In this song he is trying to resolve the troubling relationship which still seems to be an active part of his present life, even though his mother died when he was only sixteen. Since this is not a typical Metallica song, it was never included in their live set-list, except a solo version performed by Hetfield on an acoustic guitar. 9. Three Dog Night– Mama Told Me Not to Come A song originally written in 1966 by Randy Newman for Eric Burdon became a pop culture phenomenon after being covered by The Three Dog Night in the 1970 and Stereophonics in the 2000. Newman’s inspiration for the song emerged from his own impressions of the Los Angeles music scene of the late sixties, abundant with all sorts of pleasurable experiences most mothers wouldn’t approve of. 8. U2 – Mothers of the Disappeared One of...
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