The Garden is above Penn Station, which is the rail link to dense, suburban Long Island, so LIDs (Long Island…) are overrepresented at MSG events, and always looking for an excuse to make it about them. I suspect most, of the crowd would have applauded, but many for the wrong reason. He may be a convert, but Dylan is ethnically Jewish. That likely would have been a factor in his failure to act, which is no excuse:
If you’re looking to get silly
you better go back to where from you came
Because the cops there don’t need you,
and man they expect the same.
Christy's reply
Now you’re talkin
give us more of that
I’m ethnically Kildare/Meath/Kilkenny/Westmeath..
thats without going too far back….
but thats no excuse for sitting on my hands
“Paddy lay back Take in the slack
Take a turn around the capstan, heave away
All around the ship now lads be handy
For we’re bound for Valparaiso ’round the horn”
Hello Christy,
I didn’t know about the thing that happened to Sinéad at the Bob Dylan tribute gig. So I watched the video.
I was overwhelmed by her bravery. All performers know how terrifying gigs and audiences can be, even in the very best circumstances. And this was so very far from that. It was a truly terrifying sight, even to watch it all these years later.
I want to honour Sinéad with this post. To offer my heartfelt awe, love and admiration for her courage and spirit. And to her musical colleagues who supported her.
I have great respect for all performing musicians. This is one of the bravest things I’ve ever seen.
Hi Christy,
Bob was standing in the wings confused that Sinéad
had not sung I believe in you as planned.
From Rememberings …
“I feel like Bob Dylan is the one who should have
come out and told his audience to let me sing.
And I’m pissed that he didn’t. So I glare at him
in the wings as if he’s my big brother who just told
my parents I skipped school.
He stares back at me baffled. He’s looking all handsome
in his white shirt and pants. It’s the weirdest thirty seconds
of my life”
Could he have done more than Kris Kristofferson ? I dunno.
Kris has checked out and moved up to Willie’s house in Texas.
Joins his good companeros Johnny and Waylon.
Hank too. Patsy and Loretta …
Here comes that rainbow again is one of the greatest
songs he ever wrote. And he had some.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
.
Christy's reply
You have cleared up a misconception of mine Bourkey…In my mind I assumed Dylan to be preparing for his gig ,away in a dressing room or trailer as mayhem confronted young ,brave and beautiful Sinéad…to learn that he stood side stage thru it all is , to say the least, very disappointing….
that said, we all have our own baggage to carry, our own shortcomings, insecurities and fears…Dylan, in his unique way, has done more than his fair share of lifting across a long life…
Kris Kristofferson has always come across as sound and solid man…may he rest among the songsters passed…
Sinéad is remembered every day, her spirit lingers
Dear Christy do you remember the Midlands festival in 2007? Muddy Mullingar!
I went to see you but now I look back and think wasn’t I blessed to see Kris Kristofferson though??!
I swear Me and Bobby Mcgee is just in the blood.
So thanks. X
Christy's reply
That Midlands Festival was run by the late John Reynolds (1965-2018). John was a dreamer and a visionary.I first met him when he was in his teens helping to run gigs in his Father’s Hotel in Longford. Thats where his dream of creating gigs,venues and Festivals began.I first played for John at his Electric Picnic in Stradbally.Last time we met was at his Leonard Cohen gig in Kilmainham,Dublin. John is remembered and missed.
Hey Christy,
I’m trying to organize a trip from Long Beach, CA to see you to celebrate my 50th birthday. It looks like all the tickets for your 12/30 show at Vicar Street are sold out. Any ideas on how best to locate tix? Are there trustworthy resale sites or any other recommendations?
Last time I saw you was 21 years ago in New York, I think. Always been a dream to see you live in Ireland.
Cheers!
Andy
Christy's reply
Andy…tickets are outside my line of duty…I’m only the singer here…I’ll pass your query on ……hope something works out for you…Happy 50th
Hello Christy,
I felt like wandering aeongus would describe the morning so I went looking. So many people have recorded it. I like your versions the best. They get to the heart of the matter. It sounds like all unnecessary artifice has gone. Glitter and rouge. https://youtu.be/rz_m8TnHhYw?si=Fn5TB34Qcv-9xzLs
Rebecca
Christy's reply
music by Judy Collins…I first heard Richie Havens sing this….I must try and gig it more often..thank you
Hi Christy, I travelled over last week to Bundoran and you put on yet another fantastic show. Ive heard youre not coming back to our shores. So I was wondering what the age limit is on shows in Bundoran or Dublin. My 8 year old daughter is a massive fan and id love her to see you live.
Kind regards, Eddie
Christy's reply
every venue has its own rules and regulations…I often see eight year olds boppin along…
The Garden is above Penn Station, which is the rail link to dense, suburban Long Island, so LIDs (Long Island…) are overrepresented at MSG events, and always looking for an excuse to make it about them. I suspect most, of the crowd would have applauded, but many for the wrong reason. He may be a convert, but Dylan is ethnically Jewish. That likely would have been a factor in his failure to act, which is no excuse:
If you’re looking to get silly
you better go back to where from you came
Because the cops there don’t need you,
and man they expect the same.
Now you’re talkin
give us more of that
I’m ethnically Kildare/Meath/Kilkenny/Westmeath..
thats without going too far back….
but thats no excuse for sitting on my hands
“Paddy lay back Take in the slack
Take a turn around the capstan, heave away
All around the ship now lads be handy
For we’re bound for Valparaiso ’round the horn”
Hello Christy,
I didn’t know about the thing that happened to Sinéad at the Bob Dylan tribute gig. So I watched the video.
I was overwhelmed by her bravery. All performers know how terrifying gigs and audiences can be, even in the very best circumstances. And this was so very far from that. It was a truly terrifying sight, even to watch it all these years later.
I want to honour Sinéad with this post. To offer my heartfelt awe, love and admiration for her courage and spirit. And to her musical colleagues who supported her.
I have great respect for all performing musicians. This is one of the bravest things I’ve ever seen.
Rebecca
let us remember
Hi Christy,
Bob was standing in the wings confused that Sinéad
had not sung I believe in you as planned.
From Rememberings …
“I feel like Bob Dylan is the one who should have
come out and told his audience to let me sing.
And I’m pissed that he didn’t. So I glare at him
in the wings as if he’s my big brother who just told
my parents I skipped school.
He stares back at me baffled. He’s looking all handsome
in his white shirt and pants. It’s the weirdest thirty seconds
of my life”
Could he have done more than Kris Kristofferson ? I dunno.
Kris has checked out and moved up to Willie’s house in Texas.
Joins his good companeros Johnny and Waylon.
Hank too. Patsy and Loretta …
Here comes that rainbow again is one of the greatest
songs he ever wrote. And he had some.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
.
You have cleared up a misconception of mine Bourkey…In my mind I assumed Dylan to be preparing for his gig ,away in a dressing room or trailer as mayhem confronted young ,brave and beautiful Sinéad…to learn that he stood side stage thru it all is , to say the least, very disappointing….
that said, we all have our own baggage to carry, our own shortcomings, insecurities and fears…Dylan, in his unique way, has done more than his fair share of lifting across a long life…
Kris Kristofferson has always come across as sound and solid man…may he rest among the songsters passed…
Sinéad is remembered every day, her spirit lingers
Dear Christy do you remember the Midlands festival in 2007? Muddy Mullingar!
I went to see you but now I look back and think wasn’t I blessed to see Kris Kristofferson though??!
I swear Me and Bobby Mcgee is just in the blood.
So thanks. X
That Midlands Festival was run by the late John Reynolds (1965-2018). John was a dreamer and a visionary.I first met him when he was in his teens helping to run gigs in his Father’s Hotel in Longford. Thats where his dream of creating gigs,venues and Festivals began.I first played for John at his Electric Picnic in Stradbally.Last time we met was at his Leonard Cohen gig in Kilmainham,Dublin. John is remembered and missed.
Lighting a candle and keeping my fingers crossed.
cheers,
Andy
Hey Christy,
I’m trying to organize a trip from Long Beach, CA to see you to celebrate my 50th birthday. It looks like all the tickets for your 12/30 show at Vicar Street are sold out. Any ideas on how best to locate tix? Are there trustworthy resale sites or any other recommendations?
Last time I saw you was 21 years ago in New York, I think. Always been a dream to see you live in Ireland.
Cheers!
Andy
Andy…tickets are outside my line of duty…I’m only the singer here…I’ll pass your query on ……hope something works out for you…Happy 50th
Hi Christy was at gig in the Great Northern Bundoran. Thursday 26 September. Another brilliant night.
Thank You.
Great turn out…had a good gig…lovely audience, they sang, listened and bantered
Hello Christy,
I felt like wandering aeongus would describe the morning so I went looking. So many people have recorded it. I like your versions the best. They get to the heart of the matter. It sounds like all unnecessary artifice has gone. Glitter and rouge.
https://youtu.be/rz_m8TnHhYw?si=Fn5TB34Qcv-9xzLs
Rebecca
music by Judy Collins…I first heard Richie Havens sing this….I must try and gig it more often..thank you
Hi Christy, I travelled over last week to Bundoran and you put on yet another fantastic show. Ive heard youre not coming back to our shores. So I was wondering what the age limit is on shows in Bundoran or Dublin. My 8 year old daughter is a massive fan and id love her to see you live.
Kind regards, Eddie
every venue has its own rules and regulations…I often see eight year olds boppin along…