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Getting a GRIP in Youghal
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The rock group, The Grip, are one of the best remembered and loved rock groups in the East Cork area, having had a huge following in the late 80’s. At that time, they played in places such as Midleton, Bandon, Cork City, East Cork and of course here in Youghal town.The Grip have not played together for approximately eighteen years but due to huge demand, they agreed to play in Youghal for a reunion gig. Denise FitzGerald Reports Photos: Ed Guiry/Gerard McCarthy and Michael Hussey for www.youghalonline.com
The Grip
www.youghalonline.com and www.redtv.ie productions organised the gig, which took place in Youghal Rugby Football Club on Saturday night last, August 22nd. Special guest on the night was Johnny Blue and his appearance was greeted with wild applause. Amazingly, people of all ages turned up including parents who arrived with their children, Of course, the fans of The Grip arrived in high expectation of a great night, and they most certainly were not disappointed. The Grip played much of their own music, but also covered versions of famous bands which they performed in their own inimitable style. The theme of the Band and youghalonline.com is “to support live local music”, and this they certainly did on August 24th last in Youghal Rugby Club when The Grip arrived to entertain the crowd.
The Grip
Nostalgia was the word for the gig on Saturday night. Along with the amazing music, there were many chats about the old days, the best days of our lives, the laughs and the memories. But the young enjoyed the night as much as the older fans, and the dancing went on all night with the twinkle toes who never came off the floor.
A Raffle for a Grip t-shirt was held, won by Thomas Byrne who is a delighted fan of The Grip for many years.
The good news is that, because of the tremendous response and success of the night, the audience participation and delight, and the support which The Grip received, they have said they will consider playing there again soon. Let’s hope it will be sooner rather than later.
Click on image to see The Grip reunion gig
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Fanastic reunion a night to remember,just like the old days,can’t wait for the next one. Great to see live local music so well supported….well done lads-rock on!
great pics:) looks like i missed a fab nite
Unfortunately I missed what has to be one of THE nights at the Rugby Club. All the reports filtering back are of a really enjoyable and well anticipated gig. No great surprise with the feedback as I spent some time at various venues around Munster and beyond with this great bunch of guys. Every gig they ever played was always very well received, with an invite back to play sometime soon always on offer. I hope that there will be another opportunity to see you play somewhere soon. B
PS The Heartbeat City vid brings back some great memories – Are there anymore clips available?
great nite of music. the lads should do more gigs around town