Soundtrack '08
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| Soundtrack 08 | |
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| Location(s) | Dublin, Ireland |
| Years active | 2008 |
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| Date(s) | May 25 - June 2 |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock, folk, hip hop |
| Website | Official POD site |
Soundtrack 08 is a series of indoor [1] nightly music events that took place in the POD Complex in Dublin, Ireland. [2] The event was composed of forty-five acts, performing over nine days from May 25 - June 2, 2008. Promoted by POD Concerts, it was billed as the presenter of "past, present and future soundtracks" combining a series of early shows in the Tripod and Crawdaddy venues in Dublin's Harcourt Street as well as DJ sets taking place in late night clubs. Various music styles including indie rock, hip hop and folk were featured, bringing the newest acts of note emerging in the international music scene to Dublin.
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[edit] Tag-line
- Soundtrack 08 – 45 acts – 9 Days - 1 Venue
[edit] Shows by date
[edit] May 25
The opening night of Soundtrack 08 saw Midnight Juggernauts and Late of the Pier feature in a double bill in Crawdaddy. Hip Hop luminaries, Public Enemy performed their seminal album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year) at Tripod. The producers of this genre defining release, The Bomb Squad played support as did Cadence Weapon who is at the forefront of the next generation of hip hop greats. In a club show, Sydney collective Bang Gang DJs played Crawdaddy.
[edit] May 26
The following night saw The Mae Shi, Crayonsmith and Noah and The Whale feature in a triple headliner at Crawdaddy.
[edit] May 27
On Tuesday May 27, Tapes 'n Tapes played a double headliner with Sons and Daughters at Tripod. Port O'Brien was also on the bill.
[edit] May 28
Indie pop duo Joy Zipper played their first Dublin show in three years in Crawdaddy on Wednesday May 28. They showcased material from their forthcoming album. Support was provided on the night by Gavin Glass and the Holy Shakers. Spiritualized, supported by London instrumentalists, Sian Alice Group played Tripod. Grovesnor, one time Hot Chip drummer, brought his own brand of electro soul to centre stage in a club show, with support from Antics DJs.
[edit] May 29
On Thursday May 28, Beth Rowley ("fusing a vintage sound and sensibility with a joyous, contemporary edge") and Peter von Poehl (who performed his debut offering on the renowned Bella Union label, Going to Where the Tea Trees Are) played Crawdaddy. Brighton hotshots, The Maccabees played their first ever headline Irish show at Tripod. Wildbeasts and Eastern Conference Champions provided support. French Euro beat doctors Radioclit played a club show with support from Mr. Jones DJs. On the same night, Turzi played Crawdaddy with support from Maximum Joy DJs.
[edit] May 30
On Friday May 30, three-piece psych-pop combo The Ruby Suns brought their Polynesian rhythms and djembe drums to the Crawdaddy stage. Brooklyn experimentalists Telepathe played their first ever Dublin show, their debut album Dance Mother is due for release in the summer. Boston three-piece, Buffalo Tom and David Kitt played a joint headliner at Tripod, David Kitt’s only Dublin gig this year. Later, Simbad & Zed Bias played POD with support from Dublin’s Stereotonic DJs. In Crawdaddy, DJ Marky was on the decks. Seminal DJ Sasha played in Tripod.
[edit] May 31
On Saturday May 31, the debut headline Dublin show at Crawdaddy by Mystery Jets was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances". [3] Dubliners Autumn Owls were due to play support. Grammy Award-winning De La Soul brought their colourful innovative sampling and clever rhymes to Tripod. Later, We Smoke Fags played a live set in Crawdaddy with support from Pogo DJs. Lawrence aka Sten Live played POD, with support from Barry Redsetta.
[edit] June 1
On Sunday June 1, a AAA event with Booka Shade, Santogold, Evil Nine, Alex Metric, El Guincho and Boy 8-Bit was due to take place. [4] However Santogold cancelled due to illness. [5] Tickets for this event were €25 and allowed access to Tripod/ POD/CrawDaddy & Lobby Bar.
[edit] June 2
On Monday June 2, South By SouthWest festival performers, Bon Iver came to Ireland for their debut show at Crawdaddy. Top 10 Itunes success, Get Well Soon supported alongside James McMorrow.
[edit] Shows by venue
[edit] Early shows
[edit] Crawdaddy
- May 25th - Double Headliner: Midnight Juggernauts and Late of the Pier – Crawdaddy-Doors- Tix
- May 26th - The Mae Shi, Crayonsmith, Noah and the Whale - Crawdaddy- Doors- Tix
- May 28th - Joy Zipper. Support: Gavin Glass - Crawdaddy - Doors- Tix
- May 29th - Double Headliner: Beth Rowley and Peter Von Poehl - Crawdaddy - Doors - Tix
- May 30th – Ruby Suns. Support: Telepathe and Robotnick - Crawdaddy - Doors - Tix
- May 31st - Mystery Jets (cancelled). Support: Autumn Owls - Crawdaddy- Doors - Tix
- June 2nd - Bon Iver. Support: Get Well Soon and James McMorrow - Crawdaddy - Doors - Tix
[edit] Tripod
- May 25th - Public Enemy. Support: Cadence Weapon and The Bomb Squad - TRIPOD - Doors - Tix
- May 27th - Double Headliner: Tapes ‘n’ Tapes and Sons and Daughters. Support: Port O’Brien - TRIPOD - Doors - Tix
- May 28th - Spiritualized. Support: Sian Alice Group - TRIPOD - Doors - TIX
- May 29th - The Maccabees. Support: Wildbeasts and East Coast Conference - TRIPOD - DOORS - TIX
- May 30th - Double Headliner: David Kitt and Buffalo Tom
[edit] Later shows
- May 25th – Bang Gang DJs – Crawdaddy – Doors 11pm (running late after LOTP and MJ) - Tix TBC
- May 28th – Shit Disco', Grovesnor, Support: Antics DJs – Crawdaddy - Doors 11pm – Tix 5 EURO
- May 29th – Radioclit, Support: Mr Jones DJs – POD - Doors 11pm – Tix 8/6 EURO
- May 29th – Turzi, Support: Maximum Joy DJs – Crawdaddy - Doors 11pm – Tix 10 EURO
- May 30th – Simbad & Zed Bias, Support: Stereotonic DJs – POD - Doors 11pm – Tix 18/14 EURO
- May 30th – DJ Marky, Support: Stereotonic DJs – Crawdaddy - Doors 11pm – Tix 18/14 EURO
- May 30th – Sasha – Tripod – Doors 11pm – Tix 33.50 EURO
- May 31st – We Smoke Fags (live), Support: POGO DJs - Crawdaddy - Doors 11pm – Tix 14/10 EURO
- May 31st – Lawrence aka Sten Live, Support: Barry Redsetta - POD - Doors 11pm – Tix 14/10 EURO
[edit] References
- ^ "Irish weather so rubbish new Summer festival is indoors…". Phantom FM (2008-04-02). Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
- ^ "Soundtrack 08 - A series of Pod gigs…". State (2008-04-03). Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
- ^ "Santogold, Mystery Jets cancel weekend gigs…". Hot Press (2008-05-30). Retrieved on 2008-05-31.
- ^ "Soundtrack 08 additions: June 1st with Santogold, El Guincho and more". State (2008-05-14). Retrieved on 2008-05-31.
- ^ "Santogold cancels gig this weekend…". Phantom FM (2008-05-30). Retrieved on 2008-05-31.
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