The Evening Echo Interview

[dinzi]

The Beaten Generation

Alan Good talks to the Beat Poets about supporting legends like Sonic Youth and the Chemical Brothers

THEY’VE had to cancel their Cork show and Downtown is assured they’re gutted - but the reward of a gig with the Chemical Brothers and Sonic Youth should ease the pain for The Beat Poets.

Initially pencilled in for a gig in An

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[distortionghost]

hehe the evening echo downtown thingy interviewed me a few months ago cause i won their photography competition with the rags. you handle it a hell of a lot better it has to be said, interviews of every kind are my kryptonite. and yay for more publicity :)

[dinzi]

Interviews aren't too bad unless tabloid...weird experience...never went to print cos we wouldn't talk about anything but music. Just after doing an interview with Freeflow magazine tonight, we'll be in the next issue. We used one of your images for our t-shirt it was all pretty last minute but I will make sure you get one. They look great.

[distortionghost]

oh and our exhibition for HWCH beckons so unless the print turns out heinous or indeed, not at all [the usual disorganised madness currently reigns] you're probably going up on the wall of filmbase on friday. james might stick some of you lot up too, i dunno!

[dinzi]

Great stuff I saw the samples on your LJ earlier. Hopefully the shots of Friday will turn out brilliant, is your digital camera broke?

[anonymous]

Hey man, once again, am stoked to see things are going great. Must be totally cool to see yourself on the big screens like that at marley park!! How many people were there?

Cant stop listening to those two songs. They are just those type of songs you dont get sick of listening to if you know what I mean, though I do second your man who said he wants to hear more. When can we expect new songs to be out?!

All the best with everything. Keep us updated.

Mick-e
Manakin

[dinzi]

Cheers Mick, there wasn't a many as we hoped but it was hard to tell with so many scattered about. New songs will probably be out in October as we have absolutely no time off at the minute. But will definately be letting everyone know when they will be ready. When you see us live next you'll get a good taster.

We'll be selling Beat Poets T-shirts on line soon. They're cool as fuck so if you know anyone interested let me know.

What's happening with you Manakin boys are you still all on a sabatical??

Any gigs??

[anonymous]

Coolio, A tee shirt shall definitely be purchased first mission, and i shall spread the word that they are in fact cool as cool can be.

Aye, the ole band is on a break for a while. We aint really talked about what to do with it yet so it could be a good wee while before anything gets decided or gigs are booked (if at all).
Am happy enough sittin on my ass for a few weeks to be honest. Travelling Australia over summer there pure killed me, financially and physically, so could do with a good rest. Absolutely lethal craic though and was definitely worth the financial oblivion I now face. :)

Anyways, Be good Mister Dinsmore and I'll catch you guys soon.

[dinzi]

Cheers Mick. Make sure you lads get it together soon!! Maybe we can sort out a few supports?

Lucky bastard...I never got away all bloody summer...just gigging. Definately catch up over a pint at the next gig!

Take the well earned rest!!