Dave absorbed in the moment while playing

Kíla U.S. Fall Tour 2024-Part 2

Halfway through our tour and 'reel'ing from arguments about Boy George, eating chemical sandwiches, and making mistakes in front of one of the best drummers in the world, we move on to getting lost in a Canadian city, doing photo shoots in vintage cars, over 55's menus, and false arrests.

September 28th, 2024

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Kíla U.S. Fall Tour 2024-Part 1

My 10 yr old stepdaughter said I was so lucky to be going to the US … she said ‘I’ve wanted to go since I was really young’ ! Well, am I lucky indeed? The answer will hopefully be clear by the end of this 11 day tour.

September 25th, 2024

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Troubling memories on a Killiney Hill walk

This blog is a journey back in time, recounting a troubling set of hair-curling experiences revolving around, among other things, temptresses, rock stars, punks and politicians, killers, life saving exploits, and Bono's underpants.

August 31st, 2024

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Am I a good Dad/ Stepdad?

The challenges of being a good Dad are one thing, but the challenges of being a good Stepdad are a bit more complex, but ultimately, one hopes, just as enriching.

June 11th, 2024

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Steve Albini - Taking a ‘Sonic Break’

I am proud to have worked with one of the great studio gurus of our time and have no shame name-dropping him whenever possible. The Frames recorded tracks for the album 'For The Birds' and another EP in his cool Electrical Audio Studio in Chicago in 2000/1. I learned a lot from this experience as you will see below. The photos I took during the sessions below are exclusive, never seen before (not even by the band!).

May 14th, 2024

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A Window into a Recording Session

Here’s my 7 day diary below which includes a radio interview, an insight into lecturing in University, making a music video with some Ballymun kids, all building ultimately into a challenging recording session. Oh, and a 2 year old who is always trying to distract me from being a Rock Starrrrr!

May 2nd, 2024

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