I thought that it might be a fun idea to write some things about bands that I go and see live or just enjoy from time to time. I have been thinking about it for some time and it will give me something to think about more now that the football season is coming to an end and I'll have less to say on my usual Football Rambles Blog.
When we went up to Dunfermline to see St. Pauli take on the locals, there was also a concert headlined by Glasgow folk-punk band and St. Pauli supporters, The Wakes. The wakes, who were formed in 2006 were a natural choice for the concert that, let's be realistic, was really just for St. Pauli fans. Most of their songs are about the experience of Irish immigrants and the working class struggles as a whole, as a whole and they clearly share the same ethos as the football club. The band has released several albums, including "These Hands" in 2009, "No Irish Need Apply" in 2012, and "Venceremos" in 2016. Their music has gained a dedicated following, particularly in the Scottish music scene and among those with an interest in politically conscious music. Amongst their won songs that reference these themes, they also had renditions of 'The Saints are Coming' and 'Into the Valley' by local punk heroes, the Skids and socialist classics like ...
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