Shrug Was Here
They played here as Shrug and as Polar Bear and then as Snow Patrol. There was a deal of drama and possibly even a tantrum along the way. But in the Snow Patrol story, The Duke Of York in Belfast was a fairly significant venue.
And so they gathered, just ahead of the statistic-busting Ward Park show, to unveil a little plaque to celebrate the place. This after all was the joint to be seen in around 1995, a time when live music facilities were modest and a music-friendly publican was a friend indeed.
So promoter Shep was at the unveiling and so was Willie Jack from The Duke. Memories were exchanged and another landmark appears in this vibrant little warren of streets, that witnessed the recording of 'Teenage Kicks'. the site of the old Harp Bar, the legendary Assembly Rooms and future legends such as The Black Box.
Comment number 1.
At 09:57 4th Jun 2010, delanotte wrote:I remember them playing downstairs in the Empire on a Saturday afternoon. It might have been the first ever Belfest, it might have been around Halloween in 1996/97 but they were definitely supporting Tunic because otherwise I wouldn't have been there. SP were a poppy and loud three piece and Gary was a gangling, smiling, pogoing bundle of energy.
I'll be at Ward Park this weekend, but more to see Band of Horses and Cashier No9. But you never know. SP might throw in a quick blast of Starfighter Pilot or Absolute Gravity and it would all be okay again.
I only wish Tunic would make an appearance...
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