ForgottenSoldier

Finally have some merch, pins will be available at all Forgotten|Soldier gigs going forward. Big shoutout to on the great job on the badges and for the design. Working on some more merch which will be announced soon.

I had a great time last weekend writing and recording a new song Nerve Centre, Derry . This was part of the Songlines Project which is a cross-border music development and performance programme facilitated by Leitrim Arts. I'm looking forward to loads of exciting things happening over the next few months

Playing in Galway city this Saturday with Vsevolod Plotkin, Numbskull Narrative and Earthworms. Pop in if your around Galway City. It will be great night of live music.

With just over a week until Manor Punk Night on Sat 30th August its time to introduce you to the four amazing acts playing on the night:

First we have the young and upcoming all female teenage band Deadbeat Dolls:

are 5 punk rockin chicks, from Leitrim bringing a vibrant and buzzing atmosphere with their catchy melodies and heavy drum beats

Next up we have the Manor via Kilty singer songwriter Cian Rock:

is a prolific songwriter who brings a refreshing and unique sound to the Irish Alternative music scene. His original songs are laced with stand out lyrics and searing guitar lines. Cians live shows have become a must see.

Second last band on the night will be local punk legends Qness:

are a four piece female fronted punk band from North Leitrim. They are led by the enigmatic Q on Guitar and lead vocals. Their original songs are an eclectic mix of sounds with strong elements of ska and grunge thrown in for good measure. They have been honing their live sound over the past few months and will be a band to watch out for on the north-west music scene.

The last act playing on the night will be Ronan McManus who performs under thr stage alias Forgotten|Soldier:

is a Leitrim based post-punk solo artist who uses a groovebox and guitar to create punk driven tracks. All the tracks contain passionate and searing vocals that question and probe both local and national issues in a style similar to Meryl Streek. The music's soaring and punchy sound has strong nods to 80s bands The Minutemen and Mission of Burma.

Come along to catch some of the best orginal and alternative music Manor has to offer.

Graphic design by Neil

ForgottenSoldier is the stage name of Ronan McManus, a post-punk solo artist. Using a groovebox and guitar, he creates punk-driven tracks with sharp, impassioned vocals that question both local and national issues.
Enjoy the video and the interview at the link below 👇

Ronan McManus: a post-punk forgotten soldier - Pinocchio Magazine Ronan McManus: a post-punk forgotten soldier. He is a post-punk solo artist from Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.

I'm delighted to be putting on a night of orginal punk music in my hometown Manorhamilton on the last Saturday of August.

It promises to be be a night full of punk rock goodness from 4 local orginal acts. All acts are living in the heaving core of all things Punk in North Leitrim - Manorhamilton 😀

Its also a wonderful opportunity to put on a gig in Phoebe's and Heddas new premises(The Central) in the heart of Manorhamilton.

Come along and support some brillant local music, sure what more could you ask for?

See you in the Central at 7pm on 30th August(€5 on the door)

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I had a blast supporting Death Milkshake Music in Furey's Pub last night 🤘👨‍🎤

Really looking forward to playing again with Death Milkshake Music this Friday night Furey's Pub Its guaranteed to be a great night full of drum machine and synth goodness. Its also FREE ENTRY 😀💃

Playing some orginal tunes in Furey's Pub with Death Milkshake Music next Fri 13th June, pop if your around Sligo town.