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Wednesday 27 October 2010

Tim Robbins and The Rogues - Oran Mor





Tim Robbins and his 6-piece band, the Rogues Gallery, played a highly entertaining set that went down well with a packed Oran Mor. I was looking forward to hearing Mr Robbins live. Just a few months back I'd read Tim's thoughts on Dylan - and that his favourite song of all time was Join's 'A Case of You.' I thought here's a guy with good taste in music - plus he acted the lead role in one of the best movies ever made. Tim Robbins is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, activist and musician. He is known for his roles as Nuke in Bull Durham, Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption. When I think of Tim Robbins - I always think of that scene in 'Shawshank Redemption' movie when Tim's character took over the prison office and played some Chopin music over the loudspeakers - "If you can live through music, art or literature they are avenues of freedom. The music was like a beautiful bird and everyone felt free. " What a cool legend the guy is, I loved his gig Oran mor. It was truly a pleasure sir, and much respect to you.