Whenever I can, I still go see The Undertones—whether in the Netherlands or abroad. Last year, I caught their timeless, punk-infused perfect pop in their hometown of Derry, which is always a special place to visit. It’s the kind of town where you can grab a coffee and bump into guitarist and vocalist Damian O'Neill. And there’s nothing quite like hearing the incredible stories of Derry’s past from Mickey Rooney, a longtime friend of the band, and have a pint together afterwards. Mickey and Eton Crop go way back too—he used to book our gigs in London during the ’80s.
The Undertones deliver my kind of perfect pop, with rich backing vocals and dueling guitars. Last year we had the honor of supporting them with Eton Crop in Deventer—a memorable night for the Croppers!