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wrote on January 18, 2026
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10:35 pm
Hello Pat , we havent met for over 40 years when you andyoue wonderful brothers played a lunchtime concert in the Athlone RTC about late 1978,79 period . Anyway ye were brillant so we hired ye again for a proper concert and poor Tommy was now sick . By coincidence for Ragweek id hired a band called Jimmy Slevin and Firefly . He played a Flying V which you know well . I have to search the house for my copy of Official Bootleg which i bought from you and was autographed by all . Ill send you a scan of it when i get it . Take care and i wont miss your next concert in the area , Take care
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hi Jarlath....many thanks for your message.Very kind of you to message me after all the years that have passed and lovely to read your memories of those days .I look forward to meeting you at some point once again...until then take care .
wrote on January 17, 2026
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10:08 pm
Absolute privilege to see Pat in action again at The Empire last night. A wonderful talent that always delivers. Brilliant to see.
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Many thanks Paul...thank you so much for your kind message
wrote on December 21, 2025
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9:40 am
A Roryfest highlight for us every year is when you bring on a youngster to display their talent on the big stage. The lassie last year was phenomenal. I’m still under her spell! Thank you for everything you do. It doesn’t go unnoticed.
Admin Reply by: Pat
We will pass your message onto Keisha
wrote on December 21, 2025
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9:26 am
We attend The Diamond Xmas bash every year with you. And Roryfest every year. Always great, but last night at Ahoghill was outstanding. Best ever!! The set list was outstanding. Thank you, and your band members, for always keeping it fresh. We love you guys.
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you so much...we really appreciate your message.So glad you enjoyed the show last night...have a great Christmas and we hope to see you in the New Year !!
wrote on December 11, 2025
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2:49 pm
I want to say thanks to Pat for giving my brother Jonners a power and passion tour tshirt. Its now one of my prize possessions.
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That's brilliant Sally....please send my best to my old friend Jonners
wrote on December 1, 2025
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11:34 am
It was great to see you on Saturday at Winterstorm . Fantastic performance as usual. We’re looking forward to Ballyshannon next year- and hopefully Backstage in Kinross as well!
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Thank you Anne....hopefully both ...thank you for your message
wrote on November 30, 2025
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12:41 pm
Great night in Troon at Winterstorm..you guys rocked
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you Gerry,so pleased you enjoyed our show ...hope to see you again sometime soon.
wrote on November 23, 2025
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3:58 pm
I first heard Mama's Boys when I saw the video of "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" on MTV in 1984 at 3 in the morning. I knew immediately that I wanted to hear more from that band, but they were like a unicorn. I couldn't find out anything about them and that was the only time I saw that video. It was at that same time that Quiet Riot came out with their version of that song and crowded you all out of the limelight. I kept asking all my friends if they had heard of Mama's Boys and your version of that song and they all kept looking at me like I was obviously mistaken.
Jump to 1989 - I was searching the bargain bin at a local record store and found "Growing up the Hard Way" for 99 cents. I hadn't forgotten about your elusive band and was excited to hear what was on the recording. Man, was I blown away! Every song was fantastic! I loved the slide in "Bedroom Eyes" and your version of "Higher Ground" was better than the original, in my opinion. However, "Blacklisted" set the bar for me as one of the greatest 80's rock songs ever recorded. I listened to that album over and over. In fact, I was so enamored with it that I went back to that store and bought the other three copies they had. I saved one back for myself, as a backup, and gave the other two away to friends in order to spread the McManus gospel.
That album renewed my interest in your group and I kept a vigil for years to find more recordings. A fraternity brother gave me a copy of "Turn it Up" for Christmas one year, but that was all I could find. My sister gave me the CD version of "Growing up the Hard Way" for my birthday many years later, so at least I could now listen to it in my car.
It's now 2025 and I have "Growing up the Hard Way" on a thumb drive so I can listen to it in my new truck. I did that just the other day, cranked to 11, and it still holds up. "Blacklisted" is still one of my favorite songs of all time and that's after hearing for the first time almost 40 years ago.
I don't think you all got the attention you should have here in the USA, but just know that I still enjoy your music from way back when. Keep rockin!
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you for you message Darren...still rockin and still playing Blacklisted from time to time..take care and keep rockin
wrote on November 23, 2025
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10:26 am
Hi. Is there anywhere I can purchase merchandise online please. Would like a hoodie. Thanks
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hi Pauline...unfortunately we are nearly all out of hoodies and only have small at present,but maybe you want small.If so let us know here please.
wrote on October 29, 2025
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3:29 pm
I’m looking forward to seeing Pat at the Winter Storm festival but noticed that the date on Pat’s website (Friday 28th November) is different from on the official festival website (Saturday 29th November) . Which one is correct?
Admin Reply by: Pat
So sorry Anne...not sure why it showing thd incorrect date on my site....we are definitely performing on the Saturday..see you then
wrote on July 28, 2025
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5:30 pm
My wife and I got married to the instrumental "The Awakening" by Celtus, for me one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. I presume it was written by both Pat and John and I have tried to get the sheet music without any luck because I enjoy playing guitar and other instrunents. We will be going to the gig in La Zenia in late September 2025,can't believe Pat's band are playing here. We have only ever seen Pat with Celtus in the past but we are really looking forward to seeing his band in September.
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you John....for getting in touch.We are not aware that 'The Awakening ' is available in sheet music sorry,but we very much look forward to seeing you at Paddy's Point in La Zenia
wrote on June 22, 2025
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10:19 pm
Wow it's over 30yrs since I first saw Pat play with Tommy n John And I was hooked seen pat play 11 times in a year .I first became a fan back in 1983 When I first heard my brother play Midnight promises on his stereo And I've been a fan ever since .Me n my friend came down to London from Coventry to see pat play at the Marquee in 1991 and I had the pleasure of staying in the tour bus thanks to Tommy who had helped me and my fiend out as we had nowhere to stay .Then I saw Pat in 2018 at the st Patricks club Leamington and still love the music Pat your amazing keep rocking and hope to see you again soon 🎸❤️ Kelly Frame.
wrote on June 5, 2025
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3:58 pm
Just saw Pat McManus Band two gigs at Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher Festival and, as usual, they were brilliant. Looking forward to next year.!
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you Eamon...and we really appreciate your support
wrote on June 2, 2025
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11:31 am
Hello,
Yesterday I was at the Rory Gallagher Ftstival and I want to share
with you some of my photos, but I don't know how to attach them!
Long live rock!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes,Oleksandr
Admin Reply by: Pat
Please send to rockhouse@gmx.co.uk thank you
wrote on April 30, 2025
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10:02 pm
Great to see you again tonight at Barnoldswick first time this side of the pond since I move over from Antrim about 10 years ago.
Many times seeing you with Mamas Boys at the Ulster hall,Whitla hall Belfast which Kerrang reviewed and at Derwins Diamond Rock club.
Had to get away promptly tonight as I'm working early tomorrow morning.so couldn't say hello!My other half saw you tonight for the first time and loved the show. Great venue.
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thanks Mark...so glad you both enjoyed the show...see you soon
wrote on February 17, 2025
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12:54 pm
Hi Pat and the When Ireland Rocked crew... as usual, smashed it in McHugh's Drogheda Sat 15th Feb.. Pleasure to see you every time and know that us oldies can still rock out 🙌 .. Keep er lit.
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Many thanks Mark..will do
wrote on January 22, 2025
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9:30 pm
Mama's Boys blew me away when I first heard them supporting the Scorpions at Sheffield City Hall back in the 80's.
Ever since that gig, I've loved their music.
Many years later, went to see Pat's band in Leicester last year and they were fantastic. So glad he's still paying and can't wait to see him again. Amazing musician!
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you very much Chris appreciated you dropping by,and hope to catch up in the near future.
wrote on January 21, 2025
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1:25 pm
Good afternoon Pat,
Looking at your live gig list, we see that Belgium is not mentioned. We usually see you performs in Verviers.
Any idea when your next stop in Belgium is?
See you !
Admin Reply by: Pat
Unfortunately we couldn't get a date in Verviers to match when we are over this time..perhaps we might see you elsewhere
wrote on November 20, 2024
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10:25 am
Hi Pat,
We saw you in Navan last weekend in the stonehouse and we see you in Ballyshannon every year. Was great to see in you at the stonehouse and the sound was amazing. We had a blast as always. Looking foward to seeing you play again. Keep on rocking
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hi Brian...thanks so much for your message...see you soon along the old rock road.....all the best - Pat
wrote on June 11, 2024
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8:37 pm
Pat saw you again i ballyshannon 2024 .as always one of my favourite gigs of the weekend loved ur freddie king and gary moore numbers thank god we still have a wounderful guitarist left in ireland.Pat carries on rory and garys torch
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hi Denis thank you for dropping by and leaving your message...hopefully we will see you along the road soon....
