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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.
Admin Reply by: Pat
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....
wrote on June 4, 2024
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10:17 pm
Just back from Ballyshannon where I and my son Rory saw your two shows - great as usual. As we always say "Pat McManus always delivers.!"
Admin Reply by: Pat
Many thanks Eamon and your son Rory...hope to catch up along the rock road soon .
wrote on April 20, 2024
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7:05 am
Hello Pat I saw your fantastic show on April 19th, 2024 at Earth Music in Wetter. You and your band are wonderful musicians. My wife and I really enjoyed the concert and are looking forward to a repeat. What is the name of the great instrumental song after the short break? Wish you and your team all the best Markus
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hi Markus...thank you to you and your wife and I am glad you enjoyed the show at Wetter.The instrumental after the break was called " His Soul Remains "...it is on my last studio album " Full Service Resumed " once again thank you and we hope to see you both in the near future - Pat
wrote on March 22, 2024
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8:44 pm
Hi Pat
Just to say thanks for another amazing concert at Kinross last night. Brought wife and she was on a high afterwards couldn't believe you and the band were so good particularly when she thinks most of my music collection is shite.
Yep I'm the bearded longhaired ginger guy.
What a complete trio you are, Great music with so much fun.
Still got my original VHS tape from when you were on Cue the Music.
Admin Reply by: Pat
Hey Lindsay...was our pleasure as always and so glad noth you and your wife enjoyed your evening with us...cue the music...best wishes - Pat
wrote on March 22, 2024
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4:07 pm
Backstage Kinross 21/03/2024
Intimate gig at this small venue in Kinross, Scotland
As a lifelong Rory Gallagher fan I first saw you guys in Ballyshannon 2004 at the Dorian’s Hotel and was immediately hooked. Last nights gig was amazing and hope to see you again. Rock On Pat
Admin Reply by: Pat
David...as always we very much enjoyed our visit to Kinross and thank you for being there with us...look forward to seeing you in the near future
wrote on March 18, 2024
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9:09 pm
Saw you at the Billesley on St Patrick's day and you were amazing 💚💚
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you ...hope see you again in the near future..keep rockin
wrote on February 27, 2024
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11:02 am
Was at the concert in Drogheda. I probably was one of the oldest 75 but really enjoid. Brandon and Chris are good friends of mine. Please say hallo to them when you play again. Sometimes your guitar reminded me of Roy Buchanon
All the best
Kh
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you KH...that is a great compliment and I do play the Messiah Will Come Again sometimes ...hope to see you again soon
wrote on January 21, 2024
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10:45 pm
Pat, I just wanted to say a huge thanks for all that you, John and Tommy mean to me all these years later.
From trying to record "Needle in the groove" on a crappy handheld tape recorder when it was on MtUSA to having a huge argument with my mother when she wouldn't let me go see you guys when you played in Tralee...and all the while I listened to nothing but "Power and passion" on repeat.
I'm making it my mission to see you live this year so I can right the wrong from about 40 years ago!
Wishing you nothing but the absolute best, man
Cheers
Larry
Admin Reply by: Pat
Thank you Larry for you message....hope indeed to see you at a gig this coming year...keep rockin !!
