Black Country Communion, Them Crooked Vultures, Chickenfoot, Monsters Of Folk,,, the era of the supergroup is alive and kicking. News has reached HP of a similar local combo with a twist... Elevens are a four-piece outfit who marry original music and photographic projections to produce a potent sensory cocktail of epic proportions. Featuring the talents of Martin McCann of Sack fame, Brilliant Tree Tony Barrett, Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club henchman Mark Healy and the photographic projections of Aidan Kelly (Candy Collective).
Omnichord, melodica, toy bells and sundry gadgets provide an extra aural dimension. We have been informed the live experience is unforgettable. See for yourself when they launch their debut EP at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin on April 23...
Another upcoming release to look forward to is the new single from Land Lovers, ‘The Cinema Bell’. It’s released on April 15 on the excellent Popical Island. Since winning our hearts with debut LP Romance Romance, Land Lovers have been a vital presence on the domestic circuit . Their pivotal role in the formation of Popical Island has brought lots of fresh talent to the fore. Hurrah!...
Speaking of fresh talent, Von Shakes’ new download single ‘My Side’ goes on official release on April. The track marks a stylistic change in direction for the outfit and is a taster for the second album which they’ll start work on in the Autumn following a trip to New York for some Stateside gigging…
Dublin band GDC have been confirmed as support to Britpoppers Dodgy when they roll into Dublin on May 13 to play a show in the Turks Head. The band which features Keith Duignam (ex-Stone Ocean) and Aiden Smith (ex-Jezzebelle) have been creating quite a stir, expect an official release soon. Will keep you posted…
Clifden’s Seanie Vaughan has just unleashed his debut album Altered Vision and the supporting tour is in full swing. Catch him in Whelan’s Dublin (April 23); The Stables, Mullingar (May 1); Roisin Dubh, Galway (13); and Monroe’s, Galway (June 10). Seanie has already toured in France this year, supported The Lighthouse Family and is also busy basking in the glow of the plaudits being heaped on the aforementioned release!...
In video news check out the latest meisterwerk by Donal Mangan for Halves’ ‘Darling, You’ll Meet Your Maker’ at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqxXtuHEzm4. The band are just back from spreading their brilliance around the globe at SXSW and Canadian Music Week…
Also just back from SXSW and a slew of US shows are Sweet Jane who finished up their two-week jaunt with a stonking show in NYC club Pianos. The band will support Brit-rock legends Suede on their upcoming Irish dates…
Wexford alt. rockers Chucky’s River are about to hit the road with a batch of new tracks. Their Hendrix/Young/Faith No More-inspired sonic melange will be raising the roof in Mooney’s in Wexford town n (April 7); The Loch gCarman Arms, Gorey (8) and The Twisted Pepper, (15)...
Dublin garage rockers Cheap Freaks have just unveiled their new single ‘Cruel World’ on Psycho Sound Records. The B-side of the release is ‘Asahara’s Nightmare’ and both tracks are taken from their upcoming debut album Bury Them All which hits the streets on May 6. The long-player will get a vinyl release in the US from Big Neck Records. See them supporting Beady Eye in the Olympia, Dublin (April 14 & 15) and the Ulster Hall, Belfast (17)!