They say bad things come in threes…for The Pale [pictured] they did anyway… Work on the new album has been put on the back burner for a few weeks following an unbelievable spate of bad luck. Drummer Stephen O’Keefe broke his foot, guitarist Dave O’Shea was in a car accident and singer Matthew Devereux punctured his eardrum – all in the same week! The large dose of positive karma is in the post…
The band is also included on an upcoming CD and DVD release in aid of the Brainwave Charity. The recording is the by-product of the Ten Summer Nights – the series of live shows in the Annesley House, Dublin, earlier this year. Two tracks were taken from each show, one for the CD and one for the DVD. Other artists featured are Colm Quearney, Bigwig and Earthquake Hair. All proceeds to Brainwave Charity. The idea was formed by Vicar Street’s engineeer Ed Lewis…
…In other news from the capital…due to popular demand RMG are reissuing Roesy’s first two albums Sketch The Day, Paint The Night and The Spirit Store to shops nationwide on October 1…
…Watch out for a debut Whelan’s headliner on October 14 from Ellison 9. The band is currently recording their first album following the release of the highly-acclaimed EP ‘Go Down’ in April…
…News from the south-west now, first up… word has reached us that Waiting Room are about to embark on their first US tour…after a rake of successful support dates with The Frames it seems these guys can do no wrong…
…Will keep you posted on news of the upcoming debut album from Windings. Fresh from a support slot to Headgear in Limerick, you can catch another live performance at the Elliot Smith tribute night in the Lobby, Cork on October 25.
…Giveamanakick have a slew of gigs on the horizon with Vaz and Rulers of the Planet, check hotpress.com for details. On the release front, brace yourselves for a split single with Waiting Room on Road Relish. The 7” will be limited to a run of 500 on vinyl. It should be out round the end of November with some live dates to coincide. Giveamanakick will be releasing long-time live favourite ‘Let God Touch Your Children’ while Waiting Room will be doing ‘Denis’ for their part. In the meantime, you can take a look at the artwork on www.roadrelish.com
…Recent Today Fm Artist of the week, Barry O’ Brien has just been confirmed for this year’s International Pop Overthrow festival which takes place at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool from October 18 – 26. You can also catch Barry live at the Ruby Sessions on September 28 and the Voodoo Lounge on October 15...
…Firegarden have finally filled the drummer stool in the band with Kyle O’Connor. The Wexford band is about to head into the studio to work on new material for an EP which is due to reveal their heavier tendances...you have been warned…
…In other line-up change news…Galway-based Lucas have bid farewell Anto who has returned to the world of teaching. Guitar duties will now be attended to by Howard…
…hotpress Pick of The Fortnight winners The Rubens have just created a new web home. The online shrine to Longford’s finest is ready and awaiting your perusal at www.therubens.net and features photos, biogs and live videos as well as MP3s of some songs from their forthcoming EP ‘Esmerelda’...
…And finally congratulations to northern hip-hop act Just A Word who support Detroit’s D12 on September 27 in the Ulster Hall. You can get your mitts on a copy of their sensational long-player at Backbeat or through their site www.justaword.com b

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