THE AFTERMATH PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS MATT MCMANAMON AND 7 DAYS
News last updated: 04-02-2010
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The Aftermath take a break from recording their sophomore album with a special Dublin show on Friday February 12th. At the pre Valentines gig The Aftermath will be previewing songs from the follow up to the debut “Friendlier Up Here” which was recently included in the Hot Press 250 best Irish albums of all time. Friend and collaborator Helen Turner will join them on The Academy 2 stage on the night. Keyboardist Turner was an integral part of The Style Council and played on all Paul Weller’s albums up to Stanley Road. She also play on many hits including Yes by McAlmont & Butler and was once in the running to join Oasis as part of their touring band.
Also appearing on the night is ex Dead 60’s front man Matt McManamon spinning Ska, Soul and Indie Flavours and new Dublin/Mullingar upstarts 7 Days.
THE AFTERMATH – BIOGRAPHY
The Aftermath are a Mod Pop band based in the Midlands of Ireland. They have so far had 3 top 20 singles along with their critically Acclaimed top 20 debut album Friendlier up here released in Ireland in2008. They have shared the stage with the likes of The Script, The Pigeon Detectives, Ian Brown, Keane, The Frames & Razorlight to name a few and have recently headlined Sweden's Peace & Love festival as well as sold out shows from Dublin to Leeds to Berlin. They are recording album no2 due for an release in 2010 with Noel Hogan [The Cranberries], Karl Odlum and Ger McDonnell.
“The saviours of Irish lad rock.”
The Irish Independent
“Say hello to Britrock's latest heroes - Who just happen to be Irish”
4/5-Metro newspaper.
“A record of uncompromising, inspired rock anthems. A stellar debut.”
Hotpress.
Links
www.myspace.com/theaftermathband
