Unsigned bands

[Sam_Heggy]

So, any unsigned bands you have seen that you'd reccommend?

Not saying you think they will "make it" but put on a good live show.

I'll kick it off with a shameless plug for my brothers band, Teddyballet (although playing in a "sell your soul" competition, Donegal's got talent) are pretty decent, they introduced a female singer to their band lately and I must say they have surprised me. He's the long haired one playing lead guitar and singing.
They are playing in the Twin Towns festival tomorrow on the gig rig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqXW9ff8yuI

[tetsujin1979]

few mates in bands looking to get signed
from Limerick, Red Eskimo: http://www.myspace.com/redeskimo
from Dublin, This Is How It Ends: http://www.myspace.com/thisishowitendsdublin
from Atlanta, The Drownout: http://www.thedrownout.com/

the Drownout recently got voted on to the Warped tour, not sure when they're starting though

[jebus]

Heathers from Dublin
Think Tegan & Sara but from Dublin

Hurray for Humans from Cork
Good quality electro pop

Laminate Reno from Limerick
Same as

One Day International from Dublin
Remind me of Tindersticks

Ten Past Seven from Cork
Instrumental rock, think Explosions In The Sky

Si from Limerick
Harpist/singer

Vertigo Smyth from Galway
Fantastic ukulele player, great lyricist as well

[tetsujin1979]

bumping this thread, my mate's band Cirque are having an EP launch in Crawdaddy on 6th February.
Read more (and listen) here: http://www.myspace.com/cirquemusic

[MaryDrummer]

Catchy pop rock band with great lyrics, from Tuam, Co. Galway.
http://www.thecoonics.com/

Another Tuam band making big airwaves in Galway, Dublin and Limerick is The Ralphs. They got a meteor nomination. Gunfire is a great song!
http://www.myspace.com/theralphsmusic

[Macy]

I've mentioned them before - The Aftermath. They've released a number of singles and an album in their own lable. Playing the Academy 2 tonight actually

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

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http://hombretheband.com/

[Lionel Ritchie]

my old band AND my new band are doing some shows later this week in Dundalk, Galway and Limerick and there's a rather excellent Dutch band Cooper playing with us.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hitchers/71927374340