Author: darren

HOGAN
Brief info on the Band: HOGAN- are lead by front man and guitarist Mark Hogan, Wayne Brereton on guitar, Johnny Westman on bass guitar and drummer Ronan Nolan.

* Previous singles released have gained playlist status on iRadio, RTE 2FM, FM104, Midlands radio & All regional radio across Ireland.
And with spot plays on Today FM. They also received Song of the Week on Ian Dempsey’s (Today FM) breakfast show.
* They have had live studio appearances on FM104’s THE STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK (twice already!) & The Open Mic, to Top Comedians and Radio presenters: TOMMY TIERNAN & Hector inviting them onto their award winning radio show on iRadio announcing that HOGAN were a HIT band with a great future.
* HOGAN’S previous singles also launched them into the Top 40 Irish Charts.
* Their songs are currently being used on RTE televisions hit children’s show Aisling’s Diary and also Spanish TV show EXTRA’S.
* RTE DJ and TV presenter Dave Fanning also invited Mark onto his television show “The last broadcast”.

GIGGING:

* HOGAN have played some of Ireland’s finest Venues & Festivals:Castlepalooza, Spraoi Fest, Whelan’s, Vicar street, The Sugar Club, Crawdaddy, The Village and the RDS in Dublin). They have shared the stage with: Delorentos, The Coronas, Republic of Loose, The Saw Doctors and The Blizzards to name but a few.

This album has been produced by Internationally acclaimed producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals).

Industry comments:

“HOGAN are going be a hit!” – TOMMY TIERNAN & HECTOR iRadio

‘ POP/ROCK act ‘HOGAN’- with extraordinary talent- they will go far.With new single ‘PS You’Re Crazy’ released, the bands trajectory has been firmly in the ascent!’ -HotPress

‘Hogan will get people to sit up and take notice’–The Sunday World

“Their new single-It’s brilliant, just brilliant”-Head of Music, BEAT FM

“HOGANS single “Jealousy” is pop-rock that belongs on every teenage American television montage ever, where the frosted-tipped protagonist is frolicking gleefully through the high school corridor” -DROP D

“If there’s one Irish band that deserves success by dint of sheer enthusiasm, energy, great sounds and a mischievous sense of fun, it’s HOGAN” -CULCH.IE

http://www.myspace.com/hoganmark

The Half Pennies
Based in Dublin, Ireland, The Half Pennies are an emerging pop-rock collective featuring the talents of Paul Blake (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Sarah Jane Ellis (Lead Vocals/Piano), Phil Ronayne (Backing Vocals/Bass) and Emer Coffey (Violin/Mandolin/Drums). Formed in March 2009, The Half Pennies have quickly gained local recognition, bringing a fresh, eclectic sound to the Dublin music scene. Taking inspiration from artists like Elvis Costello, The Frames, Fiona Apple, Emily Haines and Weezer, The Half Pennies have melded alternative and acoustic influences to create a body of work that can only be described as entirely their own.

http://www.myspace.com/thehalfpennies

This is a very rare opportunity to catch Irish cultural icon and national treasure Christy Moore perform completely solo performing songs from his vast back-catalogue of critically acclaimed albums. Christy wanted to take this opportunity to pay personal tribute to the late music promoter and manager Derek Nally, our colleague here in Whelan’s who passed away last month. Writing on his website, Christy said: “There will be a gig in Whelans of Dublin on October 19th. I want to play in memory of Derek Nally who passed recently. I wish to acknowledge his devotion to and passion for Live Music. He was a gentle man and he shared his love of music with thousands of us over the years. Details will be on the gig page soon … Get in quick! All proceeds will go to Derek’s young family.

+ guests – Dave Morrissey

King Modo are an original band from Newbridge Co.Kildare.. They recorded and produced their self titled debut album this year and are now playing their live show.. King Modo’s debut was described in Hotpress as ‘ a trippy line through alternative rock ‘.. Their live show is an amazing musical experience and is truly original and magnificent..

Dave Morrissey

… Dave is a singer/songwriter from newbridge and is releasing his debut album ‘ Bring out the Light ‘ ..

+ guests

‘My Lord’ single Launch

Up and coming songstress Noelle O’Sullivan is set to release her debut single ‘My Lord’ this October in Whelan’s. Its creation was supported by a group of talented musicians who Noelle met while studying voice in Newpark School of Jazz. It was produced by Noelle and Stephen O’Brien, who plays with the popular Dublin group Hal.

+ guests – The Blue Choir & Cold 100

October 15th is going to be an absolute whopper of a show for Clockwork Apple fans! Taking top spot are The Dirty 9s and hot newbies The Blue Choir & Cold 100 providing support.

Tupelo are an exciting, new, original, acoustic roots act consisting of 5 members. With an eclectic line-up of instruments which includes banjo, guitar, fiddle, saxophone and double bass, Tupelo’s sound is fresh and unique in today’s world of endless electric outfits. The band have been working hard over the past year, playing all over the country and bringing their exciting live shows to the masses.

FOGGY JAM .01
with
No Age
Mice Parade
Male Bonding
Silje Nes
Squarehead
Hipster Youth
& very special guests

+ guests – THE LOST CHORD

Funeral Suits are 3 young men, 2 from Dublin and 1 from Limerick. Since the release of their E.P. ‘Eye Spy’ in May 2009, Funeral Suits have pushed onwards and upwards, growing to be bolder and more confident both in writing and live shows as the months have passed. Micheal, Brian and Greg spend most of their time in a disused office space making sounds that eventually become songs. Greg is the rock from which their music jumps, creating rhythms which pave paths for Michael and Brian to run, skip, fall and sprint briskly on. Both provide lead vocals, swapping instruments on different tracks.