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Agiven
Alternative / Acoustic / Jam Band

"Agiven"

Galway, Galway
Ireland

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   Agiven: General Info
Member Since10/20/2005
Band Websiteagiven.com
Band MembersNiall McGrath (Vocals/Acoustic Guitars), Enda Ward (Electric Guitars), Kevin O'Sullivan (Bass), Michael Chang (Violin), & Paul Igoe (Drums, Percussion)
InfluencesDeftones,Dave Matthews Band, Tool,Sigor Ros,John Butler Trio, Kila, Bela Fleck, Adult,Biffy clyro,Preston Reed, World Music from every corner, Bluegrass, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Celtic/Trad + all the usual classic rock influences....This list is just what I can think of now - it will go on and on and on and changes every day!!!
Sounds LikeIts terrible to pidgeon-hole and we just can't self analyse what we do - we like to call it Percoustic - The mix of Percussion, acoustic and electric....But better still you tell us what we sound like - we'd love the feedback....
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   About Agiven
Formed in early 2002, the current core line-up of AGIVEN comprises of Niall McGrath (vocals, guitar), Enda Ward (lead guitar) and Kevin O'Sullivan (bass), Michael Chang(violin) and Paul Igoe (Percussion). MICHAEL CHANG grew up as a classically-trained violinist in the grunge world of Seattle, where he performed in several bands and shared stages with the likes of Soundgarden, Warren Zevon, and They Might Be Giants. In 1990, his folk-rock band LIKE RAIN, was voted "Best New Band in the Northwest" alongside a little-known group (at the time) called NIRVANA. In 1999, he decided to pursue his interest in Irish traditional music and settled into Galway, His interest in acoustic-based roots music led him to find AGIVEN, and he has been playing rock fiddle with them ever since. Paul Igoe started life on the 11-03-1983. His musical career began at an early age; his initial love was guitar, which he played in a few local bands. To date Paul has drummed in Rory Galagher tribute bands, jazz bands and at the moment he is also playing in a side project with a dj. This love of drums and his passion to push the boundaries of percussion, is why Agiven found Paul such a welcomed addition to their great arsenal of talent Niall Mc Grath doesn’t know who he is or what he wants. His life started when he got the last rights in 1995 after a short bout in a coma after catching viral meningitis. He then began playing guitar and believing in the quote by Oscar Wilde " an artist doesn’t see things as they really are if he did he would cease to be an artist”. All other objectives besides music seemed alien to him. He began writing songs at first for self-analysing purposes and mostly therapeutic reasons, until his dream of writing anti love songs came to fruition. "No miracles expected just answers please" is his question in one song, another self analysing moment to help him come to terms with why god spared when so many die, and what difference can he make. Enda Ward, guitar player with Agiven started his musical career in true Led Zeppelin style - playing the recorder! The musical obsession developed through keyboard and then onto guitar. Starting out on classic rock, Enda joined the biker rally favourite 'Ward 9' on there adventures around Ireland. At the time Ward 9 were rated as one of the top bands on the bike rally scene and invited to play some of the top rallies across the country playing from Kerry to Cavan and Donegal toKilkenny. A move to Galway brought a new change of direction as one of the foundingmember of a jazz-blues jam collective incorporating piano/guitar/saxophone/bass/percussion with an assortment of floating musicians. Kevin O Sullivan, a diagnosed narcoleptic found the only cure for falling asleep was to play with the multi talented .Agiven.

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Walter Mitty & The Realists





Jul 2 2008 8:13 AM

Hey Lads, great gig friday night, tight as fook...hey Niall, there were two leads left behind the next day, one purple one black, brought them with me, thought they might be yours??....Conor
The Next Sensation





Jun 16 2008 3:11 PM

Hey, thanks for stopping by.
Kol





Jun 10 2008 5:39 PM

TUMBLEWEED LOVE Saturday 14 June
Legacy





Jun 9 2008 9:10 AM




www. legacyband. co. uk


myspace. com/uklegacy

Bella-Rockstars Glued





Jun 6 2008 6:41 PM

Hope you have a GREAT weekend! Thanks for all your support to our new little station! Hope you can tune in sometime!


Bella








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peter doran





Jun 4 2008 4:05 AM

Hi Niall

I've posted some videos of new songs on my page, and am currently doing the rounds trying to get some feedback on the new material... would love to know what you think...
Tell your friends too :)
Thanking you
~Petay
Armoured Bear





Jun 3 2008 8:02 AM

Hiya Agiven, hope all is well in Galway..

Debut Single 'Imagination' will be released on Friday June 6th and will be available from iTunes and other download sites.

We'll be appearing in our Night-Time Garden in venues across Ireland to promote the release

June 4th :: The Crane, Galway
June 5th :: Whelan's Upstairs, Dublin - with Rhob Cunningham
June 6th :: Supporting Lisa Hannigan in Cyprus Avenue, Cork
June 8th :: Cyprus Avenue, Cork - with Thomas Kitt
June 11th :: Dolan's Upstairs, Limerick
June 15th :: De Barra's, Clonakilty.
- with Thomas Kitt

the single features 2 songs from the debut album 'Honeycomb Moons' (out Sept 2008) and a bonus track.

You can also check out the animated video for the single at www. myspace. com/armouredbear or www. armouredbear. com

hope to see you there & many thanks for all your support.. it's very much appreciated..

xx Armoured Bear
The Kanyu Tree





May 22 2008 3:05 AM

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Walter Mitty & The Realists





May 19 2008 3:10 AM

Yo Niall, haven't heard anything since..i'll give ya a shout if i hear aon rud.
Con
Bella-Rockstars Glued





May 18 2008 11:49 PM

Stopping by to say hi and invite you to tune in to Rockstars Glued Radio! Hope you have a GREAT week!




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Totally Unsigned





May 18 2008 4:36 PM

WE HAVE A NEW LOOK!!!!


Totally Unsigned are looking for people to listen, rate, vote and download band tracks.


We are also looking for people to become reviewers and editors to help us give feedback to the bands.


If you are interested sign up at www. totallyunsigned. co. uk


Dont forget to check out our weekly events at The Brighton Coalition each Wednesday. See listings for full details.


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Walter Mitty & The Realists





May 12 2008 5:30 AM

Hey Lads,.. great gig last night!...likin the extra vocals and new songage.
Tornado Lovely (New EP on Myspace!!!!)





May 6 2008 7:21 AM

Hello to our newest and bestest myspace friend. Hope you enjoy the tunes. Keep it lovely.

TL
squareyes





May 1 2008 9:06 AM

ThanX for the AdD
&
AlL tHe B3S7!

[ii]
Kol





Apr 30 2008 7:27 PM

POSTER FOR TUMBLEWEED LOVE FIVE!!!
Removalsireland





Apr 25 2008 2:39 AM

Hope you all well thanks for the add best wishes Gerry - www. gmtransport. ie
Kris Helo





Apr 17 2008 1:50 PM

Hey! Really like your music guys! I'm moving to Galway this autumn, so see you around I hope!

Kris
Ian Whitty And The Exchange





Apr 9 2008 12:41 PM

New Single Houndstooth Shirt will be released on April 18th and will be available from i-tunes, indie store and e-music.

To hear the song go to www. myspace. com/ianwhitty

Remaining tour dates are:

April 17th Cork. Roundy Rooms. Ian Whitty and The Exchange 'Houndstooth Shirt Single Launch' with Supermodel Twins.

April 23rd Galway. The Crane. Ian Whitty and The Exchange 'Houndstooth Shirt Single Tour' with Armoured Bear.

May 4th Dublin. Bewleys Theatre. Ian Whitty and The Exchange 'Houndstooth Shirt Single Tour' with Armoured Bear time 9.00.
Kol





Apr 9 2008 10:25 AM

TUMBLEWEED LOVE 4 FLYER
Totally Unsigned





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Mar 28 2008 8:35 AM

we are playing an all-ages show tonight in bellingham. we would love to see you there.
Totally Unsigned





Mar 27 2008 12:01 PM

TOTALLY UNSIGNED LAUNCH NIGHT!!!
A Totally New Night in a Totally Amazing New Venue
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The Infomatics (Kill Or Create out NOW)





Mar 8 2008 3:24 PM

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Mar 5 2008 5:28 PM

Speech Level Singing comes to Ireland
smee





Feb 25 2008 3:18 PM

ummm.. fabulous!
and u?
is this spudhead?? if so, let me have your email so i know who i'm talkin to.
i'm pissed that we left before we could see a show!
hope ur well:)
The Bloody Irish Boys





Feb 18 2008 2:29 PM

Hey, Just stopping by to give you some updates.


We have a brand new Music Video you can watch by clicking the picture below.





Our record label is finally on MySpace so be sure to click the banner to get to the page.





Our Mailing List hasn't been working right for some time so we have done away with it.


And last of all we just wanted to let you know we are going back in the studio for another album, Cheers!

Moyamyla





Feb 15 2008 7:21 AM

yep, Paul tald true
the website is a kind of sexy ))))
i have a question
WHEN your album will be available ???
Maestro





Feb 13 2008 9:23 AM

Happy Valentine's Day to all Friends out there
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Moyamyla





Feb 9 2008 7:33 PM

Love your website - lovely, welldone, just great ;)
www.Strings.ie





Feb 6 2008 5:34 AM

Hi guys

Love your new website, very sexy!
Best of luck with the EP.

See you soon,

Paul
Story of Hair





Feb 6 2008 2:12 AM

hey..
best of luck with the e.p & the launch.
let us know when it's out & where it's available..
paul young / etopia music





Feb 4 2008 1:27 PM

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Leito





Feb 2 2008 5:32 AM

hi we've a new recording posted up, give it a wee listen and let us know what u think, cheers leito
peter doran