Theres an onstage buzz about the current line up. The band members are Allen Gogarty on vocals and guitar, Aaron Brooks on drums, Dean Marchi on double bass and Wilson Montuori on lead guitar. Allen met Brooks in An Beal Bocht and Marchi was referred by another drummer. Montuori turned up at a gig and knew Allens music from a bootleg recording of a rehearsal session Marchi had recorded - and the band clicked.
The latest album, Creature, will be launched in New York in March of this year and should be available in Ireland this summer, following the launch in New York. The new songs include A New Path, Creature, First Light, Grace of Time, Not Really Troubled Times, Angel Disguised and A Bards Lot. Of the lyrical content, the songs have a personal meaning, covering everything from playing music, life, love and day-to-day experiences.
GOGARTY:
To call Allen Gogarty a singer songwriter would not justify the versatility of style he possesses. Mixing a strong Irish spirit with dynamic vocals and a creative range of ideas, Allen weaves a unique melody through every composition, leaving the audiences blissful and curious, anticipating every song. His numerous credits include opening “Susan Vega” and “Status Quo”.
After touring through Europe with “Native Tongue” and the Donegal-based “Stone River”, Allen finds himself in New York playing at venues; Arlene’s Grocery, An Beal Bocht Café, The Red Lion, The National Underground and Ulysses with a band best described as a perfect storm.
On lead guitar is Wilson Montouri, a renaissance man straight from Florence, Italy. With phenomenal insight and beautiful licks, Wilson joins the ranks of talented lefties, who have brought music to another level.
Dean Marchi, on bass guitar is an encyclopedic mind with fingers to match. An ideal companion to share a pint, Dean brings the group a poetic passion and profound knowledge of music and musicians as well as a spirited soul.
Anchor of the band is drummer, Aaron A. Brooks with a fascinating ability to reinvent timekeeping. The pacemaker of the band, Aaron pumps tribal blood through its heart with a sound that is at once feral, esoteric and immaculately polished.
AARON BROOKS
Aaron started his musical career in the thriving 80's punk and new wave scene of San Francisco, drumming for punk/new wave/ska luminaries The Dead Kennedys, Wire Train and The Uptones. After moving to Los Angeles in 1989, Aaron began recording for Capital and Disney's Hollywood Records with his new band, Circle of Soul.
Aaron's next gig was in as the drummer for a solo Duff McKagen of Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver, touring for two-years alongside heavy metal icons The Scorpions on their 1993-95 world tour. During this time, he had the opportunity to perform with Duff on the first live simulcast of MTV's Headbangers Ball.
Currently, Aaron has been acting as co-musical director and drummer for the off-Broadway, Big Gorilla production of "The Penny4Eyes Rock & Roll Show". He has also been recording and performing as the drummer for the acclaimed NY band Allan Gogarty & The Wads.
Aaron has been playing drums professionally for 20 years and had his first drum lesson with John Bonham, whom he counted along with Keith Moon, Mick Fleetwood, Elvin Jones and Tony Williams, as his early mentors, friends and influences. Aaron currently lives in New York City.
Hi GOGARTY, the Red Roses and Petrol music soundtrack is available now! The 30-track CD contains new music from Susanna Hoffs (Bangels), the Elders, Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), the Rainmakers, and a cool Irish soundtrack composed by Seth Podowitz. CHECK IT OUT ON ITUNES NOW!
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Go raibh maith agat, Allen for the great craic in Eire. Glad I could join youse there and it was great to see you. Hope the rest of your trip went well and we'll see you soon. Slan go foil! Lily
Hey! Great meeting you guys too...sad that I missed your show on thursday...I've already enjoyed the tracks and videos inhere and I realize that I GOTTA experience you guys live as soon as possible. I hope you had a great night and will be having the BEST tour! Please give Frances a BIG hug for me, will you? All the best, Mette.
Have a wonderful time at Mic Club tonight! And according to the bulletin, someone is having a birthday celebration, too! Happy birthday, Frances, and enjoy the warm up to the big tour!!! :-) GF
I recently visited, and performed for the troops in Iraq! If you click on the picture of me and the troops, below, you can download an EXCLUSIVE track for FREE from my album ‘Live From Iraq.’ Support the troops!
I’m currently in the UK touring right now; all upcoming dates are listed on my MySpace page, so if I’m in a town near you, pop down and say hello
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Thanks for the add. I appreciate all feedback, so I would really love it if you could check out my songs, and tell me what you think. Feel free to also keep in touch, I always reply. Take care.
hi allen,its mark in morristown!had to set this thing up again cause forgot my pass word,www. myspace. com/sandwichlive is link anyway!enjoy!sounds great by the way
