Bell X1 were named after the first aircraft to break the sound barrier, flown in 1947 by Chuck Yeager. Jagermeister is a particularly evil spirit that has no place in any reputable establishment, unlike gin. "Gin and tonic dressing gown..." is a lyric from Bell X1's debut album, Neither am I, released in 2000 in Ireland. Ireland used to be poor, was blingin for a while there, and now it's in a bit of a jocker with the old big R. Releasing their second album Music in Mouth in 2003, the band toured with many recording artists of note, including Bon Jovi and Elliot Smith in the same week - inspiring them to make small music with big hair. Hair-and-shoes bands kept getting in the way there for a while, but they've learned to deal with that, and don't seem to mind so much. Much rejoicing was had when in October 2005, the third record, Flock, went to number 1 in the Irish pop charts. Charts don't really interest them, but don't all bands say that, and deep down they care. Careful to cover all ground this time, Flock was the first record to be released across continental Europe and North America, and the band spent most of 2008 playing shows there and being on the telly. Telly shows they've performed on include Conan O Brien, David Letterman and Craig Fergusen, and The OC, Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill have all featured their music to accompany scenes of heartwrenching drama. Drama and big changes were afoot as Bell X1 left Island records in 2007 to set up their own label, BellyUp records, and released Tour de Flock, a live DVD and album recording of their triumphant homecoming show at the Point Depot, Dublin. Dublin is where they've just finished the new album, Blue Lights on the Runway, released worldwide in March 2009
hey guys, cant wait to see you in december, so glad your doing another night for all us. hope all is good with you. seen you earlier this year in belfast at the student union, it was a great night. well seen you a few times now, but was first time up north, and was great to see you go down so well
I know it's a late review but I'm lazy. Ann Arbor show was INCREDIBLE. Hope you return to Michigan next time you hit the States, show obviously went over big here.
If the song "Amelia" isn't on the soundtrack for the new movie "Amelia" coming out, it should be!!! That is one of my favorites besides all your other songs;)
jaysus the last time i looked at your profile you had 950,743 profile views (or something like that) and now you're myspace millionaires. Myspace ain't everything, but that's surely a very good sign. Nice one lads. Cyiz in the Olympia, a proper venue that.
one of the highlights of my life thus far was being able to hoop on the waterfront of my hometown to rocky took a lover. i wish i wouldve known somehow you all were going to vernon lanes! i was a stone's throw away sitting on a stoop having a smoke. a lot of great artists have performed there. you all were amazing! an excellent way to wrap up the waterfront wednesday season. =)
:( I missed you at the waterfront last night, I had to work Booooh, I'm a single mom & couldn't afford to miss. I hope you come back again soon, I love you guys!! xoxo p.s. if you need a massage therapist give me a call, (502)634-1867 Total Serenity!!
You all were amazing tonight at Waterfront Weds in Louisville, KY. Please come back in early May to experience the Kentucky Derby. We would love to have you back and show you a good time with some mint julips! :)
Hey guys! Brilliant show in Ann Arbor tonight! As I said, I was lucky enough to see you guys at Croke Park in July, but you were even better at the Blind Pig! It brought me back to Ireland for a bit, so thank you for that! Best of luck with the rest of your American tour. Chi-town should be a blast! Thanks for your great music ~Katie
