Bill Coleman = Guitars, Vocals, Piano.
Cormac Driver = Synth & Keyboards, some Vocals and a bit of Bass, some Glockenspiel & Guitar.
Keith O'Brien = Drums and Vocals plus Extra Rock Overdrive Switch. Plus some Piano and Vocals whenever he can be persuaded to sing...
Influences
Friends, family, things that move me, annoy me, scare me and enthuse me. Good music, conversations, movies, books...
Let's see, specifically: Bright Eyes, Ben Lee, Stina Nordenstam, Tom Mcrae, The Beatles, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Ian Brown, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Depeche Mode, An Emotional Fish, Eels, The Frank and Walters, Four Tet, Grant Lee Philips, Jape, Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pink Floyd, Van Morrisson, Low, Elliott Smith, Songs Ohia, Thin Lizzy, Gillian Welch, Bob Dylan, Tolkien, Orwell, Eric Schlosser, Peter Taylor, To Kill a Mocking Bird, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Of Mice and Men, The Cohen Brothers, Amores Perros, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Trading Places, Donnie Darko, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang......
Sounds Like
Damien Rice and Elvis Costello fighting over who gets to use the Moog next...
"Essentially, Bill Coleman is a finger-picking-guitar-style singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He released his debut album I'll Tear My Own Walls Down in February '07, and has some free downloads on his website. I go to his live show every chance I get. The guy knows how to put on a show, especially when he has his full band (at times, reviewers try to compare his live shows to The Flaming Lips, for the sheer zanyness, and positive, uplifting vibes to come from the music and the persona of Bill himself.
Some songs may dredge you through the darkest areas of the mind at times, but somehow, Bill always manages to find some light at the end. His quiet/sad songs are simply sublime and majestic. His upbeat songs leave you with a smile on your face, and the feeling everything will be alright."
"It's getting crowded out there in singer-songwriter land, but make room for this guy..." - The Irish Times
"There hasn't been a debut album from an Irish singer/songwriter this impressive since O" - Totally Dublin
"an edgy cut above the introspective herd... consistently excellent... Don't let this one pass you by." - Magill Magazine
Heya Bil JUst wanted to say I enjoyed ur songs at the Zodiac Sessions last night Really fresh approach and love all the bells and whistles Best of luck with the single
hey dude, just dropped by to have a listen. the tracks sound pretty deadly dude! I may be in touch and try get you something in Sligo if it interests you? Either Way, see you in few weeks. Wayne
You are one seriously talented guy Bill,i'll give you that.I hope somewhere along the line your music gets the recognition it really does deserve. Hope to see a set sometime soon. Regards Deky
Cheers for the add Bill - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)! Good luck & all the best from Paul:)! (Have you seen our live gig film about Irish 'Molly Brown':)?
Hi... The Sunday Roast has moved ! It is now in the Globe 11 S Great Georges St Every Sunday , still great music games and spuds still free... stay dry!!!!
Hey, if you're in Dublin this Sunday and have no plans...my album launch is on in the Cobblestone with band, brass and craic. Doors 9pm. Hope to see you there and if not, have a great weekend : ) gav
Ah yeah man I dunno, we tried it once but it doesn't stay on when you sweat that much. Oh by the way you left your pack o strings and plastic head winder on the stage so I gave them to Adam to give to you if you're at the Whelans show. Loved the set last night, haven't had the chance to listen to the album yet but I'm looking forward to it! All the best
Hey Bill, Just wanted to say thanks again for taking part in the tour. The last weekend won't be the same without ya but we'll struggle on. Best of luck in London and hopefully we'll see ya on Monday in Whelans for a few brewskies.
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