Classified, a four-piece Galway-based original rock band was formed from an advert placed in the classified section of a local newspaper by brothers Anthony and Stephen. The quartet completed by bassist Jimi and drummer Seos, have already created quite a stir since taking their first serious steps into the music world about 15 months ago.

Classified narrowly missed out on being dubbed, “the best unsigned act in UK and Ireland” and an opportunity to play their first ever gig at Glastonbury 2007 of all places. Their songs were chosen before thousands of acts to participate in the final voting stages of well-known talent competition “Unsigned Heroes” in April 2007. Though lacking the necessary fan base and votes to take them through, the band took great encouragement out of being selected ahead of thousands of more established acts.

Since May Classified have been working hard getting a live set laid down, but also trying to get their name out there. On the back of Unsigned Heroes and other impressed music industry professionals, Classified has networked constantly these past few months in an attempt to bring their music across the Atlantic to reach a broader audience. The band has been successful and their songs have been further vindicated. In October 2007 Classified were asked to sign a contract with a small Californian Record Company but declined as they did not want to be rushed into a debut album. In addition, the band are also considering the use of one of their songs on a soundtrack compilation album for “PLAYBOY” to be released later this year in the United States, something that will give the band more major international radio play.

Back at home classified who have recently began gigging and playing some small shows, are hoping to continue this domino effect with Irish audiences. People will now be able to see for the first time, energetic live performances of songs such as “Someone Like Me” and “Make you mine”, which have turned the heads of music hierarchy around the world. Currently Classified are preparing to play their first shows abroad with three performances at Century Park, Shanghai and as special guests of Sunglow International Entertainment Limited. Only time can tell whether this band who call themselves “Music’s greatest secret” can live up to that title. What is undeniable, however, is that if Classified keep progressing with the same impetus they have demonstrated to date, they won’t remain a secret for long.

Check us out at: http://www.myspace.com/classifiedireland for gig listings and news. Also check out: http://www.breakingtunes.com/public_profile.php?id=150 http://www.irishbandslist.com/bandprofiles_moreinfo.asp?ID=1675 http://www.freewebs.com/wolfje1984/classified.htm http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61729067 http://www.bebo.com/ClassifiedIreland Also one of our songs is now available to buy as an mp3 download from www.dowloadmusic.ie, it costs 99cents and is ONLY available to anyone in Republic of Ireland or the UK (we are currently looking at some places where we can sell our music to our listeners outside ireland and uk) our artist number is 560, but if like me you're totally useless as using these formats, then here is a direct link to our download page. I think that's it, so let me know if there's any probs.. and also i'll look into getting a service that can b used worldwide and not just here and the the UK thanks , jimi