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Classified are the first west of Ireland rock group - and certainly the first Galwegian band – to play China.
- Galway First
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Classified have already they have featured on radio stations from Canada to Korea.
- Galway Independent
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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 Joe, have already created quite a stir since taking their first serious steps into the music world in February 2007.
In April 2007 the band participated in well-known international song writing competition Unsigned Heroes. Despite having virtually no fan base at that time, they took great encouragement out of being selected ahead of thousands of more established acts to finish in the top ten, and spent the following months writing new material. In September of that year they signed a non-exclusive deal with an American record label, releasing one of their songs on a soundtrack compilation album. Between November to March 2008, time was spent recording demos for those songs that they felt most strongly about and they began to gig in Ireland during this time.
It is through the Internet, and Myspace in particular, that the band has built up its large international following. Fans of the band can be found all across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, and that has led to several interesting opportunities. The band has been lucky enough to receive international interest from important people in the music industry leading to international airplay, interviews and shows and many exciting opportunities. In May 2008, Classified played nine performances at the International Music Carnival in Century Park, Shanghai as special guests of Sunglow International Entertainment Limited. There, audiences reached numbers of 9,000 people per day, a far cry from the small-capacity bar-based venues of Ireland.
Back at home, Classified intend to continue this domino effect with Irish audiences. Classified are due to release their debut EP in the summer of 2009, and the boys are focusing their energy on developing an Irish fan base and on furthering the relationship they have built up with fans overseas. Classified is a very entertaining and energetic live act and they continue to work on the performative aspect of that which they bring to the stage. A hard working band, they aim high and hit hard.
Only time will 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.
hi jimi, it was indeed pleasure to have as one of my friends... i will surely listen to your music... Thanks and goodluck to you and your band... Suba Family...
How are you? and im just listening your music its great i want to play it always... hope you guys can make more music and make all people happy..take care and be safe God Bless You Guyssss!!!!!
hey i actually seriously listened to Ur music today sorry for that but ah u guys are good oh and tell Stephen i said hi and that he is a ninny poo( we went to college together) lol lots of love maleeha! xxxxxxxxx
and remain Forever your friend, Marie
