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The Candidates
Funk / Jazz / Soul

"Resonatin' with the frequency of your funk bone"

Dublin,
Ireland

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Candidates: General Info
Member Since7/16/2007
Band MembersCiarán -Percussion,
Deano -Trumpet,
Eamon -Trumpet,
Graham -Bass,
Mark -Guitar,
Paul -Alto Sax
Ruth -Keys,
Séin -Clarinet,
Timmy -Drums,
with Andy
InfluencesThe Meters, James Brown, Funkadelic, Kool & The Gang, The J.B’s, Marcus Kelly & The Impassions, Archie Bell & The Drells, The Impalas, Sly & The Family Stone, Bootsy Collins, The Funk Brothers, Breakestra, Stevie Wonder, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St. Band, Mavis Staples, Gil Scott Heron, Maceo & All The Kings Men, Lightnin’ Rod, Jimi Hendrix, Earth, Wind & Fire, Cymande, Curtis Mayfield, Jamiroquai, The Global Funk Orchestra, Tower Of Power, Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns.....
Sounds LikeWarm honey dripping from a wooden spoon.
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
KnockanStockan Festival ...
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
The Cobblestone Dublin
Aug 16 2008 1:00A
Euro cultured festival - Smithfield Square Dublin
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
the Bleu Note Dublin
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
The Lower Deck Dublin

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   About The Candidates

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Taking their lead from the great funk and soul sounds of the 60's and 70's; The Candidates are a live band to be reckoned with. Hailing from 9 corners of Dublin, the band consists of guitar, bass, keys, drums, and percussion. Completed by the four piece 'Raging' horn section, and finished off with smooth vocal lines and infectious chants. You will be forced to put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip, because the candidates just won't let that rhythm quit.

Quotes:

'Spooky' - Bob Monkhouse

'Damn I would love to hear that!' - George Clinton

'Top of the range lads' - Garda Drug Squad

'That bassist is so damn handsome' - Random member of the audience


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The Candidates's Friends Comments
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The Amazing Few





Jul 14 2008 2:24 AM

Cant wait to see you play @ Knockingstocking......
The Gorgeous Colours





Jul 11 2008 11:24 AM

it was our pleasure. we all thoroughly enjoyed your set.
stay classy
Kevin Barry & The Matinee Idylls Sugarclub 14/9/08





Jul 10 2008 4:19 AM

just stopping by to say hello
Simon Masterson





Jul 8 2008 10:05 AM

wats up graham, im likin dis. il be goin a gig soon!playin whelans on thursday night with the tide yea, shud be good.
got sum at d end of july aswell!
Michael Arens’ Soul Train





Jul 6 2008 7:36 AM

Hi,

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Check out the SOUL TRAIN @ www. soultrainonline. de - Germany's Soul Music-Mag Nr.1!

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THE QUBE Analogue and Digital RECORDING STUDIO





Jul 4 2008 4:26 PM

Heya The Candidates,
Hope ur all well and playing away,
Emma and Q at The Qube:)
The Cobblestone





Jul 1 2008 4:30 AM

Hello Hello, these two gigs should be great if your about, I Draw Slow will be previewing songs from their forthcoming album of fecking excellent original roots tunes. Hope to see you there, Orla
idrawslow72

nskb72
The Gorgeous Colours





Jun 30 2008 6:12 PM

yes indeed man. looking forward to it too. i was still half asleep this morning talking to you- sorry about that.
did you get sorted with all that gear?
merv





Jun 25 2008 8:44 AM

Hi guys,
If you dont like football I'll be playing at MacGrudders (Thomas St - Dublin)tomorrow night Thursday 26th.
Hope to see you there!
keep in touch
the Looks (NEW SINGLE ONLINE)


Is Online


Jun 18 2008 7:11 AM

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see you there
HumanMusic.ie





Jun 16 2008 9:58 PM

Human Music wishes to inform you of our up and coming event RockCandy!

The Rock Show that features professional sound & some of the best unsigned Irish artists from the underground.

RockCandy integrates Live Music over different stages with Bands, DJs, Visuals, Decorations, Stalls and brings great

like minded people together.

www. HumanMusic. ie presents RockCandy
McGruders 18 Thomas Street Dublin 8, Ireland. Phone 01 453 9022

6 Areas with Live Bands, DJs, Visuals & Stalls!
Starts 6pm €15. €10 with face paint. Students €8

Mescalito
The Gorgeous Colours
Simon and the Ghost
The Hot sprockets
Rocket Surgery
The Brothers Movement
The Murder of Crows
79 Cortinas
Ardiff
Break Down Crew
Brean Willson
Dae Kim
DJ Half Dutch
Djembe Drums
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History of Harry
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Page 27
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The Looks
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the Looks (NEW SINGLE ONLINE)


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Jun 14 2008 11:34 AM

my my my...thank you...thats not something our wee nightlight hears too often...

he love you long time

nearly as much as the looks love you
Eric





Jun 13 2008 6:22 AM

oh my god thats the funky shit!
Murder Plan





Jun 9 2008 8:11 AM

yo Graham,

jesus - did you fit every candidate
onto that stage?

must have been a logistical nightmare

are you guys playing the festival of
world culture in dun laoghaire,

I'd say you'd be really well received
at that and probably get paid a
fortune as well
new secret weapon





Jun 9 2008 7:22 AM

all good, played our last spongey sunday in Doran's last night.. we'll be moving it elsewhere when we come back from rotterdam where we're going to play a wedding this weekend.. should be fun!
new secret weapon





Jun 9 2008 7:12 AM

alright dudes how's tricks in the world of funk??
Murder Plan





Jun 9 2008 4:33 AM

hey Tim, Ruth & Co,

how was the gig? I love the Cobblestone
we had a brilliant gig when we played
there in April,

YES YES

czthzl
My Hot Pony





May 27 2008 4:37 AM

Boyz,
wish i could be there on thursday! Would love to see you guys live, hell yeah! Thanks 4 the weekend in Dublin btw, had a wicked time. Us was played on belgian radio yesterday, yay! Cheers,
Marty
The Minutes





May 9 2008 7:38 AM

Get this..
‘Harmonic’ is out today and available from iTunes, umusic. ie, Nokia, Eircom, Vodafone, 3, O2 and all good digital etailers!
..the minutes

Embed this banner in your page..
The Cobblestone





Apr 21 2008 11:26 AM

theshow72
The Cobblestone





Apr 14 2008 10:48 AM

Hello all, looking forward to getting yas back in June, these gigs will be great as well so come down if your about..baskery100
*natasha*





Apr 3 2008 3:55 AM

Oh i like the new page! Very snazzy indeed.
The Cobblestone





Mar 25 2008 7:48 AM

Hi All, thanks for a great gig last week! N i'll see yas back on the stage soon.
This Friday is going to be a great gig, So hope to see yas there!hb100

gg100
mant





Mar 23 2008 7:48 AM

maceo parker is playing the bray jazz festival on the 3rd of may...oooooowwwwaahh
Laura Ann





Mar 18 2008 5:08 AM

Sorry I missed ye in the lower deck...when's the next gig?
Murder Plan





Mar 17 2008 2:17 AM

that was some great communal singing going on last night, I really really liked it and thanks again for the show,

take care
czthzl
mant





Mar 11 2008 1:43 PM

check it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AarOdfxjuXo
*Ms Harlot DeVille*





Feb 25 2008 5:14 AM

Thanks! Loving the tunes, play that funky music...etc.
MS H DEV
XXX
Murder Plan





Feb 15 2008 9:13 AM

funk yeah!
Your Arch Enemies





Feb 13 2008 2:39 AM

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Your Arch Enemies





Feb 11 2008 5:01 AM

Yeah I'm a sexy expert now. Ask me anything about riding....
Your Arch Enemies





Jan 28 2008 11:23 AM

How about "standing on the verge of making fuck"?

You know, spice shit up like.
My Hot Pony





Jan 8 2008 10:46 AM

Brilliant!
I always knew deano would be up to do something good in the end...
Cheers
MHP
Spellbound





Jan 7 2008 11:43 PM

thank you for being a friend! enjoyed your page!
Murder Plan





Dec 17 2007 7:15 AM

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tralala
merv





Dec 5 2007 9:59 AM

Thanks for the add!
keep in touch
Un abrazo
The Indecent Cigar Emporium





Dec 5 2007 4:47 AM

Hello Tim!
AcousticDiscos





Nov 21 2007 4:18 AM

Heya lads - cheers for the gig on Thursday - ye were brilliant!!!
mant





Nov 19 2007 2:38 PM

id say you should get up some photos of that handsome new bassist...yeow
Winstionia





Nov 15 2007 4:03 PM

Why thank you!

Leddy you know what you're gonna have to do.

AcousticDiscos





Nov 13 2007 5:22 AM