Despite only forming in July 04, the tale of Jerome's Law is a long rollercoaster of emotions ranging from "I never want to hear a guitar again" to "oh my god West, you bloody genius". I (Shane) first met Mr.Ronan Parker whilst in 1st class in primary school. His carefree rebellious attitude perplexed me, he regularly got in trouble for putting his feet up on the table. Despite my young age I knew deep down that this guy was just what I needed for the ultimate rock band. Right then and there phase one of my plan was more or less complete.
Despite my early success it was to take me a further 7 years before I was to complete phase two. In the small ghetto neighbourhood known as Castlehood I was introduced to Adam, a long haired fellow standing at his door, entertaining us by playing Johnny B.Goode on his........wait for it, GUITAR. Right then I knew this was my opportunity. Despite not being able to stand him, I endured just so Id have a world class guitarist for my project. It was at that time I figured I had better take up guitar myself if my scheme was ever to take place, Ronan did the same and soon the three of us started "jamming" together.
The third phase was not to happen until the summer of 2002 when I encountered a friendly fellow by the name of Jerome. He played piano and dazzled me with his musical knowledge. Run that mixolydian thing by me again Jerome I used to say, ahhh them were the days. The thought of piano had never crossed my mind until then but I knew Jerome was the man for the job.
Then there was only one element missing, a drummer. Whilst still jammin with Ronan and Adam we occassionally put advertisements out seeking a drummer but to no avail. Then Jerome hit us with a proposition to end all propositions. He suggested that we join forces with him and Donal, the drummer from their other band, The Narrows. It was at that moment that I realised my dream was about to become a reality, it all made sense and all those years of putting up with Adam were about to become worth while. Then in the summer for the first time the five of us found ourselves in the same room, playing music together and the rest is rock history!
What some people have said
"Jerome's Law continue to be one of the most interesting bands in Ireland, but have to finish millions of exams before they can pursue it properly (really)" Dermot Lambert of Garageland gigs and Blink fame...it's about time I quoted him on something
"Really great songs" - Scott Devendorf (The National)
"Imaginative really is the key word for Jerome's Law....1960s psychedelia mixed with Radiohead and Bowie" - Naomi McArdle (Hotpress)
"Lots of interesting sounds" - Aidan Lynch (Phantom Fm)
"A quality band, then, in search of new fans. What more need I say?" - Trinity News
Great gig tonight lads, it's been far too long since last I saw ye but it made for a great surprise! We're absolutely on for sharing a stage...I guess we'll see what the new proactive Adam comes up with! M
I’m launching my new single, “It’s Coming Down”, with a full band show at The Button Factory (formerly Temple Bar Music Centre) on Sunday, June 29th. The band will showcase new songs from my forthcoming album and favourites from my recent album ‘A Whisper in a Riot’.
Very special guests on the night are The Last Tycoons.
The song is available for download on iTunes from Monday, July 7th.
Doors 7.30. 10e.
The song is featured as the PICK OF THE WEEK on the Strawberry Alarm Clock on FM104 at 8.30 am every morning this week.
hey if your about next thurs (19th) we're playing eamonn dorans at 8 with lauren guillery, controlfreak and damn dirty apes... all to raise funds for the antiwar movement... hope u can make it down? :-) james AORTAL
Just been listening to them. Sleeping Bag has a bit of an Elliot Smith vibe about it, it's brilliant. Smiles And Secrets is pretty good also. Safe's deadly and Melancholy Minor chord isn't as Melancholic as I would've expect. Good stuff.
In some respects I prefer the recordings that aren't so squeeky clean.I mean overproducing something can completely ruin a great song. Can't wait to hear the new recordings.
I'm not sure if I want to be witness to the 'seminal' work of five young men... Saying you got thru 13 in 8hrs just adds to it... good work really, must get a copy... I'll do an infinite feedback remix...
We'll be playing with ye in Doran' s on Sunday. Good sound you've got there, nice melodies..... melodic you might say. Looking forward to seeing the live set. See you there...
I see you're not bitter at all then :) only messin...I hear ya man, if that's the future of rock music...yikes! That's band competitions for ya..you lads sounded great anyways, now go and start gettin an album together will ye? Dorans was good craic as always...just good to get onstage again I suppose. Be good lads
hi lads just dropping in to let ya no you can now buy my album at CD baby if you buy thanks ,have a good weekend don't drink to much ,,i will ha be good ,,,,,,,, steve
Woo! See you got through to the final in the Village. Read it on Hotpress there. Awesome stuff! May just pop along to this even though I despise that venue!
Hello, well done the other night (from another Funzo member!), might try go to the final and see how it all goes down! I see you guys know anagog and ebo, both of whom ive shared a stage with in some form or another.. small small dublin. Good luck! Sallay x
