Colly Dempsey - Vocals
Tommy Maher - Guitar & Vocals
Mark O' Dwyer - Guitar
Eoin Ryan - Bass
Johnny Gleeson - Drums
Biography
“Jester play hard rock with confidence, style and a punky attitude” Hotpress
Tipperary based rock band, Jester are currently recording their debut album. Using unusual production methods & incorporating loops & effects to the new tracks, Jester aim to complete a commercial but distinctive record.
“Jester know how to take a song on the town & show it a good time” - Hotpress.
With catchy melodies, interesting arrangements & often, dark lyrics from front man Colly Demspey, Jester have had a great response to their original material. Released in May 2007 Jester’s debut single “Maria” enjoyed success with a chart place and extensive airplay. Today FM’s Ian Demspey was the first DJ to spin the release, of which Jester were very proud. “Maria” also topped the DownloadMusic.ie chart for two weeks, a feat that was achieved a few months later again when “Scream” was released (this offering was on digitial release only).
On the live front, Jester have been fortunate enough to have played an energetic 45 minute show @ Oxegen, and had the pleasure of supporting acts such as The Blizzards, Director, Paddy Casey, Aslan, Bonehead (ex Oasis) and received a very warm reception when they travelled to Swansea & Liverpool to play dates in Oct 08. Jester firmly believe in hard work, and the band are continuously playing shows, developing their live show, sound and persona.
With the release of their debut album, 2010 plans to be a busy year for Jester who aim to tour Ireland extensively, giving them the opportunity to perform to a wider audience and hopefully make an impact on the Irish Music sccene.
Contact - mark_odwyer1981@yahoo.co.uk
Record Label - Self Published
Type of Label - Indie
Influences - The Stone Roses, Paul Weller, Oasis, The Smiths, Interpol, Kasabian, The Beatles, The Kinks, Neil Young, Rory Gallagher and we are affected by every event in the universe!
Battle of the Bands Winners
Congratulations to Jester who won the SeaSessions/Musicminders Battle of the Bands competition!
Released Aug 22nd
Text Music 431 to 57501 and download from downloadmusic.ie
Texts cost 99c and then download single from downloadmusic.ie
Click the image below to go to the downloadmusic website.
try to be the first,
try to be the best,
try to be the one
for the future and for the past;
try to be best,
never be the last
and thank God if He will wants
give you another chance.
How ya lads, whats the crack? Still giggin away anyway, thats the main thing! Heard ya got to play at Cois fharaige this year, hope it went well. Didn't make it down this year but its a deadly wee festival!
'Kimberly' can be downloaded straight to media enabled phones by texting 'music 3919 M' to 57501 - note the spaces!
For all other phones they've made it more awkward. Text 'music 3919' to 57501 and then log onto www.downloadmusic.ie with your UNIQUE code to download it from the site. Hands up who loves technology. also available on itunes
If you're in Kilkenny you can buy the hard copy from Hearbeat city and Rollercoaster, or if you're in Dublin you'll find it in Tower Records.
All support in keeping us off the dole and stopping us stealing your taxes is greatly appreciated in the matter. See you in a town near you soon.
Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
G'day lads! Thanks for putting up with us last friday night in Baker Place. It was a real blast for us to blow the cobwebs off some of those tunes and lash 'em out! Thanks for that. Hope we didnt talk to much ballsack to ye...those czeck beers are strong hoores!!! Talk to ye soon lads. All the best. Neil.
Yes Jester-many thanks for the link-up! Should you find yerselves in Dublin's fair city, be sure to checkout our rehearsal/recording studios. Keep on rockin! All @ Loop
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