Life is a queue, waiting and working for one social step after another. And while the world’s wealth dissipates before our eyes, as it is passed from front to back. We become very aware of our place and anxious of the thousands in front of us. But rarely do we turn around to see the billions behind watching our backs.
“Queue”, the debut single from Joe Cleere, is the first offering from the long awaited album East/West. Described as a “Songsmith” by Jackie Hayden (Hotpress), Cleere is known for his acute lyrics and Social/Political themes, in this realm “Queue” is certainly no exception, lyrically chartering the distribution of the worlds wealth accross nations.
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The Irish artist Joe Cleere, described as a “Songsmith” by Jackie Hayden (Hotpress Magazine), is known not only for his acute lyrics and Social/Political themes but also for his unique approach to the crafting of rock songs with substance.
Without clinging to the usual singer-songwriter perch, “the plight of the lone guitar- vocalist”, Cleere maintains a full band pumping out bass and shredding guitars while delicately feathering pianos. Combined with a voice reminiscent of Rod Steward and Kelly Jones (Stereophincs), Cleere’s music is a gift from the present to the future, rather than a blip on the fad radar.
East / West, Cleere’s debut album is undoubtedly the first of many works to come. The product of two years of meticulous recording and hard graft can easily be heard with every song holding its own pride of place and every word packing its own punch. Encompassing the mixing talents of Phil Magee (The Script) and mastering from Steve Fallone (Sterling Sound New York, The Strokes, Sonic Youth). East / West is due for release once suitable Irish distribution has been arranged.
“Queue” the debut single from the album and already acclaimed winner of the 2fm National Song Contest 2006, has been receiving consistent regional radio play since its release in September 2008. As part of a widespread campaign to expand their fan base and to stimulate open conversation about Ireland’s independent artists, the band will be giving away 10,000 copies of the single for free. This campaign is set to start in June 2009 and will include street gigs with promotion teams in many of the countries major towns and cities.
During 2008 the band also recieved an Artlinks Bursary Award, made a music video and shared the stage with such high profile acts as Cathy Davey, The Blizzards and The Script.
The bands goals for 2009 include: touring further both in Ireland and Europe, launching the free singles campaign, preparing their fanbase for the release of the Album, playing more high profile support slots and expanding their representation team.
haven't talked to you in a while.. Did everything work out with you and your tour this year? i hope so, everyone here really enjoyed you style and your music..
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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.
Thanks, same to you!! :) Nope not doing gigs unfortunately, have always been a classical singer until I decided to branch out recently, and I still don't have a clue how to go about getting myself gigs etc. Want to try to get some management and work towards a record deal, but obviously that's a high aspiration, not getting my hopes up! Any advice you have on gigs etc would be hugely appreciated! x
Hello Joe, how was the rest of your weekend at oxegen, did you get to see many bands? No problems, still haven't listened to the songs properly though! best of luck with the album, If Elbows your inspiration its bound to be awesome :P
thought i would drop by to say Hello, been a good bit since my last time through...
So Hello!
btw things still looking up for you back home? Its running wide open down here, but still the small issues with travel expenses and such.. but music is life right! oooh yeah everyone is still asking about your cd, and im sending them your way..
thanks 
i love ur music tho......heard ya on beat loads!!!cdsnot in the shops no???