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.
Avoiding the usual singer-songwriter perch, “the plight of the lone guitar- vocalist”. Cleere pumps out bass and shreds guitars, while delicately conducting choirs and feathering pianos. Think of Neil Young, Radiohead and Bob Marley, balance their vibes with their meanings and you’ll land in East / West.
As part of the bands introduction into the Irish music scene and to stimulate open conversation about Irelands, often unappreciated, independent artists and their efforts to release themselves, the band will be giving away 10,000 copies of their debut single “Queue” across the country. This campaign is set to start in November 2008 and will continue until, literally all the discs are gone!
Biog
Joe Cleere, as a music artist has been traveling a long route to hopeful success. Cleere picked up guitar at 11 years old and played his first gig at 12, under the act "Joe plays Jimmy (Hendrix)". At just fourteen Joe recorded his first EP in a friend’s studio in Finland. Subsequently a song from this disc, "How Does It Feel", entered the final of the Jacobs 2Fm Song Contest 2001. The
contest was aired live on 2fm from Vicar ST, Dublin.
Having received a taste for the music world Cleere, kept working hard on improving his song writing, singing and musicianship. He also started building a demo recording studio. Two years later at 16 Joe was back in the 2fm song contest final 2003, this time with a song called "All the Same".
After leaving Cert Joe decided to study a degree in PR & Communications at IT Carlow. His first year in college saw him winning the National IT Song Factor 2005. This was then followed by Cleere and his band winning the 2fm song contest 2006 of which funded the completion of his home recording studio now named "Fretless Records", which has recorded a host of local acts including the recent chart hit "Irish Party" by Shakey which reached 26 in the Irish Charts.
After graduating college Joe began recording his debut album East/West in his own studio Fretless Records. The album was then mixed by Phil Magee (Chili Studio Dublin, Westlife's Brian McFadden, The Script) and mastered in Sterling Sound New York by Steve Fallone (The Strokes, Sonic Youth and James Brown).
This year Joe received an Artlinks Bursary Award of €8,000 to help fund his release. The first single “Queue” was launched on September 13th from Radio City Dublin and the album will be released in February 2009. The band will also be giving away 10,000 free copies of "Queue" this year to mark the introduction of the act into the music industry.
Cleere and his Band have been gigging around Ireland extensively over the past few years, playing venues such as Eamonn Dorans, Cleere’s Theatre, Voodoo Lounge and support slots for bands such as The Script (2008). They have also traveled as far as Slovakia to play festivals.
On releasing the album the band hope to start touring further in Europe and the UK.
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..
Hi Joe Cleere, I Draw Slow are playing The Cobblestone, Smithfield in Dublin on Wednesday 24th June, supported by the amazing Thomas Kitt. Doors are at 8.30 and admission is €10, a small price to pay to see the citys two premier acoustic acts don't you agree? On the off chance you disagree, come down on wednesday next to the Cobblestone, Smithfield Dublin and we'd be happy to discuss it.
Hey Joe.. Looks like we were already myspace friends!! Nice tunes last night, really enjoyed your set!! Hopefully catch you at a gig again soon.. Hope you enjoyed the chips!! Neal.. :)
i love ur music tho......heard ya on beat loads!!!cdsnot in the shops no???
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