Merseybeat, a musical journey through the songs of Lennon / McCartney through the beatles and beyond. In 2000, guitarist Declan Walsh attempted and failed to put together a beatles tribute band that would have a fair stab at re-producing all the hits as authentically as they could. However, as the band began to go through guitarists as spinal tap went through drummers, it was becoming clear that this was a project that would not be coming into the world anytime soon.
After 18 months and a handful of gigs, ''The fab four'' as they were called was laid to rest, and the project put on the back burner for a few months. And as often happens, the months turned to years until February 2005 and Declan finally decided to get up and do something.
There was finally four musicians that gelled together and worked well together. Merseybeat had been born. With an idea to take the best of the beatles, and mix it up with the best of the solo material. It seemed like something new, something that hadn't been done before. So why not go for it.
Although they worked well together, the four musicians were two guitarists, a keyboard player, a drummer but still no bass. With gigs booked, an old friend was roped into help out before the band stuttered to yet another halt. Until that is, Declan took the decision to become an ex-guitarist in his own band and turn to the bass. It's easier anyway, it has two less strings for starters. Enter second guitarist and singer Declan Landy and we were ready to go.
Despite performances in the Gleneagles hotel, Killarney and NUI Maynooth with different line ups on both occasions, the band was officially launched on Thursday 14th September in Vicar street and hopefully this time things will work out.
We have a few TBC gigs in the pipeline at the moment, and as soon as we can confirm dates then you guys will be the first to know.
Hi Guys and thanks for the add! Check out 'day Tripper - Craig plays The Beatles' via the link below. Regrads Craig P 'Day Tripper - Craig plays The Beatles'
Durante los meses de verano JUNIO, JULIO y AGOSTO, recordaremos los "promos" de RISING, LINE OF TIME y LOST IN A DREAM.
Disfruta del verano con algunos adelantos de las canciones que formaran parte de OUTSIDE TIME.
Hemos
elegido como PROMO la primera vez que RISING sonó en la radio, esto
ocurrió en ONDA REGIONAL DE MURCIA, dentro de su programa TREN DE
SUEÑOS a cargo de MIGUEL ÁNGEL KEATON, el 16 de SEPTIEMBRE de 2008.
Para JUNIO es el momento de RISING...
Nuestros mejores deseos...
OLD FUTURE CRASH
During the summer months of JUNE, JULY and AUGUST, we'll remember the "promos" of RISING, LINE OF TIME and LOST IN A DREAM. Enjoy the summer time with some advances of the songs that will be part of OUTSIDE TIME.
The
PROMO we have chosen this time, corresponds to the first time RISING
was broadcasted on the radio, at ONDA REGIONAL DE MURCIA, in its
program TREN DE SUEÑOS, leaded by MIGUEL ÁNGEL KEATON, on September 16,
2008.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out our recently released debut album, "Ladies and Gentlemen"! It's getting rave reviews, so get yours from cdbaby (link below) today! Thank you!
Can you please take the time to watch our new music video "Believe" This video was made by Key Hole Productions an they have put many many hard hours working to make the best that they can an we could'nt be happier with the outcome,its gone far beyond what i could of ever wanted, an it was an amazing experience to work with these focused visionarys, i can't wait to make another one with them already....
I hope you enjoy the video an please leave us a comment with your thoughts as it will be greatly apreiciated my friend....
Merseybeat, thanks so much for the add! The mashup sounds stupendous! I wish Paul, Ringo and the Martins themselves would invest more time into this sort of thing! Blessings to you all!
