Mexican Pets were formed by Pat Clafferty and Jill Hahn in 1990 inspired by American bands such as Husker Du and Dinosaur Jnr. The two soon drafted Derrick Dalton in on bass whos distinct and accomplished style was an invaluable contribution to the bands sound. The band never featured a permanent drummer and a string of players graced the stool. Having made several demo recordings and playing extensive gigs around the country, they had their first break up. Each of its members pursued other musical interests until the spring of 1994 when they reformed. In that same year they found a permanent drummer in Fin OLeary. Jill Hahn then left in the spring to return to her native San Francisco, replaced by Brian Gough on other guitar and organ. They recorded their first album Nobodys Working Title on Independent Records that summer and continued to play across the country.
It was then that Andy Cairns from northern rockers Therapy? Released four singles on his label Blunt. Two of these singles featured the songs off the bands first record and 6 brand new songs were quickly penned for the final two.
In 1995, Derrick Dalton left and was replaced by John Duff. The band began to play their first gigs in London, frequenting the infamous venues in Camden town and it wasnt long before they came to the attention of the legendary Seymour Stein who funded further recordings. 1996 saw The Pets play in Germany and Holland and several return visits to London. In August of that year they recorded their second and final album Humbucker which featured a tougher guitar driven sound. The record was again funded by Cairns who had become an invaluable patron of the band.
Having promoted the record with a series of gigs and a brief tour of England the band called it a day in May of 1997.
This year, following discussions between Clafferty, OLeary and Gough, the band was kick started once more. Derrick Dalton, now playing in the band Crumb, was asked if he would pick up his Bass once more. Thankfully he agreed.
Hey, sorry for the plug! Our debut album "Nightcycles" is out now, click on the album artwork below to order from Cableattack!!
"The trio twist these intricate songs into works of beauty and uplifting sadness with their offbeat structures and ornate melodies... Listen attentively, and prepare to be completely ensnared in the narrative" 4/5 - The Irish Times
The Amazing few are making a live DVD Saturday the 15th November @ The Button Factory with our friends the Gandhis!
It would be great if you would come and get in on the show!
We want to see your face in the movie....
7;30 pm, 10/ 5 students
see ya and thanks for letting us post this on your page!
Thank you,
The Amazing Few
The Stars Are Underground screening as part of Darklight Film Festival Weekend. 27 June 2008 @ Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Ongoing exhibition screenings as part of Art piece "Underground" in association with ROAD RECORDS and DARKLIGHT Film festival 2008 Friday 27 June - Sunday 6 July 2008. STREET PARTY LAUNCH @ Road Records, 27 June, 6. 30pm
FINALLY . " The Stars Are Underground" the legendary low budget documentary film concerning alternative, hardcore and independent music way back in Celtic Kitten 90's Dublin is up and embedded on it's page in three easily digested parts. Come take a look if you get a chance.
you will also notice clips for Mexican Pets and Jubilee Allstars among others .