Shane Faherty, vocals.
Mark Finlay, Guitar.
Neil Reilly, Bass.
Bri Gosker, Drums.
Influences
The Clash, Smog, Billy Bragg, Joy Division, The Damned, The Dead Kennedys, Gogol Bordello, Leonard Cohen, Sonic Youth, Planxty, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, PIL, Soundgarden, Deerhoof, Future of the Left, Mclusky, Pixies, King Crimson and lots more
Mountains, maybe are a four piece band who play what can loosely be described as rock music.
Drawing on a range of experiences and influences they fuse the intensity of punk music with the dynamism of prog while giving the odd nod to ska, jazz and folk and embracing pop sensibilities.
The genesis of Mountains, maybe began in mid 2008 when Shane Faherty and Mark Finlay began writing songs together, mostly for the craic. The two had known each other since childhood but musically had taken very different directions.
A latecomer to music Shane had for a number of years been writing minimal and abrasive folk punk. Lamenting the lack of substance in modern music Shane channels his left wing beliefs and analysis through his music in a way that is witty and self effacing.
Mark had played drums in a number of bands since his teenage years including the sorely missed Dublin prog outfit Schpampipe and more recently Culture Vandals. In addition he has for a number of years being making electronic music under the Rude Doc moniker.
However Mountains, maybe in its current format was not to take shape until January of 2009. With their first gig looming the lads needed to figure out exactly what direction the music was going to take. As luck would have it two old friends had heard and liked the early demos and were eager and willing to get on board.
Mark surrendered the drum stool to concentrate on guitar and so entered the ultra talented Brian Gosker. Like Mark, Brian had no shortage of playing experience having played with countless musicians and groups including the notorious Galway based prog metal outfit Spungo’s Winged Warriors. Following the inevitable implosion of the warriors Brian had taken some time to soothe his head by playing with brushes and developing his Jazz finesse as well as concentrating on his epic side project RBE. He was now ready to start hitting things hard again.
Neil Reilly was also an old friend of all involved and had played with Mark in many groups throughout the years including their teenage grunge outfit Indifference and more recently Culture Vandals. Playing bass-lines so solid you could build a church on them and melodies sweet enough to cause tooth decay Neil Reilly is definitely a better bassist than hurler.
With the band now a four piece a new momentum began to develop and as well as gigging in Dublin, Galway and Meath the lads have just released their début EP Tested on Animals. This four track EP provides just a taste of what can be expected on their début album which will be released later this year. The EP is available on www.whereitsat.ie
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Heya Shane! Whats the craic dude? Sorry, I am totally late in replying to your message, since facebook came into my life I have hardly been on myspace. How are you getting on anyways? I am living in London now, for nearly two years! Craziness, can't believe its been that long. Chat soon! Lou x
Hi guys do you still want us to come down to Galway on the 1st...let us know when you can so we can add cheers Kaz. Print collage" border="0" width="325" />
If ya making the Electric Picnic here are the Times we are playng for so far. 11pm Saturday Night "The Tree" Body and Soul, Sunday 1:00 pm "The Tree" Body and Soul, Sunday Night 11pm The Village Hall .... Hope to see you there !
Hey lads, I can definately hear a Future Of The Left influence, which is no bad thing. Be sure to keep me updated on the EP and Album release and get it out to me so we can put it up on the site for you. I look forward to it. All the best.
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