Snowman consists of the musical talents of Shane Clancy on lead vocals, James Breen on guitar and vocals, Craig Cullen on drums and Keith Clancy on bass and vocals.
Influences
Soundgarden, Mogwai, Incubus, Sigor ros, Flaming Lips, Kyuss, Talking heads,Prince, Nirvana, Incubus, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Johann Sebastian Bach, Vivaldi, Dresden Dolls, Alien Ant Farm, Biffy Clyro, Blue Oyster Cult, The Beatles Queen, Cake, Ben Folds Five, Metallica, Ben Harper, Neil Young, Gomez, S.O.A.D and every other piece of music we have listened to with interest.
Snowman fc are one of Ireland's most exciting new bands blending beautiful music with a vibrant and unique live show. Snowman hail from Cork and the band is made up of Shane Clancy (lead vocals), James Breen (guitar & vocals), Craig Cullen (Drums and vocals) and Keith Clancy (bass & vocals). Snowman fc’s live shows have been described as manic orgies of fun filled mayhem, while their music as mixture of melodic-art rock, funk, pop and one or two stoned psycho gypsy riffs. Snowman's sound is very eclectic thanks to the many different influences that drive the members of the band.
The last year has been a very successful year for Snowman fc seeing them crowned ‘Irelands Best Unsigned Band’ by winning the JD Sets for Ireland. Through this they have recorded their debut single Butterfly (due for release NOV 7th 2008) and were invited to record in Nashville Tennessee with R.E.M producer David Barbe and to play at the world renowned Jack Daniels Legendary Mash event. The trip was a success capturing the imaginations of the music loving crowd. Through the event Snowman Fc were featured in the June edition of Rolling stone magazine, among other media groups in print and on screen. 2008 has also seen them invited to play Irelands coveted I.M.R.O showcase tour, highlighting Irelands best up and coming music.
Snowman fc are currently getting ready for the release of their 2nd single,
and shall be touring the country in the coming months to promote it's release.
“…the amazing art rock group snowman…’’ Rolling Stone Magazine
“...Snowman are a must see live act...Stunning...they switch between art rock and heavy riffs seamlessly.." OOr magazine.
“The one to watch” Evening Echo
"Snowman is a band to look out for in the coming months!" Connected magazine
Marlene Enright is a talented singer songwriter from Bantry Cork,Marlene is also in upcoming acclaimed band Berries Blue who launched their debut ep recently in The Spailpin Fanach which was sold out,
Also playing tonight is a new rising star to watch out for,his name is Jamie O Shea,Jamie has only started gigging recently and has played a good few open mics and has been received brilliantly by the cork punters
you can check out the myspaces from both acts here
and what else..oh yeah...its free in! starts at 9 ish.Thursdays at the Red Star is building quite a reputation.please come and see for yourself.
Come and join our 2nd CAPOEIRA FESTIVAL IN CORK 2009 "Batizado & Troca de Cordas" - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23rd August! Capoeira is not only a martial art but an art form in the more conventional sense. Through Capoeira, one develops different creative skills: music, movement, songs, improvisation, rhythm.
We're supporting Butterfly Explosion in the Brog tomorrow night if your not heading to Kanye! Should be kicking off around half 9, would love if ye could make it...
it was good allround,good craic,some messed around wit the amps for the mic before it started,so some people down the back couldnt hear the band,unlucky them!haha!
Hey lads.. how's the form? Just lettin ye all know we're playing a FREE GIG in Cyprus Avenue tomorrow nite at 9.. Agbonlahor supporting!! Hope to see ye guys there.. Cheers biys
