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 Spetember 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 seeing capturing the imaginations and music loving crowds. Through the event Snowman fc got 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 recording their debut album, (set for release in October 2008)
and shall be touring the country throughout 2008.
“…the amazing art rock group snowman…’’ Rollingstone magazine
“...Snowman are a must see live act...Stunning...they switch between art rock and heavy riffs seamlessly.." OOr magazine.
“The one to watch in 2007” Evening Echo
"Snowman is a band to look out for in the coming months!" Connected magazine
Thanks for the add and the nice comment :) we enjoyed the gig in Mullingar bit fucked the next day though as we stayed over and hit the sauce! Lovin Butterfly by the way
Music. not for another week though which is a bit of a pain in the bum! And sure we've already got 50% of it done with the practical so it's not too bad!
Hello lads, How are tricks? Just wanted to tell you that myself and the rulers of the planet are playing the speigel tent together we have some good tricks up our sleeves and would love to see ye there.Tickets on sale now@box office. Hope all is good! Áine
Not yet, just gotta fail an exam on Wednesday and one more on Friday and I'm a free man. I'll probably take my freedom celebrations to the Quad if you're around?
hey boys, we play fred's thursday night, thats the 5th of june. Be great to see ya down there! last gig in cork before single launch in september! philip/silo
I fuckin wish!It would make life alot easier, apart for alienating everyone I love, losing all my money, rotting all my teeth, being thrown in jail, and the inevetiblity of iminant death...So...erm...no...You?
hey guys don't forget barbeque tomorrow featuring punch and barbequed stuff come along! hail, rain or shine (or all of the above!)good luck with the rest of the recording.... ps i miss your faces -nora!
I'm not sure on your Irish slang, craic? But its great man. Summers here are full of good shows and outside events so i'm stoked about that. Glad you guys enjoyed the five points. And i checked out the band it sounds good. It brings back memories of the bands i liked when i was a bit younger. keep it up.
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