Alan Mac Cormaic: Vocals/Guitar.
Grover: Bass guitar.
Marky Kicking: Drums.
>Emily Aoibheann: Drums/Vocals; on this profile demo only<
>Dimitrios Tzimeas: Bass ; on this profile demo only<
Influences
Pixies, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Sex Pistols, The Beatles, The Fall, Bikini Kill, Souixsie and the Banshees, early Cure, Iggy and the Stooges, David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, U2, Tom Petty, Queens of the Stone Age, The Police, New Wave, Punk, Raggae, Dub, Lee Perry, King Tubby. Hating stuff...
Star Kicking were formed when Alan and Emily met at a mutual friends 21st birthday party, in August 2005. They hit it off and realised one was a guitarist, the other a drummer. At Alan's home, he played Emily some of his music on CD.
She liked it and the pair jammed at her house the next day. First monikers included Art Sonic Diaspora before settling on Star Kicking, after Emily viewed some horror videos. The name refers to a medieval torture method, when star shaped pieces of paper with oil were lit between victims' toes, and some kicking would ensue...
A bass player was needed to complete the trio, and two weeks later Dimitrios
showed up on a motorcycle, replete with Greek accent and a nice touch on the bass guitar. He was to learn the songs fast, and from rehearsing through Autumn, Star Kicking played its first show on 27th November 2005 at the International Bar, Dublin.
The timing was good, as in the crowd was young Mossy O'Connell, who liked our music, and provided the PA that night and every night there after.
He got us into a recording studio by January and what you're hearing is the result. Copies of this EP: "When the Shit Hits the Fans", are available for a mere 3 euro, mainly at gigs. Our finest hour so far is playing Reservoir 3 at Crawdaddy, 10th May 2006, courtesy of entertainment.ie
Some more gigs were played this summer, 2006, culminating in a review by Johnnie Craig in 'In Dublin' magazine in July. Positive stuff.
And there is a review/ interview in the February 2006 edition of Connected magazine. Next to one on Cathy Davey, no less.
Unfortunately, Emily decided to leave us at this time to play in another band.
Dimitrios went to explore new territories, volunteering work for the Summer.
A new drummer was found in October, a Mr Gary Vitagliano of Boston, USA.
Formally of US rockers Gladiola.
It took just one rehearsal in Loop Studios to gel a 40 minute set for a gig.
Dimitrios decided to repatriate in June, after some our best shows.
The search for a new bassist did not last long, Alan found Ronan through an ad in a paper he posted.
Ronan is multi-talented, and has his own songs available at www.myspace.com/decodersville.
Alan and Ronan have been practicing and recording at a house in South Dublin.
Gary went to the USA again, this time for the 4th of July holiday, and never regrouped with the band.
Then Ronan called it a day after 3 months, frustrated by the lack of beats, suposin'.
So the search for a reliable drummer (and bassist) goes on. And it appears to be over, as Vincent Groves and Marky have joined the band. Meanwhile, many gig offers in Dublin, Galway and Leeds, UK are in store. The band are looking forward to playing damn loud in a venue near you soon!
And that brings us up to date, so far...
STILLROOM ARE BACK !!!!! The first track “ALRIGHT” from the our new EP, recorded and produced in London, is up on our myspace waiting to blow your ear drums !!! Along with the new look myspace, there are BEBO and FACEBOOK links and the new www.stillroomroom.net link.
Also STILLROOM TV is up there and don..t forget to sign up to the mailing list and be first to hear details of the bands first official tour, kicking off in The Village June11 !!! Lookout ! …. Theres gonna be a rockin’ !!!
Autoban make their first headline appearance since the release of second single 'Sirens/This City's Fashions' last November when they play Whelan's on Friday March 27. Admission is a recession-busting €5 and doors open at 8pm Hope to see yez down there.
"Autoban's new single 'Sirens' draws you in like the winged Greek mythological creatures of the same name, and before you regain your senses, you've been thrashed against funky rocks like a hapless ancient sailor. This upbeat number is an instant floor-filler - dance, kitchen or otherwise. " - HeraldAM (Sirens Single review)
“Quirky, killer riffs, cowbell smacking intros and punch drum finales, is a recipe for greatness. ” – Entertainment. ie (live review)
For €50 you can plug your gig, your album, your label, your band or even your mother if ya wanted - for a whole f**king month!!!
You can choose the ad to either go on-line or in the mag, or €75 quid for both.
We’ll not only put your block ad (50 x 30) in our mag and into the hands of 20,000 people but also on our home page which receives an average of 5,000 unique visitors each month.
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Hey this Friday the 6th of February at Whelans (main stage)
Join us as we celebrate the 3 winners of the KKC from last year as they showcase there amazing and energetic tunes.
The Red Labels, Elavator and Romanovs Goodbye.
Thank you for letting us spread the word on your page and supporting local music.
Hiya happy new year! if you fancy a final night out before the return to reality next monday:
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We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
Enter the Hi Rollerz Records Contest to get a $20,000 record deal!
"Insistent refrains, an unforgettable bridge and a rollercoaster chorus combine to make a powerful statement of intent from Your Arch Enemies." - Hot Press
Text Music 1862 to 57501 go to www. downloadmusic. ie and Download the track. Make sure to Download the track after you buy it or it wont count in the charts.
Step Up is also available for download from iTunes
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
Heya Star Kicking, Thanks so much for accepting we really appreciate it.Don't forget our Free Live Music Demos are up and running in The Guinness Iveagh Grounds Dublin every Tuesday & Thursdays anytime between 6.30-9.30pm. Stop by, if you get a chance. We can have you and all your family and relations playing piano within only a few minutes..
No one ever needs to read or learn Standard Sheet Music ever again. Become a professional musician or better musician than you already are.The Revolution is here at last after 1000 years!! Giving total Musical Independence and fun back to the people, where it always should have been in the first place!!
New 4 Week Courses starting in Crumlin, Tallaght & Blanchardstown from 22nd September. After 4 Weeks you never require another music lesson for the rest of your life! Chow for now..don't be a stranger. comment us back.Keep us updated on any music or pics you upload onto your page. Thanx.
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