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THE VALS
Rock / Acoustic / Pop

The Vals get special message from Yoko Ono!



BELFAST, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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   THE VALS: General Info
Member Since2/6/2006
Band Websitewww.myspace.com-thevalsmyspace
Band Members

Paul Doherty, Owen Duffy, John Rossi and Marty Malone Photobucket

Label Management Contact:

Ina Schulz

Electrique Mud/Unique Records Neusser Strasse 125 40219 Düsseldorf Germany

phone: 0049 - (0)211 - 30 27 16 42 fax: 0049 - (0)211 - 30 27 16 50 mail: ina@unique-rec.com

Band Contact : Paul Doherty

phone: 07794304259

email: thevalsinfo@yahoo.com

Influences

THE BEATLES,THE WHO,THE KINKS,THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP,THE SMALL FACES, NORTHERN SOUL AND THE STONES

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The Vals
Record LabelElectrique Mud/Unique Records - Germany
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 10:00P
The Pavillion Belfast
Aug 1 2009 12:00P
Monio Festival - with David Holmes + More Belfast
Aug 15 2009 6:00P
The Haldern Pop Festival - Main Stage Germany
Aug 17 2009 8:00P
Supporting The Proclaimers Belfast
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Golzheim festival Dusseldorf

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   About THE VALS

Electrique Mud/Unique Records (Dusseldorf, Germany) present the debut single from Belfast band The Vals. ‘Yesterday Today' is a song that doesn't shy away from the bands Beatlesque influences. Written by front-man Paul Doherty and recorded in band-mate John Rossi's bedroom, The track has become popular on various radio stations worldwide since it made an appearance on the bands MySpace site. Shortly after, they signed an album and singles deal with the German label. The artwork for the single was designed by Stefan Duerr, who has worked with Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene on recent projects. His beautiful sleeve design sets the tone of the song brilliantly, with some psychedelic imagery and fairytale-like scenes.

The Vals are also known for their explosive live performances, playing alongside acts such as Echo and the Bunnymen and Ocean Colour Scene on recent tours. In 2008 the band took to cities across the UK, Ireland and parts of Europe, showcasing their live shows to new audiences, and gathering a steadily growing following.

In August 2008, Paul Doherty of the Vals received correspondence from former Beatle John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono expressing her admiration for the band after a festival he organised in Belfast called Valfest - A festival of Music, Peace and Love. The festival brought together both sides of the community in Belfast and showcased some great acts including former Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Henry McCullough and Thin Lizzy's founding member and guitarist Eric Bell and band. The festival was a huge success, and Yoko's message made it that little bit more special:

Yoko wrote:

Hi, Paul Docherty! Now that you are doing the Peace and Love Festival you are connected to all of us of family of Peace of the world. Good for you. Lots of love, yoko

Shortly after they were asked to front the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Human Rights as part of an Amnesty International campaign. The event was the 'Small Places Tour' and took place in Belfast where the Vals called on the help of other local bands to highlight the events importance

In 2009 the band are working towards the release of a debut album for worldwide release on the Electrique Mud label, and will also take to Europe to play an extensive tour of many cities. Already the band have been booked to appear at some of Europe's major festivals alongside some prestigious acts, and have been pencilled in for a tour of major German cities in October.In August the band play the Haldern Pop Festival. Already the band's songs have been championed by the likes of Steve Lamacq, Eddie Piller and Gary Crowley, getting regular airplay on BBC Radio One, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 Music, Q Music, XFM and many more.

Peace and Love

The Vals

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THE VALS's Friends Comments
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Diesel Powered Mutant From Mars





Jul 13 2009 11:23 AM

greetings from mars!



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Jul 13 2009 10:09 AM

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N Ireland Rocks!





Jul 8 2009 6:56 AM

Monio Music





Jul 6 2009 4:42 PM

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One Eye Open





Jul 5 2009 7:08 PM

awesome !
cheers!


..
Maximum RnB





Jul 4 2009 7:05 PM

I hope you are all enjoying the heatwave!!! (In the UK anyway!!) Visit my site, and get 20% off any poster if you mention your MySpace name!!! http://www.maximumrnb.com
Have a FAB weekend, and Happy Independance Day to everyone in the US!!!!


Best Regards, Mike.




DUBLIN ROCK





Jul 4 2009 3:40 PM

thanks lads
One Eye Open





Jul 3 2009 3:58 PM

see yaa at the golzheimfestival--düsseldorf-germany

..

04.07. Bergisch-Gladbach Weyers- unplugged
22.08. Kamp-Lintfort Open-Air tba
29.08 Düsseldorf Golzheimfest tba w/the vals
02.09. Duisburg Steinbruch- unplugged
25.09. Bocholt Alte-Molkerei
23.10. Krefeld Kulturrampe
24.10. Ratingen Manege
31.10 Siegen tba
14.11. Wuppertal Zweistein- unplugged
28.11. Köln Blue-Shell
05.12 Düsseldorf pretty vacant club
10.12. Unna Lindenbrauerei- unplugged
12.12. Duisburg Hundertmeister

For full details and ticket information on the headline shows log onto the Tour Section www.myspace.com/oneeyeopen7
Kasper Rosa





Jul 3 2009 12:13 AM

Contrary to popular belief... we actually wrote Baker Street.



That's right... it's-a-comin!


PS: This was hilarious at the time...
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Jul 2 2009 11:23 AM


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DUBLIN ROCK





Jul 1 2009 10:51 PM

Where were you hiding? I don't get around every band today. Busy
Finola [Freelance Music Journalism.]





Jun 30 2009 2:37 PM

Wow!That Really Made My Day!
If You Get Any Gigs Around Northern Ireland I'll Definatly Try & See You!
I Know You'd Put On A Great Show!
xxx
Finola [Freelance Music Journalism.]





Jun 30 2009 1:42 PM

Heya!How're You Getting On?=]
xxx
skinny





Jun 26 2009 9:45 AM

hi, how are you?
Michael





Jun 21 2009 11:35 PM


Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing. As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven. Peace Michael

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Jun 15 2009 10:40 AM

hey duff was good speaken til ya last nit. thanks for the support and good luck in the vals forthcoming adventures!
gavin
Scheltinga





Jun 13 2009 9:30 AM

had a great time in "blacksheep" dusseldorf with you and your fantastic music!
maybe we'll join you on haldern open-air in august for a few songs ;-)
all the best
marcus
Miss Evans





Jun 13 2009 1:47 AM

thanx for the add luvs x
Anni





Jun 12 2009 12:03 PM

Hey Guys,
Ina from unique send me photos of you.thank you :)

now i'm looking forward to haldern pop,and you can do so,too - it's a great little festival :)
Anni
Rainbow Corner





Jun 11 2009 3:15 PM

Alright fellas. Hope all is well. Love the tunes there. Hope you guys can make it to the Kings Head on the 19th June for our album launch. Be great to see you all there. Sully says hello by the way Owen. Take care boys.

Marty
GigEvent





Jun 11 2009 1:43 PM

the videos are up!!! check them out! http://www.mixtape.ie (4 acts)

ROCK MANAGEMENT USA





Jun 11 2009 2:31 AM

And how are The Vals these days?



We hope the stars are shining brightly for you!

Bruce
RMUSA
Dr. Dot





Jun 7 2009 3:06 AM

ROCK MANAGEMENT USA





May 30 2009 7:31 PM

Hi Vals,

Let us know when you are ready to make the splash in America.



We can make it a big one!

Here's to continued success~

Bruce
RMUSA
The Cahier Collection





May 30 2009 10:20 AM

alright guys, hows things? been gigging much recently? we're playing the spring and airbrake tonight if ye fancy popping down, should be a good night :) - Neal
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