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The Winding Stair
Folk / Acoustic



Belfast,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   The Winding Stair: General Info
Member Since6/2/2006
Band MembersClare Galway
Tom Hughes
Mary O'Halloran
Ciarán Tracey
InfluencesToo many to mention.
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Contact chris@raapmanagement.com
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   About The Winding Stair

The Winding Stair - folk noir from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Cello, violin, acoustic guitar and plaintive vocal create a rich, dark and uniquely immersing sound.

Fusing evocative chamber music with knotted acoustic folk, it is as compelling as it is original.

The Winding Stair will consider any serious gig proposition and we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch. Minimum stage spec is 3 x DI box + 5 x mic.


'The Meadow'
Our New Video

The Winding Stair - The Meadow



How To Contact us:

TWS are represented by Rush And A Push Management

For A&R / Bookings / Press
chris@raapmanagement.com
+44 (0) 7860 338 832

To contact the band directly:
thewindingstair@googlemail.com

Hi-res photos:

Download promo photos &logo zip file here.


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The Winding Stair's Friends Comments
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Kaleida





Jul 3 2008 2:02 AM

Hi,

Kaleida returns with -

DRUMCODE PARTY

FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2008 @ The Warehouse,Boucher Road, Belfast

KYLE GEIGER (US) (Drumcode)

Named in DJ Mag as the "breakthrough DJ of 2008" by Adam Beyer, Kyle's explosive decks and effects DJ sets bridge the divide between techno and minimal.

Originally inspired by the harder, percussive stylings of the late 90's Swedish techno sound featured on seminal labels like Drumcode and Code Red, Kyle has witnessed the evolution of the genre as it morphed into a slower, groove based sound.

We're happy to have Kyle joining us between gigs at the legendary Berghain (Berlin) and rising stars mUmU (Liverpool) so get down early for this one...

For artist details check out - www.myspace.com/kylegieger

Support:

//Superkonduktor//
//+//
//Kaleida Residents//

Doors-9pm-3am

Drinks £2 all night

DAMAGE: £6 b4 11.30pm; £7 after

Hope to see you on the dancefloor!

Cheers,

Kaleida
Jon Sousa





Apr 4 2008 4:22 PM

Hey Ciarán! How goes it? I am headed to Ireland in July and I'll probably pass through Northern Ireland sometime later in the Summer. My friend Martin, who's a lovely Concertina player and I are setting up a few gigs in the North and Scotland, Will you be around this summer? It'd be great to see you, your band sounds absolutely beautiful.
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS: a tattOOed HORROR novel





Mar 27 2008 1:14 PM

What's with the EMO wallpaper?

;-)
Siorai Geimhreadh





Mar 16 2008 3:32 PM

I've been listening to Finistere quite a bit lately, I can't get enough of it, it's an excellent piece of work, keep it up.

Declan.
Sorrowfall (UK Tour Announced)





Mar 12 2008 3:39 AM

Saw Derren Brown reading Clare's mind at the waterfront last night!! :D I knew the answers already but seeing him work out (from her handwriting!!) that she was in a band and played at Glastonbury was incredible!!

Chris C.
Michael Dickinson





Mar 3 2008 9:21 AM

thanks for the add you lovely lovely people I'm so proud to have you on board MY MAGIC SHIP love Michael
ALEXANDER MURRAY





Mar 1 2008 5:32 AM

Hey Guys,
Thanks for your friendship.
Great to be with you.
Peace always.
A.
SonicVisuals.co.uk





Feb 28 2008 7:02 AM

TomTom, check out the new recordings of AudioDetectives, thanks for playing cello :)
Michelle Nichols





Feb 25 2008 1:09 PM

I was just a child.....

'WILD WILD SEA'

An expression of childhood nostalgias that have been building up in me.

Its a short demo of the future song. Or perhaps it will remain this short, which would uncomfortably mirror the delicate beauty of childhood past by.


Michelle Nichols xx
THE DAGGER LEES





Feb 23 2008 2:44 PM

Hey thanks for the add. We're playing Laverys on the 7th March - hope you can make it!

SL
Cutaways





Feb 19 2008 1:41 PM

CutAways play their first Belfast show of 2008 on Tuesday 26th February as part of the 'Up In The Attic' night in Auntie Annies.

Also on the bill are the Meteror Award nominated The Coronas from Dublin and Gabriel Letter. Doors at 9pm and its a wallet friendly £3!
Stephen McKenna





Feb 17 2008 4:19 AM

Hey, cheers for the add, sounding cool, hope it goes well for you. ;)
Maestro





Feb 16 2008 3:12 AM

Hello there,
Thanks for the add, glad to meet you,
And to return the hand of friendship
“Friends Shine On Rainy Days
All the best
Masetro
www.brendanobyrne.com
www.myspace.com/greatmaestro
www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
www.myspace.com/weddingmusicexpert
Delirium Tremens





Feb 15 2008 4:00 AM

The show on valentines nite was incredible. First time we've seen you and would def see you again.
Anna





Feb 7 2008 10:54 AM

Argh! Just realised you did a show in Glasgow last month - I would have come along. But will be back in Belfast soon. Hope it's all going well.
Maestro





Feb 6 2008 7:09 AM

Hello there,
Thanks for the add, glad to meet you,
And to return the hand of friendship
“Friends Shine On Rainy Days
All the best
Masetro
www.brendanobyrne.com
www.myspace.com/greatmaestro
www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
www.myspace.com/weddingmusicexpert
Lola Divine





Feb 5 2008 1:56 PM

hey guys cheers for the add. see u on valentines claire!!!! i'll be all dandied up in ma best knacker!

orla
FUNKASAURUS





Jan 31 2008 9:14 AM

AU Magazine Head Honcho Jonny Tiernan at Funkasaurus This Saturday Night!!

As editor in chief of AU (formerly Alternative Ulster) Magazine Jonny Tiernan has established himself as one of NIs leading taste makers and breakers with not only the hippest music and culture magazine throughout Ireland but with his groundbreaking and genre defying Gigantic nights in Laverys.

This saturday sees his debut headline set for Funkasaurus at the Basement Bar so expect everything from funked up indie and filthy house to disco punk and beyond. This is definitely not one to miss!!

As usual we will be offering limited 2 for 1 guest list places to the lucky few who msg us b4 6pm on Saturday night!

Funkasaurus with Special Guest Jonny Tiernan (AU Magazine)
Saturday 2nd February
The Basement Bar
Donegall Sq East
Belfast
9pm - late
£5/6 after 11
Imeall Geal





Jan 16 2008 9:45 AM

Check out the first episode of Imeall Geal tomorrow (thursday 17th of jan) at 10 pm BBC 2 NI!
www.Strings.ie





Jan 5 2008 7:55 AM

10% off for January!
See our news/blog for details.
directiongivermuzic





Jan 2 2008 3:04 PM

You are an inspiring group of Musicians all the best for 2008 Directiongiver.
Walter Taieb





Dec 18 2007 1:28 AM

The Winding Stair
Have a Great Holiday Season !
Michelle Nichols





Dec 17 2007 9:44 AM

Im trying to think of a word that best describes your sound...stunning.

The harmonies are beautiful,and i love the folk feel. Looking forward to listening to more.

What is the gig/open mic scene like over where you are?

Hope you are well
Michelle Nichols
GIFTED EMPIRE





Dec 15 2007 4:43 AM

HO HO HO!!!!!!!!
XMAS IS ALL ABOUT GIVING.

THURSDAY 20TH DECEMBER
@ THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL

GIFTED’S PRESENT TO YOU ALL IS A NIGHT FULL OF FESTIVE FUN AND GOOD TUNES TO KICK UP YOUR HEELS TO!

THE DELAWARES
www.myspace.com/thedelawares

KYRON & THE STRANGELS
www.myspace.com/kyronandthestrangels

CAT MALOJIAN
www.myspace.com/catmalojian

GEOFF GATT
www.myspace.com/geoffgatt

EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT
ALEX KAZAM
www.myspace.com/theamazingflash

DOORS 9PM
TAX £5
SO COME ON DOWN AND CELEABRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US, WITH SUPRISES IN STORE A MAGICAL NIGHT NOT TO FORGET!!!!
Imeall Geal





Dec 12 2007 6:15 AM

Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!
GIFTED EMPIRE





Dec 9 2007 9:55 AM

THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER

GIFTED @THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL

FARAGO
www.myspace.com/faragotheband

THE JANE BRADFORDS
www.myspace.com/thejanebradfords

KAGURA
http://www.myspace.com/kaguraband

ESCAPE ACT
http://www.myspace.com/escapeact

DOORS: 9PM TAX: £4
Andrew





Dec 8 2007 10:16 PM

Cant wait for the next gig in derry! Sandinos was the perfect place for the winding stair in my opinion and shall be there for the return!

Hope i can bring a better crowd with me next time, its hard to believe how many people can turn down a good night and a free cocktail in derry :P

Best of luck
Andrew
Recycled Alien





Dec 6 2007 5:55 AM

I'm very impressed by the album. It's such a professional package -- and the singing and playing is superb!
Waylander





Dec 3 2007 11:45 AM

been a long time since i checked up on yas. very impressed with the progress. all the best

waylander
Steve McCann





Dec 2 2007 2:31 PM

Aye - I'll more than likely be there. Seen him in the Hewitt a while ago - pulls off that Travis/Atkins stuff real well.

Steve
John





Nov 29 2007 11:54 AM

great show in sandinos!
Future Shorts Belfast





Nov 28 2007 5:59 AM

Future Shorts is on tonight - check my profile :)
Sandinos Free At Last





Nov 28 2007 1:48 AM

Hey, just want to say thanks for coming last night. Really enjoyed it, hope it goes well tonight with Duke Special. See you soon x. C
Scáthanna





Nov 26 2007 12:18 PM

Greetings!

New Demo is out Soon.
Listen to two songs on my profile.

Bail O Na Deithe

Marcus
The Pictures





Nov 24 2007 8:39 AM

hey folks,hope things are good,see you at the store tomorrow,lukn forward to it.trev.
Sinnderrella





Nov 22 2007 12:13 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!
Steven Dedalus used to be a Time Lord





Nov 18 2007 3:42 AM

I've really meant to get down to your last few gigs, but have always managed to miss them....

Someday!
CHOSEN