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Van Cleef
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Debut album is now officially released!



Dublin
Ireland

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Member Since12/25/2006
Band MembersFEATHER - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar



ALAN JACKSON - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals



MARK COMMINS - Bass Guitar



MICHAEL TEEHAN - Drums & Percussion



Bookings & Press: vancleefmusic@gmail.com or Michael Teehan +353(0)876328378
InfluencesAC/DC, Aerosmith, Blur, BMX Bandits, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, Guns n' Roses, James, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Prince, REM, Terence Trent D'Arby, The Clash, The Pixies, The Rolling Stones
Sounds LikeA Pet Shop On Fire. Or Maybe A Pet Shop Boy.
Type of LabelMajor


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“Dublin's Van Cleef definitely mean business. Their debut album - a 12 track blend of hook laden, power pop, played with a dirty rock edge - bursts into action...Made for the stage, Van Cleef can seriously cut it live. Check it - Connected Magazine




“Twelve slices of uptempo and melodic underground rock...like a more hook laden Pixies with hints of garage pop, indie rock and melodic grunge rock. - Road Records




“Just what a recession needs!...packed full of bright sing-a-long harmonies. If you're feeling under the weather, forget Fitzcaraldo or Astral Weeks, play this album to get you going again - 2 U I Bestow




“Charm laden Irish indie rock” – Captain Sensible (The Damned)


“Their brand of heavy pop sounds mighty enticing” – Jackie Hayden, Hot Press


There’s a fine tradition of Vans in music: Van Halen, Van Morrison, Vanilla Ice… On the screen too: Van Damme, Van Dyke and of course the greatest cinematic badass of them all, Mr. Lee Van Cleef. As a band, Van Cleef are built on too much TV and not enough sleep, on rock guitars and pop hooks that could take your eye out. Formed in the ‘V’ section of a second-hand record shop in central Dublin in 2006, their common affection for the upbeat pop of early Blur, the acoustic-punk of the Violent Femmes, and the hard rock of Guns N Roses began to produce a flood of 3-chord 3-and-a-half-minute songs celebrating their pop culture obsessions, with titles such as ‘Meet Me in Vietnam’, ‘Scarlett Johansson’ and ‘One of the Cosbys’..


The release of their debut EP ‘No Shame’ in late 2007 led to increased radio play, good press reviews and a higher profile, with Irish and Turkish tours following, as well as high-profile support slots including playing with The Damned on their Twisted Cabaret of The Damned tour. Increasingly confident shows continued across Dublin and Ireland, helping to refine the songs and road test them with growing audiences. Towards the end of 2008, they were ready to enter the studio again and work began with Marc Aubele (Jack L, Jinx Lennon, Bell X1, The Walls) to record a set of their 12 strongest songs. The end result is the first full-length VC album, entitled 'Supervillainesque', which was released on Friday, May 29th to a rapturous reception in The Village, Wexford Street, Dublin. Further upcoming shows to support the album include a full Irish tour and European dates, culminating in the release of ‘Prince’ as the first single in early September.


Van Cleef Downloads

The debut album from Van Cleef, entitled 'Supervillainesque' is now available at Tower Records & for download from the following online music stores - click on the images to access each music store.

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'No Shame', the 2007 EP from Van Cleef is available to download from the above music stores. The EP is also available to buy at Tower Records & Road Records in Dublin and Redlight Records in Galway.


Van Cleef Pictures

Below are photos of the band on stage, in the studio and posters from some of the live shows. Click on the photos to enlarge them.





Van Cleef Videos

'Prince' Live from 'SuperVillainesque' album launch at The Village, courtesy of Peter at 2uibestow



'Burst Your Bubble' Live from 'SuperVillainesque' album launch at The Village, courtesy of Peter at 2uibestow




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A Seasonal Disguise

A Seasonal Disguise



Dec 7 2009 9:37 PM

Greetings to you, our kind friends from Ireland.
     As some of you may be aware, we had intended to visit your fine and verdant home this very winter, in the deep cold heart of December. Unfortunately, due to circumstance, (that surly old bugbear), we will not be able to make it.  Do not fear, no need to rend your hair in agony or take to the streets in mournful procession.  This is merely a postponement of our inevitable arrival, as foretold by scholars and mystics of old. This band of rough hewn and unknown balladeers from out the concrete wilds of Boise, Idaho will make joyous landfall in the relatively near(ish) future.  In the mean time, we will wrap ourselves in blankets and begin recording our new album, to be released this spring. We greatly appreciate all of your support, comments, and interest, and look forward to performing for you soon. Take care and keep your toes warm. Josh/ASD
     And here, an extra special gift for you. A video of us covering a song by Boise’s biggest musical export, (no, not Josh Ritter, though he is a fellow Idahoan, of whom we’re duly proud), Built to Spill. 

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Dec 5 2009 11:44 PM

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Nov 21 2009 5:45 PM

thanx... u r awesome..
The DLS

The DLS



Nov 21 2009 2:02 PM

hey lads... looking forward to the gig, it's going to be a barnstormer...
thanks again for asking us...
posters look great too...

see yis then

Nev
Junah

Junah



Nov 18 2009 3:33 PM

hey lads
Thanks for the add.
Best of luck with the album
junah
Ylenia

Ylenia Morselli



Nov 18 2009 1:59 PM

Hello guys!!!

Sorry for my late reply...

The pics are up!
I had the pleasure to listen to your single and I just loved it!
i'll defo get the album!!!
Can't wait to see you again, it was very nice talking to you!!!
Till then take care and have fun!
Ciao Ylenia
Heritage Centre

Heritage Centre



Nov 16 2009 4:52 PM

Hey lads!

How you getting on?

We're playing the Academy 2 on thursday(19th) to launch our new EP. 
You can grab some free music here http://heritagecentre.bandcamp.com/
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Oct 28 2009 6:07 PM

Thanks for adding Dirty Jayne Photography lads :)

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Oct 28 2009 12:19 PM

Thank you for adding me!

Have a great day!
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Oct 21 2009 11:47 PM


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Oct 16 2009 8:18 PM

sounds great guys!! thanks for comment! Id love to come see yous - defo the 3rd in wheelans - il put in my diary!
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Oct 10 2009 10:38 AM

Thanks for the add. Prince is a brilliant song! Sláinte
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Oct 8 2009 11:15 AM

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Sep 25 2009 11:46 AM

Howdy Van Cleef!! Love the tunes, I see you are playing near me tonight, might head down. All the best from www.whereitsat.ie
Green & Live

Green & Live



Sep 25 2009 7:52 AM

Well done last night gents. That was a really enjoyable and lively set. Hope ye had fun afterwards. Best of luck with the rest of the gigs and be sure to keep in touch. Total and utter respect.
Alan
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