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"alt-rock hobbits"



Dublin
Ireland

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Member Since8/14/2008
Band MembersConor J. O'Brien & esteemed colleagues
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TO PURCHASE 'ON A SUNLIT STAGE' 7" VINYL SINGLE, CLICK THE ARTWORK BELOW:

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TO PURCHASE THE 'HOLLOW KIND' EP, CLICK THE ARTWORK BELOW:

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...OR BUY THEM EXCLUSIVELY FROM ROAD RECORDS, FADE STREET, DUBLIN

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MAILING LIST: e-mail villagersnews@gmail.com with the subject "SIGN ME UP! I'M READY!! AS SURE AS THE SUN SETS IN THE SKY, I'M READY!!!" (or a witty variation)

MANAGEMENT

Darrin Robson - darrin [at] fpmusic.org

PRESS ENQUIRIES:

Dan Oggly - Friction PR - dan [at] frictionpr.com

Liza Geddes - Friction PR - liza [at] frictionpr.com

LIVE BOOKINGS:

For Ireland: Caroline Baker - Homegrown Booking - homegrownbooking [at] gmail.com

For Europe: Paul Wilson - Creative Artists Agency - pwilson [at] caa.com

LIVE PRODUCTION / TECH QUERIES:

Tommy McLaughlin - Vigilante Production - vigilanteproduction [at] mac.com

Record LabelDomino Recording Company
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 15 2010 9:00P
Eurosonic Festival, Het Paleis (Conor SOLO) Groningen, NETHERLANDS
Jan 18 2010 8:00P
Glee Club, opening for Fyfe Dangerfield (Conor solo) Birmingham, UK
Jan 19 2010 8:00P
Deaf Institute, opening for Fyfe Dangerfield (Conor solo) Manchester, UK
Jan 20 2010 8:00P
ABC, opening for Fyfe Dangerfield (Conor solo) Glasgow, UK
Jan 21 2010 8:00P
Scala, opening for Fyfe Dangerfield (Conor solo) London, UK

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I can see the light! I can see it!!  (view more)

Drained of all life; all the better for it  (view more)

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Last night in Dundalk..  (view more)

New single 'On a Sunlit Stage' & October Irish tour  (view more)

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   About Villagers

'On a Sunlit Stage' - 7" vinyl single on sale at shows from October 17th 2009 - on Any Other City Records

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The 'Hollow Kind' EP - on sale at shows from February '09 - on Any Other City Records

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Extracted from ‘The Memoirs of Matthew J. Anthony,’ previously available only from L.A.M. Fiction -

‘Villagers’ began life as a nameless collection of musical poems, all under the pen of one Conor J. O’Brien. “Ultimately, I’ve learned that a song is not an isolated thing. You have to wash the dishes before you write a song. It should never be taken too seriously. It must be treated with joy and humour, regardless of the subject matter,” muses Conor, as he strokes his hairless chin.

“The aim is to feel the songs out. If I don’t surprise myself, then it is a worthless endeavour. Indeed, I would apply this attitude to all aspects of this project. The songs are quite decisive, but I have no idea what I am doing, or where I am going.” Again, he strokes his chin, this time with a look of resigned confusion. “Once the songs took shape, I asked some friends of mine to help me play them to people. When they kindly agreed, I decided that we would present ourselves as ‘Villagers’ – I don’t really know why. I think I like the name because it doesn’t offend the songs.” With this, he puts his clothes back on and bids me farewell. On returning to my office, I slip on a banana skin and subsequently die.

'The Meaning of the Ritual' - a video by Conor


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Villagers's Friends Comments
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Sophy

Sophy Martin



Dec 25 2009 2:34 PM

I wish you a Merry Christmas !!
Kate

Kate Brook



Dec 25 2009 2:34 PM

I wish you a Merry Christmas my dear friend !!!
Macky

Macky
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Dec 12 2009 12:11 AM

Best songwriter in ireland by miles!
The Blue Choir

The Blue Choir



Nov 26 2009 7:49 PM

Savage.
the underground of happiness

the underground of happiness



Nov 18 2009 3:52 PM

Interview with Conor from Dublin band Villagers is available to d'load now. In a 20-odd minute conversation, topics ranged from

Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii to Don Bluth animation An American Tail, and Leonard Cohen's view of women to signing with Domino Records...and not forgetting the importance of throat exercises!

go here
http://rapidshare.com/files/305991753/Villagers_UOH_Interview_Podcast.mp3
Jayo Reilly

Jayo Reilly



Nov 12 2009 10:59 PM

foxy lad
Kate

Kate Brook



Nov 12 2009 1:49 PM

thx for your acceptance,I'm proud to be your friend
Jodie

Jodie Knight



Nov 10 2009 6:36 PM

thx for acceptance ,I'm glad to be your friend :)
aidan

aidan
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Nov 8 2009 12:01 PM

so here i am sitting in bruxelles with my new villagers record and no record player - i probably should have thought this one through!

i intend to buy a vinyl tickler at some point in the near future, but in the meantime, i seem to remember having heard whisperings of mp3s for those who bought the record?
messyheads

messyheads



Nov 4 2009 6:44 PM

Welcome fellow messyheads!
onetime trend

onetime trend



Oct 26 2009 10:50 PM

Cork
Emma

Emma Doody



Oct 26 2009 1:04 PM

Still cant get the gig in Wexford on Thurs out of my head! Just brilliant...
Brian Guinane

Brian Guinane



Oct 24 2009 4:34 PM

pieces is an absolute beauty.
Christine Deady

Christine Deady



Oct 23 2009 6:16 PM

Oh lads, ye were so brilliant last night, really inspiring. Connor I have some prenups for you to sign! Next time yer playin down these parts yer staying at mine! Legends!
David Turpin

David Turpin



Oct 20 2009 10:32 AM

The Fox is truly the most worshipful of animals.
One Ear

One Ear



Oct 19 2009 8:55 PM

Great show in the Spirit store last night guys, you blew a few minds there! Was very impressed! Keep her lit!



                                         - Andrew
Steve Winham

Steve Winham



Oct 14 2009 3:38 PM

Hey, I've just added my first video, love to know what you think?. Steve x
Band on an island

Band on an island



Oct 8 2009 12:26 PM

Fucking hell Conor, That Cecilia and her selfhood song is superb.

Ciaran
The Whiskey Limbs

The Whiskey Limbs



Oct 7 2009 8:26 PM

Hey Conor we've just put our new record on our page if you get a spare minute, best wishes the whiskey limbs :>
Revolver 87

Revolver 87



Oct 6 2009 8:28 PM

alright conor

caught you live at the music show...class!

leno
[Rachel]

[Rachel]



Oct 6 2009 8:28 PM

hey :)
saw you at the rds over the weekend and loved the gig!

Press Empire

Press Empire



Oct 4 2009 11:26 PM

Thanks for the add,

Liking your stuff,

PE
Pearse McGloughlin (BUSY WHISPER OUT NOW)

Pearse McGloughlin (BUSY WHISPER OUT NOW)



Oct 4 2009 7:20 PM

See you 
at 
HWCH
aindreas

aindreas



Oct 2 2009 6:35 PM

hey there, thanks for the add :-) luv the tunes
K A T I E K I M

K A T I E  K I M



Oct 1 2009 9:35 AM

Congrats on the good news conor! k x
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