JSC are...drum roll...::::
Kev Carlisle - Drums, percussion, vox::::
Philip Watts d'Alton- guitar, vox, keys, bass, mandolin::::
Ger Gormley- bass, guitar, mandolin, vox::::
Walter- guitar, vox, keys, programing and drums::::
Part-time members include::::
Naomi Dunleavy- violin, melodica, vox::::
Ian Mcnulty- programing, guitar, micro korg, vox::::
Simon Herron - guitar, vox::::
Influences
Elliott Smith, Eels, Tom Waits, Neil Young, The Beatles, The kinks, The Band, Looper, Belle & Sebastian, DJ Shadow, David Holmes, Postal Service, Wedding Present, Led Zep, Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, David Byrne, Quasi, Dan Johnston, Beach Boys, Neil Young...yeah i know we have him twice..the mans a legend!, Bright Eyes, U2, Oasis, David Bowie, Radiohead, we'd be here all day..
Alot of things, but all at once. I don't think we're too shy about where we pick up ideas from.
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John Shelly and the Creatures new single being used in the NI Tourist Board Ads
If you would like to book John Shelly and the creatures or just want to say hello you can book, enquire, say hello, email etc at jscband@gmail.com hope to hear from you soon!
Reviews etc...
"A band with a great sound, sense of humour and above all else, passion for what they do. Evoking the Kings of Leon, the bands laid back brand of updated classic rock conjures many emotions at once. Any one song can help you relax, make you want to get up and dance, or simply make you smile." Stendahl.com
"Angeline’s catchy charms should be right up your alley" "makes me wonder why I haven’t heard more about this lot before."
David Roy, Irish News
"An epic pop-rock song adorned with an effortlessly monumental chorus. Echoes of British Sea Power in its relentless build and needling guitars though, thematically, JSC cover more conventional ground. Still, it's a blistering song, one that maintains a sense of intrigue whilst being immediately and powerfully engaging. B-side 'long may you reign' is a folksy effort, as full and crisp as a barrel stuffed with apples. Rather than Knock you off your seat with rambunctious riffs or profound ideas, this track is a graceful and tender effort redolent of autumnal walks in the park. Lovely."
AU Magazine
"Our favourite new band of 2008"
Rigsy, BBC Across The Line
"a sultry blend of pop with a dash of country thrown in for good measure.."
Tom Millett, BalconyTV
"This song [Long May You Reign] by John Shelly and the Creatures is just bloody lovely and is soundtracking a Northern Ireland tourist board Advert. There’s no better advertisement for the Belfast scene right now."
Nialler9 (aka Nial Byrne), Irish Independent
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Buy "Long May You Reign" along with B-Side "Good Down Blue" on cd! 2.50 euro.
Buy "Angeline" Single CD. 2.50 euro.
Having just signed a publishing deal with Big Life Music (Snow Patrol, The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy…), John Shelly and the Creatures new single "Long May You Reign" to be released on 30th March 2009, is featured in the new NI Tourist Board TV, Radio and Cinema Advert Campaign that started on 9th February 2009. This will be a very extensive campaign covering a very wide audience both in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. It will be featured on RTE, TV3, UTV, Channel 4, E4, MTV, Sky One, Sky Sports, Sky News and Setanta and throughout Cinemas and on Radio Nationwide.
Biog:
The band formed in February 2007 and soon after released their first EP " Big Day Out". Following this and a large number of live dates the band released their first single "Angeline" to much critical acclaim. The track racked up numerous plays on BBC Radio 1 and also the BBC Radio Ulster "Across the Line" show, U105fm and Phantom Fm in Dublin. The band consists of four full time members two of which hail from Dublin and two from the North of Ireland. The band have most recently been recording their new single "Long May you Reign" in Windmill Lane recording studio in Dublin. They are influenced by a wide variety of genres and are not afraid to mix things up when it comes to recording and playing live. With comparisons being made from the likes of The Band to Low and even at times The Killers, it would be nearly impossible to sum up John Shelly and the Creatures into just one sound.
Hey guys i'm liking the music... so i was thinking about talking to a
bunch of bands in ireland and seeing if you all can get together and
play a bunch of shows at clubs etc... interested? and were thinking
about bringing a local band from where i live Trap House Rave! you can check them out too... let me know
Would love to play your stuff on my radio show, The British Breakfast on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond, Virginia USA and streamed live on wrir.org every Saturday between 2-4PM UKTIME. Can you make that happen?
Respectfully Yours,
Gene Pembleton 2500 Lauderdale Drive Richmond, Virginia 23233 USA
Hey!Actually Just By Sheer Coincidence I Was Watching Your Music Video Of You In The Chippy Today! It Was Awsome!=].Properly Fantastic Idea! I Love Your Music!<3. Makes My Heart Smile!=]
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