that icon of loveliness

"That icon of loveliness" are a new, fresh and original four piece guitar band from Cork City, Ireland, comprising of Damien Daly (Vocals) , Ken Stephens (Guitar ), Alan Leahy (Drums) and Niall O'Shea (Bass) . The music is best described as straight bopping guitar music overlaid with mind jamming melodies and lyrics.

Damien, Ken and Alan formed "that icon of loveliness" in 1996 but unfortunately due to work commitments abroad the band separated at the start of 1997. However the band reformed six months ago, with the introduction of Niall, to write some quality music and gain industry recognition which may lead to a record contract. 

The latest recording entitled "If I could be a famous man" was recorded at the end of May '99 in BPM Studios, Cork with all four tracks being recorded in a two day period. It was our first chance to work with Denis Herlihy (Paddy Casey, Power of Dreams) who engineered and co-produced the project.

Such was the feedback from the recording that we came to the attention of Corks 96FM which is the largest radio station in Southern Ireland. We were first highlighted on a show called "The Green Room" which focuses on the Irish music scene. We received a great review on the show, so much in fact that they requested we do an interview and live track for broadcast focusing on the bands music and our future plans. This slot on the show is usually reserved for signed Irish acts. The interview aired on July 10th '99 to a great reception and as a result the first track from the CD , Sugar, is currently on rotation at the station. The record is also receiving regular air play on the Dave Fanning show.

This coming autumn will see the band further promoting the record, which we hope to release ourselves in October. There will be a video, currently in the making, live shows to be announced, and a further push to gain backing for this and future projects. 

The present goal of the band is to continue writing and recording quality music, which will attract music industry insiders and ultimately a record contract.

 

We have the MUSIC, the IMAGE and the ATTITUDE.




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