Local funk band The Beached Whales will launch their hotly anticipated second EP ‘The School of Fish’ this Friday night in The Spirit Store
The band, who have been gigging around the North East since 2008 are made up of Daire Stanley (vocals), Feargal Donaghy (bass), Ben Lawlor (drums), David Noonan (guitar and vocals), Sean O’Brien (saxophone) and David Joyce (keyboard and flute).
Commenting on the band, bassist Feargal said: “From our humble origins as a funky four piece, Beached Whales have grown over the last 6 years to become a collection of six groovy individuals, characterised by our unique blend of funk, rock, reggae and ska.
“We have played gigs in venues such as The Academy II, Whelans, Sweeneys and many sold out headline shows in the Spirit Store Dundalk,a s well as supporting bands such as Crow Black Chicken, The Trampz, The Flaws and Third Smoke.
“We recorded our fist EP ‘Arch Nemesis Fence’ in 2012 and are set to release our hotly anticipated second EP “The School of Fish” on the 28th of November in our beloved Spirit Store. The record was produced by Peter Baldwin of Black Mountain recording studio and has a uniquely soulful sound with distinctive funk and reggae undertones. Beached Whales have big aspirations of playing many festivals next summer and to bring our dancy music to as many people as possible.”
You can listen to the band on SoundCloud here or follow them on Facebook.
Support on the night comes from the fantastic RichardRichard and The Brown Notes.
Doors open at 9pm, with admission €8.
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