Lafaro
Encyclopedia
LaFaro are a four piece alternative rock
band from Belfast
, Northern Ireland
. They consist of Jonny Black (guitar/vocals), Dave Magee (guitar), Cahir O'Doherty (Bass, Temporary) and Alan Lynn (drums).
in some garage rock hybrid blended with the explosive sounds of Girls Against Boys
, Jesus Lizard
, Mclusky
and the Cows
and other am rep artists. They are one of the finest Irish Alt rock bands you are likely to hear in quite a while".
They were once signed to Nottingham's Field Records
, and while with the label released the well received "LaFaro EP" in 2006 containing the lead track "Tupenny Nudger". The band has been voted BBC Northern Ireland Across the Line Local Act of the Year for the last 2 years running and had features in Hot Press and Alternative Ulster magazines. They have also played support slots for Ash
, The Pogues
, Oppenheimer
and Fighting With Wire
, as well as shows at the SXSW Festival 2007 in Texas.
They also contributed a new track "Mr Heskey", to the "Oh Yeah Sessions '08" album a showcase for local Northern Irish music recorded at Belfast's Oh Yeah music centre which was released in April 2008.
Most recently "Tupenny Nudger" was awarded the title of 'Best Northern Irish song of the past 5 years' in a poll conducted by AU
magazine, the results of which were published in October 2008, beating Snow Patrol
and Ash
.
The band released the 5 track "EP2" in the autumn of 2008.
After a successful UK tour in February/March 2009 supporting Fighting With Wire
and And So I Watch You From Afar
, the band came home to play one of their biggest shows to date at the re-opening of Belfast's Ulster Hall
as part of the BBC's 'Do You Remember The First Time' show. They then went straight into the studio to record their debut album. LaFaro spent the following months writing and gigging around Ireland including an outstanding performance on the main stage at Glasgowbury 2009, being handpicked to support The Pogues
by the band themselves, and their second show in the Ulster Hall in 2009.
The band toured constantly in 2010 starting in the UK in January through to the end of February. Their debut album LaFaro was released on Smalltown America Records on May 10, 2010 to universal acclaim both at home and on the mainland. Both "Tupenny Nudger" and "Leningrad" were under heavy rotation on Zane Lowe's Radio One Evening show.
Tours at home and across Europe in support of Helmet
rounded out the band's most successful year to date.
Herb Magee, bassist and twin brother of guitarist Dave Magee, announced his departure from the band while on stage at the Pigstock festival in 2011.
The band's new album Easy Meat was released on 3rd October 2011 and is already garnering excellent reviews. The title track was released in the summer of 2011, with a second single, "Meat Wagon" currently scheduled for release on 3rd September.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band from Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. They consist of Jonny Black (guitar/vocals), Dave Magee (guitar), Cahir O'Doherty (Bass, Temporary) and Alan Lynn (drums).
History
They have been described as: "old school post hardcore sounds with just drums, guitars and big chunky distorted bass and Jonny Black mangling his vocals like he’s got a mouth full of drill bits, believe me, it’s a good thing. They sound like Big BlackBig Black
Big Black was an American punk rock band from Evanston, Illinois, active from 1981 to 1987. Founded by singer and guitarist Steve Albini, the band's initial lineup also included guitarist Santiago Durango and bassist Jeff Pezzati, both of Naked Raygun...
in some garage rock hybrid blended with the explosive sounds of Girls Against Boys
Girls Against Boys
Girls Against Boys are an indie rock/post-hardcore band, originally forming in Washington, D.C. in 1988 and currently based in New York City.-Career:...
, Jesus Lizard
Jesus Lizard
Jesus Lizard may refer to:*Jesus Lizard, a common name for the basilisk lizard genus, known for being able to run across water*The Jesus Lizard, an American rock band formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas, and later based in Chicago, Illinois....
, Mclusky
Mclusky
Mclusky , originally known as Best, were a three-piece post-hardcore group formed in Cardiff, Wales. The group consisted of Englishman Andy "Falco" Falkous from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Jonathan Chapple and Jack Egglestone , who replaced previous drummer Matthew Harding in late...
and the Cows
The Cows
Cows are a post-hardcore/punk blues band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1998. They were known for a unique mixture of punk rock and blues played with large amounts of noise and surreal humour; their music is often considered noise rock...
and other am rep artists. They are one of the finest Irish Alt rock bands you are likely to hear in quite a while".
They were once signed to Nottingham's Field Records
Field Records
Field Records is a British, Nottingham-based independent record label featuring bands such as Ann Arbor, Karhide, Alright the Captain, Kasper rosa, LaFaro, Khuda, Public Relations Exercise, Princess, and Maybeshewill.The label is run by Tim Waterfield....
, and while with the label released the well received "LaFaro EP" in 2006 containing the lead track "Tupenny Nudger". The band has been voted BBC Northern Ireland Across the Line Local Act of the Year for the last 2 years running and had features in Hot Press and Alternative Ulster magazines. They have also played support slots for Ash
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
, The Pogues
The Pogues
The Pogues are a Celtic punk band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before...
, Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer as a surname may refer to:* Alan Oppenheimer , film actor* Andrés Oppenheimer , Argentine author and journalist known for his analysis of Latin American politics...
and Fighting With Wire
Fighting with Wire
Fighting with Wire are an alternative heavy rock and punk band hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland. They have toured with Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Reuben, Twin Atlantic, yourcodenameis:milo, Kerbdog, Helmet, You Me At Six, Nomeansno, InMe, Brigade, Against Me! and Seafood...
, as well as shows at the SXSW Festival 2007 in Texas.
They also contributed a new track "Mr Heskey", to the "Oh Yeah Sessions '08" album a showcase for local Northern Irish music recorded at Belfast's Oh Yeah music centre which was released in April 2008.
Most recently "Tupenny Nudger" was awarded the title of 'Best Northern Irish song of the past 5 years' in a poll conducted by AU
Alternative Ulster
AU is a magazine written, designed and published in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Although predominantly a music magazine, AU covers other aspects of popular culture, such as movies, comics, games and the arts...
magazine, the results of which were published in October 2008, beating Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
and Ash
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
.
The band released the 5 track "EP2" in the autumn of 2008.
After a successful UK tour in February/March 2009 supporting Fighting With Wire
Fighting with Wire
Fighting with Wire are an alternative heavy rock and punk band hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland. They have toured with Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Reuben, Twin Atlantic, yourcodenameis:milo, Kerbdog, Helmet, You Me At Six, Nomeansno, InMe, Brigade, Against Me! and Seafood...
and And So I Watch You From Afar
And So I Watch You From Afar
And So I Watch You From Afar are a three-piece instrumental rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band consists of Rory Friers on guitar, Johnny Adger on bass and Chris Wee on drums...
, the band came home to play one of their biggest shows to date at the re-opening of Belfast's Ulster Hall
Ulster Hall
The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade B1 listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences...
as part of the BBC's 'Do You Remember The First Time' show. They then went straight into the studio to record their debut album. LaFaro spent the following months writing and gigging around Ireland including an outstanding performance on the main stage at Glasgowbury 2009, being handpicked to support The Pogues
The Pogues
The Pogues are a Celtic punk band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before...
by the band themselves, and their second show in the Ulster Hall in 2009.
The band toured constantly in 2010 starting in the UK in January through to the end of February. Their debut album LaFaro was released on Smalltown America Records on May 10, 2010 to universal acclaim both at home and on the mainland. Both "Tupenny Nudger" and "Leningrad" were under heavy rotation on Zane Lowe's Radio One Evening show.
Tours at home and across Europe in support of Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
rounded out the band's most successful year to date.
Herb Magee, bassist and twin brother of guitarist Dave Magee, announced his departure from the band while on stage at the Pigstock festival in 2011.
The band's new album Easy Meat was released on 3rd October 2011 and is already garnering excellent reviews. The title track was released in the summer of 2011, with a second single, "Meat Wagon" currently scheduled for release on 3rd September.
Members
- Jonny Black - Lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
& Rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together... - Dave Magee - Lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
- Alan Lynn - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Cahair Doherty - Temporary BassistBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Discography
- "Scott" (2006) - split single with Public Relations ExercisePublic Relations ExercisePublic Relations Exercise were a Leicester, England based post-hardcore/alternative rock group. A five-piece combining aspects of screamo and math rock, layered with penetrative and socially observant lyrics.-History:...
- LaFaro EP (2007)
- EP2 (2008)
- LaFaro (2010)
- Easy Meat (2011) Single
- Meat Wagon (2011) Single
- Easy Meat (2011) Album, to be released