Odeon Beatclub
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Odeon Beatclub are a Scottish
indie
band from Glasgow
, formed in 1999 by friends Gerry Callaghan (vocals) and Paul Tierney (guitar). Initially the band included Paul's sister Joanne Tierney (bass) and Des McCabe (drums). The band received support from Steve Lamacq
for their self released single
, "Past Gone Mad". Callaghan left the band in 2000, and vocal duties were taken over by Paul Tierney.
The band continued as a three piece playing one notable show with The Cooper Temple Clause
, until Joanne Tierney left in 2001, to be replaced by James Pritchard (guitar), and eventually his girlfriend Sarah Brand (bass). The band's first label release was I Need More Time through the Glasgow based independent record label
, Play Records.
In 2002 the band won a place at T in the Park
after playing the T-break heats. The band was selected for Best Of T-break and the gig was later broadcast by long term supporters Vic Galloway
and Gill Mills on their BBC Radio 1
show. One of the judges of the event was a pre-world fame Gary Lightbody
of Snow Patrol
, who subsequently asked the band to support them later in the year.
The band released a number of self released, mail order only, CD singles from 2002-2003. In 2003 they released "Behind My Eye" through Stow College's Electric Honey
label.
In 2004 they contributed the track "1000 Arguments" to the Glowing Underground EP on Fierce Panda, and played as support to Ballboy, Camera Obscura
and Half Man Half Biscuit
. The band also released The Midnight Service Station EP on their own Polyester Records.
After a change of management, and a couple of false starts in 2005, the band started work on their debut album. Kenny Patterson was chosen as their record producer
as he had worked with The Coral
, Ian Broudie
and Swayzak
. The album was recorded at Goldtop Studios in London
, in 2005. The band filled in at the last minute for a support slot in Greenock
with Pete Doherty
's band, Babyshambles
, in September 2005, and were subsequently asked to play the remaining Scottish dates of their tour. This led to the band supporting Babyshambles on another Scottish tour in 2006.
The much delayed first single, "Last Gasp", from the debut album was released in August 2006. Brand left in September 2006 to be replaced by Rob McKinlay. Due to personal commitments, he was replaced in the summer of 2007 by Jon Paul Brownlow. The band's self titled debut album was released on Beatclub Recordings in March 2007.
Pritchard left the band in January 2008 to pursue his own solo work. He was replaced by Jim Lang. The band released "The New Kate Moss" in May 2008, and picked up airplay
on numerous radio station
s including BBC Radio 2
and 6music. This was followed by "How to Kill a Man" in November 2008, with a session on Radio Clyde
's Billy Sloan show the same month.
The band planned to release another single, "Strike Me Down" in mid 2009.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
indie
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, formed in 1999 by friends Gerry Callaghan (vocals) and Paul Tierney (guitar). Initially the band included Paul's sister Joanne Tierney (bass) and Des McCabe (drums). The band received support from Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq , sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo or "The Cat" is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.-Early career:He was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire...
for their self released single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Past Gone Mad". Callaghan left the band in 2000, and vocal duties were taken over by Paul Tierney.
The band continued as a three piece playing one notable show with The Cooper Temple Clause
The Cooper Temple Clause
The Cooper Temple Clause were an English six-piece alternative rock band originating from Wokingham, Berkshire. Formed in 1998, the band quickly gained a following through their live concerts, and have produced three albums, the latest being Make This Your Own...
, until Joanne Tierney left in 2001, to be replaced by James Pritchard (guitar), and eventually his girlfriend Sarah Brand (bass). The band's first label release was I Need More Time through the Glasgow based independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
, Play Records.
In 2002 the band won a place at T in the Park
T in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
after playing the T-break heats. The band was selected for Best Of T-break and the gig was later broadcast by long term supporters Vic Galloway
Vic Galloway
Michael "Vic" Galloway is a DJ on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 1, Vic presents a self-titled show on Radio Scotland every Monday from 8:05pm-10pm and does the BBC Introducing Scotland Radio 1 programme Wednesday evenings/Thursday mornings from 12:00-2:00am...
and Gill Mills on their BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
show. One of the judges of the event was a pre-world fame Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :...
of 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...
, who subsequently asked the band to support them later in the year.
The band released a number of self released, mail order only, CD singles from 2002-2003. In 2003 they released "Behind My Eye" through Stow College's Electric Honey
Electric Honey
Electric Honey may refer to:* Electric Honey , a 1999 album by Luscious Jackson* Electric Honey , a 1986 album by the Partland Brothers, featuring the hit single "Soul City"...
label.
In 2004 they contributed the track "1000 Arguments" to the Glowing Underground EP on Fierce Panda, and played as support to Ballboy, Camera Obscura
Camera obscura
The camera obscura is an optical device that projects an image of its surroundings on a screen. It is used in drawing and for entertainment, and was one of the inventions that led to photography. The device consists of a box or room with a hole in one side...
and Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Man Half Biscuit, often "HMHB", are an English rock band from Birkenhead, Merseyside, active since the mid-1980s, known for satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs. The group comprises Nigel Blackwell , Neil Crossley , Ken Hancock , and Carl Henry...
. The band also released The Midnight Service Station EP on their own Polyester Records.
After a change of management, and a couple of false starts in 2005, the band started work on their debut album. Kenny Patterson was chosen as their record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
as he had worked with The Coral
The Coral
The Coral are an English band formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula in England. The band first emerged during the early 2000s and found success with their debut album The Coral and follow up Magic and Medicine...
, Ian Broudie
Ian Broudie
Ian Broudie is a British singer-songwriter, musician and record producer from Liverpool, England. After emerging from the post punk scene in Liverpool in the late 1970s as a member of Big in Japan, Broudie went on to form the short-lived groups Original Mirrors and Care in the early 1980s as well...
and Swayzak
Swayzak
Swayzak is a tech house duo from the United Kingdom that consists of James S. Taylor and David Brown. They live and work in London and released their first 12" single "Bueno" / "Fukumachi" in February 1997 to much acclaim...
. The album was recorded at Goldtop Studios in London
London
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, in 2005. The band filled in at the last minute for a support slot in Greenock
Greenock
Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in United Kingdom, and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland...
with Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty
Peter Doherty is an English musician, writer, actor, poet and artist. He is best known musically for being co-frontman of The Libertines, which he reformed with Carl Barât in 2010. His other musical project is indie band Babyshambles...
's band, Babyshambles
Babyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
, in September 2005, and were subsequently asked to play the remaining Scottish dates of their tour. This led to the band supporting Babyshambles on another Scottish tour in 2006.
The much delayed first single, "Last Gasp", from the debut album was released in August 2006. Brand left in September 2006 to be replaced by Rob McKinlay. Due to personal commitments, he was replaced in the summer of 2007 by Jon Paul Brownlow. The band's self titled debut album was released on Beatclub Recordings in March 2007.
Pritchard left the band in January 2008 to pursue his own solo work. He was replaced by Jim Lang. The band released "The New Kate Moss" in May 2008, and picked up airplay
Airplay
* Airplay is the amount of time a song is played on the radio.It may also refer to:* AirPlay, an audio & video streaming technology from Apple Inc.* Airplay , Foster & Graydon music project from 1980* Citroën C1, Citroën C1 Airplay...
on numerous radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
s including BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
and 6music. This was followed by "How to Kill a Man" in November 2008, with a session on Radio Clyde
Radio Clyde
Radio Clyde is a division of Bauer Radio based in Glasgow, Scotland. They currently operate an FM station and an AM station from studios in Clydebank West Dunbartonshire.- History :...
's Billy Sloan show the same month.
The band planned to release another single, "Strike Me Down" in mid 2009.