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Stand (Irish band)
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Stand are a Dublin 4-piece rock band. They spent the last two years promoting their fourth studio album, Travel Light, both in Ireland
and in the United States
. The record was critically acclaimed leading the band to sell out the prestigious Bowery Ballroom
in New York City. In June 2009 the band entered the studio of famed Buffalo New York band The Goo Goo Dolls to record 10 songs under the guidance of Producer Marc Swersky. These songs were being mixed by Grammy Award winning Mix Engineer Mark Needham in Los Angeles. The band had not announced a release date as yet.
around the country. The album was really the starting point for the band, with songs 'Beautiful Grey', 'Hoper' and 'Little Sweet Lucifer' reappearing on their next album.
, which was sponsored by Budweiser
. Although not on general release, fans received copies through the website or at shows.
. The album's featured new material along with a re-recording of Laying Low (originally on Correspondent). The album was released in major music stores however sales were poor. For the launch in the U.S., the band re-recorded the album under the title Transmissions. The album featured reworkings of such songs as Dead Ends, Beautiful Grey & Big Bold Moves.
, and the band promoted their album in various venues on the east coast of the US as well as back home in Dublin.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The record was critically acclaimed leading the band to sell out the prestigious Bowery Ballroom
Bowery Ballroom
The Bowery Ballroom is a music venue in the Bowery section of New York City. The structure, at 6 Delancey Street, was built just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of WWII, when it became a high-end retail store. The neighborhood subsequently went into decline...
in New York City. In June 2009 the band entered the studio of famed Buffalo New York band The Goo Goo Dolls to record 10 songs under the guidance of Producer Marc Swersky. These songs were being mixed by Grammy Award winning Mix Engineer Mark Needham in Los Angeles. The band had not announced a release date as yet.
Correspondent
In 1999, Stand released their first album, Correspondent. The album was produced by Pat Donne (Picture House, Paddy Casey). The album was released on the band's independent label, New World Music, and sold 20,000 copies. The huge popularity of the track 'Questions' saw it hold its own in the Top 10 of the Irish Music Charts. The year culminated in the band's biggest show at the time, with a sell out show in Vicar Street.The US
It was at this time that the band decided to try their hand at the New York music scene, and began playing small shows in various clubs around the city. It was at one of these shows that a US Colleges Booking Agent spotted the band, and invited them to play various colleges across the North & South East.Back Home for Beautiful Grey
The launch of their second studio album, again recorded in Dublin under their own label, was launched in the HQ (now Spirit Nightclub) in 2001. The album was not launched in music stores however, making it primarily available through their website or at the various showsaround the country. The album was really the starting point for the band, with songs 'Beautiful Grey', 'Hoper' and 'Little Sweet Lucifer' reappearing on their next album.
New York Interval
Returning to the New York scene, the band had built an impressive following in the States thanks primarily due to the kinetic energy of their live performances. With this in mind, it was fitting that the band record a live CD, performed at Arlene's GroceryArlene's Grocery
Arlene's Grocery is a bar and music venue in the Lower East Side, Manhattan. It is located at 95 Stanton Street, and has been a bar/venue since 1996....
, which was sponsored by Budweiser
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
. Although not on general release, fans received copies through the website or at shows.
In a Happy Place/Transmissions
In 2004 Stand announced the launch of their third studio album, In A Happy Place, and performed a show in Vicar Street, with support from Juliet TurnerJuliet Turner
Juliet Turner is a singer/songwriter from Tummery, near Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. She has been a part of the Dublin music scene since she started recording in 1996. In the course of her career she has opened for such artists as Bob Dylan, U2 and Bryan Adams and toured with Roger...
. The album's featured new material along with a re-recording of Laying Low (originally on Correspondent). The album was released in major music stores however sales were poor. For the launch in the U.S., the band re-recorded the album under the title Transmissions. The album featured reworkings of such songs as Dead Ends, Beautiful Grey & Big Bold Moves.
Travel Light
After numerous gigs both in the States and in Ireland, it was back in studio in 2006 for the hard-working band, for their 4 official studio album, Travel Light. The album, which contained all new material, instantly resonated not only with fans but with music critics, and many felt that the album was their best work to date, with songs such as Travel Light and Low Culture a departure from earlier work. The song Dressed to Kill was given airplay on Irish radio station Phantom FMPhantom FM
Phantom 105.2 is a Dublin based radio station, founded in 1996 as a pirate radio station. Phantom broadcasts under a contract awarded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ....
, and the band promoted their album in various venues on the east coast of the US as well as back home in Dublin.
Current members
- Neil Eurelle - Vocals, BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Alan Doyle - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, Vocals - David Walsh - Lead guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Brian Ellis - 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 ....