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Goldfish Syndrome performing “In The End” as part of a live recording by RedTV.ie & Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal, Co. Cork Ireland.

Formed by a group of friends who wanted to embrace the challenge of making great original music, Goldfish Syndrome played their first show in June 2006 to a great reception in Cypress Avenue Cork. At this moment in time they have built up a really great set of songs, and are creating a brilliant buzz whenever they play them live.

For more info visit: http://www.myspace.com/goldfishsyndrome

Goldfish Syndrome performing “In The End” as part of a live recording by RedTV.ie & Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal, Co. Cork Ireland.

Video Footage & Editing: Kieran McCarthy (RedTV.ie)
Camera 2: David Farrell
Audio Recording: Warren Tivy & John Burke (Claycastle Recording Studio)
Interview: Lisa Jayne Jones

Originally broadcast Thursday 26th March 2009 @ 9:00pm (GMT) Recorded live at Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal.
http://www.claycastlerecording.com

Toy Soldier (aka Cian) is a songwriter with a two-piece electro/acoustic outfit from Cork, Ireland. The music, melody driven, is a fusion of acoustic guitar with electronic beats and synths. Influences range from the sweet sublime of Jeff Buckley to the electropop inflections of The Postal Service.

From the beginning Cian’s life has been steeped in music. His parents were busy touring musicians, always either on the road or in the studio with their band. To Cian this was normal life and he always aspired to do the same.

He played drums at 4, piano at 6 and guitar at 10. “Somewhere around this time I started to write songs, my lyrics were always about weird characters and strange quirky places but as time went on I began to get more personal with my music”.

Cian’s debut EP was chosen as “Pick of the Fortnight” in Hot Press Magazine’s ‘Garageland’ section.

Cian has shared the stage with renowned artists such as British Sea Power, Tilly and the Wall and Cathy Davey. His debut EP has received airplay on numerous radio programmes nationwide including Larry Gogan’s popular show on 2fm.

Cian completed his first tour of the west coast of the USA in late 2007. His music was featured on popular LA acoustic radio show ‘Tied to the Tracks’ on ‘KCSN fm’.

Cian returned to Ireland from his second west coast tour to play the prestigious Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin in September 2008. The 2-piece outfit released their 2nd EP entitled ‘Closer’ last November to a rapturous reception in Cyprus Avenue, Cork City.

Cian returns to the studio in the coming weeks to commence recording his debut single! Ears to the ground folks!!!!

For more info visit: http://www.myspace.com/toysoldier

Ladydoll are an alternative rock quartet from Cork and have been together for 2 years. Having proved themselves in a number of live shows, they were nominated to take part in both the IMRO Showcase Tour, the National Student Music Awards and the 2FM 2Moro Tour in March 2007.  They were also contacted by radio stations and labels in the UK and went on to play a handful of successful showcase dates in London during the summer 2007.

Early 2008 saw Ladydoll record their debut E.P Wax Lyrical which was well received by radio and national press. The E.P also earned them a place in the National Student Music Awards finals, as well as support slots to some of Irelands best known rock bands including Fighting With Wire, Giveamanakick and Kopek.

Ladydoll’s second recording, Honeybunny/Genetics a double single is due out late 2008. This second offering was recorded by ex-Cyclefly guitarist Ciaran O’ Shea and mixed by French producer Dimitri Tikovoi who most recently recorded and produced Placebo’s album “Meds”

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/ladydollband

James McGrath & Band perform “Kingdom Of Smiles” broadcast live on the web 17th October 2008 with wwwYoughalOnline.com Productions … More

Web promo video clip of Steve Whelan song “Darling” taken from the album “The Last Walk” Video shoot and editing by Kieran McCarthy – www.kmcgraphics.com – The girl in car: Terri McCarthy. Please visit Steve Whelan website: www.myspace.com/stevewhelanband