Everywhere you go, people keep telling you that you look familiar. Some say you’re like one thing and others something completely different....until one day, out of the blue, you’re told that you resemble ’that badger-faced man in my dreams!’....you shed tears; nodding in acknowledgement as the person skips away....
Formed early 2006, the 6-piece band Boathouse have been causing quite a stir recently. Imagine a car-crash between the Pixies, Broken Social Scene and Arcade Fire, with a dash of something else, and you’ll be some way to realizing the sound that has seen them gain a great live reputation.
With superb songwriting, soaring vocals and the usual Guitar/Bass/Drums, Boathouse have mixed the instrumentation of Trumpet, Accordion, Mandolin, Flute, Glockenspiel into a sound that is truly their own.
In June 2007 they did a three track live acoustic session for the BBC. The first three tracks above are the fruits of this session so enjoy! There is also a live video of one of these tracks, ’Johnny and Ruth Story’ in the news section above along with a short profile all put together by the BBC.
There are six members: Keir (Drums), Kieran (Guitars, Vocals), Amy (Vocals, Guitar, Glockenspiel), Micky (Bass), Gerry (Vocals, Accordion, Keys, Guitars, Flute, Glockenspiel), Dave (Trumpet)
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"Some day, we may all have a little Boathouse in our soul. The intent is decent, the energy levels are considerable and some of the tunes are blinders. They produce an accordion, a trumpet and a flute. A xylophone is mangled and guitars sing out. The best bits are when the rhythm locks into a four-to-the-floor fever and the music stampedes to an emotional conclusion.
’Johnny And Ruth Story’ has the narrative rush of the Hold Steady and the spark of the Arcade Fire. This is naturally a great thing. A couple more songs are also rich with possibilities. There’s a latent Roy Orbison dimension, while the dynamic between singers Gerry and Amy is swell. ’What I Remember’ is an actual heart breaker."
Gifted @ The Empire Music Hall by Stuart Bailie, BBC Radio Ulster
"It’s not often that we make the effort to cram six musicians and their instruments into the snug confines of the ATL Studio, but for Boathouse we were prepared to make an exception.
Armed with a glockenspeil, a bucket, a trumpet, a piano, a bass, two guitars and a range of voices, the band recorded winning versions of their songs ’Johnny and Ruth Story’, ’What I Remember’ and ’Don’t Knock’..."
Boathouse Session for Across The Line on BBC Radio Ulster
Hey guys, I'm liking the new recordings. I'm a regular visitor to your space and love listening to your tracks. One of my faves is no longer available are you planning to put them up on your main web site? I'd go to your gig's but Irelands a little too far from Leeds for me. Keep up the good work, I'll hopefully get to see you in England one day. : D
that's so strange, i was actually on your myspace listening to the new recordings when you messaged me. they sound great. "what i remember" is ace, as always. :)
ELLO to 'without a doubt' Me Favorite Irish Band 'BOATHOUSE"..... Hope all is well mates and a very Grand week to ya.... been awhile here on me end and hope we chat soon.... take care now and very much continued success too ya.... ALL THE BEST//.... TIMIN....
Funkasaurus Farewell Party This Saturday Night 12th April!!
After nearly five years hosting some of the most incendiary parties in Belfast, Funkasaurus in The Basement Bar is coming to an end. We would wholeheartedly like to thank all the DJs who have played for us and all the punters who have graced our dance floor. We have loved every minute of it and hope to see you all at our farewell party on Saturday April 12th.
We want to make it the biggest and best send off possible playing five hours of all the tunes that have made the foundations rumble and sweat drip from the ceiling!
Proceedings kick off @ 9pm so we hope to see you all on the dancefloor!!
Hey amy, Thanks very much. That song was a long time in the making. We'll try and not leave it so long for the next single! hopefully see u in Belfast soon. Peter.
hey duders, i have travelled the globe, i have occupied manys a top bunk and now that i is home i will like to know when your next gig is .... your new tunes sound awesome and i see ya'all have been hard at work!!
i cant promise i wont get drunk and scream obscenities but ho hum thems be the facts
Hey Kieran, I am good - you? I was listening to the tunes and they are great. You guys have obviously been working hard. I'm just getting a new band up and running at the moment - got a full lineup minus guitarist, proving harder than first t
