When Cork based Indie band REMMA burst on to the music scene in 2004 it was a dream start by any standards.
What was to follow surpassed even their wildest expectations and included an acoustic set at Lillies Bordello, support to artists which included The Proclaimers, The Frank & Walters, Paddy Casey, Ruby Horse + TV & radio appearances and the inclusion of one of the band’s demo tracks “Worry Young” on an NME compilation CD “Songs To Save Your Life” which was compiled by none other than the legendary “Morrissey”
REMMA were signed by “Morrissey” to “ATTACK” ( his signature label within Sanctuary Records) which saw their debut EP “Worry Young” released in the US & Europe to critical acclaim and followed with Morrissey supports at London’s Earls Court Arena & Dublin’s Point Depot.
REMMA’s debut release which has been hailed as “Passionate, Windswept” – The Guardian,
“A Stormer” – NME & “Epic Melodic Rock” – HMV.Com received extensive airplay in the US & Europe
As the band’s career was beginning to take flight and with plans underway for a US & European promotional tour REMMA were dealt a devastating blow when lead singer Shane was struck down with a rare virus which destroyed his kidneys and which was to see him on dialysis and awaiting transplant for the following 3 years.
This was a very low point for the band but still they managed to keep on writing and recording new material and playing the occasional gig but serious touring or gigging commitments had to be placed temporarily on hold.
In late 2007 Shane finally underwent a successful kidney transplant and rapidly returned to full health.
The recording of the band’s debut album which is produced by Noel Hogan (The Cranberries, Mono Band & Arkitekt) is already underway with an EP due for release in Mid August.
REMMA are : Shane O’Herlihy (lead vocals/guitar) Darren O’Driscoll (Drums),
Colm O’Herlihy (Lead Guitar/backing vocals)
& Fritz Muller (Bass)
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Hey mate, long time, no see =) how are things in ireland? I've got half a mind of returning to be honest... Might come to cork thi summer =) Hope to see you then ;) Cheers! Mats
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