"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come"
-Victor Hugo
Tortured Artists Social Club entered the rock world like they entered life -- bare-assed with nothing much on but the ability to perform. A year and a half later, having racked up numerous achievements such as being nominated for best band at the 2007 Balcony TV Music Awards, chosen by Jenny Huston for the mycoke podcast, completing a 10 date tour in the US, invited to record a 2fm session with Dan Hegarty, TASC have proven that they have what it takes to make things happen.
In late 2004 after 8 years of performing, touring and recording with other bands, Ryan Margolin (Guitar/Vox) and Johnny O'Brien (Bass/Vox) began passing back and forth demos and ideas for a new project. After a long hard search for a drummer that took the band through many different towns, counties and cities, the position was finally filled in 2006 by drumming academy scholar Stephen Whelan (Drums). Tortured Artists Social Club was ready to rock!
With over 50 gigs in 6 months, TASC have built up a steady following on the irish circuit and have shown that they are not afraid to take on the battles of being on the road. Not that TASC are out to prove anything. They are simply and sincerely, in it for the music, and always have been. Almost one year after the release of TASC's debut single Panda, they have gathered attention from media and industry alike. One such person, Phil Daugherty, ( Sting & The Police, U2, Eric Clapton), was quoted saying" I haven't seen a band this exciting since Jane's Addiction back in 1988."
While some things may have changed for the relentlessly innovative threesome over the last 6 months, others stayed exactly the same. "The songs are always a reflection of what we're feeling and what's happening around us," says Johnny, chief lyricist for TASC. "I think we've all had a chance over the past years to experience different chapters of our lives closing and others opening up. It's how we've dealt with those changes that is at the core of most of our songs."
2007 has seen TASC's live show go from strength to strength. A true live band, TASC set out to portray a message and entertain. Stephen said "Every gig is different from the next. You never know what either one of us might do on any given night but the intensity and raw feelings never change." TASC describes themselves as dirty rock with a conscience "We try to keep the songs simple" says bassist Johnny, "Something you can relate to, or feel every day in the words and a melody that you can hum to yourself waiting for your bus. Its all about feel, instead of trying to fit into a certain sound or this seasons fashionable look."
TASC are currently in pre-production of their upcoming EP. They will be recording in Quill Lane Studios with producer Torsten Kinsella (God Is An Astronaut) in the hopes of having a finished record by the end of the summer 2007. Ryan said " Development on a personal and musical level is the key aim during the recording of this EP so we can produce the best possible record that we have in us right now. Working with people like Aaron Kennedy has brought us to that next level and we do not have any plans to stop there. I think once this record is finished, everyone will notice the progression we have made as a band."
As a drummer, sessionist, educator and motivator, Aaron Kennedy has played drums for over 20 years and in that time, has come across many different bands and artists. Lately his role has developed to producing and performance enhancement with TASC. "Having placed one of my students in the band I took a personal interest in the groups progress. After some time, the energy of TASC took me further into the music. I love 3 piece set ups.
TASC for me is the trio of passion energy and truth!!!"
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Human Music wishes to inform you of our up and coming event RockCandy!
The Rock Show that features professional sound & some of the best unsigned Irish artists from the underground.
RockCandy integrates Live Music over different stages with Bands, DJs, Visuals, Decorations, Stalls and brings great like minded people together.
www. HumanMusic. ie presents RockCandy McGruders 18 Thomas Street Dublin 8, Ireland. Phone 01 453 9022
6 Areas with Live Bands, DJs, Visuals & Stalls! Starts 6pm €15. €10 with face paint. Students €8
Mescalito The Gorgeous Colours Simon and the Ghost The Hot sprockets Rocket Surgery The Brothers Movement The Murder of Crows 79 Cortinas Ardiff Break Down Crew Brean Willson Dae Kim DJ Half Dutch Djembe Drums Erick Noon History of Harry Hoovers & Sledge Hammers James Guilmartin Lauren Guillery Liz Seaver MC Juile Dillion Page 27 Peter Space Invasion Sharah Red The Laundry Shop The Looks Wayne Soper
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Hi Tortured Artists Social Club We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know we have now reached over 10,000 plays. Thankyou for the all the help and support you have given us to reach this target. Thankyou and Cheers Caroline and Colin
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Hello there, We just wanted to wish all our friends a Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year. And take this opportunity to thank you all for over 6500 plays in 6 months, also for all the positive comments and encouragement you have given us. Please enjoy Christmas And the New Year and we will look forward to hearing from you in the new year.
Hello mates, Hope all is well in your world and you have a wonderful holiday season! We really enjoyed playing in Ireland recently. Check out the new clip on our site from our Ireland 2007 tour - The Indulgers performing "Trouble With A Capitol T" with Johnny Fean vocalist/guitarist from the legendary Irish band Horslips - one of the original celtic rock bands - in Ennis, Co. Clare Ireland. Have a fantastic new year! Your friends, The Indulgers
hi lads there's 3 very different new songs up on my site if ye get a chance drop in have a listen any feed back would be great , take care ,,,,,,,,,,,, steve
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