Smalltown America/+4 Presents Crawdaddy Invasion

Fighting With Wire | More Than Conquerors
Former Monarchs | Our Krypton Son | Agitate The Grave l Wiltz
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Friday 13th January 2011
Crawdaddy
Dublin
Doors: 8pm
Admission: €5

http://www.smalltownamerica.co.uk/

 

INDEPENDENCE MONTH -Throughout January in CRAWDADDY Maybe it's because everyone's broke, maybe there's just something in the water, but the music scene in Ireland hasn't been this vibrant since the '80's.

Independent labels throughout the country have brought us some incredible releases throughout 2011 and The Pod are celebrating this throughout January with INDEPENDENCE MONTH – a series of live shows in Crawdaddy put together by the labels pushing Irish music forward. It will be a chance for each label to get together for unique nights showcasing the acts that we'll no doubt be loving throughout 2012.

Entry for each event will be €5 on the door.

The Acts…

LaFaro

**DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL LaFaro HAVE HAD TO WITH DRAW FROM THIS SHOW.**

Fighting With Wire

From Smalltown America: Fighting With Wire are a three-piece melodic post-hardcore act from Derry, Northern Ireland. The group formed in 2003 as a side-project for Jetplane Landing guitarist, Cahir O’Doherty, who also sings with the band, drummer, Craig McKean and bassist, Jamie King. Combining technical proficiency with pop smarts, the band’s melodic aggression invites comparison with British contemporaries Hundred Reasons and Funeral For A Friend.

"Vicious and stinging in parts, but applied with dexterity and finesse" – Kerrang!

"Do what you believe in, believe in what you do and don’t give a damn about anything or anybody else. That seems to be the philosophy of Fighting With Wire." – Rock Sound

More Than Conquerors

From Smalltown America: Dirty, rhythmic guitars under-laden with hard-hitting bass-lines and punchy drums in a catchy way that makes sure the audiences' feet stay nailed to the ground. Amidst all the chaos, the melodic vocals grip the listeners emotions. More Than Conquerors formed in early 2009 and rapidly found community acclaim in the bosom of their native Belfast; the quartet’s charms also won them fans in acts such as: Jimmy Eat World, Feeder, Twin Atlantic, General Fiasco, Fighting With Wire and Mojo Fury – shaping a super-tight live show and garnering an enthusiastic, sing-a-long fanbase.

Thought provoking lyrics, epic instrumentation and production to die for.' – 8/10 – Boost The Music

'In car terms, they’re like a Toyota Prius equipped with a gas guzzling V8 and spidemobile-spec exhaust system…No, I haven’t been drinking – but I plan on it, probably while giving 'Boots & Bones' another listen.' – The Irish News.

Former Monarchs

Formed in 2010 from the ashes of local cult acts, Former Monarchs' draw influences from a diverse range of bands, including Irish stalwarts The Redneck Manifesto and the sadly-defunct Danish trio Marvins Revolt. Their sound interweaves edgy guitar lines and a thumping rhythm section, with strong emphasis on vocal and instrumental harmonies. In their relatively brief lifespan, Former Monarchs have toured Ireland with Birmingham based band &U&I, as well as playing with notable acts such as Maybeshewill, And So I Watch You From Afar and Axis Of in venues up and down the country. The band released their debut ep, "The Wisdom Of Crowds" in May 2011 to critical acclaim, and have toured all over the country in support of it.

"An assured and well rounded debut from a band that are arguably still finding their voice, when they hit their stride they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with in the Irish music scene and beyond." – drop-d.ie

"Ones to watch" – BBC Radio 1

Our Krypton Son

From Smalltown America: Chris McConaghy aka Our Krypton Son hails from Derry, Northern Ireland where he first cut his first musical teeth with psychobilly art-rockers Red Organ Serpent Sound. Having graduated unscathed from those rambunctious ranks, Chris established his songwriting credentials as an acoustic solo act sharing stages with David Kitt, Gemma Hayes, Jape and Cashier No. 9 around the Irish club circuit.

'The sweep and sway of ‘Catalonian Love Song’ is redolent of Richard Hawley, or the Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner at his most contemplative. Very promising indeed.' – AU Magazine

'A gentle and carefully crafted piece which I think you will want to come back to again and again.' – GoldenPlec

Wiltz

Wiltz are an instrumental indie-rock band based out of Wicklow, Ireland. Formed in late 2010, the four-piece (Mark, Robin, Peter & Dave) released their self-titled début EP in May 2011. In their first year together they have shared stages with such international acts as Lemuria, The James Cleaver Quintet and Alright The Captain.