The Evangelists (band)
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The Evangelists are a band from Donegal
(Ireland) and Derry
. (Northern Ireland).
They initially got together in 2000 after Eamonn McColgan (vocals), Liam Gorry (guitar) and Eoghan Holland (bass) were studying a BTEC National Diploma in Popular Music. They teamed up with the first Evangelists drummer Michael Lynch shortly after.
Their first EP, entitled "Hey Presto!", contained 5 tracks. It was recorded from The Nerve Centre
practice rooms by Paul Sayers as part of the Gasyard Wall Feile 2000 Radio station.
In February 2001 Michael departed the band and was quickly replaced by Craig Hawthorne, who was also studying at the same college.
In 2001 they recorded "If It Flies It Dies" in the N.W.I.F.H.E. Studios in The City Factory in Derry. It was engineered by two Italians and the band themselves.
They were included in a French
documentary about the Irish
music scene.
In 2002 the band approached Blast Furnace to record their first professionally recorded sessions. The result produced the six track "This is a Real Rabbit" cd.
The Evangelists song "Community Love Song" was included in the BelFEST
2002 compilation CD released on Creeping Herb Records.
Their 12-track début Album "Muff
Against Bush" was launched in late 2005 / early 2006 to critical acclaim.
In early 2006 Craig Hawthorne was relieved of drumming duties and was replaced by Brian Doherty but returned again in early 2010.
Over the years they have played hundreds of shows in Ireland and the UK. They have previously supported The Undertones
, Electric 6, Electric Eel Shock
, Bad Manners
, The Damned and Therapy?
. The Evangelists played on the I.M.R.O.
Showcase Tour in May 2006.
The ostentatious and sometimes downright strange band have been described as “one of the most entertaining, energetic and exciting bands to emerge from the North West in a decade” (Derry Journal
) and “very raw and very entertaining” by the late Radio 1
presenter John Peel
.
In 2009, The Evangelists substantially reduced the amount of live performances.
Guitarist Gorry performed with The Dangerfields
at a handful of shows in 2003.
Donegal
Donegal or Donegal Town is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Its name, which was historically written in English as Dunnagall or Dunagall, translates from Irish as "stronghold of the foreigners" ....
(Ireland) and Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
. (Northern Ireland).
They initially got together in 2000 after Eamonn McColgan (vocals), Liam Gorry (guitar) and Eoghan Holland (bass) were studying a BTEC National Diploma in Popular Music. They teamed up with the first Evangelists drummer Michael Lynch shortly after.
Their first EP, entitled "Hey Presto!", contained 5 tracks. It was recorded from The Nerve Centre
Nerve Centre
The Nerve Centre is a youth self-help organisation established in 1990 in Derry, Northern Ireland to provide a creative outlet for youth culture and the many young people who feel excluded from the "arts sector"...
practice rooms by Paul Sayers as part of the Gasyard Wall Feile 2000 Radio station.
In February 2001 Michael departed the band and was quickly replaced by Craig Hawthorne, who was also studying at the same college.
In 2001 they recorded "If It Flies It Dies" in the N.W.I.F.H.E. Studios in The City Factory in Derry. It was engineered by two Italians and the band themselves.
They were included in a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
documentary about the Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
music scene.
In 2002 the band approached Blast Furnace to record their first professionally recorded sessions. The result produced the six track "This is a Real Rabbit" cd.
The Evangelists song "Community Love Song" was included in the BelFEST
Belfest
belFEST was a festival celebrating and showcasing the music scene in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 1996, it featured many bands and artists who have gone on to find fame and success in the record industry such as Snow Patrol, Duke Special and Iain Archer.It usually took place in the...
2002 compilation CD released on Creeping Herb Records.
Their 12-track début Album "Muff
Muff, County Donegal
Muff is a village in County Donegal, Ireland. It is near the mouth of the River Foyle and sits at the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The village of Culmore and the city of Derry are to the south...
Against Bush" was launched in late 2005 / early 2006 to critical acclaim.
In early 2006 Craig Hawthorne was relieved of drumming duties and was replaced by Brian Doherty but returned again in early 2010.
Over the years they have played hundreds of shows in Ireland and the UK. They have previously supported The Undertones
The Undertones
The Undertones are a punk rock/new wave band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975.The original line-up of the Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums — The Undertones , Hypnotised , Positive Touch and The Sin of Pride — before disbanding in July 1983.Music guide Allmusic...
, Electric 6, Electric Eel Shock
Electric Eel Shock
Electric Eel Shock are a three-piece garage metal band, formed in Tokyo in the late 1990s. They first toured the United States in 1999 and have been touring the world ever since.-Early years of EES:...
, Bad Manners
Bad Manners
Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone ska band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene through their bald outsized frontman's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze.They were at...
, The Damned and Therapy?
Therapy?
Therapy? is an alternative metal band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist–vocalist Andy Cairns from Ballyclare and drummer-vocalist Fyfe Ewing from Larne, Northern Ireland. The band initially recorded their first demo with Cairns filling in on bass guitar...
. The Evangelists played on the I.M.R.O.
Irish Music Rights Organisation
Irish Music Rights Organisation is the collecting society for songwriters, composers and music publishers of Ireland. Its role is to act as an agent for its members in order to collect license fees whenever their musical works are performed in public, broadcast or transmitted, and to pay out...
Showcase Tour in May 2006.
The ostentatious and sometimes downright strange band have been described as “one of the most entertaining, energetic and exciting bands to emerge from the North West in a decade” (Derry Journal
Derry Journal
The Derry Journal is a newspaper based in Derry, Northern Ireland, serving County Londonderry as well as County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. It is operated by a Johnston Press holding company entitled Derry Journal Newspapers. The paper is published on Tuesday and Friday and is a sister...
) and “very raw and very entertaining” by the late Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
presenter John Peel
John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
.
In 2009, The Evangelists substantially reduced the amount of live performances.
Guitarist Gorry performed with The Dangerfields
The Dangerfields
The Dangerfields is a punk rock/rock 'n' roll man based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in March 2000. Led by drummer and lead vocalist Andrew Griswold, they have released one album and four EPs, and have played more than 850 live gigs...
at a handful of shows in 2003.
External links
- http://www.theevangelists.co.uk
- The Evangelists' Myspace