Record Store Day Release, Sold Out Whelans Gig and Phantom 105.2 FM Regular Playlist

Record Store Day

 

We released our new single "Soul Brother" there on Record Store Day, the 20th of April. To help launch the limited edition 7 inch Vinyl we played two instores and a headline gig in Whelans. The first gig was in Freebird Records. It was fully unplugged and intimate, really sweet vibe in there. We nearly didn't get to play at all because a guard on horseback all but seized our van outside the venue. The quivering lips and sad faces made him change his mind at the last second so we got away with a fine. It was both really lucky and unfortunate at the same time. You can check out pictures of the gig and the brush with the law here. 


After this we made the short stroll next door to do a Tower Records Instore in The Madison Venue.  This was a fully electric gig and way more rocking, but equally as much fun. Loads of people were buying the vinyl off of us and getting in the shops so the whole day was a beast success. On top of everything it was the nicest day of the year so far so everyone was in a really good mood.

We also have the song available for download which you can get here if you'd like to help us out.

Whelans Headliner

We made our way up to Whelans after Tower to set up, soundcheck and get ready for our headline slot. We decorated the place with the Jack of Diamonds crew and the place looked awesome. We had all props from the video around the place and vinyls hanging from the ceiling. Markas Carcass and Cry Monster Cry were amazing as always and they had the crowd toasted by the time we made our way to the stage. The place was absolutely jam packed and they were turning people away at the door! We had a deadly time playing and we did our best. We also had Sarah Red and Amy Kelly singing backing vocals for a few songs and Simon Wall (Wookie) playing the flute. We couldn't be happier with the way the whole gig went and big thanks to the Jack of Diamonds posse, A-tray and Peter Pureheart for kicking ass on the night. And of course Claire Miaow Catt Batt on the merch stand. Big love everyone. Thanks to all of you for coming along as well and for your much appreciated ongoing support. You are all rapid! xxx

Heres a little Soul Brother montage for you if you want to re-live the day, or if you weren't there and want a little slice of the buzz ...

Phantom Playlist

We have been on the regular Phantom FM Playlist now for two weeks in a row and its so amazing to hear our music being played on the radio on a regular basis. Big love to all of you who have been requesting it by texting 51052. Its really helping us get it played more regularly. They've also been helping us out on their website by featuring us, which you can see here.  Fair play to the team at Phantom for helping us out! Thanks dudes and dude-ettes xx

 

RTE's Two Tube and TG4

Tomorrow evening (Friday 12th April) we will be on RTE's Two Tube. We are doing a little interview and theyre showing the Soul Brother Video. Its on at about 6pm so check it out if you can. It will be so strange to see our video on TV! Sweet buzz though. Also this week we played a few songs for a TG4 special that will be out later in the year. We wont say too much in case were not allowed but we were jamming with Fiachna Ó Braonáin from Hothouse Flowers. It was a great experience and it was really good musically. Cant wait for you all to see it.

 

Billboards and Competition

We have some billboards up for our Single Launch in Whelans on the 20th of April. They look beast and theyre totally big time! Mad buzz seeing them up there where you always look and think how cool it would be to be on one some day. We have a competition too that if you take a photo of yourself in the nip in front of one and share the photo on our facebook we'll give you a free ticket to the gig. No takers just yet but give it a go if your man or woman enough. Check our facebook for details. Really looking forward to the gig now. Only a bit over a week away!

We have loads of stuff we cant say just yet but things are really looking good for us and we are content and happy. More radio and media stuff happening next week so we'll keep you posted. Please keep spreading the good word and hopefully see you all next Saturday. Peace and love y'all!! xxx


P.S. Take this music industry! xx

Soul Brother Video and Single Launch

Soul Brother Video

Hopefully by now you've seen our new video for the first single off our second album. The track is called Soul Brother and we made the video live online this week. The vid was directed by the powerhouse videomaker Finn Keenan and was shot in January all round Cavan. The whole video was made on a shoe string and it is a labour of passion and love. We all worked together for weeks coming up to the shoot and the whole thing took two days to film. We are all really happy with it and hope you are too. Hopefully the irony isn't lost on everyone. Thanks so much Finn Keenan for all your hard work and dedication. You are a true chiller and you and yours will be forever in our hearts. You can check the video out below if you havent seen it yet. If you could find it in your heart to like and share it too we will send you cyber props, promise xx

Soul Brother Vinyl Single Launch

 

We are launching Soul Brother on Vinyl and Download only. There will be no CD release of the single. The launch is in Whelans on the 20th of April and we are supported on the night by Cry Monster Cry and Markas Carcas. We have a very special set lined up with some collaborators and surprises in store so please don't miss this gig. Tickets are only 10 Euros and can be bought from any of us, the Dimestore Recordings crew, the Saucy Sundays crew, the Jack Of Diamonds crew or by emailing thehotsprocketstickets@gmail.com. We've really been working so hard for the last year and its so good to finally be showing the fruits of our labour. Really genuinely hope you can join us on the night.

Peace and Love, The Hot Sprockets xxxxx