- The Lingus
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Name = The Lingus
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Origin =Antrim ,Northern Ireland
Genre =Indie rock
Years_active = 4
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URL = [http://www.myspace.com/thelingus www.myspace.com/thelingus]
Current_members = Michael Dillon, John Donnell, Mark DillonThe Lingus are an original
indie rock act fromAntrim ,Northern Ireland .The band have released four
EP s since their formation in 2004 which have met with critical acclaim from much of the Irish media. The band has enjoyed radio airplay from many stations includingBBC Radio 1 [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rorymcconnell/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20061109] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rorymcconnell/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20080403] and featured as 'unsigned act of the week' on theSteve Lamacq show onBBC 6 Music in 2005.Live highlights include a show in
London and several appearances at the Empire Music Hall inBelfast (twice as part of theBelfest festival). The band have also played support in Belfast to touring bands such asLarrikin Love ,The Adventures and The Dudley Corporation.The band have featured on many unsigned compilations including PSB #6 [http://www.smalltownamerica.co.uk/discog.php/STA024/Public+Service+Broadcast+6] , released by UK indie label
Smalltown America in 2006.EPs
*Good News Everyone (2004)
*This Can't Be It (2005)
*Eventide (2006)
*Rebuild The Bridges (2007)
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