Stand (Irish band)

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Name = Stand


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Genre = Rock, Alternative rock
Years_active = 1994 – present
Label = New World Music (Own label)
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URL = [http://www.standland.com]
Current_members = Neil Eurelle
Alan Doyle
David Walsh
Carl Dowling
Past_members =Stand are a Dublin 4-piece band currently based in New York. They are presently promoting their fourth studio album, Travel Light both in Ireland and in the United States.

History

Early Days

Childhood friends, Stand formed as a band in 1994 in Dublin, Ireland. Their early gigs were merely rehearsals in order to get used to performing live, and it was in this regard that they began as a covers band. They were quite successful playing the various pubs and clubs of Dublin, however during they began forming their sound which would culminate in the release of their debut album, Correspondant.

Correspondant

In 1999, Stand released their first album, Correspondant. The album was produced by Pat Donne (Picture House, Paddy Casey). The album was released on the band's independent label, New World Music, and sold 20,000 copies. The huge popularity of the track 'Questions' saw it hold its own in the Top 10 of the Irish Music Charts. The year culminated in the band's biggest show at the time, with a sell out show in Vicar Street.

The US

It was at this time that the band decided to try their hand at the New York music scene, and began playing small shows in various clubs around the city. It was at one of these shows that a US Colleges Booking Agent spotted the band, and invited them to play various colleges across the North & South East.

Back Home for Beautiful Grey

The launch of their second studio album, again recorded in Dublin under their own label, was launched in the HQ (now Spirit Nightclub) in 2001. The album was not launched in music stores however, making it primarily available through their website or at the various showsaround the country. The album was really the starting point for the band, with songs 'Beautiful Grey', 'Hoper' and 'Little Sweet Lucifer' reappearing on their next album.

New York Interval

Returning to the New York scene, the band had built an impressive following in the States thanks primarily due to the kinetic energy of their live performances. With this in mind, it was fitting that the band record a live CD, performed at Arlene's Grocery, which was sponsored by Budweiser. Although not on general release, fans received copies through the website or at shows.

In A Happy Place/Transmissions

In 2004 Stand announced the launch of their third studio album, In A Happy Place, and performed a show in Vicar Street, with support from Juliet Turner. The album's featured new material along with a re-recording of Laying Low (originally on Correspondant). The album was released in major music stores however sales were poor. For the launch in the U.S., the band re-recorded the album under the title Transmissions. The album featured reworkings of such songs as Dead Ends, Beautiful Grey & Big Bold Moves.

Travel Light

After numerous gigs both in the States and in Ireland, it was back in studio in 2006 for the hard-working band, for their 4 official studio album, Travel Light. The album, which contained all new material, instantly resonated not only with fans but with music critics, and many felt that the album was their best work to date, with songs such as Travel Light and Low Culture a departure from earlier work. The song Dressed to Kill was given airplay on Irish radio station Phantom FM, and the band promoted their album in various venues on the east coast of the US as well as back home in Dublin.

Line-up

*Neil Eurelle - Vocals, Bass
*Alan Doyle - Guitar, Vocals
*David Walsh - Lead guitar, Keyboards
*Carl Dowling - Drums, Backing vocals