The Mascara Story

Mascara Story
Origin	Derry, Northern Ireland,
Genres	Alternative rock Indie rock
Years active	2004–2005
Labels	EMAP
Past members
Daveit Ferris Sean Keddy Jason Dickson

Mascara Story were a three piece rock band from Derry, Northern Ireland, consisting of Daveit Ferris (vocals, guitar), Sean Keddy (bass guitar, vocals) and Jay Dickson (drums, percussion).

History

Formed in March 2004, the band won the Snickers Unsigned Contest run by Kerrang! magazine. Part of the overall prize was an appearance at the Download Festival in Donnington during 2005.

Their first, and only, single "This Is Not A Bruise", was recorded and produced by Pedro Ferreira (Tokyo Dragons, The Darkness). The video for the song aired on video on Kerrang! TV, reaching number 13 on the UK Rock Chart.

The band broke up in October 2005, after a short regional tour with Reuben and Fighting with Wire.

Band members

Daveit Ferris

Since the breakup of Mascara Story, Ferris formed further bands, Recorded Solo albums and Released books of Original Poetry.

Sean Keddy

Since the break-up of Mascara Story, bassist Keddy has undertaken further education and graduated as a graphic designer/illustrator. He designed the cover of the debut release by imadethis, a former musical project of Dickson's.

Jay Dickson

Since the breakup of Mascara Story drummer has formed further bands.

Dickson is an endorsee of Mapex drums. He teaches drums and drum theory on a part-time basis at the North West Regional College NWRC in his home city of Derry.

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