Principal Members :
Steven Cassells- Guitar and Vocals.
Omar Mahfoud- Guitar and Piano.
Clifford Deane- Drums.
Musical Collaborators:
Bernard Kavanagh- Bass
Nathan O'Brien- Bass Guitar and Saxaphone.
James Walsh- Drums and Percussion.
Gemma Fisher- Backing Vox and Keyboard.
Alison Comerford- Violin.
Tommy Gray- Drums. Niamh Russell- Cello.
Zaki Mahfoud- Violin.
Influences
John Mayer, SRV, Ryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Dave Mathews Band,The Band, The Frames, Coldplay, Micheal Franti and Spearhead, Bob Marley, ACDC, Kings of Leon Tom Waits and many many more!!!
Since their foundation in 2006, The J-Walkers have undergone many transformations to become an exciting and promising new addition to the Irish music scene. The core members of the band, Steven Cassells (lead vocal and guitar), Clifford Deane (drums and backing vox) and Omar Mahfoud (electric guitar and piano) come from diverse musical upbringings, though this has not stopped them from finding common ground on which to start work on their first EP. The search still continues for a permanent bassist though, and this is proving a real thorn in the band's side, preventing them from doing as many live gigs as they would like.
Cassells provides the main artistic direction in the setup. As a solo performer, he has been a regular or the Carlow-Kilkenny music scene for years, gigging in such memorable venues as Cleere's, The Music Factory and The Vinyl bar to name but a few. Building on his solo performances, Cassells has adapted a diversely gifted band to his unique and inimitable brand of music.
Of late, the lads have been taken under the wing of a management company, and are focusing on recording a 5 track EP, due for release in the coming months.
lads how are ye....how the bleedin hell did u get that oxegen gig? dya know how we could apply next year obviously....best of luck in the final....Aggro Culture
Hi Stephen...I just done a quick blog my own site and gave you a mention...I will email you very shortly with other info...Hope the exams are going OK...D
You and your band are great...really like the songs and vocals
Sorry I am only getting a chance to add you now, am sooo busy lately. Thanks a mill for the friend request, really appreciate it:)
I hope you are having a great week, keep in touch
hey man, how bout u give me a support gig and i'll give you one or whatever..... love the track "inside im dancin" cool stuff.....keep shining the light
The Zoo Club, Kilkenny, will be launched as a dedicated live music venue and alternative night club on Friday May 5th.
The lauch will be a free gig featuring four local bands of different styles.
The line-up is:
Saving Judas
Jilted
Maurice Ramsbottom
Original Lineup
The bands will be followed by an alternative/indie/rock club until 2.30am
Doors open at 9pm and its all free so come along, support the bands and help get this thing off the ground.
On Saturday May 6th Primed play with support from Southern Discomfort and Bad Mothers Union, followed by club. Doors open at 9, 5 entry.
On Sunday May 7th, Silent Conflict headline the Underground gig - all ages - with support from Atrax Mantis and Take The Bullets. Doors open at 4pm, 6 entry.
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