Storybooks for Small Dogs
Storybooks for Small Dogs comprises of guitarist and lead
vocalist Alan Carmody, bassist Brian Shiels and drummer
Richard Cullen. A power pop trio, Storybooks for Small
Dogs make a typical indie-pop racket with a fine line
in lyrically precocious and highly melodic tunes. The
group aim to be accessible but challenging as they adopt
the sonic influences of The Strokes, The Pixies, The Smiths,
Weezer and Nirvana in combination with lyrics that take
the kitchen-sink vignettes of The Arctic Monkeys and Pete
Doherty and combine them with the grander artistic vision
of Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave. A band with a sense of
humour, style and irony, Storybooks for Small Dogs were
designed for the 21st century.
Beginning in December 2007 the band have gone from
strength to strength, creating artistically innovative
music while playing some of Ireland’s top venues
and landing a much sought after slot at 2009’s
“Oxegen”; Ireland’s biggest music festival.
Working with multi-platinum and award winning producer
Mark Cahill the band recorded their debut E.P. Therein
can be found ample evidence of Storybooks for Small
Dogs’ ability to combine musical, visual and literary
acumen creating a complete and fully rounded modern
musical experience.
2010 promises to be Storybooks for Small Dogs annus
mirabilis with tours, festivals, management, PR and
record deals currently being negotiated. Plans for their
debut album are now being finely tuned in collaboration
with another highly regarded music producer, while showcase
gigs in the UK and America are being finalised. Storybooks
for Small Dogs the most promising new Irish band on
the scene as they offer a unique and intelligent take
on contemporary Rock ‘n’ Roll: your assistance
is mandatory.
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