Artist description Stone are a five piece from Dublin, Ireland, They are based there and have developed a good following and a good fanbase in dublin,

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Blind Melon, Hendrix, the rolling stones, Led Zep, Free

Similar Artists stereophonics, live, pearl jam

Artist History band was started in 1998 by brother Mick and Jay, when the original bass player became ill they recruited Paul Hare who Mick knew from collage, They flew to Spain where they toured for 10 weeks , during which they fell out with the drummer and flew in Bernie Kearney who is Paul's best mate, when they returned to Ireland they were ready to record and Mick asked Dave Travers to help on the recording with some lead work, Dave enjoyed the experience so much that he joined the band, at the moment Stone are creating a massive stir in the clubs and pubs of Dublin and have presold 250 tickets to their next gig.

Group Members Jay Begley - Vocals Dave Travers - Lead Guitar, Mandolin Mick Begley - Guitars, Keyboards and backing vocals Paul Hare - Bass Bernie Kearney - Drums and Percussions

Instruments Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Strat, Fender Tele, Aria pro bass, Epiphone Mandolins, Pearl Export drums etc

Albums Watch this Space and Demo 1

Press Reviews STONE This is not a press release. This is a declaration of war. War on mediocrity. War on a complacent Dublin music scene. War on the endless number of jumped-up cabaret acts and moaning Indie dross that clutters the Irish music scene today. So who are the front-line troops? Stone are Jamie ‘Jay’ Begley (vocals), his brother Michael (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Dave Travers (Lead Guitar) , Paul Hare (bass) and Bernie ‘rhymes with’ Kearney (drums). Stone were formed in early 1998, and through a couple of line-up changes and constant gigging have emerged with a truly original, melodic, radio-friendly sound. Just think of all the greatest bands of the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s infused with a bit of ‘90’s balls and a voice that would have Otis Redding reaching for the bottle if he wasn’t already dead and an alcoholic. Their playing schedule has taken them to city venues such as Eamonn Doran’s, Whelans, The Sallynoggin Inn and regular nights at the Bridge, together with numerous pubs and clubs in the South-East Dublin area. Last summer, the lads spent ten weeks entertaining the holidaying hoards in Lanzarote, a stint which threatened to re-ignite the dormant volcanic foundations of this previously pleasant and placid island. The secret to Stone’s sound lies in Jamie’s astounding voice, Michael's classic song-writing style, Dave's inspirational lead work and a rhythm section tighter than a gnat’s arse.. So that’s Stone then. Class Act. FOR FURTHER INFO, CHECK OUT STONE’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.CLUBI.IE/STONED

Location Dublin, Ireland - Ireland

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