Lorcan James

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Throwing Stones

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Released: Jul 26, 2010

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Throwing Stones
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Girl With No Name
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VIP
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Buried Alive
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Swim
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Genre: Folk / Pop / Rock
Location Dublin, Ir
Profile Views: 26408
Last Login: 3/30/2012
Member Since 3/21/2007
Website www.lorcanjames.com
Record Label Coldcut Records
Type of Label Indie
Bio
Lorcan James is an emerging Irish artist, originally from Co. Meath, now living in Dublin. A year after he picked up the guitar he performed his own songs in front of 2,000 people at a talent show in Rome. From that moment the desire to make music his life, began. He became immersed in his project studio, which lead to opportunities to create music for television. He first travelled to Mexico in 2003 and would spend a good deal of time there over the next number of years. The sounds there enriched his musical palette as a songwriter. Blended with other influences from the U.S., it would lead to a distinctive Pop/Rock sound emerging in his debut EP, entitled 'Buried Alive'. A meeting with musician Utku Sarper would prove timely. Along with sound engineer and producer Ger McDonnell (U2, Martha Wainwright, Manic Street Preachers), they provided additional production on the EP. Lorcan James crafts songs with themes that are out of the ordinary from mainstream music. 'VIP' for example is an anthem for anyone getting pushed around in their lives. 'Swim' is a seranade inspired by the emotions of becoming a parent for the first time. Despite some changes in the line-up over the years, Lorcan has now established an experienced and loyal band with Peter Moc on lead guitar/backing vocals, Paul Madden on drums /backing vocals and Utku Sarper on bass. In 2010 Lorcan James and his band had the priviledge to play at the reknowned 100 Club in London and in May 2011 played at the final of the Spanish Tennis Open in Madrid. July 2011 saw Lorcan James named 'Next Big Thing' in U Magazine and'Artist of the Month' in Music Review Unsigned. In the same month the official 'Buried Alive EP launch' sold-out at Whelans. In September 2011 he was runner-up in the Bulmer Berry 'An Undergrowth Movement ' competition in association with Hotpress. Lorcan James has since performed on Newstalk's 'Shenanigans with Sile' and TG4. 'Next Big Thing' U Magazine – July Edition 'Artist Of The Month' MRU Magazine – July Edition 'Lorcan James' blend of pop-rock and folk is steadily making waves' Shilpa Ganatra – The Star Newspaper 'This year could see Lorcan James break through to the big time' Evan Short – Meath News and Sport 'If I was to put a label on Lorcan James I would sum it up in one word, superb!' Trevor Halpin – Music Review Unsigned 'Having his own set of unique and distinctive songs, there are big things ahead for Lorcan James' Mark Walsh – Cheers Magazine 'U.S. Radio potential'' Safta Jaffery – CEO of Taste Music (Former manager of Muse) "
Members
Lorcan James (Lead Vocals, rhythm guitars), Utku Sarper (bass and backing vocals) and Paul Madden (Drums/Backing Vocals), Peter Moc (Guitar, backing vocals)
Influences
Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Jimmy Hendrix, U2, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Juanes, Ben Harper, Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, Tim Buckley, Johnny Cash, Shakira, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Don Hendley, David Gray, Simon and Garfunkel, Marty Robbins, George Michael.
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Eurovision was poor last night - should have gone to Specsavers

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I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/Z08Voa2G

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On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating." (...and you thought????...)

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i remember when the Eurovision was a song contest

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Hey everyone!!, keep sharing the video for Music Review Unsigned donation campaign for magazine launch!!.. Thanks... http://t.co/sdEfBAS6

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