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Фергал стал барабанщиком канадской рок-группы Velvetbox.

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Thursday, October 09, 2008

VELVETBOX - Official Press Release
Current mood: rejuvenated

SIGNAL HILL RECORDS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2008

It is with great pleasure that Signal Hill Records announces that Fergal Lawler, the powerful Irish drummer from the Cranberries, is joining popular Canadian musical group, Velvetbox.

Lawson Carroll, singer of Velvetbox and Mr. Lawler have been communicating through Myspace, Facebook and email over the past several months discussing particulars surrounding this venture.

Carroll, originally a Newfoundlander with Irish heritage, now lives in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario. He has built an all-star lineup also featuring Phil White on bass, and Daryl Deskin on guitars, both from the ultra sauve Montreal band, 'Brighton'.

When reached for comment, Lawler said, "Lawson, Phil and Daryl are excellent musicians. I love the power and melody in the songs, and I cannot wait to play them live. I am delighted with the direction we're headed and am very proud to be a member of Velvetbox." And to solidify that the feeling is mutual, Carroll stated, "We are truly honoured to be working with Fergal. He is a very talented musician with an exquisite touch, who can also when required, play his drums into the ground!"

As momentum grows in the Velvetbox camp, so too is industry interest. After winning the Canadian National Song Writing Competition, having songs featured in movies and working with world renowned producers, the buzz is definitely gaining momentum. Now, with the recent developments, Velvetbox finds itself poised for international success.

With the suits of the music industry paying very close attention these days,Velvetbox sets out to fulfill the many showcase requests that they have received. Fact is, there appears to be a bidding war brewing.

Velvetbox plays an industry showcase at Zaphod Beeblebrox in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12. Please note, this show will sell out, so tickets should be purchased quickly.

Tickets are available, on line, through www.ticketweb.ca
by calling 1-888-222-6608 or by request through www.velvetbox.ca

Signal Hill Records
613-523-0076


Пожелаем же самому лучшему в мире барабанеру удачи в новом коллективе!

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Пипец. Ну что за фигня? Фергал пишет на своем майспейсе, что он не будет играть с Вельветбокс. Мол, ребята классные, репетиции прошли здорово, но... "не было искры". А без искорки Ферг барабанить не может.


Home from Canada

Hey there,
Well, I'm back from my excursion to Canada and slightly jet-lagged! I really enjoyed myself over there and met some fantastic and hospitable people, but unfortunately there was no 'magic'. We did a few days rehearsal and had the gig on thursday. I was more excited than nervous before the show but calmed down once I got up on the stage. It was a buzz being back behind the kit and I felt very comfortable and thouroughly enjoyed playing again but if the spark isn't there then there's no point in continuing, so.... I'm keeping my eyes and ears open for a new band to play with.
In the meantime I'm back behind the sounddesk going over some final mixes for 'walter mitty and the realists'. The album is sounding incredible and I'm very proud to be a part of it. I've also started producing a new album for 'the last days of death country'. They are a powerful Limerick band that sound a little like 'Perfect Circle' or early 'Pearl Jam' and they are a brilliant bunch of people too, so all is good.
I'm off to the local forrest tomorrow with the family to pick up our christmas tree and then it will be a cozy night in front of the fire watching the 'grey's anatomy' boxed set I brought back from Canada!
Take care,
Fergal.

Но что странно... Это сообщение я прочитал не на майспейсе Фергала, а на форуме cranberries-fan.com. И народ там пишет, что Ферг почему-то удалил свой пост.