The Dardanelles headline the next Drop-D Showcase event in Cyprus Avenue on Tuesday, August 7th. Also playing on the night are Mike Got Spiked and Jama Rora. Doors open at 9.00pm.
updated on 26/7/07 ________________________________________
More upcoming gigs for The Dardanelles!
Wednesday, July 4th, An Brog, Cork. 9.00pm Freakscene/Down Photography Competition Launch.
Sunday, July 8th, TMW Showcase, De Barra's, Clonakilty. 9.00pm (Featuring Hope Is Noise, Philtre & The Dardanelles)
More appearances to be announced soon!
updated on 19/06/07 ________________________________________
We're happy to announce two upcoming gigs for the month of May and our first visit to Limerick in June!
Underground @ The Music Factory, Carlow Saturday, May19th, 9.00pm no c.c. w/ Headgear
McDaid's, Midleton. Friday, May 25th. 9.30pm no c.c.
Underground@Baker Place, Limerick. Friday, June 1st. 9.00pm.
updated on 2/5/07 ________________________________________
The track is yet to be mastered and may take some turns yet so it's not necessarily the exact version that will appear on the e.p. We hope you enjoy it!
updated on 23/4/07 ________________________________________
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our performance at the Drop-D showcase in Cyprus Avenue on March 6th, due to things we simply cannot control. We have also had to re-schedule our gig in The Meeting Place, Midleton. It will take place on the following date.
Friday, March 23rd. 10pm no c.c.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by these changes.
updated on 27/02/07 ________________________________________
The Dardanelles have almost completed the recording of their e.p. with Simon Widdowson. The four tracks are nearing the mastering stage and will be wrapped up soon. A release date has yet to be confirmed and artwork and title will be revealed here first in the not too distant future, so keep an eye out. Simon is an experienced engineer and producer who recorded and produced the Decemberists' first album "Castaways and Cutouts", of whom we're fans. In the meantime there some upcoming gigs to be played, which are:
Drop-D Showcase. Cyprus Avenue, Tuesday, March 6th. 9.00pm (also playing are Star Turtle)
The Meeting Place, Midleton. Friday, March 16th. 9.00pm no c.c.
We hope you are all keeping safe!
updated on 20/2/07 ________________________________________
We are happy to announce the first Dardanelles gigs of the 2007 calender....
*extra date*
The Meeting Place, Midleton. Friday, February 26th. 9.00pm no c.c.
Cyprus Avenue, w/ Delorentos, Wednesday, January 31st. 9.00pm 8euro
The Quad Bar, Tuckey Street, Cork. Friday, February 9th. 9.00pm Free admission.
updated on 7/01/07 ________________________________________
The Dardanelles will play their last gig of 2006 next Friday, December 22nd. The Meeting Place, Midleton, is the venue and the gig kicks off at 9.30pm. There is no cover charge and support comes from Nick & the Boys. We'll take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year! Thank you all for your support for this past year, we look forward to seeing you on the other side of the big night.
updated on 13/12/06 ________________________________________
The next Dardanelles gig happens in McDaid's, Midleton on Friday, December 1st. Support on the night comes from Yom, who will be accompanied by some friends so be sure to get down early and check him out. The show kicks off at 10pm and admission is free!
The Dardanelles play the Quad, Tuckey Street, Cork on Friday, November 17th. The gig kicks off at 10pm and entry is free. The band are also preparing to go into the studio and record e.p. no. 2.
updated on 3/11/06 ________________________________________
Gig update: Free Gig!!
The Dardanelles + support, Saturday, October 7th, Cyprus Avenue. 9.00pm. Free entry
On Saturday, October 14th the Dardanelles will be taking part in "Rock For Jocker" in the Two Mile Inn. This event is in honour of James "Jocker" McCarthy, a musician local to Midleton. The gig kicks off at 8.00pm and also features Uncle John's Band, the Vital Signs, Exit the Street and more! Entry cost is 10 euro and all proceeds go to the "Let's Get Together" foundation in Midleton.
Site updates: Live photos of the Dardanelles are also up in the photo gallery now.
updated on 16/9/06 ________________________________________
Due to circumstances outside of our control we have had to postpone our gig in the Meeting Place Bar on August 25th. We will update you on the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed. Below are details of other upcoming gigs. Lyrics to new songs "Starting Fires" and "The Lines" have been posted up in the lyrics section. Expect new songs "First Nights", "Immoralist" and "Camera Shy" to be posted up soon too!
Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Saturday, August 12th with Exit the Street. doors at 9.00pm
Wallis' Bar, Midleton, Sunday August 13th. Fundraising gig for the Alanna fund. 3pm.With Citizen Elmo, Exit the Street, Rulers of the Planet and Bog the Donkey.
updated on 9/8/06 ________________________________________
"The Best of Emily Dickinson" and "Murder Me" are now available for download from this site. Just go to the music section and click on the title of the track you wish to download.
The Dardanelles will also be playing in Wallis' Bar, Midleton on Sunday, August 13th as part of a fundraising gig. More details soon.
updated on 15/7/06 _______________________________________
"Coming Up For Air", the Dardanelles debut e.p. is now available from Cork Rocks, Market Green, Midleton, Plugg'd Records, Washington St. Cork and iPlay, Main Street, Carrigtwohill for 3 euro. Don O' Mahony of Evening Echo supplement Downtown had this to say about "The Best of Emily Dickinson" (track 2 on the e.p.):
"...an arresting opening line and possesses the soaring energy and endearing naivete of early U2".
updated on 2/7/06 _______________________________________
Thank you to everyone who came out in support last night for the e.p. launch. It was great to see so many people there to support the Dardanelles and we all had a fantastic night, we hope you enjoyed the gig too. Thank you very much, your support is much appreciated.
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The Dardanelles launch their debut e.p. "Coming Up For Air" on Sunday, June 4th in Cyprus Avenue. A copy of the e.p, which contains Murder Me, The Best of Emily Dickinson and Friends Know Better is included in the cost of entry. Support on the night comes from singer/songwriter Aaron Dillon. Doors open at 9.00pm.
Ideal End, The Dardanelles and Kian Walsh (of Exit the Street) play Cyprus Avenue,Caroline St. Cork on Sunday March 26th. Doors open at 8.30pm. 7 euro.
At the end of the month the Dardanelles will go into the studio to record a new demo e.p. They will be recording 3 songs, which are: The Best of Emily Dickinson, Murder Me (sorrow's song) and Friends Know Better. The band are currently preparing for the session and planning to take to the stage also in the very near future. More news on how to acquire the new recording will be posted up when all plans are finalised.
