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About Me

El Capitan are an alternative indie rock band from N Ireland. Having already taken their initial steps playing live on the local Irish alternative circuit they are now getting regular airtime on uk and irish radio stations and have recorded a number of sessions for high profile shows.The band cite a host of influences including Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine amongst many other's, combining all their favourite parts from each and melding them all together to create their own unique alloy of alternative rock.The band was formed in April 06 by guitarist/songwriter Sean Mc Goldrick and vocalist Mark Phair who had also been writing songs together for a number of years previous - Mc Goldrick had previously played in numerous local alternative bands as a drummer.David Jordan with John Monaghan joinedshortly afterward to complete the line-up on both Drums and Bass respectively, while Mc Goldrick and Phair began reworking acoustic demos to full band songs adding newer songs along the way.Bass Player John Monaghan departed in april 2007 and has since been replaced by Ronan McGrade.Despite their short history El Capitan have already won a number of fans and high profile admirers including BBC Radio 1's Steve Lamacq who has recently recommended the band and record producer's Chris Sheldon (foo fighters, the pixies, feeder) Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers), and Brian Sperber (Dinosaur Jr, Feeder) who all have both expressed an interest to work with them in the future.I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) ( download box supports both UK & ROI pin codes ) NB: the download box has moved to the upper left part of the page.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 27/08/2006
Band Website: contact the band - [email protected]
Band Members: David Jordan, Sean Mc Goldrick, Mark Phair,Live TV Appearance on Deis RocAcoustic version of Pretty Picture, recorded for BBC's ATL show in Belfast
Influences: Smashing Pumpkins, The Smiths, The Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, Sparta, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Air, R.E.M, Dinosaur Jr, Foo Fighters, Feeder, Husker Du, Manic Street Preachers, Bloc Party, U2, Bros, Take That etc etc.
Sounds Like: us
Record Label: None (but looking)

My Blog

Tuesday Night - Supporting the Feeling!!

We'd like to say a big thanks to The Feeling for the support slot on Tuesday night. It was a great gig by all accounts and they are a very sound bunch of lads. Also, the crowd we...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:03:00 GMT

3 Tracks in UK download Top Ten!

El Capitan have not one& not two& but THREE tracks in the UK Music Download Chart at www.textatrack.co.uk! The title track off their 'Chances Float' single has been in the Top 10 for the past 7 weeks ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40:00 GMT

www.ronanmcgradephotography.com

Hey all, Ronan has just set up a website for his photography, which may i add is excellent! Hes available to do weddings, gigs, portfolios etc etc... Make sure you have a browse! sean.
Posted by on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:28:00 GMT

El Capitan at 1 for second week in a row

"Northern Ireland favourites, El Capitan, are at number 1 for the second week running in the UK music download chart at textatrack.co.uk Their single, 'Chances Float', is selling like hot cakes and th...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:50:00 GMT

New song up - Matromony

Hey, We spent yesterday holed up in the studio doing some demoing. Have put a new song on your player, its called Matromony. Have a listen. cheers Sean
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:14:00 GMT

www.textatrack.co.uk - Chances Float

Hey, Check out www.textatrack.co.uk. Its a new uk download site for indie artists on the mainland.. Chances float is available for a quid. Get downloading!
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Updates

Hey, Just a qucik update to let all know wats happening in el capitan land.. Have a gig this friday with Belfast's mighty Blackball Figther, its in the Bush and is in aid of Mencap so g...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:41:00 GMT

El Capitan BBC Session

Click on the link below to listen to and view our full BBC session with ATL!BBC Session
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:53:00 GMT

El Capitan to support The Feeling in Belfast

Hey there folks,Just a quick note to let you know we're supporting The Feeling, one of the UK's finest bands, in Belfast on 2nd December.Tickets can be purchased via the usual outlets, ticketmaster, e...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Were on Bebo and Facebook

Like every other fucker! Were currently on facebook and bebo.... www.bebo.com/elcapitanmusic http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10270332525
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT