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The Resistance

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There are few bands out there that write intelligent music. There are few bands that come up with perfect harmony lines that capture your attention immediately. But when the right ingredients come to play and a right meeting of minds, there are no boundaries. This band began with a meeting of minds -“Rob and Dave” wrote all these well thought and crafted songs at home. Next came the additional musicians to give it new dimensions. Thus making up The Resistance. With a number of accolades already on their belt (Pick of the Week on Phantom FM, Pick of the Fortnight in Hotpress Magazine and numerous radio support Nationwide) the band have just completed their debut album (Bag of Bones).

Their fine musical texture, which is very hard to find nowadays in new bands, is a very important part of this debut Album- comprised of Rob Mc Donnell, David Patterson, Eanan Patterson, Rob Allen, Diarmuid Breathnach a collection of instruments which make their way onto the record (double bass, Guitar, Violin, Keys, electronica, and glockenspiel. There's even a salt cellar in there somewhere!).

Show me a World to Love is their first Single, released on St. Valentine’s day (Feb 14th 2009). They also embark on a nationwide tour that will see additional dates added. They have a keen following and aim at reaching every part of Ireland this year. They have supported the likes of Cathy Davey recently and we will see more supports like these popping up in the months ahead. They have a list of live radio sessions booked in from RTE radio to the likes of WLRFM & KCLRFM and right around the Nation. So tune in your radio to your favourite station. You can try to ‘resist’ the temptation to listen to their music but Adam & Eve wouldn’t approve of that now would they.

For press and further info Please Contact:

Linda Coogan Byrne: [email protected]

P: 00 353 851659065

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Member Since: 14/12/2006
Band Members: David Patterson - Vocals / Guitar Rob Mc Donnell - Guitar / Vocals Éanán Patterson - Keys / Violin Diarmuid Breathnach - Bass Rob Allen - Drums
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

OXEGEN - WE'RE IN WITH A SHOT, BUT NEED SUPPORT

The Resistance have a 1 in 3 chance of playing Oxegen - the final judging is Friday 19th in the Late Lounge, Dew Drop Kill. We need every bit of support we can get - so if you can, please come along. ...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:35:00 GMT

No gig in Waterford

We would like to apologize to anybody who was coming to see us in electric avanue in Waterford tonight.We won't be able to make it as our singer Dave is quite ill.We are hoping to reschedule the show ...
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 07:27:00 GMT

On the Road to OXegen. (Potentially)

Hello AllWe are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the last 12 acts to play to compete for a 1 of 2 slots to Open the new band stage at Oxegen 2009. The competition looks for a ban...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 06:09:00 GMT

Dance Monkey Dance

Hello AllWe are doing and interview and performing live on RTE 2XM's show Dance Monkey Dance this Thursday 19/02/2009. 2XM is RTE's digital radio station. http://www.rte.ie/radio/index.html - click o...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:58:00 GMT

Jezzebelle To support in Bewleys

Hello AgainWe are delighted to announce The fantastic Jezzebelle will be supporting us in Bewleys on the 20th.Check them out, we've seen them many times down at the Zodiacs and they are excellentRobht...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Zodiacs Review

Hey allMusicreview Unsigned were down at the Zodiacs last Wednesday night and had this to say...The fifth act to make way on the stage was a real treat from the Dublin four piece band The Resistance t...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Single release, Tour, other cool stuff

Hello all. This Valentines day. "Show me a world to love" will be released as our first single. We will be doing a tour around the country to sing it at as many people as humanly possible. The offi...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Cathy Davey Support!!!

We were lucky enough to support Cathy Davey In the Late Lounge in Kill last friday. We're big fans of her record and had never managed to get to see her live before. She was brilliant. Her sound is ...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:41:00 GMT

Zodiac Sessions Headline

Yo Yo YoWe are delighted to announce that we are the Featured artist at this weeks Zodiac Sessions. The format for the night has changed and every week there will be one artist doing a full set.We hav...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:52:00 GMT

Bloggy Brilliant Manchester . Songs Please

Yo Yo Yo!!!!!We are delighted to announce our first Soiree overseas!!!!!! HORRAYOn the weekend of the 29th of august 2008 we will be heading over to manchester to play at the Dylanfest in the M19 bar....
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:09:00 GMT