Screech Owls

Debbie Skhow aka Debbie Schow formed Kid Sisters with Dik Evans aka Richard G. Evans formely of The Hype and The Virgin Prunes, Dublin drummer Johnnie Bonnie joined them, as did a smattering of bassists.................................................... ...........................................................
Schow and Evans changed lineups and names to The Screech Owls, moved from Dublin, Ireland to London, England where they met Martyn Baker, bassist, multi-instrumentalist. ............................................................ .........Desert was issued, by Deb on her own Girl Records. with the other's blessings, good will and advice. ............................................................ .............Surprise, Rough Trade heard it and picked it up, bless 'em and supported the band and new label. ......................UK press NME, Melody Maker, Sounds, Billboard reviews and featured followed with various writers, D.J.'s, musicians and others lending their kind words and support.Along the way Deb and various and quite wonderful string, brass, classical, jazz, Irish and rock musicians. Screech Owls and honorary owls played a variety of gigs, support to Tindersticks at London's Contemporary Art Institute, Palace Brothers, Giant Sand, among their faves..Desert

Add to My Profile | More VideosReleases:Desert/Hey Toreador 7" single UJ release..................................................... . Pray for Rain ep 7" Irish release..................................................... .........................................................Des ert Songs and Dirty Pictures cd mini album-UK release Ghost Desert Dirty Pictures pfr remix....................................................... ........................................................Note s from the Sound Cuboard 12" various artists He watches Television, Debbie spoken word........................................................ ...........................................................P oison River, split 7" single with Arab Strap....................................................... .....................................................
Radio, Live and sessions.................................................... ....................................Marc Radcliffe BBC Session..................................................... ........................... BBC Scotland.................................................... ................................................ Dave Fanning Show RTE Ireland..................................................... ........................ BBC Belfast..................................................... ........................................................... Anna Livia, Ireland..................................................... ...................................................... Radio Ne' Life, Ireland..................................................... .......................................................
Television.................................................. ............................................................ .. BBC ............................................................ ...................................................... MTV, 120 minutes UK video plays....................................................... ...................... RTE......................................................... ..........................................................
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