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The Fighting

'Did you hear the one about the neighbour?'

About Me

The Fighting came into being in mid-2005 when UCD students Len Carolan and Chris Walsh joined with fellow UCDer, drummer Killian Barry. Subsequently, bassist, Len's brother, and all-round good guy, Ger, decided to tag along to form the line-up that exists today.Based in Delgany, Co Wicklow, but Dubs one and all, the Fighting have been gigging since the beginning of 2006 and have already performed at several of Dublin's most notable venues, including the Sugar Club, Temple Bar Music Centre, and Vicar St, as well as up in Belfast. In July 2006, they reached the final of the Emergenza new bands competition, narrowly missing out on a trip to Germany for the European finals. The Fighting headlined the Sugar Club in September and have a couple of shows upcoming, both in the Sugar Club, as well as back in their home from home, UCD. Perfect opportunity to check them out and sample some of the new material they've been working on recently.Refreshed and raring to go, the Fighting want to bring their lively brand of catchy rock to various venues over the next few months. Stay tuned for information.Check our Bebo page for a bit more of our music.

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Member Since: 8/3/2005
Band Website: thefighting.net, thefightingband.bebo.com
Band Members:Len Carolan - Guitar, Vocals; Killian Barry - Drums; Ger Carolan - Bass; Chris Walsh - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Pics of The Fighting live and in studio
Influences: Foo Fighters, Dire Straits, Guns 'n' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Coldplay, U2, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Buckley, Neil Young, among others... at least they were at the beginning...I suppose there's elements...it's pretty tricky defining us. Not in a pretentious way, we can't do it. Don't read too much into these!
Sounds Like: A fuzzed up mix of high-octane rock 'n' roll classics and up-tempo catchy pop beats fused with unforgettable hooks and topped off with a fresh sounding splash of next-gen spirit.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Interview with Sophie Grenham

Taken from www.musician.ie The Fighting By Sophie Grenham If you don't know The Fighting, it won't be long before you do. Aninfectious rock quartet hailing from County Wicklow, they have alreadybuilt ...
Posted by The Fighting on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:07:00 PST

UCD College Tribune Review ahead of BOT

Listening to the four tracks on theFighting's myspace page, it wouldn't be unfair presume that this is a band with stadium ambitions. Compressed, distorted rhythm guitar chords beefing up strong backb...
Posted by The Fighting on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:01:00 PST

Success at the UCD Battle of the bands

So last night was a pretty exciting affair in the end. We overcame the odds, unfamiliar equipment (and a few admittedly sloppy moments) to prevail at the final heat of the UCD Battle of the Bands. A b...
Posted by The Fighting on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:15:00 PST

Sugar Club

We've always loved the Sugar Club. Our third time there was the best. Last Wednesday over 170 people came along to watch Ginosko, Jill, Star Turtle and ourselves in action. Thanks to all who helped ou...
Posted by The Fighting on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:15:00 PST

Sugar Club gig!

We're returning to headline the Sugar Club on Wednesday February 28, with a little help from our friends StarTurtle, Jill Deering, and Ginosko. We'd be delighted to have you out in support. We love th...
Posted by The Fighting on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:37:00 PST

The Fighting play Slattery's this Thursday 7th Dec !!

For the attention of all Fighting fans out there...I guess some of you already got a message about our upcoming gig, but that really just leaves you less of an excuse not to come and experience the Fi...
Posted by The Fighting on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:56:00 PST

Fighting info...an update!

There's now all sorts of ways to keep in touch with the exploits of the Fighting since the last time a blog was posted here. Check our website, still under construction, at www.thefighting.net. You ca...
Posted by The Fighting on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:49:00 PST

Check out this event: Emergenza 'Battle of The Bands' National Finals

Hosted By: The Fighting When: Saturday Jun 24, 2006 at 7:00 PMWhere: Vicar StreetDublinDublin, Dublin IEDescription:Emergenza Click Here To View Event...
Posted by The Fighting on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:19:00 PST

Come out Fighting! at Temple bar MC..

Fellow Fighters,Our eagerly-awaited semi-final Emergenza gig is almost upon us! After storming the stage at Voodoo lounge in Heat 1 and basking in the glory that is FIRST PLACE (!) we must call on our...
Posted by The Fighting on Thu, 11 May 2006 05:07:00 PST

Latest song Angeline now available online

The Fighting's latest track, Angeline is now available for an exclusive listen at  www.myspace.com/thefighting..So have a listen and see what you think.. comments and opinions welcome online at m...
Posted by The Fighting on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:32:00 PST