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Cute MySpace LayoutsThe Long Knives were formed in Dublin in 2003 by Niall O’ Riordan. Initially working with Sinead Martin; recording a debut EP with Gavin ‘fingers’ Ralston from the Waterboys on production summer 2003 and a second EP with Pat Donne - producer of Paddy Casey’s ‘Amen, So Be It’ album - in 2004. This line-up toured extensively around Ireland in 2004 with Paddy Casey and Damien Rice and began work on their own debut album, ending the year supporting Paddy at his Olympia theatre New Year’s gig.2005 found a new Cork-based line-up of The Long Knives recording the final sessions for their debut mini album in the shadow of Blarney Castle. Through the magic of myspace Niall teamed up with celebrated American producer Kramer- Butthole Surfers, Bongwater, Shockabilly, Dot Allison, Luna, Sufjan Stevens- who mastered the mini album in Miami, Florida. “Kiss You Cursed Seducer” was released on Thursday August 2nd 2007 at 4 Dame Lane.Following several line-up changes The Long Knives are currently promoting their most accessible ‘pop’ release yet ‘Cheap Wine’ produced with Rob McLeod at Sonic Eye Studio in Dublin. An early acoustic version of Cheap Wine featuring Niall and Caroline can be viewed on balconytv.com and you tube.com. The Long Knives are gigging nationwide throughout April, May, June, August and September at a venue near you.The Long Knives are currently demoing songs for their first full-length album, which is to be produced, mixed and mastered by alt-rock legend Kramer at ‘Noise’ in Miami. The current line-up features: Martin Casey on bass and vocals, Mark Smyth on drums and vocals, Caroline McGrath on vocals and melodica alongside Niall on vocals and guitar.

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Member Since: 3/10/2006
Band Members: Niall O'Riordan: vocals, guitars; Caroline McGrath: vocals, melodica; Martin Casey: bass, guitar; Mark Smyth: Drums
Influences: John Lee Hooker, The Jacobites, Calexico, The Breeders, Bauhaus, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Byrds, The Stones, Cream, Love and Rockets, Hope Sandoval, Shockabilly, The Gun Club, Green on Red, The Dream Syndicate, The Rain Parade, Tones on Tail, David J, Peter Gabriel, The Beatles, P J Harvey, Cowboy Junkies, The Doors, Daniel Lanois, Van Morrison, Them, Supergrass, J J Cale, Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Bob Marlay, David Sylvian, John Martyn, Carole King, Sonic Youth, Cream, Peter Green Fleetwood Mac, Beck, Eno, Ryan Adams, American Music Club, Sack, Jane's Addiction, The Birthday Party, The Beasts of Bourbon, The Cramps, Japan, Everything But the Girl, Lamb, The Woodentops, Martin Stephenson and the Daintees, Red Snapper, Richie Havens, Joni Mitchell, The Wrens, Iron and Wire, Curtis Mayfield, Blondie, Television, Magazine, dEUS, John Coltrane, Gomez, Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, The Band, Boards of Canada, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Elvis, The Specials, Serge Gainsbourg, The Coral, At The Drive In, Crowded House, The Blue Nile, The Pogues, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Crime and the City Solution, Neil Finn, I Am Klute, That Petrol Emotion, Jeffrey Lee Pierce, Echo and the Bunnymen, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Verve, Kate Bush, Stina Nordenstam, REM, Pram, Dead Can Dance, Can, Sixteen Horsepower, Broken Social Scene.
Sounds Like: Alt-Pop/Groove Rock/Psychedelic Folk
Record Label: Predatory Ass Records
Type of Label: Indie

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