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blancatransfer formed in January 2006 and consists of 4 musicians of Irish and Spanish origin.It all happened like this: Derek recognised that this project was in need of a talented and committed drummer who could meet the challenge of his objective.Meanwhile, Charlie, who had been working with a now internationally recognised band, was in search of a new project to get to grips with. Adamant from the start he was only interested in committed musicians, he agreed to a group rehearsal which coincided with an interview for a local TV channel. The rehearsal was successful and Charlie told the TV camera he was the new drummer.A contact for a professional studio recording emerged within a month and planning for a three-song demo was underway. Surprisingly, the enthusiasm and hard work of the band meant that they managed to produce four songs.Jony, a bass player who used to play in Habeas Corpus, later met the boys by chance and entered the band (with a little persuading!) Once Jay Castro entered on guitar the line up was complete.The 4 got straight to work rehearsing non-stop to get a solid set of songs up to scratch in record time. blancatransfer have put on a number of quality live acts around Madrid, critique and appraisal have been beyond the bands expectations and concerts run high on enthusiasm and energy. The unique Span-Irish alternative rock style will be making many further appearances during the year.The songs you hear were recorded in May 2007 in Doppler Studios, Madrid, and are all composed by Derek. Thanks to the help and support of dedicated friends and family who have performed with him and supported concert after concert, this music is no longer confined to his private enjoyment. Download and share it, mull over it and enjoy it.


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Member Since: 3/12/2006
Band Website: blancatransfer.com
Band Members: Derek (Irish) songwriter, lead singer, electric and acoustic guitar and occasional synth. Carlos (Spanish) percussion, drums and backing vocals. Jonny(Spanish) on bass guitar and Jay (Spanish)on guitar.
Influences: Mark Kozelak, Radiohead, Beach Boys, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Touch of Oliver, Dumb Waiters,Ger Lane,Donovan, Ron Sexsmith, Nick Drake, Ride, Sebadoh, The Notwist, Tibo, Pavement, The Smiths,Cake, Belle and Sebastian, Abba, Art of fighting,Carlos Paredes,Cat Stevens, Bowie,The Clash,Muchachito Bombo Infierno, Kings of Convenience, N.E.R.D, Swell, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, (early)Billy Joel, Deat Cab for Cutie, Sigur Ros, Placebo, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crowded House, ELO,The Band,Sogyal,John Frusciante, Elvis Costello, The Beatles, Nomeansno, Janes Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Peter Gabriel,Nick Kershaw, Queen, Pink Floyd and of course mums and dads.
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RE EVOLUTION: A commentary on existence. By Orlando Robson

RE EVOLUTION: A commentary on existence. GOYA'S SECOND OF MAY UPRISING COULD BE RESURGING The rebellion Many of the generation who experienced Madrid's movida in the 80's first hand, who frequented...
Posted by blancatransfer on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:41:00 PST

Biography

Derek (vocals, guitars): Born 31 Jan1978 in Limerick, Ireland.He has been writing songs for almost 15 years. He formed his first group aged 15 called Quadleft. Later Derek moved to Dublin, studied Phi...
Posted by blancatransfer on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:01:00 PST

New E.P and beyond

Well we've finally finished our new ep and we're very happy about how it came together. It took us in all about a month to finish the mixing and mastering as we kept going back to make little changes,...
Posted by blancatransfer on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:59:00 PST

The July - September bit when it's very hot

Well, we had some fun at the end of July in the two events. Back in the FNAC record shop in Plaza Norte for the first time since our first gig when we were all fresh-faced and nervous... it was quite...
Posted by blancatransfer on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:56:00 PST

CONCIERTOS EN MADRID

A todos los desconocidos que os metéis a leer los bloggs, seguro que os llegará esto. Bueno, siguen los conciertos de blancatransfer, ya cumplimos un año de funcionar en este formato aquí en Madrid, c...
Posted by blancatransfer on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:25:00 PST