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Rough and ready harmonies and a set made up of stomping original songs played with heaps of energy defines The Calvinists. Their sound combines elements o...f gypsy, folk music, bluegrass, rockabilly and even surf rock.
The band entered 2011 on a wave of media attention following a surprise rave review by New York Times writer, Matt Gross. A few months earlier Mr. Gross was ambling through the Calvinists’ local town of Bantry when the bands’ poster caught his attention. Drawn in by the unusual name (a slightly controversial anti-homage to religious reformist and general party pooper, John Calvin) he decided to check them out. He certainly wasn’t disappointed;
'They were awesome: straight-up rock with a country accent......the whole room hummed with enthusiasm and pride. I was part of something. Maybe this was a moment that, years from now, I would remember as a big one'
The attention and saw them propelled from the local circuit into the national arena. With the release of their debut single “Anchor” written by Taidhg, they performed live on R.T.E’s popular “Saturday Night Show” as well as featuring on the Marian Finucane show and many more radio stations around the country.
Instrumentation
Taidhg Burke - Vocals, Bass
Frank Wieler - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo
Darragh Coakley - Vocals, Drums, Cajon
Marc De Zoeten - Vocals, Guitar
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Ireland
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- http://www.thecalvinists.com
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Tuning into The Wiley One here in the south west of Ireland! ( http://www.thewileyone.com) Great sounds there in Az! !! The destination on the wish list. Thanks to great friends and good karma we will be airing your way in the next few day's.We will post the links as they arrive! Hoping to get to see you all in the not too distant future! Rockin'! Thank you AZCulture for your support!
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The Calvinists added a new videoThe Calvinists - Saturday NIght Show RTE "Anchor" written by Taidhg Burke and performed by The Calvinists for the popular Saturday Night show with Brendan O'Connor 06/11/10 http: ...
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The Calvinists added a new videoThe Calvinists - At Least I Got A Song Out Of You Original song written by Taidhg Burke and performed by the Calvinists. Recorded live at Crowley's Music, Cork City, Ireland on Saturday 3rd of March 2 ...
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The Calvinists added a new videoThe Calvinists - Memphis Belle (official video) Original song written by Taidhg from the perspective of the pilot of the WW11 bomber.Performed by The Calvinists
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Tuning into The Wiley One here in the south west of Ireland! ( http://www.thewileyone.com) Great sounds there in Az! !! The destination on the wish list. Thanks to great friends and good karma we will be airing your way in the next few day's.We will post the links as they arrive! Hoping to get to see you all in the not too distant future! Rockin'! Thank you AZCulture for your support!
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The Calvinists added 8 new photos in The Calvinists albumRough and ready harmonies and a set made up of stomping original songs played with heaps of energy defines The Calvinists. Their sound combines elemen
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