Concerto for Constantine is an unsigned
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band formed in August 2007. The band consists of former
JJ72
JJ72 were an alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. After forming in 1996, they signed to Lakota Records in 1999 and released two albums before splitting in 2006.
History
Formation and early years
The band was formed in 1996 by lead singer ...
frontman
Mark Greaney
Mark Greaney (born 23 June 1980) is an Irish musician. He is best known as the singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band JJ72, which he fronted from 1996 until 2006. He was later the frontman of Concerto for Constantine and describes ...
(vocals, guitar), former
Turn and
Idlewild bassist
Gavin Fox (bass) and former
The Frames
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and
Bell X1
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drummer
Paul 'Binzer' Brennan (drums).
Formation
In the summer of 2007, Mark and Gavin found themselves simultaneously no longer in a band. After approaching Binzer, who the band themselves describe as "the Irish Jimmy Chamberpot", a rehearsal took place in August 2007 and the band was formed.
The name of the band was initially created by Gavin looking through some songs on
iTunes. He selected the name 'Concerto' and Mark completed it using a name from a dream.
Notable performances
Concerto for Constantine played throughout Ireland, during November 2007, on the 11-date
2fm 2moro 2our. The band supported
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins (also referred to as simply Smashing Pumpkins) are an American alternative rock band from Chicago. Formed in 1988 by frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Ch ...
in
Dublin
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and in
Belfast
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on 9–10 February. They played their very first headlining show in Fibber Magees on 22 February 2008. The band were due to play two dates in London at the end of March.
Concerto for Constantine opened the Green Room at
Oxegen 2008
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on 12 July, performing before
Delays
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and
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
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The group was the subject of the 2004 documentary film called '' Dig!'', and have gained media not ...
.
MySpace.com - Concerto for Constantine - IE - Rock / Alternative - www.myspace.com/concertoforconstantineofficial
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Future releases
Concerto for Constantine recorded the song "Minsk" and are releasing it as a single with a video.[MySpace.com - 'Tickets There !! ' - 24 - Garçon - Dublin, IE - www.myspace.com/ticketsthere](_blank)
It has since appeared as a free download online. The band also plan to make an album.
References
External links
official site
Concerto for Constantine
(official Myspace)
Interview With Concerto for Constantine
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Brief History of Concerto for Constantine 2007 -2008
(Tickets There at Wordpress.com)
Musical groups from Dublin (city)
Musical groups established in 2007