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Monday, November 12, 2012

Bell XI


This Irish Indie Rock band, named after the first supersonic aircraft Bell X-1, are someone to check out.

Since their arrival onto the music scene in 1999, Bell X1 have released a number of studio albums; "Neither Am I," "Music in Mouth" "Flock," "Blue Lights on the Runway," and "Bloodless Coup."

Bell X1 managed to break the US after their single "Eve, the Apple of My Eye" was featured during 'the' lesbian kiss scene in The O.C. Since this feature, Bell X1 began to really build up their fan base, causing them to tour more and more around N.America and Europe. If you have yet to hear about this band but like the band Radiohead and/or artist Ryan Adams, than this band should be right up your street.

According to Billboard, other than U2, Bell X1 have the most airtime on irish radio for any Irish band.  Over the duration of their music career, this band have been nominated for many awards including the Meteor Music Awards and Choice Music Awards.

Bell X1 are certainly a well oiled band when it comes to their live performances. With the success of the bands first live rooftop gig held at Facebook's headquarters in Dublin, Bell X1 are going from strength to strength - note the success of their recent 2012 N.American acoustic Tour. For me, an acoustic/ raw performance can be the difference between a good performance and a great one. With charisma, vocal ability and tour experience all behind them, this band is sure to deliver a string of great gigs.

Check them out...you won't be left disappointed.



Tour dates:
22nd November. Empire Music Hall - Belfast
23rd January. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - Glasgow
24th January. The Ruby Lounge - Manchester
25th January. Bush Hall - London


For further information regarding their tour dates and tickets check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/78581-bell-x1/calendar?page=1

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I saw Kiss the last 2 times they came around the East Coast..they put on a great show and play all the old classic songs!! For the price of Kiss tickets they are always at good prices at Ticketpolice.com