The Undertones
The Undertones are a punk rock band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. From 1975 to 1983, the Undertones consisted of Feargal Sharkey (vocals), John O’Neill (rhythm guitar, vocals), Damian O’Neill (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Bradley (bass, vocals) and Billy Doherty (drums). Much of the earlier Undertones material drew influence from punk rock and new wave; the Undertones also incorporated elements of rock, glam rock and post-punk into material released after 1979, before citing soul and Motown as the influence for the material released upon their final album. The Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums between 1978 and 1983.
In 1999, the Undertones reformed, replacing lead singer Sharkey with Paul McLoone.
The Undertones remain the most successful band to have emerged from Derry, and one of the most successful bands to have emerged from Northern Ireland.
2022 and 2023 will see The Undertones roaring back with an extensive European tour to promote the release of “ Dig What You Need“, on Dimple Discs. This sees selected tracks (many remixed) from the post reformation Albums available on vinyl for the first time. There will be a matching CD and download release.
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Fuze is a four piece Pop/Rock band. Formed in 2018, they have played at a variety of different venues and events, including ‘Bury Sound’, ‘Ipswich Music Day’, and ‘Strawberry Fair’. They have published a multitude of their own original songs on Spotify, racking up a total of over 25,000 streams and 300 monthly listeners. They’ve been featured as guests on Cambridge 105’s ‘New Music Generator Show’, and have gained a good reputation in the Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge Music Scene.