SpudShow 123 - Ana Mae

SpudShow 123

Artist - Ana Mae

Track 1 - A Little Bit
Track 2 - Marry Me

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New EP called Marry Me released in September 2006

Gigs

Friday March 2nd 2007
Masons, Derry.
11pm. Support tbc.

Wednesday 4th April 2007
Pravda, Dublin.
Details tbc.

Thursday April 26th 2007
The Yukon, Mullingar.
Details tbc.

Friday May 4th 2007
Lavery's Bunker, Belfast.
Details tbc.

Bio Singer-songwriter. Ana Mae hates this phrase. “I write songs, I sing them, but I’m definitely not a singer-songwriter!? she explains. Are the first signs of insanity beginning to show? Definitely not. “I grew up listening to my dad’s Blondie and Pretenders albums? adds Ana, “Chrissie Hynde and Debbie Harry are great songwriters, they sing great songs, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them being referred to as singer-songwriters.? We know what she means.

Not afraid to pin her pop sensibilities to the wall, Ana Mae writes powerful pop songs with an emotional edge. Obvious comparisons can be drawn from her above-mentioned childhood influences but modern comparsions are often made with The Cardigans. “I’ve always loved catchy songs. Songs performed with real instruments and real bands mean so much more. I’ve never wanted to perform on my own, playing live with other musicians is what it’s all about.?

This brings us on to the The 442s. Her brother John Gillespie (electric guitar), Chris Darragh (bass) and Darrell Nelson (drums) are the chosen 3. “We’re all from the same small border town (Castlederg, N.Ireland), we all went to the same primary school, there wasn’t really anything we didn’t know about each other.? Says Ana. "They're all really good musicians, and they add energy to the songs. The world has enough twee females making depressing music."

"Songs such as Marry Me and Stay are ready-made radio hits" - AU Magazine .

"They are a great looking band with Ana Mae looking for all the world like a young Chrissie Hynde" - BBC Northern Ireland.

"Lazy beats, countrified hooks, and memorable melodies beautifully sung by the equally beautiful Ana Mae" - AU Magazine .

"this band could produce something worthwhile." - BBC Northern Ireland.

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