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'''Boss Volenti''' is a Dublin-based [[rock and roll|rock]] trio formed in [[2003]]. Their sound has been compared by Dublin's ''[[Hot Press]]'' as a cross between [[The Police]] and [[Rory Gallagher]], while others have compared it to [[Queens of the Stone Age]], [[ZZ Top]] and [[Thin Lizzy]]. Their debut single "I Know What You Want" was released in August 2004, accompanied by a video shot in [[Las Vegas]] by director [[Stephen Daly]].
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| origin = [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| current_members = Rob Daly <br /> Dan O’Connor <br /> Laura Mackey
| past_members = [[Graham Hopkins]] <br /> Martin Murphy}}


'''Boss Volenti''' are a [[Rock music|rock]] quartet based in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]]. They formed in 2003. Rob Daly, Martin Murphy and Dan O'Connor first met while playing in bands around Dublin. Then followed Laura Mackey, who Dan met while both were studying [[guitar]] at [[college]]. Following Murphy's departure, drummer [[Graham Hopkins]] came across the band in 2005 when they were demoing recordings for their debut album and asked the other three if he could join the band. If the band were to mention influences they might range from such artists as [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Al Green]], [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]] and [[Hall & Oates]].
==Line-up==


== Career ==
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*Rob Daly – bass and vocals
=== ''Boss Volenti'' (2006 - 2008) ===
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*Dan O’Connor – guitar
In February 2006, Boss Volenti independently released their first single "Deeper Than Deep" and it went straight into the Top 40 [[Irish Singles Chart]]. They then released their second single "Ain't No Use" in June to even greater success. It received heavy daytime airplay on Irish radio, was playlisted by [[RTÉ 2fm|2FM]], championed by [[Tony Fenton]] on [[Today FM]] and regularly played on [[BBC]] NI Radio. Both singles are still playlisted on Dublin's [[Phantom FM]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}} Boss Volenti released their eponymous debut album in [[Ireland]] and on [[iTunes]] on 8 September 2006.
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*[[Graham Hopkins]] – drums
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*Laura Mackey – guitar


=== Second album? ===
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==External links==
The band are currently writing and demoing songs for a follow up to their debut album.
* [http://www.bossvolenti.com/ Boss Volenti Official Site]
They are also lining up shows in the [[United States|US]] for later on this year and early 2007. Boss Volenti have recently supported US [[alternative rock]]ers [[We Are Scientists]] on the Irish dates of their 2008 tour. They performed at [[Electric Picnic 2008]] after which Graham Hopkins left the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4784594.html|title=Graham Hopkins leaves Boss Volenti…|date=2008-09-05|accessdate=2008-09-05|publisher=''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]''}}</ref>


== Band members ==
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[[Category:Irish musical groups]]
=== Current ===
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* Rob Daly – vocals, bass guitar
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* Dan O’Connor – guitar, backing vocals
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* Laura Mackey – guitar

=== Former ===
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* [[Graham Hopkins]] – drums, backing vocals
* Martin Murphy - drums, backing vocals

== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
* ''[[Boss Volenti (album)|Boss Volenti]]'' (2006)

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.myspace.com/bossvolenti Myspace page]

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Revision as of 10:32, 1 October 2015

Boss Volenti
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresRock
Years active2003–present,
MembersRob Daly
Dan O’Connor
Laura Mackey
Past membersGraham Hopkins
Martin Murphy

Boss Volenti are a rock quartet based in Dublin, Ireland. They formed in 2003. Rob Daly, Martin Murphy and Dan O'Connor first met while playing in bands around Dublin. Then followed Laura Mackey, who Dan met while both were studying guitar at college. Following Murphy's departure, drummer Graham Hopkins came across the band in 2005 when they were demoing recordings for their debut album and asked the other three if he could join the band. If the band were to mention influences they might range from such artists as Thin Lizzy, Al Green, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Hall & Oates.

Career

Boss Volenti (2006 - 2008)

In February 2006, Boss Volenti independently released their first single "Deeper Than Deep" and it went straight into the Top 40 Irish Singles Chart. They then released their second single "Ain't No Use" in June to even greater success. It received heavy daytime airplay on Irish radio, was playlisted by 2FM, championed by Tony Fenton on Today FM and regularly played on BBC NI Radio. Both singles are still playlisted on Dublin's Phantom FM.[citation needed] Boss Volenti released their eponymous debut album in Ireland and on iTunes on 8 September 2006.

Second album?

The band are currently writing and demoing songs for a follow up to their debut album. They are also lining up shows in the US for later on this year and early 2007. Boss Volenti have recently supported US alternative rockers We Are Scientists on the Irish dates of their 2008 tour. They performed at Electric Picnic 2008 after which Graham Hopkins left the band.[1]

Band members

Current

  • Rob Daly – vocals, bass guitar
  • Dan O’Connor – guitar, backing vocals
  • Laura Mackey – guitar

Former

  • Graham Hopkins – drums, backing vocals
  • Martin Murphy - drums, backing vocals

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ "Graham Hopkins leaves Boss Volenti…". Hot Press. 5 September 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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