The Wakes
The Wakes | |
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland[1] |
| Genres | Folk Rock, Folk Punk, Traditional[1] |
| Years active | 2006-present[1] |
| Labels | Big Hooley Records[1] Drakkar Records |
| Website | www |
Band History
The Wakes are a folk rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.[1] The band's sound is a mixture of Celtic traditional music fused with punk rock & funk. The band's lyrics embrace their culture, heritage and surroundings. They cover all manner of subjects from anti-fascist politics,[2][3] immigration[1] and unemployment to uprising and rebellion in Scotland, Ireland and beyond. Musical influences include The Pogues, Dick Gaughan, The Clash, Dropkick Murphys & Bob Dylan.[1]
The Wakes continue to perform throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.[1][4][5] In 2008 the group wrote "The Pirates of the League" about the cult German football club FC St Pauli.[6] The club and supporters trusts has since used the song on various releases and The Wakes have played at the home stadium of FC St. Pauli - Millerntor-Stadion - in Hamburg, Germany.[1][7][8]
In 2010 R2 Rock & Reel magazine awarded their 'No Irish Need Apply' album 4/5 stars,[1] and their 2013 follow up 'The Red and The Green' was awarded the same rating by the publication.
2013 the band made their debut performance at the Glasgow international folk festival Celtic Connections.[3]
Discography
Studio Albums
- These Hands (2007)[9]
- No Irish Need Apply (2009)[9]
- Stripped Back Sessions Vol. 1 (2011)[10]
- The Red and the Green (2013)[11]
- The Red and the Green (2015) (re-release, Drakkar Records)
Compilations and Collaborations
- 100 Jahre St. Pauli - Jahr 100 Spiele[12]
- No Pasaran! (They Shall Not Pass), Scots In The Spanish Civil War (2012)[13]
- 10 Jahre Esperanza (2011)
- In Search of A Rose: Reels and Roses Live (2012)[14]
Singles/EPs
- The Uncrowned King of Football (2008)
- Colours (Single) (2012)[9]
- They're Building A Wall (2015)
DVDs
- 100 Jahre St. Pauli.Das Konzert. Die DVD
VIDEOGRAPHY
- Colours (2013)
- Myth of Return - acoustic version (2013)
- 8.30 A.M. Glasgow Cross (2013)
Band Members
Paul Sheridan - Lead Vocals & Guitar[3]
Eamonn - Drums[1]
Chris - Bass, Saxophone, Flute & Vocals[1]
Christopher James - Harmonica, Guitar & Vocals[1]
Danny - whistle
Conor - Banjo, mandolin and electric guitar
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "The Wakes Biography". Irish Punk. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ Bates, Neil (17 June 2013). "Moving beyond the monarchs: using personal stories to bring history to life". The Guardian.
- ^ a b c Provan, Gillian (20 January 2013). "The Wakes recognise Scots in the Spanish Civil War". STV.
- ^ "PRESSEBERICHTE". Schwäbisch Gmünd (in German). 2 July 2012.
- ^ "The Wakes + The Last Minute". Schwäbisch Gmünd (in German). 9 April 2009.
- ^ McDougall, William. "Kicking from the Left: The Friendship of Celtic and FC St. Pauli supporters". Academia.edu. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "CELTIC GLASGOW KOMMT ANS MILLERNTOR!". FC St. Pauli (in German). 23 May 2014.
- ^ "Pirates Of The League - The Wakes 2010". YouTube. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "The Wakes - Music". CD Baby. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "REVIEWS - The Wakes // The stripped back sessions (2011)". Folk Punk. 5 January 2012.
- ^ "THE WAKES THE RED AND THE GREEN - CD". MOLOKO PLUS (in German). 10 September 2013.
- ^ "100 Jahre St. Pauli - Jahr 100 Spiele". Amazon.com (in German). Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "¡No Pasaran! (They Shall Not Pass) - Scots In The Spanish Civil War". Greentrax Recordings. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ Keller, Tom. "CD & DVD Reviews". FolkWorld (in German). Retrieved 6 November 2014.