Éire Óg (band)
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Éire Óg (Irish for: Young Ireland), formed in Glasgow in the early 1990s, was a modern Irish rebel band that toured Britain, Ireland, Australia, Europe and the USA extensively through the mid to late nineties.[1][2][3] The band was led by an Irish republican supporter, Glasgow-born folk rock singer Gary Óg, who is now a solo artist.[4]
The band had a large underground following, frequently playing concerts is support of Irish republicanism and at venues hosted by supporters of Celtic F.C..[5] Along with bands such as Charlie and The Bhoys and The Wolfe Tones they are recognised as the main exponants of Irish rebel music.
Their music has been described as eye opener for those who know little about the struggle for independence in Ireland and has been described as an education in itself. Eire Og's music tells the history of the Irish peoples struggle for a free Ireland, its battles and its heroes. The band perform songs with great pride and a love in such song as "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "The Boys Of The Old Brigade". One journalist stated that when they played "Let the People Sing", "Take it down from the Mast" and "This Land is Your land" you can imagine yourself out there doing your bit for your country.[6]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Live at The Brazen Head (1999)
- Live at Tully's (199x)[7]
[edit] Albums and Tracklists
[edit] References
- ^ St Pauli in Glasgow
- ^ Feile an Phobail '99, the West Belfast Festival
- ^ Irish American Newspaper - Irish Voice, Unrepentant Fenian Gathering
- ^ Commemorating Bobby Sands
- ^ Gary Og - interviewed while on tour in Australia
- ^ review of "Live at the Brazen Head by Irish Bands Live
- ^ Sinn Fein Shop - Scots/Irish Bands CD's
[edit] External links
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