Name of band/act: Fagan
Genre of band: Indie/Pop/Rock
Information about the band:
A unique blend of indie, alternative and acoustic influences creates this young and exciting band, hosting a brilliant collection of their own catchy songs.
Joint winners of "Has Clacton Got Talent" in 2008. Interview by local radio station Dream 100's Geoff Hillyer, was broadcast on both Ipswich Town's 102 FM and Colchester's Dream 100, including a live acoustic session. Fagan are also well supported by their local newspaper, The Colchester and Clacton Gazette.
Fagan have been actively supporting Dream 100 in their Road Shows, performing on stage at Clacton on Sea's 'Xmas Lights Switch On', Colchester Garrison Military Festival, 'Don't Give It Tour' which was funded by Essex Police, Brightlingsea Boat Show, FC Clacton 'Party on the Pitch', The Clacton on Sea Air Show and many more.
Fagan were formed in 2006 and have gained a growing fan base in Essex and Suffolk performing at various gigs across the region. Influences such as Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks can be heard in their early material. They have since developed their musical style with their own original sound heard in their latest recordings. 'Story of your Life' is a firm favourite on myspace, with 'Kirsty' and 'Ice Monkey' not far behind.
Band Members
Liam Fitzgerald:
Singer Songwriter/Rhythm Guitar
Lee Yang: Lead Guitar
Ashley Barr : Bass Guitar
Sean Alston: Drummer
Other websites e.g. myspace: www.myspace.com/thefaganband
Upcoming shows:
5 Dec 2009 @ 20:30 The Kings Arm's, Frating Frating, Colchester
12 Dec 2009 @ 20:00 The Kings Arms, Clacton Sea Angling Club - Xmas Party St Osyth, Essex
19 Dec 2009 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton, Clacton-on-sea
8 Jan 2010 @ 20:00 The Grapes, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
16 Jan 2010 @ 20:00 Cork Bar, Felixtowe, Essex
27 Feb 2010 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
8 May 2010 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea
22 May 2010 @20:00 The British Legion, Hadleigh, Ipswich
30 May 2010 @ 20:00 The Kings Arm's, Frating Garden Party
26 Jun 2010 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
1 Aug 2010 @20:00 The Kings Arm's, Frating Garden Party
28 Aug 2010 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
18 Sep 2010 @ 20:00 The British Legion, Hadleigh Hadleigh, Ipswich
12 Nov 2010 @ 20:00 The Kings Arm's, Frating
18 Dec 2010 @ 20:00 The Apple Tree. Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Contact information and any other information:
For Bookings: Tel Ant; 01255 433661 or Lee 07773705189
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