Artist Information
Biography
"There's something spiritual about Elder Roche's songs. They're simple without being simplistic."
Dan Hegarty, 2 FM
"Elder Roche is someone I could easily describe as a truly talented individual. His performances take you on an uncensored tour of the soul. His presence is both honest and cautious. Stunning"
Sinister Pete - Phantom FM
Dublin based musician Elder Roche has been invited to take part in the North by Northeast Festival (NXNE) in Toronto Canada from the 12th to the 16th June. He will be attending several interviews and will be showcasing his debut album "Nobody Knows".
NXNE is primarily a music festival and is the no. 1 showcase for new music with past acts such as Feist, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Dinosaur Jr making breakthroughs. The event also encompasses a film festival and a music conference were musicians can meet business professionals and successful artists for mentoring and development of their craft.
Elder Roche was also privileged to play at the annual fundraiser for the Hope Foundation in the Mansion House on the 23rd June. The Hope Foundation is a charity set up to restore basic human rights to the children of Calcutta its ambassadors include Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
He began experimenting with music from the early age of eleven. He has since shared the stage with the likes of Paddy Casey, Damien Rice, Juno Falls, Juliette Turner and Damien Dempsey; playing in venues across Ireland such as Whelan's, Lillie's Bordello, The Lobby in Cork and The Glebe Amphitheatre in West Cork.
Elder Roche songs embrace the grittier side of life paving the way with slapping grooves and roots overtones. His theatrical story telling has likened him to Tom Waits, and David Bowie. Through his nationwide gigs he has established himself as an entertaining and riveting performer with a fast growing fan base.
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For Further information contact:
Publicity: Lucy Gunning
Web: www.myspace.com/elderroche,
Email: elderrocheinfo@gmail.com
lucygunning@gmail.com
Instrumentation
Elder - Piano, Guitar, Harmonica
Stephen - Rhythm Guitar
Barry - Lead Guitar
Ed - Bass
??? - Drums
Discography
Nobody Knows 2007
Dance of Life 1997
Official Website
Video
Press
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News Of The World
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Nobody Knows is a very polished album from Elder. Great manly vocals and powerful storytelling songs...
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2 FM
There's something spiritual about Elder Roche's songs. They're simple without being simplistic.
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Phantom FM
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Elder Roche is someone I could easily describe as a truly talented individual. His performances take...
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Passion Lounge
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Speaking of good music, we had Elder (who hails from Dublin) starting off the fun with his own inimi...
Setlist
Diamond
Heart 2 Strum
Dark Place
Figures Dressed in Black
The Actress
Spinning Wheel
Flowering Flame
Shine
