Artist Information Biography Marrying the pathos of Dylan, the melodies of The Band and the drunken celebration of The Pogues, The Prelude have shaken audiences up and down the country with their unique brew of classic song-writing and good time rock and roll. The Prelude write songs for the everyman; slur-along classics to be heard spilling from drinking establishments, football terraces and the radio alike. Their songs tell bleary-eyed tales of joy, despair and confusion wrapped in hook laden melodies and choruses begging to be sung by the masses. Theirs is a music that is contagious, unassuming and universal. Best friends since the age of dot, the band lived and learned on the backstreets of Derry before moving to Liverpool to hone their talent for songwriting, musicianship and drinking. Here, in their adopted hometown, The Prelude have become a must-see in a city bubbling with musical aptitude, locking out shows wherever and whenever they play and gaining many fans along the journey. Instrumentation Garvan Cosgrove: Guitar, Vocals, Keys Charlie Mullan: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Darren Geach: Vocals Ryan Wyatt: Bass Guitar Joe McMonagle: Drums Aidan McAteer: Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin, Keys Brian Mc Elhinney: Bass Guitar Discography - Hold On Gently on BBC UK streaming audio website - "The Shakey Tree EP", 2005 - "Elevator Demos '07", 2007 - "Elevator Demos '07 - 2", March 2008 - "Moving To The Country - Never Coming Back" mini-album, Spring 2008 - "Live at Zanzibar Club, June 2007" live DVD, Spring 2008 - download only single "No Sleep For The Rain / 86 Blues / By The Holy Well (live)", October 2008 - download only Christmas EP "Montreal / I'm Not Gonna Make It Home For Christmas", 22nd December 2008 - new studio album to be released March 2009 Links The Prelude on myspace The Prelude official website -undergoing revamp The Prelude on garageband.com The Prelude on iLike.com The Prelude's albums on cdBaby