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Windfall (2002 - 2008)
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Hanging up the gloves...
After over 5 years of being a band, we’ve decided that Windfall has had its day. We agree that with recent changes, conflicting schedules, and different creative opinions, it’s time to call it quits.
All we want to say now is thanks. Whether you started listening to us yesterday, last week, last month, or followed us from the very beginning. Whether you’ve enjoyed just one of our songs, bought one of our CDs, or went to see us live every time we played. Thanks to anyone that has given us gigs, and all the bands we’ve shared the stage with and the memories of the fun times we had. Thanks to anyone who gave us a place to stay or a place to store our gear. Thanks to all the past Windfall members for the fun times with them and how they helped evolve and shape the band to what it eventually became.
Sure you could look back at the last 5 years and think of the little we accomplished, how lazy and un-productive we were. However I think we can look back and be proud of the little things we accomplished, including things that most bands would never get the opportunity to do. We got to go to a recording studio in Dublin and record one of our own songs for a CD sold in major music stores all over the country. We’ve got to gig around Cork and beyond, and got to meet many awesome bands and people.
And of course it was inspiring to read all the great comments and feedback from you guys. It meant a lot to us to know that people loved the music and songs we were creating. This band was started for fun; we never expected this much positive feedback. We’re just a bunch of immature kids that like to play heavy shit and tough-guy breakdowns. Yeah as a band we haven’t done much at all, but at least we left a positive and lasting impression.
Sorry to anyone who wanted us to play another gig. It sucks that we couldn’t fulfil the request, but don’t worry; you haven’t heard the last of us. We will be in new projects soon. So make sure to check them out!
- Dan.6 Comments 278 weeks
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History
Windfall is a metal band, based in Cork, Ireland which began its life in 2002, when it compiled of just 3 members; Sean Norris on rhythm guitar, Stephen Desmond on lead guitar and Tony McGinty on bass. Like all young bands, the group was originally just a hobby, but as the songs began to gel, something a little more serious started to evolve.
In 2003 the group found two vital ingredients for any band - a drummer (Jason Donahue) in October and a vocalist (Sinead Collins) in December. The group continued like this for some time, but things just didn't seem to click.
In 2004, James Cronin joined as the new bassist to take over from Tony who subsequently left(on good terms). Finally, everything was running smoothly again, and James brought a new quality to the group. Two weeks into its new life, Windfall entered its first Battle of the Bands competition and won.
However, something still wasn't quite right, and after a few months, Sinead left the band. Now singer-less, Windfall was back to square one.
In late 2004, the group listened to the "Fuse 2004" c.d. in hopes of finding a new singer and, oddly enough, found what they were looking for.
On January the 1st 2005, the new vocalist joined. A friend of the guys (Dan Corbett) started to jam with the band on occassion and even started to help writing some new songs. Things were good.
Content set in and the new Windfall played their first Blast gig in Gorey. After a great response they continued to practice diligently in anticipation of a Cork Blast gig, and hopefully, a much larger crowd. They played a few more local gig with Dan as the drummer - initially just for convenience - but as the months went on it became apparent that Dan brought the group in the direction they were searching for. It was a tough decision, but in 2005, Dan became the permanent drummer of Windfall.
Thankfully, Jason is still a great friend of the band.
The current Windfall has existed since late 2005, and hopefully, will continue to grow musically. We're keeping it metal...
What could possibly go wrong?
9 Comments 357 weeks
Hey lads how's things? Just letting you know that we are offering a 20% Discount on all bookings for July. It's a great offer and really worth while if your looking to get some tracks recorded and mixed this summer. Cheers, Jason
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Remember seeing Windfall live at a formal Blast in Cork about 3 years ago. Eye-catching singer and an ear-catching sound, was well impressed. Best of luck to all of you
dont matter, i read the blog, hope u guys sort it out! and GET BACK HERE!!! a Glasgow Gig isint too much to ask is it? :p
What the! u guys down?? what happened!!!!
windfalls gay i just like ya symbal
Hey lads and lady, I remember we played one of our first gigs with ye, good times! Unfortunate to see ye end and we hope that your side projects are as worthwhile and fulfilling as Windfall was! Cheers, keep in touch. -FS-
twas great playing with ye!! we had some good times lads and lass!
gr8 bnd nvr gt 2 c ye play live!!! nyway lukn 4 wrd 2 dose nu side projcts!!
I like the sound, especially at the beginning of the songs. It's got a good beat and all, but it seems like so many different things are going on it confuses the mind. =\
I love ur music lol can u send me some ov ur songs so i can put em on me IPOD <3 i soooooo much u can av me lv xxxx \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/ Rock On!!!!!! \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/ I would like to Hear from u \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/ \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/ Charlie \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/\m/
wats de story? gud stuff think i saw yes live before a good while ago in cork, its good to see another band like yee in cork fair paly!
HAHA. Everybody but the singer of the band has influences that are crazy metal/death metal. I kinda find that funny.
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wow class stuff lads.We`re a limerick metal band and hope to gig around cork sometime.Ya think we can sort something out?? Cheers Selenium\m/
hey me names sue, im run the live music society in UCC and i no this is extremely short notice but could ye play a gig tonight? we have 2 bands already but need one more. if your interested let me no. if ye cant play then just show up anyway to check it out. its in cyprus avenue at 9:00. if ye come along we can tell u bout other gigs that are comin up soon too. cheers. Sue
havent seen you guys in a good while.. :S When you coming back?
hey guys plug gigs and gain more support in cork with the cork musians guild!
will ye play the cruiscin or something soon? last time i heard ye was in d back of d opera house at blast when ye only got 2 songs, but onoff got about 10. ye were the best there, though