The Chapters

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3ú Records Indie Label
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Dublin Ireland
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Chapters cite influences from Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Talking Heads, Neil Young, The Cars, Miami Vice, Anchor Man, The Secret History, Pans Labyrinth, Woody Allen, Wes Anderson, The Band, Robert Johnson, LCD Soundsystem, Huey Lewis and the News, Phoenix, Happy End, sharp and edgy dance routines "The Chapters find themselves nicely positioned somewhere between Smog and Talking Heads, a rug-cutting piece of funk-punk." 4 out 5 Kevin Courtney The Irish Times Review For Looking For Love �07 "The next big thing in 2008" Claire Connellan, 98FM " SHIT HOT " Sinister Pete, Phantom FM. "Something of a best kept secret�.They could be your new favorite band, just give them a try." Gareth Maher, Totally Dublin ..."On the subject of great records by Irish bands, watch out for the new EP by The Chapters. It's one of the best things to come out of Ireland in years, with four great songs that set the bar higher than it's been in a long time for local outfits. A message to A&R guys: someone should sign 'em up quick' cos they have what it takes for the long haul Niall Stokes, Hotpress Review for 'Four Thorns' 06

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'Videotapes' out 1st May
Me, Myself, and I
The Chapters have been building to the release of their debut album for some time – since they formed in college. It is the culmination of years of passion and hard work. Newly signed to 3u Records (home of The Coronas), the band spent a month in the studio in early 2009. The result is the debut album: Perfect Stranger. It is the sound of old friends at a celebration. Rumours era Fleetwood Mac singing at a party hosted by Talking Heads, gatecrashed by The Cars, throw in a bit of Phoenix and a wink to The Band and you have the idea.

First single 'Videotapes' released 1st May 2009.
'Perfect Stranger' is released 5th June 2009

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20 November 2009 at 8:00 PM
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The Academy, Dublin
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MCD presents:
The Chapters Live @The Academy, November 20th, Dublin
Doors 8pm
€14.50
Support: Joe Echo

Tickets Availablefrom : Ticketmaster: go to : http://lnk.ms/30qZv http://lnk.ms/1ZYD4

*After Party included in Ticket Price with Guest DJ's till 2am More details to be announced and competitions coming on stream for VIP Guest List Stay Tuned

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  • PLEASE HELP US!

    PLease Request 'Moving' on the following Stations..
    If you are a fan of ours and you want to hear us on Radio...
    request: 'Moving' by the Chapters to:

    Today Fm - 083 4100 102
    Dublin's 98 - 53981
    FM104 - 087 6797104
    2FM - 51552
    i105-107 - 0851052107
    Spin 103.8 - 085 7111 038
    Red Fm Cork - 086 827 33 36
    Limerick Live - 085 171 95 95

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  • THE CHAPTERS ANNOUNCE HEADLINE ACADEMY DATE

    The Chapters have announced a headline date at The Academy, Dublin on Friday 20 November. Tickets go on sale this Friday priced €14.50 incl. booking fee.

    Following a busy 9 months with the band selling out Academy 2 and Whelan’s shows and a slot on the Hot Press New Bands stage at Oxegen The Chapters are a band with their star on the rise.

    The Chapters formed in Dublin and quickly built up a large live following off the back of tracks like Heart of Glass and The Four Thorns EP and support slots with legends like Neil Young and Chuck Berry. In late 2008, they were all set to hit the studio to record their debut album when everything fell apart, the global economy crashed and so did the record company.

    The Chapters weren’t destined to be homeless for very long though as independent Irish label 3ú came on board and the band released their debut album Perfect Stranger to critically acclaimed reviews in June 2009. Produced by up and coming producer Ciaran Bradshaw, the album provided radio hit Videotapes as a debut single which battled it out with none other than Bruce Springsteen on the itunes Rock Charts in week of release. Mid Summer release Trying to get Ahead coincided with The Chapters busy summer festival tour taking in INDIEPENDENCE, Castlepalooza & Oxegen.

    The Autumn of 2009 sees no slow down in The Chapters busy schedule. Having already supported Kelly Rowland and OK GO as part of the Arthur’s Day Celebrations and played live at The Music Show, The Chapters now set out on tour with stable mates The Coronas for twelve dates around Ireland before taking in their own 6 date tour culminating with a headline show at Dublin’s Academy venue on November 20th. In the midst of all this touring, The Chapters will release their strongest single to date as Moving hits the airwaves on October 30th.

    Tickets for The Chapters priced €14.50 incl. booking fee go on sale at Ticketmaster outlets from this Friday, 9 October.

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    What the press say about 'Perfect Stranger’.....

    "Irresistibly catchy"
    Colm O'Hare - Hot Press Magazine

    "Traversing timelines to be modern without trying to be hip, trendy or cool"
    Jennie Mulligan - Entertainment.ie

    "Impossibly catchy"
    CD of The Week - Una Mullally - Sunday Tribune

    "Enormously Ambitious"
    The Metro

    "A little ray of hope that there is a future for Irish music""
    The Galway Advertiser


    “An excitingly catchy and engaging album that will require, nay demand, to be listened to over and over”
    -The Limerick Leader

    "Seal of Approval"
    Jim Jim Nugent 'Colm and Jim-Jim Breakfast Show' - RTE 2fm

    "These Guys are gonna be big"
    Tony Fenton - Today FM

    “These Guys are gonna be big"
    Michael Feeney Callan – RTE Radio 1

    “As Polished as a Bank Manager’s Bentley"
    -Totally Dublin

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  • Academy Show Announced! November 20th

    MCD presents:
    The Chapters Live @The Academy, November 20th, Dublin
    Doors 8pm
    €14.50
    Support: Joe Echo

    Tickets Available this Friday from Ticketmaster

    *After Party included in Ticket Price with Guest DJ's till 2am More details to be announced and competitions coming on stream for VIP Guest List Stay Tuned

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  • Luke
    Luke

    moving video is quality lads

    3 days ago
  • Stacey Walsh
    luv Stacey Walsh

    OMg love ye so much:O
    ye were UNREAL last nite at cyprus avenue wil seriously NEVER forget it:DD
    hope ye remember us..was wit d girl dat fainted:L
    we love u zac effron:P :L
    bought d album der aswel it soooooo gud:)
    xxxx

    2 weeks ago
  • Niamh
    Niamh

    Unreal today in Cork ladds :)
    x

    2 weeks ago
  • Ciara Taylor
    Ciara Taylor

    OMG guuyysss

    ye were unREAL 2day in CYprus Avenuuee!
    seriouslly lik!

    ciaran dya memberr us?
    or shud i say zac:L
    haha

    yer unreal !:)
    x

    2 weeks ago
  • James Deegan
    James Deegan

    Unreal last night lads in dolans

    2 weeks ago
  • Luke
    luv Luke

    20th november academy cant wait

    3 weeks ago
  • Chris Doyle
    luv Chris Doyle

    man i seen you guys at the hot press music show....you fellas were amazin and i think yous stole the show.....good job

    4 weeks ago
  • Fionn
    luv Fionn

    My new favourite Irish Band!!

    4 weeks ago
  • Luke
    Luke

    do yous know the venue for gig on the 24th yet?

    8 weeks ago
  • Lauwen X
    luv Lauwen X

    OMG Ur the Chapters Who Played At Our School Back in February!! Presentation???
    Everyone Walked Around Talkin About You Guys For weeks after!!!
    You Were Deadly!!!
    Would Have Loved To C U At Oxygen But I Was In Spain :(
    Talk Again Soon
    Lauren
    Xxx

    10 weeks ago
  • Management T
    Management T

    Nice one lads..

    11 weeks ago
  • Rob Harrington
    luv Rob Harrington

    Just found these guys .. I really love them :)

    If something happens .. ill gladly be your Guitar player :)

    11 weeks ago
  • Gibbs
    luv Gibbs

    yous were unreal last nite. i had great craic there. cheers lads

    12 weeks ago
  • Luke
    luv Luke

    quality lads night opening with heart of glass was deadly fair play

    12 weeks ago
  • Ciaran Casey
    Ciaran Casey

    great band

    15 weeks ago
  • Luke
    Luke

    deadly at oxegan

    16 weeks ago
  • Conor Mernagh
    luv Conor Mernagh

    wat a gig!!!love 2 c a band wit a bit of balls....dose exrta 10 mins were sum of the most passionate 10 mins i've seen at oxegen!!cud really c yee were enjoyin it n dat meant we did...thank yee 4 yee're kindness!!!

    16 weeks ago
  • Domo.
    Domo.

    come back to whelans soon

    16 weeks ago
  • Jam
    Jam

    amazing set at oxegen guys!!really brilliant,all my friends are converted!!:)

    16 weeks ago
  • Luke
    Luke

    class at whelans

    19 weeks ago