About Distractors
Distractors from Finglas were formed in late 2006 The 5 members of Distractors had a background in various Dublin music scenes. So with previous projects forgotten they went straight into the rehearsal studio in Aug '06 and got to work on a collection of songs. By using elements from all music genres and a large dose of originality, a distinct sound and first set list was produced. Their debut single 'Last Stand' followed in early 2007 garnering them many admirers in their hometown and numerous playlists on Irelands airwaves. Live shows followed in 2007 including support slots with Client, Air Traffic and culminating with the IMRO Showcase Tour and a track 'Burning Flags' being included on the IMRO Best Of CD. Debut single 'Last Stand' was released in Aug 2007 on Monkey Clock Records.
2008 saw an invitation to SXSW as well as a second single 'Conversation Killer' which was re-released this year alongside three other songs as 'Manly with a Stanley EP'. They have toured with The Charlatans, Inner City Pirates as well as opening for Cold War Kids,Rumble strips and Tokyo Police Club to name a few. The band recorded two sessions for Dan Hegartys show on 2fm.
In 2009 the played the IMRO New Sounds Stage at the 2009 Oxegen Festival and also the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival. They were working on an album but it never eventuated before the band split.
Lineup
- Vocals - Karl Elworthy
- Guitar, Backing Vocals - Ciaran Kavanagh
- Rhythm Guitar - Andy Behan
- Bass - Noel Kavanagh
- Drums - Robbie Barrett
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