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The Rebel Hearts’ first tour of Britain  CELEBRITY
endorsements, a new album and a debut tour in England are propelling a
Tipperary-born band into the British limelight just in time for the St.
Patrick’s celebrations.
A passion for music and a shared love of their country has seen The Rebel
Hearts transform their talent and friendship into a successful band which
is fast becoming a global phenomenon.
And after eight years together, the five-piece group, who all hail from
Tipperary, show no signs of slowing down as they tour Britain for the
first time this month.
Coinciding their tour with the St. Patrick’s weekend will see the
lads, Jamie Mockler, Tom Doran and Paudie Skehan from Moycarkey and Liam
and Padraig Coen from Rossmore, visiting Leeds, London and Birmingham
from March 13-17.
Band manager Seán Mockler told The Irish Post: “The boys
are excited about going to England, it’s a long overdue tour.
“They all love the music, the crowd and entertaining, which is what
it’s all about, so whether they are playing to 50 or 1,000 people
they give the same passion and same great entertainment.”
With music based on Ireland’s struggles over the past 800 years
the boys claim their passion for their homeland is as important as their
music.
Seán said: “They all carry strong feelings about Ireland
and have political but anti-violence messages that they like to spread
through their music.
“They have all been musicians in their own right from a young age
but the band kind of happened by accident.”
He added: “Three of the boys met at school and their music gelled,
once the other two joined they realised that had a great band and became
The Rebel Hearts.”
Their music is a lively blend, mixing some of the old rebel songs and
a few tunes that they have written themselves.
They are also about to record their third album so the English tour will
give a sneak preview of that too.
And their upbeat gigs have already amassed a wealth of fans, some across
the globe and others from celebrity circles closer to home.
Seán explained: “This English tour is something they have
been looking forward to for some time but we did play in Reading last
month — at Irish international footballer Shane Long’s 21st
party.
“He is a Tipperary boy and a big fan of the band, he said he wouldn’t
have anyone else perform and we had a great weekend.”
The band has also spent 10 months touring Australia, further strengthening
their global fan-base.
For further information, tour details or to purchase an album visit
www.rebelhearts.ie or contact
Seán on 00353 87 6426237. |
