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February 2005
RMG Chart:
Joe Chester - "A Murder Of Crows" - OUT: FEB 25th 2005
BACKGROUND:
In the mid 90's I put out some records under the name "the sound of bells". I was also a member of Sunbear. I drifted in production, working with people like Dr Millar, Miriam Ingram, Nick Kelly, Nina Hynes, Sack and the Future Kings of Spain. Became a member of Nina Hynes' touring band for a couple of US tours.
In the US I met Tenspeedracer and decided to join them. This was 2000. We set up a recording studio and writing space on a farm in Wexford and lived there till June 2004. We released 2 albums, 2 EP's and lots of singles from there on Red Flag Records. Playlisted on BBC Radio 1, charted in Ireland etc.
Started work on a solo album in 2002. In June last year Tenspeedracer split up and I moved back to Dublin to finish it. Sent Tom Dunne the demos and he as been very supportive since.
TRACKLISTING:
01. A Murder Of Crows
02. How You Wish You Feel
03. Charlie For A Girl
04. A Safe Place To Hide
05. The Emptiness Inside
06. A Drop Of Rain
07. Bleed To Love Her
08. Pain Relieve
09. I Always Think You're Leaving Me
10. Anyway
January 30 2005
A Murder Of Crows is released on February 18 2005.
January 2005
Hot Press: Former Ten Speed Racer man Joe Chester returns to live duty on March 3 with a show in Whelan's.
The Dubliner will be plugging his debut solo album, A Murder Of Crows, which has found instant favour with Tom Dunne.
It's being released by BARP, the intriguingly monikered label that's co-owned by Damien Rice's manager Bernadette Barrett.
June 2004
Ten Speed Racer farewell gig in Temple Bat Music Centre, Dublin on Sat July 3rd.
But some good news is that there is a solo album due from guitarist Joe Chester.
January 2004
New tour dates:
Jan.8 - Stage 2, The Forum, Waterford
Jan.9 - Whelans, Dublin
Jan.10 - Stables, Mullingar
Jan.16 - Cleere's Theatre, Kilkenny
Jan.17 - Old Oak, Cork
Support from Duped.
December 2003
Dec.8 limerick concert hall, limerick
The Frames and support: Ten Speed Racer
Tickets: €22.50 (on sale now)
Info: Ph (061) 331549 or from the UL Student's Union reception
Dec.6 WATERFORD - The Forum
Bell X1 with guests, Ten Speed Racer - tickets on sale from The Forum and BPM Records, €12
Dec.9 Limerick Concert Hall, Limerick
The Frames and support: Ten Speed Racer
Tickets: €22.50 (on sale now)
Info: Ph (061) 331549 or from the UL Student's Union reception
November 2003
Ten Speed Racer tour the country again:
October 22: The Village, Dublin (student gig)
November 7: Cleere's, Kilkenny [cancelled]
November 8: Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin
November 19: Cuba, Galway
November 20: Stables, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
Ten Speed Racer are supporting Echo & The Bunnymen at their upcoming Vicar St. gig in Dublin.
September 2003
Ten Speed Racer tour the country this month with their new album "Ten Speed Racer".
September 2003 Irish Tour:
Saturday 13th - The Forum, Waterford supporting The Stunning
Wednesday 17th - Cuba, Galway
Thursday 18th - McGarrigle’s, Sligo
Friday 19th - Stables, Mullingar
Saturday 20th - Granary, Killarney
Tuesday 23rd - Auntie Annie’s, Belfast
Wednesday 24th - Kings, Waterford
Thursday 25th - Cleere’s, Kilkenny
Friday 26th - Lobby, Cork
Saturday 27th - Voodoo, Dublin Album Launch w/ The Things
irismagazine: "Ten Speed Racer have reached 26 in the Irish singles charts with their latest single "Fifteen".
The track soared to 18 in the mid-week charts and finally came to rest at 26 this morning.
Things seem to be looking up for the band with previous single "Your Demon Heart" being a huge hit amongst Dublin's rock fans."
August 2003
Hot Press: "10 Speed Racer have scored something of a coup by having Vaughn Oliver design the cover of their new single 'Fifteen'."
"Responsible for all of the Pixies and Cocteau Twins artwork, Oliver has also come up with the visuals for the Dubliners' album which follows in September."
"Renowned for being extremely choosy about what he does, he agreed to come on board after a personal call from the band."
April 2003
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April 12th |
The Ambassador, Dublin |
April 2002
TENSPEEDRACER have released a new EP entitled 'Girls And Magazines' on Red Flag Records. This is what NME had to say
'Dubliner's Ten Speed Racer may be staring into the dirty waters of the Liffey, but in their hearts they are bathed in the glow of a thousand Californian summers. Lead track ' Don't go out' has the melodic sensibilities of teenage Fanclub or Travis but dig deeper and there's a whole goldmine of drunken horn sections and angry guitars. A winner." JW, NME
2002
TENSPEEDRACER have released their 'Eskimo Beach Boy' album in the US. College radio has begun to warm to it, while reviews are starting to pour in. It's been called "one of the year's best" by Irish music mags and newsy types. Virtually Alternative in the US describe it as "a vivacious mix of sonically charged guitars, ethereal melodies and intelligent vocals."
April 2002
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March 28th |
Temple Bar Music Centre |
November 2001
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November 21th |
Temple Bar Music Centre |
December 21 2000
NPB, Ten Speed Racer, Shadow Cabinet play The Temple Bar Music Centre. | 
