The Chapters
The Chapters are a six-nine piece band from Dublin, Ireland. The band are composed of Ross McNally, Michael Murphy, Ciaran Fortune, NC Lawlor, Aoife Ruth and Biggles flys again. Addition string, brass and guest players join the band on occasion.
The Chapters have featured on a number of radio and television stations in Ireland, including Dublin's 98, Today FM RTÉ 2fm and Phantom FM since the release of their album and have performed at several festivals such as Castlepalooza, Indie-pendence and Oxegen. They also performed at the Arthur's Day celebrations. In 2008, they supported more established musicians such as Chuck Berry, Cathy Davey and Neil Young. Their music has also been used by RTÉ as well as by UK broadcaster ITV in its soap opera Emmerdale.
Style
The Chapters have been compared to several artists and bands by the Irish media, including The Blue Nile,Bruce Springsteen, (Hot Press)"/> The Frames,The Hold Steady, "/> The voice of vocalist McNally has been likened to Guy Garvey and Peter Gabriel.