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Biography
Formed in early 2002, agiven comprises of Niall McGrath (vocals, guitar), Enda Ward (lead guitar), Kevin O'Sullivan (bass), David Burke (drums) and Felim O'Donnell (percussion and flute). Influences include The Frames, The Pixies, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band and Tool. The band are based in the West of Ireland, originating from Mayo and Roscommon and are currently living in Galway.
To date AGIVEN have played in venues across Ireland including The Quays, The Cellar, GPO and Kingshead in Galway and The Voodoo Lounge in Dublin. We have also conducted a number of radio interviews and live sessions, most recently with Phoenix FM in Dublin. Most recently AGIVEN have played support to Aslan in The Quays, Galway in September and The Hothouse Flowers in December 2003.
The band currently have over 30 songs completed with many more works in progress. Songs are typically developed acoustically and then expanded to full band arrangements. This technique has resulted in two almost distinct sets of the same songs - acoustic and electric. Experimentation with various instruments (mandolin,zyladrum, and didjeridoo to name but a few) is continually ongoing and gradually being integrated into the live set. Samples are also included in the live set to add that extra bite to the songs.
Originally called FIRBhOLG, a name change was decided in early 2003 and so AGIVEN was born. After many home-recorded demos, a 3-track E.P. has been recorded in Sun Street Studios in Tuam, and is the current release. A mini-album of acousitc tracks is currently been recorded.
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