THE VALS
BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM
The Vals of Belfast release debut album 'Sticks and stones on Unique /Electrique Mud Records following the huge success of single 'Yesterday today' . Recorded in just 3 days at Villa Blacksheep in Germany, the album has been met with universal acclaim with comparisons drawn with The Beatles,The Who and many other influential acts of that era. All of this along with the bands ability to sound amazingly fresh and contemporary and more importantly, true to how they want to sound.
The band are known for their explosive live performances, the ability to put on a great show and the promise that you will go away wanting more with a spring in your step. The Vals in 2010 headline their first major tour of Europe beginning in April and are set to yet again take on the major festival scene. Already they have some massive shows under their belt such as the Haldern Pop Festival, Golzheim Festival and a future date at the famous Burg Hertberg Festival alongside Jeff Beck and Hawkwind . Past shows/tours include with the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) and Ocean Colour Scene.
In August 2008, Paul Doherty of the Vals received correspondence from former Beatle John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono expressing her admiration for the band after a festival he organised in Belfast called Valfest - A festival of Music, Peace and Love. The festival brought together both sides of the community in Belfast and showcased some great acts including former Paul McCartney and Wings guitarist Henry McCullough and Thin Lizzy's founding member and guitarist Eric Bell and band. The festival was a huge success, and Yoko's message made it that little bit more special:
Yoko wrote:
Hi, Paul Docherty! Now that you are doing the Peace and Love Festival you are connected to all of us of family of Peace of the world. Good for you. Lots of love, yoko
Shortly after they were asked to front the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Human Rights as part of an Amnesty International campaign. The event was the 'Small Places Tour' and took place in Belfast where the Vals called on the help of other local bands to highlight the events importance
.. Unique/Electrique Mud present ' The Vals'
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UPCOMING GIGS
| 1 Aug 2010 | 18:00 | Fabrika Festival | Belfast City Hall |
| 7 Aug 2010 | 20:00 | Feile an Phobail Festival | Belfast City Hall |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 20:00 | Queens Universtity, Great Hall (Acoustic Show) | Belfast |
| 5 Sep 2010 | 13:00 | Mersea Island Scooter Rally 2010 | England |
| 18 Sep 2010 | 09:00 | The Empire Music Hall | Belfast |
