about
All members of The Jades come from Kilmuckridge in county Wexford and first met at primary school. As Yvonne says, "We have been in a band together for what feels like forever at this stage! We learnt our spellings together in primary school and formed the band after finishing our leaving certs. We have taken a year or two off in between the time to pursue college and other things, but hey, what good relationship hasn't!"
Before the band came together, each member had built up considerable experience performing locally in musicals and shows, but The Jades was the first formal band any of them joined when they came together after finishing school. They first came to public attention in Ireland through their colourful live shows and their appearances on the RTE series You're A Star.
Like every all-female band, The Jades have to contend with the tendency to be judged by their looks, but their band manifesto is based on a desire to be perceived as a talented original band, playing their own instruments and writing their own songs.
For the past year The Jades have been in the studio working on their debut album with David Odlum producing (David Kitt/Gemma Hayes/The Frames). The first fruit of their combined efforts titled "Sooner or Later", was released on May 16th , on their own Rag Doll label. The single has already been described by one music industry insider as "a pounding slice of melodic pop/rock with harmonies to die for".
All of the tracks on their album Amber Skies (released on the 14th of August) are originals by The Jades who pride themselves on being one of the few all-female bands in Ireland or the world for that matter - writing their own songs and playing their own instruments.
According to guitarist and backing vocalist Elaine, "We've recorded the album, including the single [Sooner or Later], mostly in Wexford and in Sun Studios in Temple Bar and then we spent ten days in France to add the finishing touches. We're really excited about getting the album done and getting the single out. We're also looking forward to doing some live gigs after having been in the studio for so much of last year".
The Jades line up consists of sisters Sheila and Yvonne on lead vocals, guitar and drums respectively, with friend Elaine on guitar and backing vocals.
As Sheila says "No point in telling you what our style of music is like, have a listen and see for yourself!"
For further information please contact claire@thejades.ie
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