Kodaline are a Dublin-based Irish rock band. Originally known as 21 Demands, the band made chart history
in March 2007,
when their debut single "Give Me A Minute" topped the Irish Singles Chart;
becoming the first independently released track to accomplish this.
In 2011, the band changed its name to Kodaline.
-Wikipedia
From:
Dublin, Ireland
Genres:
Indie rock, alternative rock
Years active:
2005-2011 (as 21 Demands)
2011-present (as Kodaline)
Name Origin:
Mark Prendergast on coming up with the band name:
"We made it up ourselves, but we later found out it's a character
on f*ckin' World Of Warcraft. I promise you, we've never even played the game.
It's just a bizarre coincidence."
Members:
Steve Garrigan -
lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, keyboards
Mark Prendergast -
lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
Vinny May -
drums, percussion, backing vocals
Jason Boland -
bass guitar, backing vocals
Past Members:
Conor Linnane -
bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
Kodaline Quotes:
"We can basically read each other's mind at this point because we've known each other so long"
-Steve
"Music should have a purpose, you know. Our purpose is honesty".
-Steve
Kodaline Awards:
2013
EBBA Public Choice Award
Tour Dates: