THE FIREFLYS
Welcome to the official Fireflys site
More gigs..
1st September, mojo in Liverpool, also at the same venue the band will be supporting The Young Rebel Set on the 6th of October. many thanks to all involved at last saturdays Westonbury festival. what a great day!
The Fireflys confirmed for Westonbury 2010..
On 21/08/10 the band will be playing the now legendary westonbury festival, in weston point Runcorn. The band take the stage at 9pm, the venue this year is at the Weaver hotel.
also dont forget, this saturday at the Cavern, Liverpool!
also dont forget, this saturday at the Cavern, Liverpool!
New gigs announced
Friday 30th July sees the band take to the stage at the Engine rooms in skelmersdale, the aforementioned cavern gig on the 14th August, and on the 1st of September moho in Liverpool. More dates and news to be announced soon.
Return to the Cavern
As part of Jar Music groups breakout festival, the band will be playing a special showcase at the Cavern in Liverpool on the 14th august 2010, more details to follow.
Radio interview link
theres a link on our facebook page to the highlights on fridays interview, just click on links above,
thanks again to Callum for inviting the band onto his show, and dont forget, Runcorn gig at the Chambers this friday.
thanks again to Callum for inviting the band onto his show, and dont forget, Runcorn gig at the Chambers this friday.
Tonights radio interview 2/7/10
heres the link for those of you who live too far out of the northwest,
live tonight at 6.20 pm
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F86.4.84.232%3A8000%2Fhcr923.mp3.m3u&h=498b6FcDQuEot_euwQJZwEs_2iA
live tonight at 6.20 pm
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F86.4.84.232%3A8000%2Fhcr923.mp3.m3u&h=498b6FcDQuEot_euwQJZwEs_2iA
New Firefly announced
Nothing to do with Joss wheadon this one! The band would like to announce the Arrival of a brand new Firefly,
as of yesterday (28/06/10) Craig Ellison will be taking up residence behind the drumkit, We would like to welcome Craig into the fold and wish him a Happy tenure with the band. Craigs first gig will be in runcorn a week on friday (09/07/10) at the chambers.
as of yesterday (28/06/10) Craig Ellison will be taking up residence behind the drumkit, We would like to welcome Craig into the fold and wish him a Happy tenure with the band. Craigs first gig will be in runcorn a week on friday (09/07/10) at the chambers.
Callum mcclean to interview the band
This coming friday ( 2/7/10) local legend Callum Maclean will be interviewing the band on halton fm, 92.3fm, from 6.30pm
Added to Spotify
"Better to burn" out has been added to the mighty spotify, there will be a link posted soon, for now though, just simply search for " the fireflys ".
Debut continues to sell,
The band would like to take a moment to say thank you to all their loyal fans out there, without your continued support, as you know, the band would not be worth anything. Week by week, " better to burn out" continues to sell, some sales from the UK, most however are from lands far and away, for instance, last week the album was bought in Vallejo, California, the week before that, a few copies dowloaded in Arkansas. So Lee, Johnny and Matt would like to thank you all for enjoying the music and supporting the band in such a dedicated way. heres hoping the fanbase and band continue to grow, if you keeping listening, the band will keep playing. many many thank yous. x
The Homecoming..
The band will be playing the Chambers in Runcorn on the 9th of July 2010, Its £5 on the door and theres support from a few local acts, Fireflys showtime 10pm, contact Leeawylding@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
More stations playing tracks
More stations are playing songs from the album, these include (deep breath) EKR ( european Klassic rock) www.ekr.net and
www.thevoiceofpeace.co.il, as well as www.radioxanadu.co.uk, www.radioseagull.com, www.thescene.co.nr,www.mar1386.com and the mighty radio caroline. phew! Many thanks to Radar Roy.
www.thevoiceofpeace.co.il, as well as www.radioxanadu.co.uk, www.radioseagull.com, www.thescene.co.nr,www.mar1386.com and the mighty radio caroline. phew! Many thanks to Radar Roy.
Radio Caroline play songs from Debut
The great people on the good ship Radio Caroline have been playing a few tracks off the bands debut,
again many thanks to the lovely people onboard the Bands management and PR team.
again many thanks to the lovely people onboard the Bands management and PR team.
New songs to debut at the Cavern
On the 4th of June when the band play the cavern they will be debuting two new songs from the upcoming as yet untitled second album, these songs are : 13 Bricks and Talking to the satellite. The band are hoping for a late October/early November release date for the album.
Two Gigs announced..
The band will be opening an alternative show at Brannigans in Warrington on the 14th May and they will be returning to The Cavern in Liverpool on the 4th june, contact the venue or Management for tickets.
More radio stations play " Better To Burn Out"
Two more Liverpool radio stations have started to play the album, MAR ( merseyland alternative radio) and The Scene Liverpool have been playing a few tracks off the album, all thanks to a certain " Radar Roy" so many thanks to Roy and the guys at the station.
Fireflys Jukebox added
Weve added a music player so you can enjoy listening to a few tunes as you browse, just click on the tab above our logo to hear " Aurora", and on the music/videos page you can watch videos and listen to " Yourself, Burn You Down and New York Decade". Also dont forget "Better To Burn Out" is available to buy on Itunes and Amazon.
The Fireflys big gig press junket
On the run-up to the march 6th gig at the holiday inn, Runcorn, Media and press will be featuring the band. First off tommorrow ( 28/02/10) xanadu radio 107fm, top jock Tony Hollis will be interviewing Lee live on his show, between 2-5, to listen click on the link below for more details. Then on Wednesday a feature in The Guardian by Hannah Bargery will be printed, also on Wednesday Lee and Richie will be Special guests on Halton fm, 92.3 fm from 7pm ,hear it on haltoncommunityradio.net.
Radio Xanadu play " Better to Burn out" in full
On sunday 14th Feb 2010 www.radioxanadu.co.uk played better to burn out in full, thanks to Jocks Tony Hollis, Radar Roy and the gang, for being the first DJs ever to play the album, many thanks guys! You can play catch up on the link above.
The Fireflys and Patrick Jones to host unconventional gig
On the 6th of March, The Fireflys will be teaming up with thought provoking and often controversial poet and playwrite Patrick Jones,
at a gig in the Holiday inn Runcorn, Patrick will be performing lyrics and songs from his new album " tongues for a stammering time " as well as other material, The Fireflys will be playing a 70 minute set as a way of thanking everyone who has supported them in the last 12 months, tickets are a nominally cheap 6 pounds, just email on the contact page, or its 7 pounds on the door, for more info on Patrick please visit
www.patrickjones.net
at a gig in the Holiday inn Runcorn, Patrick will be performing lyrics and songs from his new album " tongues for a stammering time " as well as other material, The Fireflys will be playing a 70 minute set as a way of thanking everyone who has supported them in the last 12 months, tickets are a nominally cheap 6 pounds, just email on the contact page, or its 7 pounds on the door, for more info on Patrick please visit
www.patrickjones.net
The Fireflys added to Jango Radio
http://www.jango.com/music/The+Fireflys?l=0
The Fireflys have been added by the good folks at Jango.com, to their extensive Rock radio library, just click on the link above to have your say,
and dont forget " Better to burn out " is available to download on iTunes , Napster, Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
The Fireflys have been added by the good folks at Jango.com, to their extensive Rock radio library, just click on the link above to have your say,
and dont forget " Better to burn out " is available to download on iTunes , Napster, Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
The Fireflys reach over 100,000
On page 2 of this weeks Runcorn weekly news and Warrington guardian there is a feature on the band, luckily, its in the 2 free papers that circulate over both towns, so fingers crossed, it will generate some more good sales for the album, oh and err HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Debut album out now!
Better to burn out is now available in all good download websites such as itunes, amazon, napster and the like, show your independent support and propell the band into the charts this christmas!
Album launch at The Cavern, Liverpool
Most bands just have one album launch and have done with it, but not The Fireflys, no sir.
The band will be promoting the launch of the album on the 3rd of December at the Mighty Cavern in Liverpool, possibly the most famous club in the world, the home to the biggest band ever..Gerry and the pacemakers! ( erm...)
Tickets are 5 pound, either from the venue or contact the band.
The band will be promoting the launch of the album on the 3rd of December at the Mighty Cavern in Liverpool, possibly the most famous club in the world, the home to the biggest band ever..Gerry and the pacemakers! ( erm...)
Tickets are 5 pound, either from the venue or contact the band.
Manchester Rock Radio 106.1 band of the week
Lee and Richie will be apearing on the breakfast show with Steve Berry and Rachel this coming friday 16/10/09 to talk about the forthcoming album, play an acoustic version of a FF classic and even play a jingle! tune in at 8AM this friday.
St Helens Citadel gig
There are still some tickets available for our next show at the Citadel on the 24th October, either contact the band for tickets or buy them from the venue, its listed under "good times". tickets are 6 pounds.
Debut Video up on youtube
In keeping with the independent values of the band, The Fireflys roped in a few local heroes to help them produce their debut video, Filmed in and around Their hometown of Runcorn, the lo-fi Video is mainly a live performance, showcasing non other than the famous Runcorn Bridge! Special thanks go to Amanda Mills and Jodie Thompson Hughes for shooting it and Alan Barker for the loan of the camera.to see the video just click on the Video section above.
Debut album gets worldwide release
Better to burn out- the bands debut album will be getting a worldwide release on the 7th december 2009, pre order your copy now on itunes,napster,rhapsody and amazon, alternatively visit the Northwests best independent music store, New Street music in Halton, theres a link on our friends tab, you can pick up a copy of the album from there.
Album Launch in Manchester
The Band will be playing the Cresent in Salford 2 days prior to the album launch, heres hoping on a good night with great promotion for the album