CARLOW

2003 -

OVERVIEW 79Cortinaz is a rock band which was formed in 2003. The original line up featured Cormac Strain [Bass Guitar], Gala Hutton [Vocals] and Darren O'Neill [Drums]. Collectively this trio had played with bands such as Azure Days, Bungalow and Crocodile Tears. Dave Dorgan also played with the band for a period but was later replaced by Thom McDermott on guitar & Keyboards. The band made its recorded debut release in 2004 with the 'Deirdre's Song' single. A new single, 'Electric Hym' followed a year later. The band had a strong live reputation. The group played regularly and, in 2006, 79Cortinaz performed at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin. The band headed into the studio to record a debut album. The result of these sessions was 'Hopioki' which was produced by Rat Scabies and released in 2007. The record featured the two singles as well as 9 other tracks. In October of 2008, they played the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival again. There is little known about the band after this period. 2003 - Band formed 2004 - Release of 'Deirdre's Song' single 2005 - Release of 'Electric Hymn' single [September] 2006 - 79Cortinaz perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [13 - 15 October] 2007 - Release of 'Hopioki' album 2008 - 79Cortinaz perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [September]