DERRY

2004 - 2005

OVERVIEW The Mascara Story were a three piece post-hardcore band from Derry consisting of Daveit Ferris [Guitar/Vocals], Sean Keddy [Bass] and Jay Dickson [Drums]. Formed in 2004, the band won the Snickers Unsigned Contest in June 2005 and played the Download Festival in Donnington during 2005. Their first and only single, 'This Is Not A Bruise', was recorded and produced by Pedro Ferreira (Tokyo Dragons, The Darkness). It went to Number 13 on the "BBC Rock Chart", and the video was aired on Kerrang! TV for a brief period. The band broke up in October 2005 after a whirlwind tour with Reuben/Fighting With Wire. 2004 - Band formed [March] 2005 - Release of 'This Is Not A Bruise' single - Band split up [October]