CORK

2001 - 2009

OVERVIEW Silo were an punk rock band from Cork. Originally formed in 2001, the band went through several line up changes before settling on a line up of Philip Murphy [Guitar & Vocals], Shane O'Leary [Guitar & Bass Guitar], Cian O'Leary [Guitar & Bass Guitar] & Eoin Ryan [Drums]. Over the coming years, the band recorded a number of demos, notably with Finny Corcoran of The Belsonic Sound fame. In 2006, the band contributed the track 'Wouldn't Wanna Waste' to the Southern Fried 2 compilation which was a sampler of Cork-based talent. By 2009, the band were building up the the release of their debut album. In February, they released their debut EP, 'Unlucky For Some'. However, in advance of the release of the album, the band decided on a name changed an morphed into Fingersmith. 2001 - Band formed 2006 - Silo contribute the track 'Wouldn't Wanna Waste' to the Southern Fried 2 compilation 2009 - Release of 'Unlucky For Some' single [14 February] - In advance of the release of their debut album, Silo decide on a name change and become Fingersmith