KELLS, CO. MEATH

1998 - 2006

OVERVIEW Turn were formed in 1998 when Ollie Cole got together with Ian Melady to play music. The Kells duo had previously played together in Swampshack. Ollie met Gavin Fox in The Factory, invited him to join the band and Turn were formed. In 1999, Turn were signed to Infectious Records. The band wasted no time and soon a series of limited edition singles were released - 'Facedown', 'Beretta' and 'Beeswax'. These were soon followed by their debut album release 'Antosocial'. The album was well received and the band toured extensively in support of their release. The band returned to Ireland to discover that they had been dropped by Infectious. While other bands may have decided to call it a day, Turn continued on. In early 2002, they released their 'In Position' E.P. Their new material was less angst-driven than some of their earlier releases and showcased Ollie's songwriting talents. Turn followed up 'In Position' with teh double A-Side release 'Another Year Over / Summer Song' and looked like they were on the verge of recapturing their early promise. However, at the end of 2002, the band were rocked when Gavin decided to quit to join Scottish band Idlewild. The band quickly recruited Alan Lee who had come to prominence as bassist in Skindive. In March of 2003, Turn finally released 'Forward', their second album on their own Nurture label. The album charted well in Ireland. The band toured throughout the summer and ended the year in supporting The Frames at the Olympia as well as headlining their own gig at Whelena. 2004 promised to be an exciting one for Turn as the band returns to the studio to record the follow up to 'Forward' and an ever-increasing fanbase. In June 2004, after lengthy touring in promotion of Forward, the band parted company with Bassist Alan Lee. 1998 - Turn were formed by Ollie Cole and Ian Melady with Gavin Fox being invited to join on Bass 1999 - Band sign to Infectious Records 2000 - Release of 'Facedown' single - Release of 'Beretta' single - Release of 'Beeswax Single' - Release of 'Check My Ears' album which combined all of the tracks from the first three singles - Release of 'Too Much Make Up' single - Release of 'The Christmas E.P.' single - Release of 'Antisocial' album 2001 - Turn represent Ireland at the SXSW festival 2002 - Release of 'In Position' single - Release of the double A-Side, 'Another Year Over / Summer Song' single - Gavin Fox decides to leave Turn to join Scottish band Idlewild 2003 - Release of 'Forward' album [March] - Turn perform as part of the second series of Other Voices, Songs From A Room which was recorded in St. James Church in Dingle. The series is broadcast on RTE Television in the Spring of 2004. 2004 - In June, Alan Lee decides to leave the band. He is replaced on Bass by Ciaran Kavanagh 2005 - Release of eponymously titled third album, 'Turn' on Setanta Records [23 September] - Gavin Fox rejoins the band for the Christmas Tour. 2006 - Turn's eponymously-titled album is nominated for the inaugural 'Choice Music Awards' [January] - Turn announce that they are about to split. They will perform one final Irish tour before going their separate ways to concentrate on their individual projects. [18 July]