In their own words….
Valentine Black writes and plays music in the alt-country/folk-rock vein. Having spent a long time playing in original rock bands and various cover bands in the clubs and pubs of Ireland and beyond, Peco Mc Loughlin decided to take some time off, go back to basics and make the music that was most natural for him to do. So he borrowed his grandfather’s name and began to do just that.
After the dissolution of rock band Bright Light Fiasco in the summer of 2008 he began writing and recording songs for his debut album, which is due for independent release in 2010. Songs on the album are about everything from life in modern Ireland to the old chestnuts of love, loss, life and even murder! The music is influenced by artists like Ryan Adams, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Springsteen and bands like James, Wilco, The Band, and The Clash to name a few. Like many artists, the list is pretty long and varied!
More detail…
Before his Valentine Black incarnation Peco fronted folk-rock-pop band Pedestrienne, then a solo stint under the ‘Peco’ moniker. He was also the lead singer and guitarist with indie-rock band Bright Light Fiasco. At the same time he was also fronting bands playing the music of the artists he loves in the bars and pubs of the country. Between the lot he’s played most of the top venues in Ireland and a fair bit abroad and enjoyed varying degrees of radio and TV exposure with each group, releasing a solo EP and a couple of singles with each band. Years spent searching for what style helped him best express himself musically-the melody of pop, the energy of rock, or the earthiness of country and folk. Consequently the music is country or folk based with a nod here to rock and a nod there to pop!
Love this tune! Good ol fashioned protest song.
Hey guys good tune. Few nice guitar parts goin on. Take it handy
keep doing what you do best P. Pure Class!!!!!!!!!
Respect Peco! Quality tune. Keep it real..
love it peco .best of luck brother
Bringing it back to basics P,top drawer tune!!
Great song for the current state of the country, quality tune, great voice!
lock up your children indeed…nice tune guys best o luck
TUNE!
best of luck Pe
BEST OF LUCK PECO!!!
another sample of genius from the furry fella..
Liking the new song P.
Savage pe… love it !!
C’mon rock n roll
top class tune
talented fella.. liking your style!
best of luck x Clo
Briliant tune guys. Best of luck!
Great music Peco, Wish you all the best!!
Great tune! Beat of luck!
P,
Can we learn this one on the Thursday night sessions?!!!
…your awesomeness is awesome….
Excellent tune P.
Great tune
This man is a living legend. Awe inspiring…
Best of luck Peco, luv it
Sounding good peco!!!
Good man p. Class tune!
Good Tune P Best of Luck
love the la la melody , sentiments very REAL!! reat stuff Peco!
good luck peco love the song man.
Great Stuff! X
A very apt song for the state of the country at the mo, rock on!
Very cool!
Great Stuff man. I’ll get the American crowd fired up for ya.
Great Stuff man. I’ll get the American crowd fired up for ya.
excellent tune
Nice work fellas. Love the sound.
Lovin it lads can’t wait for more. Def stars in the making
Brilliant song, best of luck
Wha wah, ping bop, dom, gue, fu, la.
Class P, keep her lit, best of luck
class tune furry ,love it
I like it Pe!
Love your stuff !!! Keep pumping, S xxxx
Great stuff Peco keep rockin bro
Nice one Peco….love ur work!!
Great song – love your music…best of luck!
very striking lyrics
brilliant song, lyrics are great
cool drum beat, excellent lyrics, a definate contender
great song p!