Pubside Down - Celtic Rock Music

Pubside Down are a folk rock band from Lucerne, Switzerland. Their name indicates that their music is somewhat twisted and unusual. It’s folksy Pub music. Yet, Pubside Down literally turn the traditional way of playing Celtic Folk upside down Barbara Marti Edith Gut by blending traditional Irish and Scottish tunes with contemporary musical styles such as pop, rock, or even punk, metal, reggae and Latin. It’s fun and energetic Celtic fusion. Consequently, their line-up resembles one of a rock band. Using a full drum kit, electric guitar and bass, Oli Meyer Gregi Obrist alongside with acoustic instruments such as fiddle, flute, rhythm guitar and percussion, they achieve a catchy, yet authentic sound. Since its inception in 2002, Pubside Down have published three albums and played more than 100 shows (see below). The witty arrangements, their skillful Geri Halder Adi Bucher performance and a great deal of fun have attracted the attention of listeners all over the world and made Pubside Down an insiders’ tip not only among Irish folk fans. Contact In 2009 Pubside Down are on tour with their new album “The Irish Do” and happily share their kick ass celtic Christian Schwotzer folk with even more listeners. Their albums are Voltastrasse 32 available worldwide on iTunes and CDBaby.com. CH-6005 Luzern +41 78 670 70 39 [email protected]
More information: pubsidedown.ch/info www.pubsidedown.com KEEN ON GREEN (2003) Recorded in a day and a half, this is Pubside Down’s first, yet probably most wide-spread record. It has a spontaneous, energetic almost live show feel and features some very danceable familiar Irish tunes. By blending the traditional with the modern it already reveals the distinctive style of Pubside Down at its best. The opener Rockin’ Landlady became Pubside Down’s biggest hit. The well-known tunes “Drunken Landlady” and “Cooley’s” turn into one of the most well-known guitar riffs in rock history.

DEVIL IN THE KITCHEN (2005) This is what happens, when Pubside Down sup with the devil and Celtic music gets brewed in hell’s kitchen. The diabolic title derives from an Irish tune that provided the concept of the album and the song of the same title. Like a devil who messes up a kitchen, Pubside Down mix various genres with Irish tunes leaving behing some musical confusion. In fact, it’s an eclectic 13-track infernal mix of rock, latin, punk, ska and pop elements held together by a “green” and Celtic thread that makes it a celestial treat.

THE IRISH DO (2009) Pubside Down’s third release promises more Irish party music and yet another fun title track to dance and sing along to. It is the band’s most sophisticated record so far. They spent a summer in the studio experimenting and giving their songs more pop appeal to make them as dynamic as can be. For the first time their music is accompanied by electric guitar which broadens the already wide range of realisations of Celtic music. The Irish Do is a great sequel that combines the straightforward arrangements of Keen on Green and the experimental nature of Devil in the Kitchen.

Reference Concerts
Concerts and dates: pubsidedown.ch/agenda

Schüür, Luzern Culturium, Basel Irish Night, Küssnacht Boa, Luzern Polyball, ETH Zürich Altstadtfest, Luzern Treibhaus, Luzern Grabenhalle, St.Gallen Würzenbach Openair, Luzern Gewerbehalle, Luzern Gaswerk, Winterthur Soundcheck, Neuenkirch Hotel Seeburg, Luzern Galvanik, Zug Plugged Festival, Buttisholz Kulturwerk 118, Sursee Chollerhalle, Zug OpenQuer, Zell HonkyTonk, Luzern/Thun/St.Gallen Scala, Wetzikon Pow-Wow Openair, Trogen Mr. Pickwick, Luzern/Bern Picadilly, Brugg Irish Music Festival, Tesserete Reithalle, Bern Pitschna Scena, Pontresina Estate Festival, Lugano Ono, Bern Moshpit, Naters Soirée Celtique, Anières Reviews
More reviews: Garageband.com and pubsidedown.ch/info

Radio KTAO «I got a very enthusiastic response regarding the Pubside Down tunes that I played, and I've already gotten requests to play more of their music on upcoming shows.» Kelly Clement, «CELTIC AND BEYOND», Radio KTAO, 101.9 FM, New Mexiko Rambles music reviews «I really enjoy this album. The playing is fantastic and very energetic. Their love of Irish music clearly shows. The majority of the pieces are traditional and were new to me as they do seem to have made an effort to not record the same old fiddle tunes. The musicians are all extremely talented. The flute and fiddle trade off nicely throughout the album, each at times taking the lead and occasionally playing together. [...] The entire album is great for a good whirl about the room. It is fun, energetic, well-played Irish music that even the harshest critic of traditional fare would enjoy. And it is fantastic to see such high quality Irish music coming from a place not often associated with the style. This is a great album to put on at a party and let your feet lead you away!» Jean Emma Price (editor Rambles), complete review on: www.rambles.net Gorhand’s Review «As soon as you listen to the first tune, „Rockin’ Landlady“, you can tell that Stefan’s second love after Irish folk is rock music. The drums are a very important part of their music and Adi’s powerful and sensible drumming goes well with the fore mentioned opening tune, the song „I Can’t Dance“ or the tunes „Red Hot Irish Stew“ and „Mary“. [...] A most promising debut album, that makes you wonder how they sound on stage. My favourites are the beautiful tunes dominated by Barbara’s fiddle and Simone’s flute.» Adolf «Gorhand» Goriup, complete review on: www.talktradmusic.com

• The transverse flute has its own microphone, the violin has its own piezo pickup. • Where DI is stated, instruments have no balanced XLR-Output. DI box must be provided. • Fully amplified gigs will need at least 16 free channels, smaller gigs will manage with as few as 8 channels for: guitar amp, flute, whistle, vocals, violin, bass, bass drum and snare.

Drumkit Microphone amplification for: Adi • Snare • Bass drum • Hi-hat • Toms • Floor tom • Ride and crash cymbals 2 Guitars • Djembe Bass Gregi • Cajon Geri 1 SM57 for guitar amp Bass amp to DI Acoustic Guitar to DI

Flute Vocals Violin Edith Oli Barbara Flute mic to DI 1 SM58 Piezo pickup to XLR 1 SM57 or similar for 1 SM57 for Accordion tin whistle