I am alone when I wonder why Galway City (and county) doesnt seem to be producing good bands at the same rate as it capital cousin? Granted, we have a less dense (!) population but surely we should be able to pull together and produce some good indie rock that reflects the mindstate of us on the west side of the Shannon?

I've read countless interviews with artists (such as Snow Patrol, Fionn Regan I think) etc.) who have described Galway as a much more arty and inspiring city than Dublin so it stands to reason that good tunes should be flowing like Buckfast.

I'm a guitarist and songwriter (not to mention a terrible singer) whose looking to start a band with the view of shaking things up on the West coast. The original music scene is much healthier now than it was a year ago in my opinion (thanks in part to talented pioneering bands like Director, the Immediate etc...) so if you feel like accomplishing something then nows the time to capitalise.

My influences include the Libertines, Bloc Party, John Frusciante, the Little Ones, DCFC, Weezer, Velvet Underground, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Thermals, the Shins, Stone Roses.....the list is nigh on endless.

I don't think I'm alone in my views so if you're up for it, reply to this message.