Scuba Dice

Scuba Dice

Scuba Dice, the band that recently finished third in RTE's You're a Star television show appeared at Roxy Records in the square, Tralee, to launch their new single Made. The band started playing at lunchtime and quickly gathered a large crowd of screaming fans that enjoyed the sunshine, the music and the bands lively performance.

But just how did the band go from being Kilkenny nobodies to launching a single with a series of nationwide gigs? Many moons ago in the dark and dreary 2003 two former band-mates and close friends Scanner and Sean discussed the idea of starting a new band, using the experience they had gained through playing in other musical projects. Soon afterwards the guys decided that Spud, another ex-band-mate of Sean's, was the right candidate for bass duties.

The three of them got together and quickly realised they shared the same musical vision and all that remained was to fill in the vacant position of lead vocalist. The Scuba Dice trio had numerous practice sessions but it wasn't until Joe's arrival that the band became complete. With the addition of Joe's vocals the group was ready to perform.

Over the past couple of years, the group has gone from strength to strength, playing venues and events all over the country. And then the big break through came when, on the 7th of January this year, Scuba Dice appeared on the You're A Star talent show.

The rest, as they say, is history. The band made it into the last 5 bands for consideration by the public and along the way gathered a staggering 30% of the public's vote. Scuba Dice had arrived.

Covering a Green Day song that was subsequently released on the down load charts and climbed to number two, the band build a significant fan base. And that fan base was in evidence in the Square in Tralee.

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