Scuba Dice headlining Stables" All Ages gig

'You"re A Star' contestants Scuba Dice will headline the nineteenth All Ages gig in the Stables, Mullingar which will take place at 2pm on Saturday, July 19Supported by Mullingar band, Decipher, Scuba Dice are a Carlow/Kilkenny based band who shot into the public eye in early 2007 when, competing for the coveted prize of a record contract, they took part on the national TV show 'You"re A Star'.Formed in the summer of 2003, and having each come from differing musical projects, their variety of tastes sparked an infusion of influences which lends to their unique sound. An energetic band, their stage presence and their interaction with the crowd, is proof of their high octane live performances.After several years on the local scene, building a reputation as an electric live show, Scuba Dice began to pen their own material. This allowed them to enter the Kilkenny 'Battle of the Bands, 2006' and emerge as winners and record their first, self-titled EP. As Scuba Dice"s success grew, so did their fan base with over 50,000 hits on their websites.Following their involvement in a reality TV show, they may have been frowned upon by many in the music world, but Scuba Dice had a different approach. Staying true to themselves and attempting to shatter the expected polished image, they may have changed opinions of the show - achieving fourth position out of the thousands of initial entries. In return, they gained and developed much musical and stage experience in The Helix. The nine weeks of TV, newspaper and radio exposure widened the band"s audience and secured them a nationwide following. Deemed easy to work with, they have been well received in all aspects of the media.Further television appearances on the popular Network 2 show 'Dustin"s Daily News' and the RTÉ 1 show 'The Afternoon Show' followed. A 'VIP' fashion shoot, a spread in The Irish Independent"s 'Life' magazine for up-and-coming Irish bands and numerous spreads and up-dates in papers throughout the south-east were lined up. Live and recorded radio interviews also helped to promote their escalating popularity, among both the public, and those who work with them.The chart success of their version of Greenday"s 'Holiday', which reached No. 2 in the download chart and No. 8 in the Irish singles charts, proved the extent of the bands ever-growing popularity. Scuba Dice then launched their first original single 'Made', with a view to releasing another single and a much anticipated debut album. They began touring the country on the strength of their single 'Made' and their other numerous and well received originals. They then moved onto record their second Demo which so far is gaining much acclaim. From that demo they are about to release the song 'Just Dance' as a download and are hoping for a high chart position.After the departure of their bassist Spud at the end of last year, Scuba Dice began 2008 with a new member in the form of experienced bassist/vocalist Liam Byrne. The addition of their song 'Made' on a compilation CD called 'The Mob Rules - A Pop-Punk Revolution Volume 2' released by Californian record company 272 records, was released in late April. The record is to be distributed for sale to Amoeba Music (Hollywood"s largest and most popular record store) and Amazon.com. In addition, there is a deal with some of the hottest rock shops on Hollywood Blvd, Sunset Blvd and Melrose Ave for distribution of the compilation. The only way is up for this young and enthusiastic pop-punk band.Check them out on Saturday, July 19 along with local hard rock band Decipher, and many, many more.