The Strypes Rock the 9:30 Club
Govinda Gallery Director Chris Murray with the members of The Strypes. From left to right: Peter O’Hanlon (bass), Ross Farrelly (vocals/harmonica), Chris Murray, Evan Walsh (drums), Josh McLorey (guitar/vocals)). Copyright © Anna Jacoby. All Rights Reserved.
Tuesday night Irish rock band The Strypes played their first gig in Washington, D.C. at the 9:30 Club. They rocked the house with their fast-paced and dynamic show. Their recent appearance on the David Letterman show, a feature story in Rolling Stone, and Elton John signing them to his management company Rocket Music, testifies to this cool young band’s talent. I have a special affection for The Strypes as they hail from County Cavan, Ireland, where my grandfather was born and where I spend my summers. If you’re in New York catch their gig at The Music Hall of Williamsburg on August 23 before they return to London to record their second album.
Left: Strypes drummer Evan Walsh performing at 930 Club. Right: Guitarist Josh McLorey with journalist and author Leslie Cockburn backstage. Copyright © Anna Jacoby. All Rights Reserved.
The Strypes at the 930 Club. Copyright © Alessandra Beggiato. All Rights Reserved.