The Joys from; Malahide Active; 1989 – 1992
Style; Indie
Vocals; Deirdre O’Neill
Guitar; Aiden Lane
Bass; Graham Darcy
Drums; Anthony Darcy (1989 1990), Terry Hackett (1990 1992) Donald McParland
Deirdre O’Neill, Anthony Darcy, Graham Darcy had all previously been in Gavin Is God,
Demo Tape “Cheshire Cat”
Shortly after forming in 1989 The Joys recorded a demo tape, One track from this tape “Cheshire Cat” was taken by Danceline Records and used on their Nationwide Volume 3 album. Other artist on the album include, Little Fish, Benny’s Head, Any Crowded Ceiling, Harvest Ministers, Ego Minefield, Rex & Dino & Big Picture.
Bright Green Lights album
Again in 1991 The Joys appeared on another Danceline Records album, this one was “Bright Green Lights”. Other artists on this album include D11 Runners, Til September, Tomorro Was, The Caroline Shout, The Stella Cast, The Stormkeepers, Bushplant, The Boys In The Band, The M-Jays, Paris Holiday, Diesel Heart, Angelic Toenails, The Tripwire, Vivid Posse.
Six Band Tour
In 1992 The Joys are part of a six band tour of Ireland with The Caroline Shout, Candy Apple Red, Brilliant Trees, Peach & Sack