The Fat Lady Sings From; Dublin Active; 1990 – 1999
Style; Indie Pop
Vocals; Matthew Devereux
Guitar; Shane Wearen
Bass; Sean Molloy
Drums; Drum Machine
The Pale formed in Dublin in 1990 with the original line-up settling as Matthew Devereux on vocals, Shane Wearen on mandolin, Sean Molloy on bass. The band honed their musical and performance skills by busking on Dublin’s Grafton street, alongside fellow Irish musicians, Kila, Paddy Casey, Mic Christopher and Glen Hansard.
They began their live career with a residency in the International Bar in Dublin. One feature that distinguished the early Pale from other bands was their decision to use a drum machine instead of a drummer.
With some financial backing from U2 Manager, Paul McGuinness, the band recorded two mini albums called Why Go Bald (1990) and The Happy Ring House (1991). Both titles for were taken from neon signs in Dublin, one on Dame Lane and the other on O’Connell Street in Dublin.
