It is all in a weekend?s work for Stand, which formed eight years ago in Dublin and have found measurable success both there and on our East Coast. A look at their schedule proves this, as they are in the midst of trekking through the tri-state area, with shows in venues that vary from a newly-opened New York City venue that promises to be an important mark on the city?s music landscape, to a Connecticut pub.
Yet after all the touring and promotion, it is Tailor?s Hall, a gorgeous pub with an excellent sound system on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside, where they land every few weeks for a dose of what should be humility. However, at the rate they consistently pack a crowd into the small bar, it is probably one of the most rewarding places for them to play.
It was back to these basics on Sunday night for Stand, where their set was a friendly mix of cover songs and original compositions. Sharing the bulk of vocal responsibilities between bassist Neil Eurelle and guitarist Alan Doyle, the music featured frantic vocals and chunky guitar work. Drummer Carl Dowling was positioned facing the side of the small stage due to lack of room and guitarist/keyboardist David Walsh had to set his keyboard on top of a fireplace fa