Dear Friends,

We've had a lot of questions about it so this is just a quick note to confirm that yes our Opera House gig in Cork on the 28th Nov. is in fact open to all-ages.

The details are as follows:-
Young People under the age of 16 must sit upstairs, as must children under 14 who must also be accompanied by a parent or other adult guardian.

Doors 7.30pm
First act 8pm

http://purchase.tickets.com/..buy/TicketPurchase?agency=..CORKOPERA&organ_val=22106&..schedule=list&event_val=2236

Hopefully see you there,
Fred.

Hello,
just a note to let you know the doors time for our Academy 2 Gig in Dublin on the 14th Nov. has been pushed back to 10.00pm.

This is to allow time for FRED, and all of you, to witness Ireland's annhilation of France in the World Cup play-offs.

C'mon Ireland,
FRED.

Hey Amigos,
Just a note to let you know FRED have confirmed all of our guests for the upcoming November Tour.

We're very pleased to be joined by Delorentos and Joel Plaskett in The Opera House in Cork.
Delorentos, I'm sure you all know already, but anyway they're a great band who we are all fans of. They've just released their second album which went straight into the the Irish Charts at No. 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkcltdCknBI

Joel Plaskett is a bona fide indie-pop star in his native Canada. This is Joel's first trip to Ireland so please come out and share the love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKDgkcx9ric

For most other dates we'll be joined by Spiral Beach from Toronto, Canada. They're regularily touted as the most exciting young band in Canada. They play a kind of psych-indie-pop mash-up (yes, I just invented that term). Anyway check them out for yourself here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ph65KdPye8

Hopefully we'll see you somewhere along the way.

Cheers,
FRED.

OMG - Check this sh*t out -
FRED's track 'Damn You Hollywood' has been used in an episode of Gossip Girl, which we've been assured, is very hot right now.

The action starts around 16min30secs -

http://www.sidereel.com/Gossip_Girl/_season/3/_episode/8/_search

(just keep hitting buttons 'til you end up at Season 3, Episode 8 - 'The Grandfather, Part II').

Peace,
FRED.

S'up Babes,

Are you tired of not being picked for Munster? Have you ever wanted to be on the A-team? Well it's probably too late now, but don't be sad because you CAN be on the awesome-cool FRED Street Team. Yeah, that's right, it's awesome-cool. Fill in the form baby, if you're man/woman/person enough.

You can sign up by visiting http://www.fredtheband.com/..streetteam

Street-Team members will occasionally be called upon to help with the promotion of FRED shows in their local city - maybe by handing out fliers or putting up posters or just generally spreading the word to all other hip cats.

In return you will be given the opportunity to avail of free or discounted tickets for the show, discounts on merchandise and maybe, just maybe, get to bring home a sweat-drenched towel of Joe's.

We love you, and not just in a platonic way.
Hugs & Kisses,
Fred.

Hello Friends,

A Brand Spanking New Video for Skyscrapers is now ready for perusal and appraisal at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC5vmnnj8l4

Peace,
FRED.

Hello friends,
once again apologies for the late cancellation of our London gig - this is unfortunate and is the result of forces outside of our control. The next one will be even more special now.

So anyway, by some small way of consolation check out our sexy asses (and the rest of our bodies) in this live performance of 'Skyscrapers' from the basement of the offices of Toronto-based magazine 'Toro'. We also had some words with someone on camera.

The Tune:http://www.toromagazine.com/?channel=118&t=42&n=2138

The Talk:http://www.toromagazine.com/?channel=118&t=126&n=2161

Adios,
FRED.

Friends, Canadians, Countrymen,

Once again we have returned from Canadian shores with a metaphorical Maple Leaf stitched on both our rucksacks and our hearts. Much respect and love is due to all our new friends in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario.

While there we met a lot of great folks from Promoters to Festival Organsiers, DJs, Bloggers, Venue Owners (the list goes on) as well as lots of genuine Music fans - so a big thank you to all of you for your support along the way.

If you're so inclined you can read some reviews and see some vid clips at the links below.

http://www.toronto.com/bars_clubs/article/640943
http://rashaadbhamjee.com/blog/?p=19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lquVX3_4C64

All the best,
FRED. 

Greetings Friends,
'just a note to let you know FRED have been added to the line-up for Oxegen 2009.

The festival takes place at Punchestown Racecourse, from Fri. 10th to Sun. 12th July.

FRED play at 2pm on Saturday on The Heineken Green Spheres Stage.

More Oxegen info. from www.oxegen.ie

See you there.
All the best,
FRED.