Meet The Band
Joanna Charles – Vocals
Singer Joanna Charles is a long standing veteran of the music business.
Singing regularly in the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
Joanna has worked with World Class musicians from all around the globe.
With her powerful vocals and great stage presence she effortlessly channels the energy of The Moog 69s making every performance unique.
Mark Levins – Lead Guitar & Vocals
Influenced by Hendrix , Clapton and The Beatles, Mark began gigging in 1977. In the 80’s, Mark joined and wrote for indie act North of 49 a band which included future members of The Frames and Rollerskate Skinny. Gigging, recording and several TV appearances later saw the band being invited to open for The Hot House Flowers on their ’89 tour.
In 1992, Mark was a consultant on The Jimi Hendrix Exhibition and later that year formed The Rainflowers, a band that would later include “Jack Hyland” of Phantom Radio fame on vocals. The group successfully toured Europe throughout the 90’s and recorded several Fanning Sessions for RTE.
In 2001 Mark joined baggy tribute act “Hacienda That” covering styles as diverse as Blur and The Stone Roses. The band were regulars in The Sugar Club, Gaiety Theatre, Midnight at the Olympia, Witness in 2002, And in front of 6000 fans at Oxegen 2003 and 2004.
Keith Lawless – Keys, Guitar & Vocals
Keith started out with his own studio way back in the days of analogue.
After graduating from The Sound Training Center in 1990 he’s had the privilege of working in some of the top studios in Ireland.
At the age of 23 he found himself composing the orchestral arrangement to the “Tara Suite” for the RTE concert orchestra.
In 1991 his re-mix of Gloria Gaynors ”I will survive” remained in the Irish top 10 dance chart for 12 weeks.
After touring most of Europe with his band Day Jantus, Keith returned to Ireland, opened Studio 2 and produced Juliet Turners highly acclaimed
album “People have Names”.
Followed it up by producing Fiach’s latest album, ”So I” Released March 25th 2010 and welcomed with great reviews.
Currently working with Top Irish acts: The Spikes, Cry Monster Cry & Maire Digan.
Jon O’Connell – Bass and Vocals
Jon is a familiar face to those who have seen The Walls.
Aswell as being one of Ireland’s grooviest and popular bass players
Jon is a well travelled Trad musician,
often bringing some well needed culture to the band!
Dave Lawless – Drums & Vocals
Dave is one of Ireland’s finest & busiest drummers.
He has played the european circuit for many years and is a highly sought after drummer on the irish scene.
Artists consist of The Spikes, Natty Wailer, Juno Falls, Lir, Day Jantus & Bigwig supporting The Frames & James Brown in Vicar St.