Elba Annual 2009 – Julia and the Doogans
Today sees the fifth installment of our Elba Sessions Annual and our guest today is Julia of Julia and the Doogans. I first came across Julia earlier this year and still play her EP several times a week on the old i-pod. We had Julia and her band along to November’s Elba Sessions Presents…at The Liquid Ship and it was definitely one of my highlights of the year. Here are Julia’s…
Album of The Year – Sea Sew – Lisa Hannigan.
Favourite New Band – I’m going to be shameless and say us. Aside from us it’s not someone new but new to the world since she went solo without Damien Rice; Lisa Hannigan.
Best Gig as a Band – I have three faves. Ultimate gig for us was in Pivo Pivo way back in Spring 2009. There was a power cut and we played completely unplugged by candlelight. Was pretty magical. We ended up being filmed by the ‘Off The Beaten Tracks‘ guys in Edinburgh too in the summer. All the unexpected things are always the best!
Best Gig – Other – I’ve caught Esperi twice this year. He is just amazing. We loved Emily Scott as well when we watched her in Edinburgh. She is also amazing.
Best Memories of 2009 – There are so many. Playing the BAFTA afterparty. Playing with Emily Scott and Beerjacket – that day in Edinburgh was one of the best. Everything to do with Glasgow PodcART. Getting played on radio 1 was good too. 2009 has been a good year. Attempting to ride a unicycle was cool as well. I couldn’t do it though.
Hopes for 2010/Things You’re Looking Forward To – Continue to meet really nice people as we go on as a band. Writing and recording new stuff. Releasing some stuff. Being creative and taking each step as it comes. Not rushing and just enjoying what we do and hopefully others will continue to do so too. And getting out and doing more gigs and giving away free fridge magnets!
I’m looking forward to getting my hands on a fridge magnet but if you fancy a wee Christmas gift from the band, sign up to their mailing list here. You also get a nice letter from Julia every so often!
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