The Answer

A contemplative Micky Waters basks in the delectable afternoon sun outside The Answer rehearsal rooms in County Down, Northern Ireland…”Don’t think about it too much mate!” we tell him…”Remember, Thought Destroys Art!”.

“Don’t worry my children” comes the reply “I’m just wondering which wine to have with dinner this evening”.

A truly beautiful man I think on that we all agree…wha?

Last week we spent another hugely successful 4 days in the studio with Neal Calderwood and as such there are now another list of songs to add to the ever expanding group of potential tracks for Answer album number 3.

It is all starting to come together nicely folks.

This week we have mostly been rehearsing and dusting off the cobwebs in preparation for the our show at Willowstone Festival at Delamont Country Park, Downpatrick this Saturday the 3rd July 2010…Wasn’t that a sweet plug?!

Anyway, hope to see some of y’all there???

By the by, we have been rehearsing a few of the aforementioned new songs as well so who knows what the hell will happen come Saturday. Spooky.

Wha?

JTG

Just heard the sad news that Stuart Cable passed away earlier today. I honestly can’t believe it.

Here’s a photo of me and Stuart backsatge after The Answer played in Cardiff a few years ago.

He was a lovely guy and a true Rocker and Roller in every way.

You will be missed by everyone in The Answer mate.

Metal May Blog

Hey guys

Just to let you know we are still working away as hard as ever. We have over 15 songs now for the new album and still going strong, another great Answer rocker flowing out today.

We took a night off last week to go see Metallica in Belfast – what a great show and great band (apart from Lars).

In fact, I think it may have left a bit too much of a lasting impression on some of us…

I’ll let you be the judge.

James

Album 3 Update

Hey,

Just to let you know what we have been up to over the last while…writing, writing, writing!!!

We spent the last few weeks in our rehearsal room / studio working on countless new ideas – and 5 days last week in Manor Park Studio in Toome, Northern Ireland writing and honing 7 of those into songs. The session went swimmingly and there are a couple of great Answer rockers under our belts alongside some new, different and very interesting stuff.

Just got home this evening and had a listen and I have to admit I’m very excited. Album 3 is shaping up to be amazing already. The plan for the next few weeks is to get back into the rehearsal room and get the next bunch of ideas knocked into shape. I’ll let ya know how we are getting on.

Hopefully Cormac will stay away from the keys!!!

James

Well hello again…(twice in one week!)…

Here’s a quick clip of us jamming back in November getting ready for the UK tour…(as I promised way back then).

Sorry about the sound quality – it’s pretty noisy in the practice room – as you can tell.

But – can you tell what we are trying out?

More soon.

James

Hey Guys,

So here’s a quick glimpse from our recent run in Spain…and like every good rock n’ roll tour, we got lost along the way…all together now…”rock n’ roll!”.

The Spanish dates were great fun, and despite how this video may look, it was freezing cold and snowing while we were there. We would like to say a big thank you to all the Spanish fans for coming out to the shows and making them so much fun despite the hangovers and the projectile vomiting on stage (yuck-don’t remind me!). We can’t wait to see y’all again soon. Remember to spread the word of The Answer for us.

Anyway, we are back in the rehearsal room this week, writing and demoing more new songs and ideas for album 3.

Wish me luck!!!

James

P.S. – As you can see I have eventually got the video working here so as I have been promising forever…more soon.

New P Bass and New Charvel for Answer Guitarists

Hey Guys,

Guess what…We’re back!

As you may or may not have heard – we are back in the rehearsal room and have started work on the 3rd album.

Back to the old 9-5 slog (more like 2-5) and tomorrow is Friday so we are taking the day off.

But so far so good…some great new ideas shining through already. It’s very exciting for all of us, especially Micky who has been granted permission to go back out in public. We are all rooting for you mate.

Watch this space for more interesting photos, videos and dirt about the new songs, album 3 and Mickys underpants as things progress.

James

Hey Ya’ll

So here we are at the end of another year – and what a year it has been! We’d just like to thank all of you for your support.

Here’s to bigger and better things in 2010. Have a wonderful Christmas and a rockin’ New Year.

See ya soon.

James – The Answer

Paulie Wall the Brick Wall Backstage at Oxford Academy

We have just worked out how to use the new Royal Artist Club site. Eventually! We aren’t very technical in The Answer. So you can expect a few more posts over the next few days.

The Everyday Demons Tour is going great. Thanks to everyone who has been down to the shows. Hope you are all having a good time out there – I know we are.

Tonight we are in Oxford Academy. Just want to let you know there are still tickets available for some of the shows including London, Liverpool and Dublin. But get in quick.

More Soon.

James