The Mascara Story
| Mascara Story | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Derry, Northern Ireland, |
| Genres |
Alternative rock Indie rock |
| Years active | 2004–2005 |
| Labels | EMAP |
| Past members |
Duncan Begley Sean Keddy Jason Dickson |
Mascara Story were a three piece rock band from Derry, Northern Ireland, consisting of Duncan Begley (vocals, guitar), Sean Keddy (bass guitar, vocals) and Jay Dickson (drums, percussion).
History
Formed in March 2004, the band won the Snickers Unsigned Contest run by Kerrang! magazine. Part of the overall prize was an appearance at the Download Festival in Donington during 2005.
Their first, and only, single "This Is Not A Bruise", was recorded and produced by Pedro Ferreira (Tokyo Dragons, The Darkness). The video for the song aired on video on Kerrang! TV, reaching number 13 on the UK Rock Chart.
The band broke up in October 2005, after a short regional tour with Reuben and Fighting with Wire.
Band members
Duncan Begley
Since the breakup of Mascara Story, Begley formed further bands, recorded six solo albums, and two EP's and released eight books of original poetry. He is currently working on '365 Sparks' a project in which he'll release an original song every day of 2015.
Sean Keddy
Since the break-up of Mascara Story, bassist Keddy has undertaken further education and graduated as an animator/illustrator. He is currently working as a freelance illustrator and showcased his first art exhibition in March 2015.
Jay Dickson
Since the breakup of Mascara Story, jay has formed further bands.