David Geraghty

David Geraghty (born 30 September 1975) is an Irish multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter. He is a founding member of Bell X1, and since 2014 has been performing under the moniker Join Me in the Pines.

David Geraghty
Geraghty performing in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 2009.
Geraghty performing in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 2009.
Background information
Born (1975-09-30) 30 September 1975
Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drum, banjo, harmonica, piano
Labels
  • BellyUp Records
  • Decal Records
Website

In 1994 he joined the group Juniper along with Paul Noonan, Damien Rice, Dominic Phillips and Brian Crosby. Damien Rice left Juniper in 1998 to pursue a solo career, and the remaining members reformed as Bell X1, named after the Bell X-1.[1]

Geraghty released his debut solo album Kill Your Darlings on 7 September 2007, while still a member of Bell X1. His debut earned him a nomination for the Choice Music Prize[2] and two Meteor award nominations (Best Album and Best Male).

His second solo album The Victory Dance was released in 2009, coinciding with a nationwide tour which began with a live performance at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, County Laois. As "Join Me in the Pines", Geraghty released the albums INHERIT in 2014 and MONOMANIA in 2019.

References
  1. "Bell X1". Live Daily. 9 January 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2009.
  2. "Choice Music Prize shortlist announced". RTÉ. 10 January 2007. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2008.
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