JEDWARD IN LA
Author Lisa Hafey
Pop singing sensations Jedward (real names John and Edward Grimes) are certainly showing the world what they’re made of!
Recently in LA recording their fourth studio album, the identical Twins are probably best known for their back-to-back performances representing their native Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, first wowing Europe in 2011, and again last year.
This year it seems, they were far too busy to even consider attending the Eurovision!
Since January, directly after their sell out performance in their Dublin Panto, “Jedward and the Magic Lamp”, they have already been to Toronto Canada and Sydney Australia, where they performed on major music channels and top rating morning shows. They also rocked the Grammys after-parties with their good friend, actress Tara Reid, meeting up with such names as Ed Sheeran, Adam Lambert and Katy Perry.
For most of May they were moving and shaking with the best of them in LA – including laying down some tracks with Nash Overstreet from Hot Chelle Rae.
On May 7 The Twins tweeted from @planetjedward:
“Recording with Hot Chelle Rae @NASHOVERSTREET Amazing new songs waiting for you”
Nash responded with: “watch out!!!”
Nash isn’t the only big name the Twins have met up with during their time in LA!
They even tweeted about having met top DJ Samantha Ronson – no doubt they found something more than music to talk about – Samantha is a twin too!
“Great Meeting you @samantharonson Twins Rock!”
Samantha seemed to like them –
“Nice boys!! “@planetjedward: Great Meeting you @samantharonson Twins Rock!” ”
BREAKING NEWS!
John and Edward have confirmed, only yesterday, that they’re participating in a benefit concert for Christy Dignam, lead singer of Irish rock group, Aslan. The sold out concert takes place on 21 June, at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. It might seem a bit of a departure for the Twins, but given their connections in the Irish music industry (for example, they know Shane McGowan, and to the other extreme, Lawson, and One Direction’s Niall Horan) it should come as no surprise that the band members of Aslan welcomed them when the lads asked if they could contribute.
Seems the Twins may also be making an appearance at the Much Music Video Awards, this Sunday in Toronto, Canada. Busy boys!
We’re excited to see what more lies ahead for the dynamic duo from Dublin – they’ve hinted strongly that their new album shall be released in the summer – just in time for their Irish and UK tours, in July and September respectively.
Jedward tour dates:
Neptune Stadium, Cork 26 July
University of Limerick Basketball Arena 27 July
Tickets through entertainment.ie
Marina Theatre Lowestoft 24 September – 01502533200
De Montfort Hall Leicester 25 September – 01162333111
Central Theatre Chatham 27 September – 01634338338
Bunn Leisure West Sands Selsey 28 September – 01243606080
Ferneham Hall Fareham 29 September – 01329231942
St David’s Hall Cardiff 30 September - 02920878444
Recently in LA recording their fourth studio album, the identical Twins are probably best known for their back-to-back performances representing their native Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, first wowing Europe in 2011, and again last year.
This year it seems, they were far too busy to even consider attending the Eurovision!
Since January, directly after their sell out performance in their Dublin Panto, “Jedward and the Magic Lamp”, they have already been to Toronto Canada and Sydney Australia, where they performed on major music channels and top rating morning shows. They also rocked the Grammys after-parties with their good friend, actress Tara Reid, meeting up with such names as Ed Sheeran, Adam Lambert and Katy Perry.
For most of May they were moving and shaking with the best of them in LA – including laying down some tracks with Nash Overstreet from Hot Chelle Rae.
On May 7 The Twins tweeted from @planetjedward:
“Recording with Hot Chelle Rae @NASHOVERSTREET Amazing new songs waiting for you”
Nash responded with: “watch out!!!”
Nash isn’t the only big name the Twins have met up with during their time in LA!
They even tweeted about having met top DJ Samantha Ronson – no doubt they found something more than music to talk about – Samantha is a twin too!
“Great Meeting you @samantharonson Twins Rock!”
Samantha seemed to like them –
“Nice boys!! “@planetjedward: Great Meeting you @samantharonson Twins Rock!” ”
BREAKING NEWS!
John and Edward have confirmed, only yesterday, that they’re participating in a benefit concert for Christy Dignam, lead singer of Irish rock group, Aslan. The sold out concert takes place on 21 June, at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. It might seem a bit of a departure for the Twins, but given their connections in the Irish music industry (for example, they know Shane McGowan, and to the other extreme, Lawson, and One Direction’s Niall Horan) it should come as no surprise that the band members of Aslan welcomed them when the lads asked if they could contribute.
Seems the Twins may also be making an appearance at the Much Music Video Awards, this Sunday in Toronto, Canada. Busy boys!
We’re excited to see what more lies ahead for the dynamic duo from Dublin – they’ve hinted strongly that their new album shall be released in the summer – just in time for their Irish and UK tours, in July and September respectively.
Jedward tour dates:
Neptune Stadium, Cork 26 July
University of Limerick Basketball Arena 27 July
Tickets through entertainment.ie
Marina Theatre Lowestoft 24 September – 01502533200
De Montfort Hall Leicester 25 September – 01162333111
Central Theatre Chatham 27 September – 01634338338
Bunn Leisure West Sands Selsey 28 September – 01243606080
Ferneham Hall Fareham 29 September – 01329231942
St David’s Hall Cardiff 30 September - 02920878444