Covid closures force Echo to start his own Street Rebellion
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Tuam native Echo Harte has been a regular performer in Galway venues for several years as part of a myriad of various acts. His latest – an alternating collective formed last summer – is a little more used to gigging on the street. Street Rebellion was a project that found its niche in the restrictions-heavy period that prevented live music from happening indoors. Echo and his group took advantage by drawing huge crowds on Shop Street, initially playing popular covers but, over time, integrating original material in their set.
One such song is Separate Ways, a track that Echo has had since 2016 but one that has been revitalised by Street Rebellion’s participation on its new recording.
Separate Ways is a country-rock ballad set for release on January 28. The new version features drums from Zingro, bass from G Lynott and backing vocals from Echo’s sisters, Emma and Katie Harte.
The singer-songwriter released his debut album Masks in the last couple of years and there is a sophomore LP en route. With the impetus harnessed by Street Rebellion’s success, he is looking to kick on early in 2022.
“It was great to come at it from another angle and to give the song what I think it deserved initially,” he explains.
“I did all the instruments on the first versions, and I wouldn’t consider myself a skilled drummer. I met Zingro from Street Rebellion – he’s from Italy and he’s toured with Pantera. He’s toured Africa and Europe and America – he’s a very experienced and hands-on drummer and he really brought a new life to the song.
“Once we started playing it live, I had the confidence to revisit it. I first brought it out in 2016 and I didn’t have a lot of experience releasing music. I didn’t know how to promote it or give it the attention that it needs. After a few years, I decided it was time to re-release it.
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