The why is answered by the advanced age of the band members; with the exception of Martin who is lagging some fifteen years behind, most of them are approaching 60 or have already gotten there. Martin came up with the name (for a live recording): "Ancient People Get up and Dance."

Yes, we play live. Mostly around Donegal, and yes we do like it.

By basically cutting out the big record companies, making the industry far more friendly and less suit-orientated.

Not at our age

Ancient People is the final product of several bands. The core - Ally, Martin and Ronald - played with each other in other setups, but also without each other in numerous other bands. They all made recordings with various bands, eg. Martin and Ronald both appear on The Paul Buckley album, while Ally and Martin made (amongst other things) a more traditional album as The Ex-Viceroys of India. Dave, who came to Donegal from England, played with various well-known bands and artists like Yes, Chicken Shack, Pretty Things, Neil Sedaka, and recorded with the likes of Roger Daltry and Ringo Starr.

The musical influences of the band members are quite varied and range from the Rolling Stones to Ornette Coleman, with an appreciation of R&B, Blues and Pop in between.

Can't speak for the others members, Favorite city personally, New York; favorite spot my exquistely rural present abode: Lower Ballymore in County Donegal, Ireland

Ally: Korg Keyboards; Martin, both Fender and Gibson guitars; Jimmy, both Martin and Fender Guitars; Dave, Fender bass guitar; Ronald: Roland Handsonic, LP Congas, etc.

No, think that's it.