Cork band Cardinals on faith, family and the scars of British violence: 'It's shocking to think that could have gone on in your city'

"Cork rock band Cardinals were playing a gig at London's Moth Club last year when frontman Euan Manning, about to kick off their song The Burning of Cork, remarked on a portrait of Winston Churchill hanging backstage along with the venue's array of British army memorabilia. "Some guy in the crowd was like, 'Whoop'," his brother, accordionist Finn Manning, says with a groan."

"Ahead of the release of their debut album, the lead singer and accordion player of Cardinals talk about the band's origins Cork rock band Cardinals were playing a gig at London's Moth Club last year when frontman Euan Manning, about to kick off their song The Burning of Cork, remarked on a portrait of Winston Churchill hanging backstage along with the venue's array of British army memorabilia. "Some guy in the crowd was like, 'Whoop'," his brother, accordionist Finn Manning, says with a groan."

Ahead of their debut album release, Cardinals' lead singer Euan Manning and accordionist Finn Manning speak about the band's origins. The band performed at London's Moth Club last year, where Euan prepared to start the song The Burning of Cork and noticed a portrait of Winston Churchill backstage amid an array of British army memorabilia. During that moment a member of the audience called out "Whoop," prompting Finn to respond with a groan. The anecdote connects the band's Cork identity, live performance atmosphere, and a striking piece of venue decor.

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