After working their way to the top of the charts in their native Ireland, these Dubliners packed themselves off to New York City in the hopes of accomplishing the same thing on American ground. They’ve applied the methods used to build their following in England and Ireland, namely touring and playing every chance they get. This willingness to play at any venue has led the band to some pretty seedy spots, no doubt, and we’re lucky here in Buffalo to have the chance to see them at an intimate venue like the Union Bar on Pearl Street. After all, this is a band that’s played to over 1,200 fans at Dublin’s Vicar Street. Stand’s brooding but energetic and melodic rock has drawn comparisons to Coldplay, Pink Floyd and Gang of Four, among others, and the latest independent release, 2006’s Travel Light, is said to be quite different from anything they’ve done in the past, concentrating on the strengths surrounding the band’s two lead vocalists, Alan Doyle and Neill Eurelle. Carl Dowling on drums and David Walsh on guitar and keys round out the sound, an eclectic mix of texture and style that involves a whole lot more than the traditionall “Irish rock.”

Friday, March 2 at 10pm (doors). Union Bar, 416 Pearl St. (855-0125). $10