The Script on Science & Faith, Canada Tour, and Life on the Road
Indie Irish rock duo turned trio The Script capped a landmark year when their self titled debut soared to the top of the UK Albums Chart, then made steady inroads into the US market with a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and multiple television performances. Their second album, Science & Faith, hit the top of iTunes charts around the world, and the band set off on a world tour that included a sold out show at Toronto’s Kool Haus. In a detailed sit down, guitarist, singer and primary songwriter Mark Sheehan discussed the album, the tour, and what fans can expect as the journey continues. [Citation: Interview materials, 2010]
Asked about the energy of the Toronto show, Sheehan noted that the year had brought its share of challenges, including past difficulty in reaching Canada during tours in the United States. Still, the Toronto date held special promise as a milestone for the group in a market they’ve long hoped to connect with. [Citation: Press coverage, 2010]
Speaking about Canada specifically, he explained that as The Script they had only visited briefly before for promo, while the country’s fans flooded social networks with requests to see them live. That excitement translated into a genuine eagerness to perform for Canadian crowds and to deepen the band’s relationship with fans north of the border.
When it comes to live settings, the band values the moment when the audience’s eyes meet theirs and the room fills with real energy. Small venues offer a human connection they cherish, even though they enjoy the thrill of arenas where the music can expand. The sweet spot, they say, lies in back-to-basics performances that allow a band and audience to breathe together.
For this tour, the band members are quick to say they are simply grateful to be on the road and to have fans turning up from everywhere. There is no single city they prize above others; the goal is to share a show with anyone who will come through the door, and that sense of connection is what keeps them going. [Citation: Band interview notes, 2010]
The strangest moments on tour range from performing on a 14,000‑foot snowy summit for VH1 to taking the stage aboard a moving cruise ship. Those gigs pushed them into unfamiliar environments and reminded them that live music can be a wildly unpredictable ride. [Citation: Tour anecdotes, 2010]
On the evolution from the first album to Science & Faith, the band reflects on the writing pace and the appetite to extend the live show. The first album felt like a full life’s work finally finding its stage presence, while the follow‑up aimed to provide enough material to keep audiences engaged longer. The new record also captures a moment shaped by the evolving music climate, while still carrying the band’s essential energy and storytelling.
As the year closes, Sheehan hints at a broader sonic and lyrical growth for the next project. There is a strong sense of momentum as they plan to re-enter the studio in November to begin work on their third album, building on everything the Science & Faith era began. [Citation: Studio plans, 2010]
Choosing a standout track proves difficult because every song feels like part of a diary co‑authored with Danny O’Donoghue. While some slower songs carry deep meaning, the group’s live set tends to highlight the crowd favorites that ignite the room with familiar resonance.
The inspiration for their songwriting is often described as a therapy session in motion. The duo talks through past experiences with candor, letting life’s tangles become melodies and lyrics that listeners recognize as honest storytelling. [Citation: Songwriting approach, 2010]
Looking back at last year’s stint opening for U2 and Paul McCartney, Sheehan says the experience was a powerful catalyst. Sharing the stage with legends boosted confidence and helped the band see that big ambitions can become reality. A later encounter with Bono at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas underscored the band’s growing profile and the sense that big opportunities were becoming possible. [Citation: Tour milestones, 2010]
There was also collaboration with Eve Hewson, the daughter of Bono, for a short film tied to a video project. Hewson, an actress who recently worked on a film with Sean Penn, joined the project after hearing the story and script and agreed to perform in the mini‑movie, contributing to the band’s narrative approach to music videos.
In addition to television appearances in programs and series, the band has spoken about the desire to appear on a broader range of shows to broaden exposure for real, human-made music in a marketplace saturated with computer‑driven production. No single show defines that ambition; the aim is more exposure across the media landscape to reach new listeners.
On downtime during a heavy tour schedule, the group keeps the energy up by staying on the bus and transforming part of the space into an Irish gathering spot—think PlayStation, instruments, and song writing. They also enjoy simple games like Frisbee and foosball as ways to unwind.
Ireland remains a place they visit with less frequency, joking that the tour bus has become their mobile home. And with the tour running through November, attention turns to the next chapter: returning to the studio to begin recording the third album while continuing to bring their distinctive sound to audiences around the world.
In closing, the team behind Science & Faith carries a message of momentum and creative energy, promising that the music remains available across major platforms while the band keeps expanding its live footprint and storytelling approach.