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Dodge & The Urban Druids are an original Hip Hop/Alternative/Rock band. The Urban Druids are influenced by numerous music genres of the last century like the fun loving criminals, N.E.R.D, The Streets, The Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, Faithless, The House Of Pain, Immortal Technique, Republic Of Loose.

The Urban Druids came to be when MC Dodge teamed up with musician/producer Warren Tivy to make an album of their material and eventually play it with a band. Tracks like Harsh Times which appeared on Fresh Hip Hop Europe Compilation 2007 &  Anxiety which was written for suicide awareness Ireland, shows that the bands subject is very current and relevant to the youth culture in Ireland.

The live show consists of groove and upbeat tunes that get the audience jumping and bopping their heads. Having cut his hip hop teeth growing up in the heart of the hip hop culture Los Angeles, California as well performing and recording with the some of LA’s up and coming acts MC Dodge is truly a lyrical street Poet with an Irish flavour. The Urban Druids are currently recording there new CD at ClayCastle Recording Studio,Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. The band consisting of MC Dodge (George O Shea – vocals & decks), Paul Cremin (electric guitar), Ian Walsh (drums) and Warren Tivy (keyboards/bass guitar/backing vocals)

Check out more info at: http://www.myspace.com/dodgemuzik

Nassau … Driving and pulsating, music to cut through your day. Attica State – NASSAU’s  debut album – finds the revitalized band, sounding hungry, lean and full of passion.Their consistent gravely rock and roll sound continues to stimulate fledgling listeners and excite their long standing fans.

Having built up a steady stream of fans, Nassau seem to determined to continually experiment with their style while holding strong on their delivery. The majestic pounding sound is abundantly present, enticing all who hear it to throw a fist in the air or stomp a foot, and to allow yourself be taken away by a sea of embracing energy.

Band Website: www.nassau.ie

FRED who hail from from Cork, Ireland were recently picked as one the of Top 10 Best Irish Bands and Top 3 Most Promising Irish Acts. FRED”s music has been described as joyous alternative pop. Here’s the video for the song Keep Me Clear. Video by Leo Kavanagh.

Goldfish Syndrome performing “In The End” as part of a live recording by RedTV.ie & Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal, Co. Cork Ireland.

Formed by a group of friends who wanted to embrace the challenge of making great original music, Goldfish Syndrome played their first show in June 2006 to a great reception in Cypress Avenue Cork. At this moment in time they have built up a really great set of songs, and are creating a brilliant buzz whenever they play them live.

For more info visit: http://www.myspace.com/goldfishsyndrome

Goldfish Syndrome performing “In The End” as part of a live recording by RedTV.ie & Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal, Co. Cork Ireland.

Video Footage & Editing: Kieran McCarthy (RedTV.ie)
Camera 2: David Farrell
Audio Recording: Warren Tivy & John Burke (Claycastle Recording Studio)
Interview: Lisa Jayne Jones

Originally broadcast Thursday 26th March 2009 @ 9:00pm (GMT) Recorded live at Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal.
http://www.claycastlerecording.com

Ladydoll are an alternative rock quartet from Cork and have been together for 2 years. Having proved themselves in a number of live shows, they were nominated to take part in both the IMRO Showcase Tour, the National Student Music Awards and the 2FM 2Moro Tour in March 2007.  They were also contacted by radio stations and labels in the UK and went on to play a handful of successful showcase dates in London during the summer 2007.

Early 2008 saw Ladydoll record their debut E.P Wax Lyrical which was well received by radio and national press. The E.P also earned them a place in the National Student Music Awards finals, as well as support slots to some of Irelands best known rock bands including Fighting With Wire, Giveamanakick and Kopek.

Ladydoll’s second recording, Honeybunny/Genetics a double single is due out late 2008. This second offering was recorded by ex-Cyclefly guitarist Ciaran O’ Shea and mixed by French producer Dimitri Tikovoi who most recently recorded and produced Placebo’s album “Meds”

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/ladydollband