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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

Mal Blackie sings “Saol Nua” an original song @ The Marine Bar – Youghal Co. Cork Ireland – Thursday 2nd October 2008.
Recorded & edited by Kieran McCarthy
http://www.kmcgraphics.com

Mal Blackie armed with guitar arrived on the Irish shores in the early ninties landing in the lap of the gods at Turners bar Cork city-a brief introduction to Hank wedel of Open kitchen and Princess street and Cork guitar hero Bobby Lee and Mal jumped the stage and it all began to rock and roll. Mal’s distinctive voice has being compared to the great soul singers of the 60’s and 70’s ( Stevie Wonder/Marvin Gaye/ John Martyn,this coupled with his awe inspiring songwriting out stretches the realm of singer songwriter and has gained him much respect within the Irish music scene. Mal has toured – collaborated and recorded with the best of them most notably Vic Christian of The Christians-Kila-Open Kitchen-Bobby Lee and the list goes on.These recordings we’re done at Simon Taylors studio in Caherdaniel Co. kerry. BOBBY LEE- guitar – bass -backing vox and percussion. LEON FRAHILL-Percussion and MAL on lead vocals and guitar.

More info: http://www.myspace.com/malblackie

Mal Blackie sings “Caledonia” a scottish ballad at The Marine Bar, Youghal Co. Cork Ireland – Thursday 2nd October 2008.
Recorded & edited by Kieran McCarthy
http://www.kmcgraphics.com

Mal Blackie armed with guitar arrived on the Irish shores in the early ninties landing in the lap of the gods at Turners bar Cork city-a brief introduction to Hank wedel of Open kitchen and Princess street and Cork guitar hero Bobby Lee and Mal jumped the stage and it all began to rock and roll. Mal’s distinctive voice has being compared to the great soul singers of the 60′s and 70′s ( Stevie Wonder/Marvin Gaye/ John Martyn,this coupled with his awe inspiring songwriting out stretches the realm of singer songwriter and has gained him much respect within the Irish music scene. Mal has toured – collaborated and recorded with the best of them most notably Vic Christian of The Christians-Kila-Open Kitchen-Bobby Lee and the list goes on.These recordings we’re done at Simon Taylors studio in Caherdaniel Co. kerry. BOBBY LEE- guitar – bass -backing vox and percussion. LEON FRAHILL-Percussion and MAL on lead vocals and guitar.

More info: http://www.myspace.com/malblackie

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

Shane Supple sings “Lifetime Guarantee”.  Shane Supple is a singer songwriter from Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.

Visit his website: www.shanesupple.net