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Currently recording their debut album, due for release in late summer 2008, TKO has been entertaining audiences up and down Ireland for just over 3 years now. Having played over 200 shows since their inception, their live show is second to none and have become energetic and sought-after affairs in packed-out venues across the country, they are well known for their crowd interaction, onstage antics and even Chewbacca has jammed them for a few tunes in the past.
The TKO sound is best described as Micro-Orchestral Jam Rock, infusing Drums, Bass and Guitars with Saxophone, Acoustics, Violin, Clarinet, Banjo and Harmonica. It’s an interesting mix of Rock, Jazz, Bluegrass, Classical and anything else they manage to get inspired by that particular week.
Their first release, the “Hats Off†EP, in May 2005 has to date sold over a thousand copies. Then a single, “Lets Goâ€, was released in June 2006 and a 15 date tour of Ireland coincided with numerous Radio appearances along the way. The Single went top 40 in Ireland. Also, the band toured Italy, supported The Frames in Vicar Street, and supported Duke Special, Mundy, Delorentos, Jack L and many other established acts, Played 3 sold out shows in prestigious Dublin venue Whelan’s and had a great auld time.
2007 was the year of touring with over 80 shows played, a live album “Act One, Scene One†released and the aptly titled 13 date “Tour for the sake of touring†tour successfully undertaken. They received media attention from many publications including Metro, Northside People, The Star, Irish Times and Hotpress, all positive. A TV appearance on City Channel and a very well viewed performance on webby award nominee website "Balcony TV". Support Slots with Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich and The Blizzards were played. 2007 was also the year of line up changes as Swedish Drummer, Andreas Onnberg, joined the band and Eoghan Russell from Dublin added Saxophone to the line up.
So, What’s happening now? Well we are recording the album and working our asses off trying to make it worth the disc it will be printed on. There is plenty of festivals booked for the summer and a possible nationwide tour in July. Things are looking good if we do say so ourselves. Its an exciting time in the TKO camp and we hope you'll be around to share it with us....
Peace&Love
Mic, Gram, Si, Eoghan, Steve and Andreas
TKO
Press quotes:
"One of the best live bands in the country" - Hotpress
"Well constructed songs....a great live act" - Metro
"A band worthy of checking out should you ever hear of them playing near you.....the vibes in the live - Room13.com
"Can really cut it live.....brewing up a storm" - Hotpress
"Melodic and damn catchy" - Hold it Down Magazine
"One of Irelands best young, contemporary acts.....a not to be missed gig" - Hotpress
"Catch TKO before they hit the big time.....an uplifting mix of rock, jazz, funk and folk" Northside People
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