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TKO are a rock band from Dublin/Galway, Ireland. The TKO sound is best described as rock music with a hint of jazz, folk, classical, infusing drums, bass and guitars with saxophone, acoustics, violin, clarinet, harmonica and lap steel. It combines the band's influences of rock, bluegrass and classical with the members' current inspirations.
to Chewbacca
. They have just released their new "Keystone EP" in March 2011 and toured the country playing venues such as Whelans, Roisin Dubh, Dolans
and the Spirit Store. Upcoming shows include Vantastival and West Fest
TKO are currently recording their debut studio album, due for release in September 2011.
The band has extensive touring experience, having supported influential Irish band The Frames
in Vicar Street, and have also supported Duke Special
, Mundy
, Martha Wainwright
, The Wailers, Damien Dempsey
, The Undertones
, Mercury Rev
and many other established acts.
The band came to public attention in 2007 with over 80 shows played, a live album Act One, Scene One released and the aptly titled thirteen-date 'Tour For The Sake Of Touring' tour successfully undertaken. They received much positive media attention from many publications including Metro, Northside People, The Star, The Irish Times
and Hotpress.
A TV appearance on Dublin's City Channel
and a very well viewed performance on webby award nominee website Balcony TV were also recorded during this time. In 2011, they released their new "Keystone EP" to much anticipation. They appeared on national television in Ireland on the POP 4 show on TG4, playing two tracks and an interview. They also had write ups in The Star, Hotpress, Daily Mirror and many other publications.
Hotpress have said that TKO are "One of the best live bands in the country"
About TKO
TKO were founded in 2006 by a group of friends based in Dublin, Ireland. Since then, they have played over two hundred shows. They have received widespread acclaim for their live shows, which are described as eclectic and entertaining. The band's collection of interests and influences is integral to their stage presence and live atmosphere, claiming popular culture references from Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
to Chewbacca
Chewbacca
Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
. They have just released their new "Keystone EP" in March 2011 and toured the country playing venues such as Whelans, Roisin Dubh, Dolans
Dolans
Dolans is a music venue and pub in Limerick city, Ireland.-Performance history:Mumford & Sons, O Emperor, Elliot Minor, The Unthanks, The Coronas, And So I Watch You From Afar, Declan O'Rourke, Rolo Tomassi, Kate Nash, Cry Before Dawn, Mary Coughlan, Mick Flannery, Scouting for Girls, Josh Ritter,...
and the Spirit Store. Upcoming shows include Vantastival and West Fest
TKO are currently recording their debut studio album, due for release in September 2011.
History
TKO's first release, the Hats Off EP (May 2006) has to date sold over a thousand copies. Their 2007 single, Let's Go (released to help raise awareness for Irish road safety), went top 40 in Ireland. The supporting tour visited venues around Ireland and the band made numerous radio appearances for publicity.The band has extensive touring experience, having supported influential Irish band The Frames
The Frames
The Frames are an Irish band based in Dublin. Founded in 1990 by Glen Hansard, the band has been influential in the Dublin rock music scene. The group has released six albums...
in Vicar Street, and have also supported Duke Special
Duke Special
Duke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"...
, Mundy
Mundy
Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...
, Martha Wainwright
Martha Wainwright
Martha Wainwright is a Canadian-American folk-rock singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of American folk singer and actor Loudon Wainwright III and Canadian folk singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle...
, The Wailers, Damien Dempsey
Damien Dempsey
Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk with contemporary lyrics to deliver social comment on the positive and negative aspects arising from Ireland's Celtic Tiger society.-Early life:...
, The Undertones
The Undertones
The Undertones are a punk rock/new wave band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975.The original line-up of the Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums — The Undertones , Hypnotised , Positive Touch and The Sin of Pride — before disbanding in July 1983.Music guide Allmusic...
, Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
and many other established acts.
The band came to public attention in 2007 with over 80 shows played, a live album Act One, Scene One released and the aptly titled thirteen-date 'Tour For The Sake Of Touring' tour successfully undertaken. They received much positive media attention from many publications including Metro, Northside People, The Star, The Irish Times
The Irish Times
The Irish Times is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Kevin O'Sullivan who succeeded Geraldine Kennedy in 2011; the deputy editor is Paul O'Neill. The Irish Times is considered to be Ireland's newspaper of record, and is published every day except Sundays...
and Hotpress.
A TV appearance on Dublin's City Channel
City Channel
City Channel was an Irish television network that began broadcasting in October 2005, which focused primarily on local and regional television. It operated three stations: City Channel Dublin, City Channel Galway, and Channel South.-Launch:...
and a very well viewed performance on webby award nominee website Balcony TV were also recorded during this time. In 2011, they released their new "Keystone EP" to much anticipation. They appeared on national television in Ireland on the POP 4 show on TG4, playing two tracks and an interview. They also had write ups in The Star, Hotpress, Daily Mirror and many other publications.
Hotpress have said that TKO are "One of the best live bands in the country"