"With their tight harmonies and feel-good pop songs, The Kanyu Tree's shows are toe-tappingly good" … "Impressively harmonised pop intelligence, allied with a generous helping of white boy funk, a band deeply immersed in the rhetoric of pop music - dancing is the only option!"
Just a couple of many national media reviews mirroring the incredible reaction over the past year to the Cluskey brothers' (Shane, Daniel and Oisin) live shows in major venues throughout Ireland.
The Kanyu Tree's first full year in action also highlighted a top 20 debut single, IMRO Showcase Tour selection, headlining the 3-day Feile Beo Festival, numerous TV / Radio appearances, support slots with The Bluetones, The Stunning and I'm From Barcelona culminating in a 17 gig support tour of the UK with The Saw Doctors playing to capacity crowds in Liverpool's Philharmonic, Manchester's Apollo, London's Shepherd's Bush Empire et al.
2008 saw them headline a sell out show in Whelans, kick of the annual Cois Fharraighe Festival in Kilkee and support The Hold Steady, The Feeling and Ocean Colour Scene on their nationwide tour. Their Second Single "Congratulations" was a Top 40 hit for them in Sept.
Reviews:
"The Kanyu Tree deal in some of the most exquisite harmony vocals we've heard since the Bee Gees … behind the voices, they blend light funk rock with cute pop rock … great falsetto trademark harmonies stealing your heart all over again … this is classy stuff that brings a touch of sunshine into these bleak autumn days …." – Hotpress, Jackie Hayden
"The Kanyu Tree sound like the best bits of Teenage Fanclub, The Beach Boys, Big Star and The Doobie Brothers and play beautiful and catchy pop tunes layered with close vocal harmonies. You'll love them!" - Roisin Dubh / Gugai
"Thank goodness for The Kanyu Tree, a power pop trio whose sunshiny songs have their feet firmly on the bright side of the road" - Connacht Tribune
"The Kanyu Tree have to be saluted for their efforts in the field of jazzy hit-making" – In-Dublin
"an appealing mix of vocal harmonies, smart pop and white boy funk" - Galway Advertiser
"one of the country's most promising new bands … the Kanyu Tree's sound draws influence from the Beach Boys … " – The Limerick Leader
"A scrumptious combination of funky grooves, heavenly harmonies and up-tempo riffs" …. Sin Magazine
"sunshiny pop and spot on three part harmonies … one of the most exciting and vital bands in Galway … a blast of pure pop" – Galway CityTribune
hi guys, hope u can clear up a point of confusion between myself and some friends. what were ye called before The Kanyu Tree? racked our brains but just cant remember... cheers.
Oisin! That's cool that you caught Carosel at Oxegen. :) It pissed from the heavens outside which was a good thing for a gig in a tent! Glad to hear all's going well w/ye busy lads. Catch ya at a gig soon. Sarah :)
Our EP Fundraiser thurs 9th July only €5 entry. doors at 8pm. Support from BIPOLAR EMPIRE and ZEALOTS. Need all the help we can get so would be great to see you's there.
