Mic "Swan" Geraghty – Vocals, Acoustic & 12-String
Gram "Ghostie" Geraghty – Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel & Banjo
"Coach" Steve Lynch – Guitar & Clarinet
Simon "The Professor" McArdle – Bass & Violin
Eoghan "Lips" Russell - Soprano & Alto Saxophone
Andreas "The Meatball" Onnberg - Drums & Percussion
Influences
The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Miles Davis, Jimi, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, John Mayer, The Frames, Van Morrison, Tom Waits, Newton Faulkner and many many more of Mic's favourite bands cos Mic is the only one who works on this page....!!!
Currently recording their debut album, due for release in early 2010, TKO has been entertaining audiences up and down Ireland for just over 2 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 with 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 has to date sold over a thousand copies. Then a single, “Lets Go”, was released 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, The Blizzards and many other established acts, Played 5 sold out shows in prestigious Dublin venue Whelan’s and had a great auld time.
A live album “Act One, Scene One” was released alongside the aptly titled 13 date “Tour for the sake of touring” tour, taking them everywhere in Ireland from Cork to Derry. 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".
More Support Slots with Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich and Jack L were played and numerous festival apperances also.
So, What's happening now? We just built our own studio in Dublin and are recording the debut album and working our asses off trying to make it worth the disc it will be printed on. There is plenty of Festivals and shows lined up including the Lughnasa Festival supporting The Waterboys. 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
Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
A big thank you to all who performed at 'The Melting Pot' in the Glenside during this years Fiddlers Green Festival. Wishing you all success in your future projects.
Hey, We're having a launch party upstairs in whelans for our debut EP "Dead Man's Dream" on friday night!! please join us! Best wishes The Whiskey Limbs:>
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