Mic Geraghty – Vocals, Acoustic & 12-String
Gram Geraghty – Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel & Bass
Steve Lynch – Guitar, Bass & Clarinet
Simon McArdle – Bass & Violin
Eoghan Russell - Saxophone
Andreas 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....!!!
TKO - The Busker live in Bakers Place, Limerick, May 2008
TKO - Sideways live in The Village, Dublin, May 2008
Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Born To Run
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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 Go”, 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
www.tkohq.com / info@tkohq.com
Welcome and thank you for becoming our friend! The helpless must be protected, and those with no voice of their own must be spoken up for. Those who prey on our children rely on silence, and it must not be allowed to continue! So thank you for adding your voice to ours, together we will grow louder.... AND WE WILL BREAK THE SILENCE!!! Carmen and The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography and Abuse Ireland.
Recorded at Movement Studios in Dublin by Jimmy Cullen and mixed by Graham Sutton : Rough Trade Records In House Producer (Liars, Jarvis, British Sea Power, Bark Psychosis, TheDelays)
The track is available to you as part of this years Hard Working Class Heroes Festival which will see the band participate.
Hello! This Thursday The King Kong has The Circus, Six shooter, Milford, Sadhbhulage
All going for the title of King Of The KONG! Admission Is Free Starts 830 pm. If you want to enter your band or friends band just email us, it is free too enter! There is a few slots left in round two. Free Banana's ! CoMe dO tHe KoNg! Pravda Liffey street
Hiya Mick. Ged from Ballyk festival was on to me yesterday,wondering if you can give him a shout to confirm sunday.There was a bit of an upheaval,so he's just making sure. See you out there,
come promesso qualcosa del nuovo album alla fine l'abbiamo cagata.... A parte i nuovi video su Youtube, tra 1 pò pubblicheremo il Telefilm a puntate "3 Sgroove In Europe", direttamentre tratto da una storia vera: il viaggio di Frank, Hermes e Brazo da Gaeta (LT) a Cristiania (Copenaghen) 3 amici, 1 Panda, 7000Km!
Ah, e ovviamente... a Settembre il nuovo disco: ABBEY RUZZ!
NO DOUBT!!!!KEEP DOING YOUR THANG....GET MONEY....AREA RAW WE FINALLY IN THE BUILDING....N.Y. 2 DA' BEAN....ALL SPOTS IN BETWEEN...BIG UPS TKO!!!!AAAARRREEAAA!!!!
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aw i always see to miss ye lads! :( i won't be in the country for that gig i'm afraid - travelling around europe for a few weeks on thursday - but i'll pass on the info to others and force them to go anyway!! good luck with it :) x
D'ya know that one from The Ting Tings, she was in a band called TKO before apparently... :O I hope ye didn't have her in yer band, ha ;) hope ye're all well guys x
come promesso qualcosa del nuovo album alla fine l'abbiamo cagata.... A parte i nuovi video su Youtube, tra 1 pò pubblicheremo il Telefilm a puntate "3 Sgroove In Europe", direttamentre tratto da una storia vera: il viaggio di Frank, Hermes e Brazo da Gaeta (LT) a Cristiania (Copenaghen) 3 amici, 1 Panda, 7000Km!
Ah, e ovviamente... a Settembre il nuovo disco: ABBEY RUZZ!
