Hot Sprockets
The NPLD crew were blown away at a recent Hot Sprocket gig by there very own brand of 'Country Dirt" This is a band at home on stage and are hotly tipped to be one of the highlights of NPLD 2010.
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The Last Tycoons
The Last Tycoons are a band with a vintage sound but these guys are way more than just a kick back to times gone by. Great song writing, musicianship and live performance are what make this band so good. Check out their self titled debut album just released, it won’t disappoint…
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Jupe
Jupe have been described as Ireland’s answer to the Counting Crows, and well what’s good enough for Ireland is definitely good enough for NPLD! These Dublin based lads have a sound tuning into everyone from the indie rock lovers to the soul smitten. These lads are destined for great things and we at NPLD HQ are more than happy to be part of their path there!
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Bocs Social
Bocs Social’s sound just brings a smile to your face. They are last year’s winners of the King Kong Club and they continue to deliver foot tapping adrenaline pumping music! Their influences range from The Specials, Toot and The Maytals and Sublime to pop bands like Blur, The Jam and Supergrass. The NPLD crew are definitely looking forward to socializing with these guys in June!
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Scarecrow Disco
Scarecrow Disco are another band to drop the jaws of the NPLD crew at a recent live show. I'm not sure what to say as a description of this band but it would definitely contain the words stage presence, raw, powerful, great tunes and a great show…
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Miracle Bell
With there debut album 'Light Shaped Sound' set for release on May 7th, NPLD 2010 are getting Miracle Bell at that magical time early in the promotion of their first album. This band perfectly highlights the quality of music to come from this years festival.
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TKO
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 that seems to inspire them at any given time. NPLD 2010 looks forward to experiencing this eclectic mix of sounds.
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Ladydoll
Ladydoll's great start to the year isn’t about to stop, with the band playing support to Cathy Davey on her Irish tour, a spot on the Irish summer festival circuit, and another visit to the UK. 2010 is promising to be Ladydoll's best year yet. Watch this space!!
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Saccade
With the release of their latest single 'See How They Fly' in February 2010 Saccade were play-listed on 2FM, 98FM, Spin FM and Phantom. With endorsement of this quality they must be good, check them out and see for yourself!
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Funzo
Funzo are brilliant! These guys really know how to put together a great pop song taking influence from the likes of the Beatles, Madness and a million others and still managing to sound original...a real talent.
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Hitman Lord
Hitman Lord ignited the festival spirit with an inspired set as one of the opening acts of NPLD 2009. Since then he has released a number of singles, his latest 'I Drink As I' and we look forward to seeing what he has in store for us this year.
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Clockwork Noise
Clockwork Noise are a band with a twist. With their use of strings as a lead instrument there is a real air of originality to their indie sound...Accompany this with the solid songs in their catalogue and there is definitely something special about these guys. Fresh from their success as runners-up in the King Kong Club we at NPLD are very excited about Clockwork Noise joining the lineup!
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The Looks
The Looks have had comparisons to the Libertines, Foals and the Kinks which has highlighted that the Dublin four piece know how to create a song. Mixing electro beats with driving indie punk we know this foursome will be embraced by the NPLD masses!
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Fred And Bob
Fred and Bob's sound definitely perked the NPLD crew's ears when they came to our attention recently. With lead singer Emma's ferocious vocals it is impossible not to enjoy listening to these guys! They have just launched their EP and are now ready to attack the Dome...and we welcome them with open arms!
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The Angelus
The Angelus say they were formed over beers and whiskey chasers around a kitchen table in a smoke-filled room and we say – we like the cut of their jib! Vocals, guitar, bass, drums and fiddle seem to be the perfect compliment to the whiskey as well!
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Neptune City
Neptune City are one of those good old Rock'n'Roll bands, what they do they do great and they're guaranteed to have the Dome Stomping!
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DC Tempest
DC Tempest are an indie-rock band known for their eclectic blend of rock and electronica. Having shared the stage with some of Ireland's finest artists, DC Tempest are more than able to hold their own in the Dome and we can't wait to watch them do it!
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Maroon Cartoon
Maroon Cartoon are a twosome that came together through a want to create music combining diverse musical backgrounds. NPLD likes diversity and music, and ergo likes these guys electronic-pop sound!
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Citizen
Citizen is a band after NPLD's heart. They are the band that keeps on giving to their fans and the fans keep coming back for more. After a busy year promoting their EP and touring Ireland we know that Citizen will feel at home at the Dome!
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The Vagabonds
We have been told that the Vagabonds have no time for bigots, racists and homophobes - well neither does NPLD so welcome home boys! This infectious four piece punk-rock band are going to show us their way is most definitely the Vagabond way....
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Toy Soldier
There's a beach party with Hot Chip, Cut Copy and Owl City all invited?? No - it's Toy Soldier so screw those other guys! This electropop duo from Cork have been touring globally and we are happy to have them back on Irish soil at the Dome!
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Fiach
It's by no accident that Fiach has shared the stage with some of Irelands best known and loved musical acts such as Sinead O'Connor, Damien Dempsey, Damien Rice, Kila and Paddy Casey. With the release of his Debut album 'So I' in March he's is definitely one to watch for 2010.
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Mike Bartlett
Mike Bartlett has been part of the music industry far longer than his music has by working as a backline tech and roadie all over Ireland and Europe. Originally from Killarney when you hear his lyrical compelling voice you can hear this has not left him. Fresh from supporting Glen Campbell on his tour, the Dome is delighted to welcome Mike to our side. This man is not to be missed - don't say we didn't warn you!
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The Fallen Drakes
Driving guitar riffs over a solid rhythm section with some sound lyrics thrown into the mix, you cant go wrong with that recipe.
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Lisa McLaughlin
Lisa McLaughlin has one of those rare voices that compel anyone within range to listen, I imagine you could here a pin drop within the audience of most of the rooms she plays.
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N.C. Lawlor
Every Sunday evening Whelans bar is filled with the unmistakable soundings of bluesman Niall Lawlor. This is a man truly on top of his art and makes you believe every note sung and plucked and strummed…
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Fox E.- Eimear Fox and Band
Soulful and Sexy... charismatic story telling at its best with beautiful piano, some nice beats and tales about all aspects of life... Ms. Fox will leave you laughing, crying and entertained, you can relate to her lyrics, be impressed at her vocals and be carried away in the story of it all...sit back and enjoy.
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Tolka
With a heavy influence from 60's and 70's folk and rock I can see a lot of people rolling up and smoking up to a perfect soundtrack laid on by Tolka. If you’re a fan of the Velvet Underground you wont want to miss this gig.
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Martelo
Seldom do a band come along that tick all of the boxes – step forward Martelo. A highlight of NPLD 2009 – they are coming back to wow us again in 2010.
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John Byrne
Who knows what to expect from the man who could be seen roaming the hills of NPLD 2009 in his bright orange North Sea survival suit. No doubt we'll be treated to the sweet melodies we've come to know from Ballinteer’s best loved troubadour.
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Mick Heslin
Listening to this man play the blues it’s hard to believe he'll be taking a break from his Leaving Cert studies to play NPLD 2010. This is a young man with an old, old heart and a real treat to the listener…
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Superfly
Superfly offer something different, a genuine party experience that only a band that completely love what they do could offer. Soulful and groovy, and as their growing legions of fans know, they put on one of the most energetic and funky shows in the country.
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White Noise and Hemlock
White noise is a beatboxer who, using a loop station creates a full tune from his vocal ability. This guy is good and with the addition of Hemlock this is set to be a magnificent performance.
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Kinky Kabaret
From the weird and wonderful minds of the fabulous Paddy Fagan and the mesmerizing Sharyn Hayden comes Kinky Kabaret, a project developed exclusively for NPLD 2010. We here at NPLD HQ don’t even know what to expect with this one…oooh but we do love surprises!