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Dublin roots band I Draw Slow have been drumming up enthusiastic reviews in Ireland since the release of their Top 10 selling second album Redhills-RTEs album of the week. However their impact abroad is redrawing the map for these Irish Americana songwriters. Described in UK press as ‘American top league equivalents’ destined to ‘blow the opposition away’ drawing favourable comparisons with Gillian Welsh and Alison Krauss, I Draw Slow have created their own sound rooted in the old-time style of the Appalachian mountains, drawing on traditional Irish music and modern Americana.

Bridgebrook Beergarden Sat 1st from 2pm €15

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Oddsocks are a Dublin based Sligo 4-piece who aspire to remember the importance of the elements that make for great music: melody, harmony and groove.  In March Oddsocks released new EP “There’s Something Going On”, their third release under their own label Jeanie Mac Records after their debut album ‘It’s Time’. The track has achieved national and local airplay including the Dave Fanning Show on 2fm, it’s video accumulating over 5,000 views on youtube during the release week alone.The band have gigged relentlessly across Ireland & Europe, as well as hitting the festival circuit (Electric Picnic, Edinburgh Fringe, Volvo Ocean Race, Sea Sessions). With a new EP, tour and further releases penned in for later in the year, 2013 promises to be a busy and fruitful year for Oddsocks.

Murphys Beergarden Sun 2nd from 12pm €15

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Permagrin were born in Glasgow in the late 90’s and after a semi-hiatus of almost 10 years with all living in different countries the band are reforming for several summer shows and we are chuffed to be one of them!. This 3-piece Funk/Punk/Rock outfit bring their own unique blend of music and fun to the world ensuring a modicum of mayhem wherever they go. With influences including Primus/Hendrix/Zappa/Queens Of The Stone Age/Cornelius and a band motto declaring “If you can keep a straight face then yer laughing” it’s carnage on the dancefloor for these lads.

Murphys Beergarden Sun 2nd from 12pm €15

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2011 saw the release of Solar Taxis EP She Dies With Beautiful Teeth which included the acclaimed single The Fool-recently licensed to US movie Exit Strategy. The band have been featured on Record of the Day (the music industry's favourite daily digest of the best in new music) and were listed as one of Hotpress’ 50 Acts You Must Hear in 2012. Gig‐wise the band have shared the bill with 50 Cent & The Faithless Sound System, and more recently opening for Roxette in the O2 Arena in Dublin. After last year’s stand-out performance in Murphys beergarden we are very excited to hear them play their recently released critically adored debut album Brothers Broken Bells live.

Murphys Beergarden Sun 2nd from 12pm €15

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The Chapters are a 6 piece band from Dublin. Their eagerly awaited second album Blood Feels Warm is due for release on 17th May 2013. Having previously supported legends such as Neil Young and Chuck Berry the band are looking forward to flexing their live muscles once again. The band have undergone a change in line up for this album. Expect mature understated songwriting w ith a leaning towards blissed out alt-country...

Bridgebrook Beergarden Sat 1st from 2pm €15

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Kilkenny based group The Thomas Donoghue band encompasses styles from a wide variety of artists such John Butler Trio Lisa Hannigan,Jack Conte, The Frames, Other lives and many more. They combine these influences and present a strong Rock sound with a splash of roots and folk  In a very short period of time the band have gathered a strong following supporting acts such as Damien Dempsey, The Saw Doctors and featuring with John Martyn's band at the John Martyn Tribute festival. Last year, they qualified for the regional finals of the Arthur’s day play on the day competition and were nominated for an MRU award under best unsigned acoustic. They are currently still hard at work recording their first album with Gavin Glass and touring their recently released EP ‘In The Meantime’.

Bridgebrook Beergarden Sat 1st from 2pm €15

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Knoxville Morning: Knoxville Morning? Band on an Island? Dwyer and Fitzpatrick? Who even knows anymore? The one thing that is for sure that there will be the usual chaos in Murphy's on the Saturday night of this years Happy Valley! Taking in members of Band on an Island, The Mighty Stef, Super Extra Bonus Party and Humanzi, Knoxville Morning are the all singing, all dancing and all fighting product of Ciaran Dwyers wild tales of the American road. With a Critically acclaimed Debut album released this year, Knoxville Morning will take to the Beergarden stage En Masse to bring you some of these stories and invite you (more than likely on the stage) along for the ride.

Murphys Sat 1st 9pm free adm

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Deetrich writes melodic songs that draw from old rock and roll and country but adds a pop sensibility THE IRISH TIMES: ‘We hear traces of Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams… and a whole lotta bliss’ HOT PRESS: ‘Ms Doyle’s rich, ageless voice, falls somewhere between Chrisse Hynde and Eva Cassidy’ Her debut album ‘Tug of War’ was released last year amid glowing reviews from national and regional media. The album was recorded in The Barn studios, Kilkenny with producer Leo Pearson (U2, David Holmes, R.S.A.G) at the helm.

Murphys Beergarden Sun 2nd from 12pm €15

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Window Seats are a 3-piece alternative rock band based in Belfast.Taking an entirely DIY approach the band's music has received radio play nationally in the UK & Ireland.The video for "Local Superhero" is being played on MTV Rocks, Kerrang TV, Q TV and BBC big screens throughout the UK.

Murphys Beergarden Sun 2nd from 12pm €15

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Stephen Buck is an occasional singer/songwriter based in Thomastown. In his formative years he listened a lot to The Beatles, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Bruce Springsteen, Ron Sexsmith, Stephen Sondheim and The Blue Nile. He also listened a lot to the Electric Light Orchestra but lost faith after Xanadu. He now envies Villagers their talent, success and youth.

The Red Door Sun 2nd 9pm with Old Hannah free adm