With no album yet released, the buzz about this young Irish band has already elevated them to the top of there genre both home and abroad, this is the beginning of something special' The Times

Emmet formed the band 2 years ago in Galway, Ireland. with a vision of bringing his songs to a wider audience. Through a series of good luck and coincidence, he put together a band of multi-cultural style and background. Working as a group, they have put a stamp on the music which falls fresh on the ears of most and the unusual combination of instruments has created quite a unique and defining sound!

Since the release of their debut EP in early 2006, key events have occurred for the band to propel them to where the currently stand - After hearing the EP Damien Rice invited the band to play his stage at the 'Electric Picnic' and since then they have been selling out their show's Country wide, and are a festival favourite.

They have spent the last year in The Hatch studio in England recording tracks for the eagerly awaited debut album which will be released late summer 2008.



For more info on these handsome young dandies check www.emmetscanlan.com

"Galway-based Emmet Scanlan and his four-piece band
have a fine 4-track CD with all original Scanlan songs
marrying Irish folk with Americana and bluegrass
touches. The blend of Irish, Italian, Swedish and
Scottish musicians gives the loose band sound a
uniqueness that sets it apart, and Scanlan's
expressive vocals carry the songs off with aplomb.

It really comes together on 'You Know Who Knows', with
its plaintive fiddle playing and percussive backing.
'The Great Unknown' is another gem, with Scanlan's
voice in full command and the band providing a
suitably evocative soundscape. 'Hands' is a longer
workout that allows the band to blossom and flower. If
you need a Waterboys for the third millennium, look no
further." Jackie Hayden - Hotpress