TKO Biog
Currently recording their debut album, due for release in Autumn 2010, 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 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. TV appearances on POP4 on TG4, City Channel and a very well viewed performance on webby award nominee website "Balcony TV".

More Support Slots with The Waterboys, Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich and Jack L were played and numerous festival appearances also.

So, what’s happening now? The album is recorded. We are mixing and mastering. A 15 date “Festival Season” tour around Ireland during the summer and an EP release in August before the Album release in September. Things are looking good if we do say so ourselves. It’s 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 Mikey
TKO

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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

TKO are:
Mic Geraghty – Vocals, Acoustic, 12-String Guitar
Gram Geraghty – Electric Guitar, Harmonica, LapSteel
Steve Lynch – Electric Guitar, Clarinet
Simon McArdle – Bass Guitar, Violin
Eoghan Russell – Alto Saxophone
Mikey Madden – Drums & Percussion