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TKO are a jam/rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The TKO sound is best described as micro-orchestral jam rock, infusing drums, bass and guitars with saxophone, acoustics, violin, clarinet, banjo, harmonica and lap steel. It combines the band's influences of rock, bluegrass and classical with the members' current inspirations.

Infobox musical artist
Name = TKO

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Img_capt = TKO on stage in Whelan's, Dublin
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Dublin, Ireland
Genre = Rock
Indie rock
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = independent
URL = [http://www.tkohq.com/ Official website]
Current_members = Mic Geraghty
Graham Geraghty
Si McArdle
Eoghan Russell
Andreas Onnberg
Stephen Lynch

About TKO

TKO were founded in 2004 by a group of friends based in Dublin, Ireland. Since then, they have played over two hundred shows. They have received widespread acclaim for their live shows, which are described as eclectic and entertaining. The band's collection of interests and influences is integral to their stage presence and live atmosphere, claiming popular culture references from Bruce Springsteen to Chewbacca.

TKO are currently recording their debut studio album, due for release in late summer 2008.

History

TKO's first release, the "Hats Off" EP (May 2005) has to date sold over a thousand copies. Their 2006 single, "Let's Go" (released to help raise awareness for Irish road safety), went top 40 in Ireland. The supporting tour visited venues around Ireland and the band made numerous radio appearances for publicity.

The band has extensive touring experience, having supported influential Irish band The Frames in Vicar Street, and having supported Duke Special, Mundy, Delorentos, Jack L, Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, The Blizzards and many other established acts.

The band came to public attention in 2007 with over 80 shows played, a live album "Act One, Scene One" released and the aptly titled thirteen-date 'Tour For The Sake Of Touring' successfully undertaken. They received much positive media attention from many publications including Metro, Northside People, The Star, The Irish Times and Hotpress.

A TV appearance on Dublin's City Channel and a very well viewed performance on webby award nominee website [http://www.balconytv.com Balcony TV] were also recorded during this time.

Band Members

As of 2008, the band consists of Mic Geraghty (vocals, acoustic guitar, twelve-string), Graham Geraghty (electric guitar, bass, lap steel, backing vocals), Si McArdle (violin, bass, backing vocals), Eoghan Russell (saxophone), Stephen Lynch (electric guitar, clarinet, backing vocals), and Andreas Onnberg (drums, percussion). The band underwent some membership changes in 2008, losing Silvestro 'Cat' Mascali on drums and gaining the jazz element of the saxophone.

External links

* [http://www.tkohq.com/ TKO official Web site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/tkohq TKO on MySpace]
* [http://tkohq.bebo.com TKO on Bebo]