Dead Horse Jive

'Coming out of the alleyways of Galway with a chip on their shoulder and the hangover from hell, Dead Horse Jive are an original Rock n' Roll/ Hard Rock band who bring energetic live performances to the crowd on their never-ending quest to have a good time. Originally formed in 2009, the band returned in January 2016 when guitarist Blind Mick Joyce brought in frontman Darragh O'Brien and 5 star maitre D John Martin Tierney'. 'It was nice to have someone who brought a touch of class to the proceedings', noted Colt, blissfully unaware of the other's reputations. Dead Horse Jive bring punk infused rock n' roll to the stage with Darragh's sneering vocal style and Mick's searing guitar solos. The band's sound is filled out by the galloping bass of Shocks O' Shaughnessy and obnoxious drumming of Ricky Martin 'The Blaggard' Collins. Their lyrics discuss the everyday goings on of being the least-refined rock band in town, and attempts to sharpen their image with unfashionable 3-piece suits do little to improve their standing. The band has been gigging all over Ireland and has recently released their new EP ‘Last Days of the Craic’. Other merits include being disqualified from a competition for 'bawdy' lyrics and Colt breaking his nose on a fan's forehead. Most recently they were finalists in Music Society Nuig’s 'Distortion' Battle of the Bands competition. Dead Horse Jive will continue to expand across Ireland and are continuing to book dates for their ‘End of the Craic’ Tour. Until then, they will be playing in an alleyway down the road from a pub near you soon’