The Kartels

Formed in the Summer of 2007, Following the split of two different bands Phil, Aidan and Dean joined together to form The Kartels. The Band started off playing the smaller venues of Dublin such as The Hub and Eamonn Dorans before deciding to play local gigs to fund recording sessions. These local gigs acted as a platform for the band to take a step up to the bigger venues of Dublin such as The Academy, Whelans and Village and as far afield as Mannifest on The Isle of Mann .The Kartels have built up the reputation as an honest hard working band have continued to gig regularly around venues of Dublin.The band draw their influences from right across the genre that is Rock. This is evident from the blues influenced ballads to their distortion drivin' indie hits. The band released Their debut EP "Far from the Silence" in 2012 and to great acclaim. Summer 2013 see the band release a new Double A side "In the rooom tonight/ Free". The tracks were recorded and produced by long term collaborator Lancelot Smith. Original Rock & Roll From Dublin Since 2007