2018-09-22 VIDEOS - THE RUMJACKS, THE O'REILLYS & THE PADDYHATS, IN SEARCH OF A ROSE

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The Rumjacks - Saints Preserve Us

In Search of a Rose - Paddywhackery



The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats - Where Your Heart Is



 

2018-09-02 VIDEOS - THE O'REILLYS & THE PADDYHATS, SELFISH MURPHY

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The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats - Green Blood



Selfish Murphy - To Win your Heart



Selfish Murphy - Hangover 

 

2018-07-03 VIDEOS - BLEEDING HEARTS, THE GREEN DUCK AND THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS

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Bleeding Hearts - Whiskey is the One




Green Duck - Way Up



The O'Reillys & The Paddyhats - Irish Way

 

2017-12-19 ALBUM REVIEW - THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS "Sign of the Fighter" (2017)

The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats "Sign of the Fighter" Metalville MVO129
Release date: April 14, 2017
Running time: 41:43, 13 tracks

Amost four years passed between “Sound of Narrow Streets” (2012) and “Seven Hearts One Soul” (2016). But it took The O’Reillys & The Paddyhats only one year to release their third album “Sign of the Fighter” (2017). The German band is clearly at its peak: two albums in a row and the latest one has been issued by the Metalville label. If you’re thinking that the guys signed a deal and went straightaway to the studio to record hastily whatever they had, you’re wrong. “Sign of the Fighter” is a solid effort: it has 12 songs + a spoken number. Most of the songs are self-penned material and there are only two covers. As usual, the packaging is top-notch: a 6 panel digipack that comes with a 16 page booklet. Let alone, the production, a brilliant work by Jörg Umbreit.

The O’Reillys & The Paddyhats have reached a huge following on the scene. They are able to write upbeat numbers like “Barroom Lady” and “Irish Ways”. As they are rooted in the German Celtic punk / rock scene, they also arrange the songs in such a way that they gather influences from other essential German bands. “White River” and “Ghost of a Soldier” have a Mr. Irish Bastard spin on the choruses. And the fiddling on “Sign of the Fighter” and “Bucket of Blood” reminds me of Paddy Goes to Holyhead. I don’t know if influence is the right word, because it involves that they have listened to those bands. Surely, they are familiar with Mr. Irish Bastard, but maybe not with PGTH. Anyway, I‘m not trying to say that The O’Reillys & The Paddyhats are a copycat or a wannabe band. I mean that there is a German Celtic punk / rock sound and The O’Reillys & The Paddyhats have succeeded in taking it to the top.

Apart from those amazing numbers, I’d like to draw your attention to a couple of songs. First of all, they have revisited “Paddyhats”, a badass song whose original version can be found on their debut album. Secondly, they have delivered a poignant rendition of Simon & Garfunkel “The Boxer”. Their fellow countrymen Across the Border included a kick ass version of “The Boxer” on their “… But Life is Boring Sir Without Committing a Crime” EP in 1997. Both versions are brilliant and totally different. Great choice for a cover.

The album is available on the usual retailers and on the band’s store. As always I strongly recommend to buy a physical copy, CD or vinyl.

Track listing:

01. Sign of the Fighter 3:29
02. Come On Board 2:56
03. Barroom Lady 3:14
04. In Chains 3:13
05. Haul Away Joe 2:48
06. Irish Way 3:13
07. Interlude 1:21
08. White River 3:45
09. Bucket Of Blood 3:03
10. Old Gangs Lullaby 3:10
11. Paddyhats 4:04
12. Ghost of Soldier 3:25
13. Boxer 3:55

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Review by Kinksmarkham

2017-01-27 VIDEOS - THE BABES, THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS and DUST RHINOS

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The Babes - Tomorrow Seems So Far Away



The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats - White River



Dust Rhinos - Mingulay Boat Song

2017-01-15 VIDEOS - THE GO SET, THE LOGUES, THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADYHATS

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The GO Set - Bones

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The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats - Black Sails

 

2017-01-09 VIDEOS - JOLLY JACKERS, THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS, SCORDISCI

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2016-05-15 ALBUM REVIEW - THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS "Seven Hearts One Soul" (2016)

The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats "Seven Hearts One Soul" (2016)
Release date: April 9, 2016
Running time: 31:32 , 11 tracks

The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are probably the most international of the bands from the latest German Celtic punk wave. For instance, they have already played in Russia, Spain or Switzerland. "Seven Hearts One Soul” is their second album and the band keeps on evolving.

“Seven Hearts One Soul” has 1 spoken intro, 9 self-penned songs and 1 Irish standard. I have enjoyed particularly their two pirate numbers, the amazing “Black Sails" (featuring fantastic electric guitar) and “Chief of the Sea”, a brilliant number with a Fiddler’s Green twist and a catchy fiddle and accordion theme. More Fiddler’s Green echoes can be heard on the kick-ass number “Hey You”, a song with an infectious chorus.

There are a couple of brilliant rebel folk numbers, the original “We All Know” and “Black and Tans”. You’re right, that Irish standard is overexposed, but The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats have been able to deliver a brand new rendition featuring in yer face tin whistle, electric guitar and fantastic fiddle and percussion arrangements.

“Fair Old Lady” moves to a different end. The song is a love song to a/their hometown and the chorus has an Indonesian Celtic Punk feel. Great song. The lyrics to “Hang by the Neck” are stuck to the traditional folk, together with the single “Barrels of Whiskey”, which is a killer track too. A song about moonshining? The easiest way would be to cover “(The Rare Auld) Mountain Dew”, but The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats prefer to bet on an original song. And the final result is excellent. The official video for this song is available HERE and an acoustic live version can be watched HERE, courtesy of Robin Hiermer from The Ceili Family and Radio Hagen.

The album is housed in a six panel digipack. The 16 page booklet has any info you should need: lyrics to all of the songs, studio credits, plenty of live pics, acknowledgements, the line-up (monikers), songs credits and list of musicians (real names).

The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats’ new offering is a well-balanced mix of Pirate punk, rebel songs, traditional inspired stuff and Celtic punk at its best. And the packaging is a real labour of love. Hurry up, maybe you could grab one of the special limited edition box sets!

Tracklist:

01 Intro 0:28
02 Black Sails 3:20
03 We All Know 2:55
04 Black and White 3:12
05 Chief of the Sea 3:59
06 Barrels of Whiskey 3:55
07 Hey You 3:27
08 Fair Old Lady 3:06
09 What I Am 2:59
10 Hang By the Neck 2:41
11 Black and Tans 3:16    

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Review by Kinksmarkham

2016-03-25 VIDEO - THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS "Barrels of Whiskey"

The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats video for "Barrels of Whiskey", off their upcoming album "Seven Hearts, One Soul".

The O'Reillys and The Paddyhats - Barrels of Whiskey

IRISH FOLK PUNK PARTY 4

Fiddler's Green and The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats will be playing at the next Irish Folk Punk Party 4 in Gevelsberg (Germany)

Venue:

Halle West
Am Hofe 8
58285 Gevelsberg - Germany

Tickets:

VVK Lokal (24€)
Radio Meckel & Sportalm Gevelsberg
Online (27,60€):


Doors open at 19:00

The show begins at 20:00

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IRISH FOLK PUNK PARTY 2013 - PADDY AND THE RATS + THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/354568134676563/

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yO6AfJ2Zqs


IRISH FOLK PUNK PARTY 3

Paddy and the Rats (www.paddyrats.com) The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats (www.paddyhats.com) + Special Guests (Pipes + Harp)

THE DATE

Saturday, November 23rd 2013
Doors 7 pm // begin 8 pm

THE VENUE

Sportalm Gevelsberg

Ochsenkamp 56

D-58285 Gevelsberg
Germany

YOUR TICKET to an extraordinary Irish Party
Advance ticket sale: 15 € regular // 12 € students
Box office: 19 €

ONLINE paddyhats.com/ifpp

ADVANCE TICKET SALE (Germany)

(Gevelsberg) Radio Meckel, Sportalm, Uhlenspiegel (after 7 pm) (Haßlinghausen) Goldschmied Höhne

THE PARTY

Two internationally known bands, a concert venue that will make you believe to be partying in an unbelievably huge Irish Pub and an unforgettable show that will still be talked about with shining eyes for many years to come.

The Irish Folk Punk Party has established itself as a cultural highlight that you don’t want to miss out on. There is a reason that the small town that has the honor of calling itself home to this event is also known as “Little Dublin” amongst Irish Folk Punkers. As this “Live Act Party” has the mission to import the Irish way of life all the way to Germany, it creates a symbiosis between tradition and modernity just like the Irish Folk Punk does. What’s better than partying relentlessly with two fantastic live acts and a show that is so much more than a concert?! It is the party of the year. It is time for the Irish Folk Punk Party 3!

SPECIAL FOOD

„The O’Reilly Wrap“

(We created this delicious Irish delicacy especially for our Live Act Event. It is as Irish as it can get, just try it and find out for yourself!)

SPECIAL DRINKS

Guinnes + Kilkenny + O'KD's Black Ale (We are delighted to be able to serve you some of the finest Irish brews this year. Enjoy!)

SPECIAL GUESTS

harpist + piper

(In order to create the perfect atmosphere for this special night, a bagpipe will be welcoming you outside the concert hall. Once you step in you will be able to enjoy your first drinks to the lovely tunes of our harpist.)

SPECIAL SHOP

Crazy Irish Shop (http://www.crazyirishshop.de/)

(To round things off we have invited the Irish rover “Ralf” to leave the beautiful country roads of Connemara to present his crazy hats, shirts, bags, flags, necklaces and thousands of other Irish gimmicks to you during the event.)

THE BANDS

Paddy and the Rats (Hungary)

There is a reason that these guys can call themselves “Hungary’s most famous Irish Folk Punk Band”! The last five years they have been rocking hundreds of concerts and almost every important festival in Europe. Their legendary shows will leave your throats thirsty for more singing, your legs for dancing and your hands for clapping. We’re proud to announce that they gladly accepted our invitation to the Irish Folk Punk Party 3. It’s gonna be Pub’n’Roll when Paddy and the Rats enter the planks of our stage in Gevelsberg, Germany.


The O’Reilly and the Paddyhats (Germany)

They have only been in the business for two years but there is definitely no need to hide from the big fishes in the ocean of Irish music. Due to their fantastic and distinctive sound they have conquered the hearts of many Irish Folk Punk Fans within the speed of light. They are straight on their way into the “Irish Folk Punk Hall of Fame”! No matter whether they rock the stages of festivals, Irish Pubs or concert halls in Moscow and Madrid: wherever they deliver their show, their fans just forget their nationality for one night and join the party as united dancing and clapping “Irish Folk Punkers”!

REVIEW - THE O'REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS "Sound of Narrow Streets" (2012)

The O'Reillys & The Paddyhats "Sound of Narrow Streets" Self-released
Release date: September 2012
Running time: 37:56, 11 tracks

Remark: This is not a split album. The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are ONE band, not two bands. There is a short tale on the booklet explaining how an acoustic band from Dublin and a punk band from NYC met and then The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats was born.

In fact, the current six piece band comes from a Celtic duo called The O’Reilly Brothers: Dwight O’Reilly (vocals, banjo, accordion and acoustic guitar) and Sean O’Reilly (vocals, acoustic guitar and whistles). This outfit had a similar evolution to that of The Langer’s Ball and fiddle, electric guitar, bass and drums were added to the band. Then, they decided to change the name.

“Sound of Narrow Streets” consists of 10 self-penned songs with a live atmosphere. There are no traditional covers, but all the lyrics deal with Irish themes. Probably the best track is “The Shamrock Thief”, a fantastic number on which accordion and fiddle shine. The self-titled track is also a highlight, another catchy track with accordion and fiddle. “Jolly Rogers Crew” is a pirate number featuring banjo and electric arrangements, and a “tribute” to Flogging Molly. “Draught in the Pub” and “Life of a Working Man” are other interesting tracks featuring banjo and fiddle.

Regarding the tracklist order, IMHO “Paddyhats” should be the opening track and “Killorglin Town”, the slowest number on the album, should be the last track. I feel that then the album “flow” would be improved.

It’s not easy to find a place in the German Celtic punk scene, since it's full of bands with a strong identity, like Mr. Irish Bastard, Fiddler’s Green, The Porters or Auld Corn Brigade. Anyway, The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are sharing their space with bands such as In Search of A Rose and The Ceili Family. If they are able to improve some arrangements and create a distinctive own sound, the rewards will arrive soon.


Tracklist:

01 - Intro
02 - Bloody “Marrion Row”
03 - Prison Cell
04 - No Money for the Pub
05 - The Shamrock Thief
06 - Draught in the Pub
07 - Jolly Roger’s Crew
08 - Life of a Working Man
09 - Killorglin
10 - Good Old Times
11 - Paddyhats

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https://soundcloud.com/theoreillysandthepaddyhat
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Contact the band to purchase the CD:

reillys2ireland@googlemail.com

Review by Kinksmarkham