Ahead of this week’s much anticipated McDonald’s #eurosaverLIVE gig in Monroes, Galway, we take a look at the headline act, the one & only O.R.B.
O.R.B (formerly Original Rudeboys) are one of the most exciting bands on the Irish music scene right now. They won the Song Of The Year award at this years Meteor Choice Music Prize in Dublin. The award, which was decided by public vote; was for “Never Gonna Walk Away”, which was a Top 10 Irish hit for the band released in November 2013, and has gone on to enjoy well over 3,000 plays on Irish radio since then.
It was also voted one of the top 3 songs of the year in the Hot Press “Hotties” poll, and for good reason – it’s an absolute belter!!
It’s another great chapter in the short history of this hard working trio from inner city Dublin. Formed in March 2011: Rob Burch (vocals, guitar), Ned Arkins (rapping) and Sean Walsh (guitar) released their debut album as Original Rudeboys in spring 2012. “This Life” has gone on to achieve platinum sales status in Ireland, and was the mother ship to four hit singles: “Stars In My Eyes”, “Travelling Man” (A personal favourite in JOE Towers), “Written Songs (Feeling Good)” and “Blue Eyes”.
O.R.B have toured extensively, including a far-reaching European and Australian arena tour with The Script in 2013. As headliners, they sold out The Olympia Theatre in Dublin three times last year. Their evocative and inventive music videos have been watched over 3 million times on YouTube. They have over 70,000 fans on Facebook and almost 50,000 followers on Twitter.
The boys are just putting the finishing touches to their second album, which will be out pretty soon. The follow up to “Never Gonna Walk Away” – brand new single “Feel It In Your Soul” – is a cracking tune & a fixture on Irish radio ata the moment, and will be released on Gotta Run / Rubyworks on Friday 28th April.
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