THE O’REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS und THE RUMPLED

In the organizer's words:

No matter where you feel at home in the world, in the pub next door, with your loved ones in your arms or far away from where you grew up: The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats provide the soundtrack with their new album "Coming Home". A fascinating fusion of traditional Irish folk and modern punk that goes straight to the heart. From rousing party anthems to profound ballads and energetic punk rock tracks: "Coming Home" is an album that tells stories - of home, of solidarity and of the freedom to go your own way.

This band has long since established itself as one of the most exciting and powerful formations in the European Celtic punk scene and with their latest work they once again pay homage to the Emerald Isle as a home of the heart with its multi-faceted history, as suitably diverse as the band itself: Characterized by travels to faraway places, always united despite crises and always in search of the next pint.

The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats are a seven-piece band from Gevelsberg, Germany, who have been passionately exporting their love of Irish music to the world since 2011. Starting out as a duo, Dwight and Sean began playing in small barns and pubs as "The O'Reillys", while a little later mutual friends joined them as the "Paddyhats" and turned the duo into a band. The result was "The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats" as a band name, which has been misspelled so many times but has always been remembered - and not just because of the name.

Their Irish folk punk creates an exuberant atmosphere everywhere, be it at club shows or festivals - a huge party is guaranteed. The music combines concentrated energy and traditional folk with a modern punk guise, resulting in a unique symbiosis that is transferred to the audience from the very first second. With a statistical probability of 99%, no shirt stays dry. For The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats, playing live is what Irish folk punk is all about: getting close to the audience to celebrate their passion for Irish music together, telling stories about life in the songs and then exchanging ideas and toasting each other.

The Rumpled are a Celtic punk rock band from Italy. Their sound is a mixture of Irish folk with rock, ska and punk influences and is as unique as their fantastic shows. All songs are instantly danceable, they inspire every kind of audience and turn every gig into a huge party.