Know for their infectious energy, this award-winning five piece band is Dublin, Ireland-based group sits squarely at the crossroads of Irish and Appalachian music.
ABOUT I DRAW SLOW
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I Draw Slow has consistently redefined acoustic roots music for over ten years. Formed in Dublin Ireland, the award winning five piece is led by siblings and songwriters Dave and Louise Holden. They have released four critically acclaimed albums. Their last album, Turn Your Face To The Sun, was released on Compass records in Nashville, one of the leading independent labels in the U.S. and went to number one in the Irish charts. Their music has been licenced for Film,TV and advertising and is widely recorded and covered by other artists.
The band recently appeared in a major Kerrygold butter commercial which featured one of their songs, Swans.
They are also known for their high production videos featuring actors such as Aidan Gillan (Game of Thrones) and award winning directors Hugh O’Conor and Ronan Fox.
As well as a reputation for fine songwriting, their live shows are a unique and captivating experience with dedicated fans travelling far and wide to see them. They tour internationally and have fully established themselves on the North American acoustic music scene, touring the U.S. and Canada multiple times a year to play all the major festivals to their loyal following
Locked down for the last two years they have completed their most ambitious album to date, to be released on Compass Records in Autumn 2022
Dublin roots band I Draw Slow have been consistently honing their craft over the course of the last 11 years. They have been selling out venues in Ireland and releasing their records to critical acclaim. However, they haven’t only focused here. It’s been six years since the 5 piece band made their debut US appearance in Nashville, following the Number 2 Irish chart position of their second album, Redhills.
Seventeen tours and 25 states later, they’ve moved into a dominant position on the American folk music scene and are receiving well deserved recognition from some of the biggest festivals in the US.
Part of the band’s appeal lies in their live performances, which really showcase the exceptional musicianship of I Draw Slow. The instruments and vocals blend organically on stage, giving audiences a sense of intimacy and connection to the performance. The albums are recorded to reflect this dynamic and offer the most faithful representation of the live experience.
‘Gritty as it is beautiful’ - Country Music Television (US)
‘exquisite..this Dublin five piece don’t make mistakes’ - The Sunday Times
‘a confident and distinctive blend of American bluegrass and Irish sensibility…something special’ - The Irish Times
‘what I Draw Slow has created seems like a fully natural evolution’ - Bluegrass Today, US
‘Flat out brilliant’ Folk Radio UK
‘I Draw Slow are one of the most beguiling and singular acts currently on the circuit’ - The Irish Independent