Biography
The Young Folk formed in 2011
Becoming one of the most recognized bands in Ireland.
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Within weeks of their Debut EP release late 2011 they were
selected as Irish Play Artist of the Week in Galway, selected as a finalist
for best upcoming band in the Irish Music Awards and asked to play
the Imro Venue Award Show, The Best Of Imro showcase and the Irish Independent Radio Award Show.
The Young Folk is not a typical folk band, but instead display an
interesting interplay between traditional instruments and modern musicality that has drawn the support of RTE DJ's Pat Kenny, Cathal Murray and John Creedon, 2FM'S Jenny Houston, Paddy McKenna and Ruth Scott and TV 3's Ireland AM show of which all featured The Young Folk in 2012.
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