With their driving blend of Acoustic Rock, Frantic Jack have fast become one the most exciting new bands to arrive on Irelands music scene. With influences ranging from Dire Straits to Dave Matthews Band, they have seamlessly molded their own unique sound and captured the attention of audiences across the country.
Frantic Jack consists of 5 musicians native to the Edenderry area. Daragh Fitzgerald on vocals and guitar, Mark Kelly on lead guitar, Pauric Hurst on bass, James Kearney on keys and percussion and Mick Holton on drums.
The band’s debut album "Independence" received rave reviews from Hot Press amongst others and was tipped as one of the best Irish records of 2010. The album boasts two Top 20 singles in "Firefly" (which was also 2fm's single of the week) and "Free" as well as the bands first Top 10 single "Hold On".
To date Frantic Jack have played in some of the country’s biggest venues, and following performances in the Olympia Theatre, The RDS, Whelan’s and The Village their live shows have become known for being hugely energetic, extremely tight and entertaining. Along the way they have performed alongside the likes of The Saw Doctors, Imelda May, Aslan and The Undertones.
After completing a huge 6 week, 25 date Irish Tour in support of their album in 2010 which in turn has led to a rapidly increasing following , the band have now begun work on their follow up album due for release in 2011. The album is being described as a more complete idea of the Frantic Jack sound.
Book Frantic Jack for your venue or event
If you would like any further information about Frantic Jack, or if you would like to book Frantic Jack for your venue, festival or event, please get in touch with Crux Entertainment by emailing info@crux.ie or tel 021-4355482.
