Cathal Coughlan is a well known singer songwriter, formerly known as a member of Microdisney and The Fatima Mansions. His work with both those bands resulted in much critical acclaim, much like his solo material.

His lyrics focus on politics, the seamy side of relationships and the interplay between the two, utilising surreal imagery and literary and historical references. He also sets his songs against varied musical styles, encompassing everything from neo-classical to techno and eschewing any clear or confining identity. His work can be tough and uncompromising, but full of melody, invention, strange key-changes and a delight in playing with the traditional structures of the pop song.

His voice has prompted comparisons with Scott Walker, whom Coughlan considers a major influence...

In May 2008, Pug played the first headlining slot of his young career to a sold out crowd at Chicago’s storied Schubas Tavern. Two weeks later he released the Nation of Heat EP, which has garnered near-universal critical acclaim and established him as one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. Pug has since played shows with Todd Snider, Susan Tedeschi, Kasey Chambers, and James Hunter...

The Jets is the name shared by an American dancepop band and a Dutch band that started as an instrumental rock ‘n rollband in the early ’60s.
American: Biography by Greg Prato & Steve Huey Eighties teenyboppers the Jets came from an extremely large family (17 children overall) and were comprised of eight of the family’s brothers and sisters Leroy, Eddie, Eugene, Haini, Rudy, Kathi, Elizabeth, and Moana Wolfgramm (their parents originally emigrated to the U.S. from the South Pacific nation of Tonga, in 1965, but their offspring were raised in Minneapolis).

From 1986 though 1989, the Jets enjoyed several dance-pop hits (tops being “Crush on You” and “You Got It All”), as well as several full-length albums, two of which (their 1986 self-titled debut and 1987’s Magic) obtained gold and/or platinum certification. But like all past bubblegum acts, the Jets’ shelf life proved to be fleeting, as the hits dried up shortly thereafter (the first member to leave the group was Eugene, who split in 1988 to form Boys Club with Joe Pasquale, going by the name Gene Hunt). Although little was heard from the Jets during the early ’90s, most of the group had re-formed by the latter part of the decade as a more gospel-oriented outfit, issuing such albums as 1997’s Love Will Lead the Way. By the dawn of the 21st century, the other brothers and sisters of the family who were too young to join in on the fun during the ’80s had formed their own group, imaginatively called… Jett17.

With their subtle blend of acoustic rock, Frantic Jack have fast become one of the most exciting new bands to arrive on Ireland’s music scene. With influences ranging from Dire Straits to Dave Matthews Band and Pearl Jam, the band has seamlessly molded their own unique sound and captured the attention of audiences across the country.

From Edenderry, Frantic Jack are an indie rock band that have received substantial airplay to date and who's primary focus has been on their live shows which in turn has built a very large and very loyal following.

Frantic Jack played a support slot on the Saw Doctors December '09 Tour.