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With their anthemic blend of Acoustic Rock, Frantic Jack are one the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland in recent years. With influences ranging from Matchbox20 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 Offaly/Kildare. 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 highly energetic, extremely tight and very entertaining. Along the way they have performed on the same card as the The Saw Doctors, Imelda May, Aslan and The Undertones and many more.

After a huge 6 week, 25 date Irish Tour in support of their debut album "Independence" during the summer of 2010, the band have now begun work on their follow up highly anticipated second album due for release during Autumn 2011. The album will be a more defined sound of the band and one which they hope to tour extensively at home and abroad.

For more info on the band visit: WWW.FRANTICJACK.COM

Name: Daragh Fitzgerald

Age: 22

Hometown: Edenderry

Instruments: Singer and Guitar

Daragh started his musical career alongside Pauric in a funk/indie group called Japan 4 back in 2007. The band became well known for their entertaining and lively shows locally and provided invaluable experience to what would become 2 members of Frantic Jack.

Daragh only began singing when the early cover group were looking for someone to front the band and by process of elimination he was chosen. He soon got to grips with the mic and guitar and now currently fronts Frantic Jack as the bands rise continues.

Comparisons in style to Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) and Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) give an idea of Daragh's vocal styling on the band. The bands overall sound is one of energy and power and this is epitomised in the vocal department

"We like to put all our energy into performing live. At the end of the day it's what defines a band and our live shows are for the most part very energetic and hopefully entertaining!"

Name: Pauric Hurst

Age: 23

Hometown: Edenderry

Instruments: Bass

Also a native of Edenderry Pauric has establised himself as one of the leading bassists around. Also a member of early bands such as Japan IV and The Typhoons Pauric's influence is one of the bands leading traits.

With influence pulled from Victor Wooten to Bootsey Collins the his riffs and writing has the band travelling noticeably on the rhythm section of great Bass hooks and solid drum beats.

Recognised as the "quiet one" Pauric is an all round musician and as is the case with many great artists allows his musical ability to take centre stage with no need for amateur dramatics.

Touted as one of the countries best up and coming bassists tracks from the debut album "Independence" such as Writing On The Wall truly showcase his talents

Although a lot of his styles are featured on Independence, live is really the only way to see Pauric at his best.

Name: James Kearney

Age: 25

Hometown: Edenderry

Instruments: Piano, Synth, Percussion

With over 10 years of band experience with established group Bumbletongue, James has reached new heights with Frantic Jack. One of the founding members of the group James was the driving force behind the bands upstart.

Evolving from bassist to percussionist and eventually the keys and synth department James is an accomplished all round musician. Tracks such as "Rallying Cry" and "Fallen Heroes" showcase his influence on the band.

One of the most driven musicians around "Jimmy" certainly has great and effective influence on the bands sound

Name: Mark Kelly

Age: 22

Hometown: Edenderry

Instruments: Lead Guitar

Lead Guitarist mark has been around the music scene for a few years now playing with local cover band May-day and also recording with Daze of Grace, both of whom became very popular playing gigs across the midlands.

A phenomenal lead guitarist mark has brought the band to a whole new level since joining in November 2009. With a passion for rock and metal "Independence" certainly shows Marks influence in full.

Mark has a huge passion for music in all forms and also studies music in Athlone College.

"The debut album definitely brought something new out of us, we're already looking forward to the next album which will be a more rounded sound of what the band is about"

Name: Mick Holton

Age: 21

Hometown: Broadford

Instruments: Singer and Guitar

Beginning his drumming career at an early age Mick is the newest member of the band having joined the band in January 2010. His drumming talent has had a huge influence on the band since then and Mick's style is very evident in elements of the debut album "Independence".

Having studied music for most of his life Mick has also played as a session drummer to many well known artists. His style is pulled from a range of music such as metal, jazz, funk and rock. He is the bands first permanent drummer since its inception in 2009.

"I started drumming in a punk band playing the likes of Greenday and that kinda thing. Then I was in about twelve other bands playing anything from death metal like Slipknot to blues like Rory Gallagher and so on, so i would like to thing i have picked up bits and pieces as I've gone along"

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