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Author: declan

LISTEN BACK – Two Hour Special on THE 4 OF US | Ralph McLean Show, BBC Radio Ulster

on November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 by declan

Ralph McLean welcomes Newry band The 4 Of Us into the studio to look back on 25 years in the business and look ahead to their new album, Sugar Island.

29 days left to listen HERE

Ralph McLean Show

“With twelve songs in all, ‘Sugar Island’ offers a little bit of everything that we have come to love and expect from the band – the soulful voice of Brendan against a backdrop of Declan’s stunning acoustic guitar playing.” – FOLK & TUMBLE album review

on October 31, 2016August 17, 2017 by declan

 

The album gets its first review. Thanks www.folkandtumble.

http://folkandtumble.com/4-us-sugar-island/

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Mungo Jerry, flares and Kojak – The Culture Hub Interview

on October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 by declan

Apparently Brendan’s mum wasn’t too keen on the line about the cigarette smoke. “My mum was saying – I don’t like that song, it makes me look like a bad mother”

Brendan talks to Culture Hub about the stories behind Sugar Island.

Read full interview here

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Sugar Island is very much an autobiographical tale of the Murphy brothers’ formative years in Newry and how the surroundings affected their lives and their songwriting – IRISH NEWS interview & review

on October 31, 2016August 17, 2017 by declan

It’s a notable achievement that The Four of Us have created such a potent-sounding record while keeping it simple and acoustic …  John Kearns, Irish News

Read Interview and review here: http://bit.ly/2dWi51E

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This Wednesday – Two Hour Special on THE 4 OF US | Ralph McLean Show, BBC Radio Ulster

on October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 by declan

This Wednesday, 2 November | 8:00 pm

Two Hour Special on THE 4 OF US | Ralph McLean Show, BBC Radio Ulster

Available on FM, AM, DAB and live web stream

www.bbc.com/radioulster

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Grab your signed copy now 😎

on October 28, 2016October 31, 2016 by declan

 

Grab your signed copy from our STORE now 😎

 

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NEW ALBUM – SUGAR ISLAND

on October 25, 2016October 31, 2016 by declan

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FATEA MAGAZINE UK | ALBUM REVIEW - Reassuringly optimistic and beautifully played, The 4 Of Us "Sugar Island".
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HOT PRESS | ALBUM REVIEW - Intricate arrangements, skilful lyric writing, and as we have come to expect from The 4 Of Us, the songs are imbued with considerable melodic flair. Excellent.
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SUNDAY TIMES | ALBUM REVIEW - Sugar Island is one of several landmarks referenced by the brothers in songs such as Going South and Hometown on the Border, the latter's mention of 'soldiers tapping their heels' being especially evocative.
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GIGGING NI | LIVE REVIEW - Theirs is a symbiotic relationship – and MAN can they read a room!
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THE HERALD | ALBUM REVIEW - Melodic songs with a tender core and barbwire emotive edge.
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MAIL ON SUNDAY | ALBUM REVIEW - Brothers Declan and Brendan Murphy reflect on their childhoods ... Given that they were raised in Newry, the spectre of the northern conflict is omnipresent
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GIGGING NI | LIVE REVIEW - 'A finely tuned and flawless show from two accomplished performers who are perfectly in tune with each other' - GiggingNI | LYRIC THEATRE, Belfast
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IRISH TIMES - Sugar Island ALBUM REVIEW 4/5 - Border boys in troubled times | ‘Rational, perceptive pop/folk of the highest order’

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Upcoming Shows

ARDHOWEN THEATRE
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
May 5, 2018
ARDHOWEN THEATRE
Sat 5 May THE 4 OF US | Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen Acoustic | 9:00 P.M. | £12 TICKETS & INFO: https://ardhowentheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873580948 Box Office 028 6632 5440 97 Dublin Road, Derrychara, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6FZ www.ardhowen.com BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2GVX5TG
THE CLOCK TAVERN
Westport, Co. Mayo
May 11, 2018
THE CLOCK TAVERN
Fri 11 May The 4 Of Us | The Clock Tavern, Acoustic Yard Festival, Westport Acoustic | €15 | Doors: 7.30 P.M. - Show 8:00 P.M. Support: Vickers Vimy TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2v0RauC The Clock Tavern High St Cahernamart Westport Co. Mayo www.the4ofus.com www.vickersvimy.ie www.theacousticyard.com
DOWN ARTS CENTRE
Downpatrick, Co. Down
May 12, 2018
CLOCK TAVERN
Sat 12 May THE 4 OF US | DOWN ARTS CENTRE, Downpatrick, Co. Down Acoustic | £15 / £12 concession | 8pm (bar available from 7pm) TICKETS: 028 4461 0747 OR IN PERSON AT DOWN ARTS CENTRE, DOWNPATRICK. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. Tickets will be held at the Box Office for collection unless requested otherwise. www.downartscentre.com
COURTYARD THEATRE
Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
May 25, 2018
COURTYARD THEATRE
Fri 25 May - The Lamplight Sessions THE 4 OF US | COURTYARD THEATRE, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim Acoustic | 8:00 P.M. | £10/12 TICKETS & INFO: https://courtyardtheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873584980 DIRECTIONS: Just 10 minutes from Belfast, the Courtyard Theatre offers ample FREE parking. http://thecourtyardtheatre.com/venue/find-us/ The Courtyard Theatre 585 Doagh Road Newtownabbey Co. Antrim BT36 5RZ www.thecourtyardtheatre.com www.the4ofus.com BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2D5tmbH
T STREET LIVE
Carlow, Ireland
May 26, 2018
T STREET LIVE
Sat 26 May THE 4 OF US | T STREET LIVE, Carlow Acoustic | €20 | Doors 8:00 P.M. Show 9:00 P.M. TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2F6ZuxL T Street Live 52 Tullow Street Carlow Directions: http://bit.ly/2CTsYt1 BUY: https://ticketstop.ie/view.php?id=1836
SEAMUS ENNIS ARTS CENTRE
Fingal, Co. Dublin
June 8, 2018
SEAMUS ENNIS ARTS CENTRE
Fri 8 June THE 4 OF US | Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, CO. DUBLIN Always a sell-out show at the SEAC; please book your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Acoustic | Doors: 8:00pm | Show: 8:30pm | €20 TICKETS: http://www.tseac.ie/events/e/2386 Box Office: 01 802 0898 www.tseac.ie
THE 4 OF US | UPSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HORSE, Ballincollig, Cork
Ballincollig, Co. Cork
June 29, 2018
UPSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HORSE
Fri 29 June THE 4 OF US | UPSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HORSE, Ballincollig, Cork Acoustic | €20 | 9:00 P.M. (Doors 8:30 P.M.) TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2GOLvNH Tel: +353 (0) 21 4871388 The White Horse West Village Ballincollig Co. Cork COR P31 YA40 http://whitehorse.ie
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Wexford, Ireland
July 6, 2018
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Fri 6 & Sat 7 July THE 4 OF US | HOOK LIGHTHOUSE, Wexford Acoustic | €35 | 8:00 P.M. On the evenings of July 6th and 7th – The 4 Of Us will host an evening concert at the ancient Hook Lighthouse. TICKETS: https://www.hookheritage.ie/ticketing/ Tel: +353 51 397 055 Hook Lighthouse Hook Head Wexford www.hookheritage.ie
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Wexford, Ireland
July 7, 2018
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Fri 6 & Sat 7 July THE 4 OF US | HOOK LIGHTHOUSE, Wexford Acoustic | €35 | 8:00 P.M. On the evenings of July 6th and 7th – The 4 Of Us will host an evening concert at the ancient Hook Lighthouse. TICKETS: https://www.hookheritage.ie/ticketing/ Tel: +353 51 397 055 Hook Lighthouse Hook Head Wexford www.hookheritage.ie
COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE
Tramore, Co. Waterford
July 20, 2018
COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE
Fri 20 July THE 4 OF US | COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE, Tramore, Co. Waterford Acoustic | 8:00 P.M. | €20 TICKETS: Tel: 051 391656 www.coastguardculturalcentre.ie
STENDHAL FESTIVAL 2018
Limavady
August 10, 2018
STENDHAL FESTIVAL
Fri 10 August STENDHAL FESTIVAL 2018, Limavady Acoustic | £30 TICKETS: www.stendhalfestival.com 61 Ballyavelin Rd BT49 0N Limavady www.stendhalfestival.com

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