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Released:
2016
Genre:
Folk / Roots

Record Tracklist

  1. Bird’s Eye View -:-- / 3:35
  2. Going South -:-- / 3:13
  3. ’73 -:-- / 3:26
  4. Sugar Island -:-- / 3:03
  5. The Little Things -:-- / 2:58
  6. Argenta -:-- / 3:38
  7. Just A Drop -:-- / 2:38
  8. Good Bad News -:-- / -:--
  9. River Flows -:-- / -:--
  10. Hell To Pay -:-- / -:--
  11. High Wire Walker -:-- / -:--
  12. Hometown On The Border -:-- / -:--

12 songs | 40 minutes

Released 28 October 2016

Reviews

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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  • THE 4 OF US – BLACK BOX, BELFAST | REVIEW – Meticulous guitar playing … an acoustic masterclass.
  • DAILY EXPRESS | ALBUM REVIEW – The simple, stark arrangements give a haunting background to tales of growing up in Newry, Co. Down, a town on the border and on edge during The Troubles.
  • ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE | ALBUM REVIEW – The child’s perspective lends a candour crackling with innocence. There’s no polemic at work here, just a clutch of great songs telling it like it was, performed with an honesty that makes this rather special.
  • THE TAKEOVER 4 OF US SHOW SPECIAL | Dundalk FM – with Tracey Hanby & Paddy Mac
  • 2016 ALBUM LIST | CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE – It’s not every year we release an album, so it’s great to be included in this list :) Yo, Dec
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Upcoming Shows

SAVING GRACE - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us, EVERYMAN THEATRE - SOLD OUT
Cork, Ireland
July 22, 2019
EVERYMAN THEATRE
Mon 22 July EVERYMAN THEATRE, Cork Saving Grace - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us (45 mins approx.) Acoustic | 7:30 P.M. | €34.50 *PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. SAVING GRACE ... a co-operative including Suzi Dian - vocals; Oli Jefferson - percussion; Tony Kelsey – mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars; Robert Plant – vocals; and Matt Worley – banjo, acoustic and baritone guitars, and cuatro. With a sound that's been described as bluesy and folk-inspired, Saving Grace packs a punch ranging ‘from a whisper to a scream’. Saving Grace has announced THE 4 OF US as special guests for their Irish tour dates this July. A very limited number of tickets for The Helix, Dublin on Thursday 25th July are on sale now via http://www.ticketmaster.ie All other dates are sold out.
SAVING GRACE - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us, WATERFRONT STUDIO - SOLD OUT
Belfast
July 24, 2019
WATERFRONT STUDIO
Weds 24 July WATERFRONT STUDIO, Belfast Saving Grace - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us Acoustic | 7:00 P.M. | £30 *PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. SAVING GRACE ... a co-operative including Suzi Dian - vocals; Oli Jefferson - percussion; Tony Kelsey – mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars; Robert Plant – vocals; and Matt Worley – banjo, acoustic and baritone guitars, and cuatro. With a sound that's been described as bluesy and folk-inspired, Saving Grace packs a punch ranging ‘from a whisper to a scream’. Saving Grace has announced THE 4 OF US as special guests for their Irish tour dates this July. A very limited number of tickets for The Helix, Dublin on Thursday 25th July are on sale now via http://www.ticketmaster.ie All other dates are sold out.
SAVING GRACE - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us, THE HELIX MAHONEY HALL
Dublin, Ireland
July 25, 2019
THE HELIX MAHONY HALL
Thurs 25 July THE HELIX MAHONEY HALL, Dublin Saving Grace - Special Guests: The 4 Of Us (45 mins approx.) Acoustic | 7:00 P.M. | €34.50 TICKETS: https://thehelix.ie/what-s-on/all-events/saving-grace/ SAVING GRACE ... a co-operative including Suzi Dian - vocals; Oli Jefferson - percussion; Tony Kelsey – mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars; Robert Plant – vocals; and Matt Worley – banjo, acoustic and baritone guitars, and cuatro. With a sound that's been described as bluesy and folk-inspired, Saving Grace packs a punch ranging ‘from a whisper to a scream’. Saving Grace has announced THE 4 OF US as special guests for their Irish tour dates this July. A very limited number of tickets for The Helix, Dublin on Thursday 25th July are on sale now via http://www.ticketmaster.ie All other dates are sold out.
COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE - SOLD OUT
Tramore, Co. Waterford
July 26, 2019
COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE
Fri 26 July . ***SOLD OUT *** THE 4 OF US | Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore Acoustic | €20 | 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2YtCRsU Coastguard Cultural Centre Love Lane Tramore Co. Waterford
Summerland Music Festival
Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
August 4, 2019
The Abbey Grounds
Sun 4 August THE 4 OF US | Summerland Music Festival, Abbey Grounds, Wicklow Acoustic | 2.30 P.M. - 10.30 P.M. | Stage times: T.B.C. | €0 – €20.32 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2XWnKHo Limited Early Bird tickets now available for just €15. Summerland Music Festival, a celebration of music, art, food and wellness, debuts at the picturesque Abbey Grounds in Wicklow Town, Sunday August 4th from 2.30 - 10.30pm. A family friendly event featuring a line-up of great Irish Music including The 4 of Us, Hawke, The Receipts, Jexit, The Rituals + More. With wellness workshops, kids zone and festival food to get your taste buds tingling, Summerland Music Festival is set to be this year's highlight of the summer. MUSIC LINE UP: The 4 Of Us Hawke The Receipts The Jexit The Rituals +more Summerland Music Festival The Abbey Grounds Abbey Street Wicklow
FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION
Banbury, England, United Kingdom
August 9, 2019
Fairport's Cropredy Convention
Fri 9 August THE 4 OF US (Acoustic) | Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, Banbury Times: The festival runs from 4pm - 11pm Thursday. Noon - midnight Friday and Saturday. Campsites open 9am Thursday. Featuring: The Waterboys, Gogol Bordello, Tors, Lil Jim, Fairport Acoustic, Frank Turner, Richard Thompson, Seth Lakeman, The 4 Of Us and more. TICKETS & INFO: https://bit.ly/2Edsthe As always, we offer three-day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) tickets, two-day (Friday and Saturday) tickets and Saturday-only tickets. And as always, our advice is to book early. All tickets and camping passes are on sale now. You can pay online, by phone or by post. Please visit our website for more information. www.fairportconvention.com
MUNGRET MUSIC FESTIVAL *** Full Band Show ***
Limerick
August 24, 2019
MUNGRET MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat 24 August THE 4 OF US *** FULL BAND SHOW *** | Mungret Music Festival, Limerick The 4 Of Us, Something Happens, Tiny Giants, Paddy Casey and Brian Deady Doors 3:00 P.M. | €39.95 | Over 18s event TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2Q1SnbU Mungret Music Festival Mungret St. Paul's GAA Club Limerick www.mungretmusicfestival.com
THE PLAYING FIELDS *** Full Band Show ***
Kildare
August 25, 2019
THE PLAYING FIELDS
Sun 25 August THE 4 OF US *** FULL BAND SHOW *** | The Playing Fields, Clane GAA Club Grounds, Kildare TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2Y0ZPai €10.71 – €213.10 | 3:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M. ... The Playing Fields have announced headliners The Stunning and The 4 Of Us for their debut festival weekend which takes place on 24 and 25 August 2019 at Clane GAA Grounds, Co. Kildare (Subject to licence). They will be joined by The Frank and Walters, Jerry Fish, Declan O'Rourke, The 2 Johnnies and Dublin Gospel Choir with more to be announced. For Further Information Visit: www.theplayingfields.ie https://www.facebook.com/theplayingfieldsfest/ https://twitter.com/TPFFest https://www.instagram.com/theplayingfieldsfest/ Clane GAA Conneff Park Prosperous Road W91 D889 Clane Saturday Lineup: The Stunning Frank & Walters Jerry Fish Additional Acts to be announced Sunday Lineup: The 4 Of Us Declan O'Rourke The 2 Johnnies Dublin Gospel Choir Additional Acts to be announced

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