I Draw Slow

I Draw Slow has been consistently redefining acoustic roots music for over 17 years. Formed in Dublin Ireland, the award winning five piece is led by siblings and songwriters Dave and Louise Holden, Adrian Hart on fiddle, Ryan McAuley on Banjo and Konrad Liddy on double bass. This band bridges the gap between irish storytelling and American bluegrass. They have been together for 17 years and in that time they have released five critically acclaimed albums. Their last two albums have been released on Compass records in Nashville, one of the leading independent labels in the U.S. Their fourth, “Turn Your face to the Sun” went to number one in the Irish charts. They received a gold disc in 2017 from IMRO for this honour. Their music has been licensed for Film,TV and advertising and has been recorded and covered by other artists. They have also been commissioned to write original music for a major campaign in the US to highlight immigration rights.

The band appeared in a major Kerrygold butter commercial which included one of their songs, Swans and a feature on the band is shown on all Aer Lingus transatlantic flights. They are also known for their high production videos featuring actors such as Aidan Gillan (Game of Thrones) and award winning directors Hugh O’Conor and Ronan Fox.

As well as a reputation for fine songwriting, their live shows are a unique and captivating experience with dedicated fans traveling far and wide to see them. They tour internationally and have fully established themselves on the North American acoustic music scene, touring the U.S. and Canada over 50 times since 2013 and playing all the major festivals to their loyal following.

Their last album , “I Draw Slow” was released on Compass Records in September 2022. They are currently working on their sixth.

Critical acclaim for the latest album

“I Draw Slow have created a sound that is very much their own, carrying you away…A life-affirming dark, yet uplifting, sound” - AMERICANA UK

“The album draws you in from the opening track….. I keep playing it over and over” NO DEPRESSION (OUTSTANDING ROOTS MUSIC RELEASES 2022

“I Draw Slow demonstrate why they are probably Ireland’s best exponents of the fusion of Celtic and American music.” - LONESOME HIGHWAY

On 10 October, they come to St Michael's Church, Ballina - a festival favourite venue and the perfect setting for this gig.

Early Bird Tickets: €22 available for one week only. Full price thereafter: €25.