Bluegrass act Tupelo have much cause to celebrate - as well as a series of gigs and festival appearances lined up for the Summer, the five-piece signed a record deal with Crashed Records yesterday.

The label's Managing Director, Ian Hennessy, said of the signing: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Tupelo, an exciting, hungry and very talented group of Irish musicians. We are looking forward to helping them progress their career, and bringing their unique blend of music to a wider audience. They have a busy year ahead with gigs and festivals all over the country, and the release of the album. So I would highly recommend people catch them live, you are guaranteed a great time."

Hear, hear! If you'd like to see the band live, they'll be performing at the following events; Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz Festival, the Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots, Cold Pro, Festival By The Sea, Helium and Temple House.