Túcan Become Four

The group have expanded their line-up for the shows. Joining the original guitar duo Donal Gunne and Pearse Feeney are Keith Kelly on bass and Paul Wehrly on drums.
The band round off the year with a New Year’s Eve celebration in their hometown of Sligo.

“We’ve been playing with Paul and Keith at a number of festivals over the summer such as the Electric Picnic," Donal Gunne told Hot Press. "Having them join us on a full–time basis enables us to flesh out our sound even further and take the band in new directions as we start work on our second album in the new year.”

Sligo native, Paul Werhly has been gigging extensively over the last few years including a stint in the States where he studied jazz drumming. Keith Kelly is also a veteran session musician.

Túcan will join the likes of the 202s, David Kitt and Jinx Lennon as part of the ‘We Love Yule’ fundraiser, in the aid of the Simon Community, in Filmbase this weekend.

Túcan released Aliquot Strings this summer to widespread acclaim. Produced by Lance Hogan from Kila and featuring the likes of Cuban percussionist Tony Oscar, their debut was hailed as ‘stunning’.

The full list of dates reads:

Sat Dec 5 – DUBLIN (We Love Yule – Filmbase)
Sun Dec 6 – CORK (Crane Lane Theatre – late show)
Mon Dec 7 – GALWAY (Roisin Dubh)
Sun Dec 13 – LIMERICK (Dolan's)
Fri Dec 18 – KILKENNY (Kyteler's)
Sun Dec 20 – DUBLIN (Whelan's) with guests Preachers Son
Thurs Dec 31 – SLIGO (Clarence New Year's Eve Party) with guests Oddsocks Revival & This Side Up.