One of our fans said it better than we ever could....
"Irish punk without the plastic paddy posing."
"Hailing from the same county in Ireland as the infamous Christy Moore, Blood or Whiskey have more in common with Irish-Londoner's The Pogues than with their countyman. Rough, rugged, heartfelt vocals over paddybeat/punk music complete with tin whistle, bouzouki, accordian and banjos. Their second album, No Time To Explain shows a band that's progressing with each and every release. It's no wonder they're shared show billing with some of the greats including Mister Dubliner Himself, Ronnie Drew!
Do yourself a favor and check them out, even if it's just to hear their song for Bob, oops I mean, SIR Bob Geldof appropriately titled, Your Majesty....Great stuff indeed."
Justin, La Mesa, CA
Thanks Justin!
"They've got the musicianship, they've got a neat line in self-deprecation, and they've got attitude by the skipful - an essential ingredient in any concoction laying claim to the hallowed crossroads where punk collides with trad." -- Siobhán Long, Irish Times
"Slightly demented yet oddly charming" -- Dave Sleger, Rolling Stone
October 8, 2008
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Barney Murray, founder of Blood or Whiskey has teamed up with ex-BOW banjo player Paul Walshe, plus guitarist brother David Walshe to release a number of songs with WINTER DREAM STARS. They are available for fans completely FREE for fans to listen and download on their MYSPACE page
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March 14, 2005
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For everyone who's been asking if the merchandise is still available: YES! We have all of the older merchandise in stock and it's up and running, so you can still order all the old Blood or Whiskey gear here. Cheers!
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December 19, 2004
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As most of you know, Barney Murray is no longer with the band, but continues to maintain this site as a historical view of the band as it was from its conception until sometime in 2003 when he left the band. You can also continue to get the merchandise that the band put out at this site, and we'll continue to answer your emails and questions. The band's new site is at www.bloodorwhiskey.ie and has everything you need to know about the current Blood or Whiskey gigs, news, current lineup and their forthcoming CD which is due out on Punkcore Records.
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