I Draw Slow on WDVX'S "Tennessee Shines" Radio Show

Dublin roots band I Draw Slow have been consistently honing their craft over the course of the last 10 years. They have been selling out venues in Ireland and releasing their records to critical acclaim. However, they haven’t only focused here. It’s been five years since the 5 piece band made their debut US appearance in Nashville, following the Number 2 Irish chart position of their second album, Redhills.

Thirteen tours and 21 states later, they’ve moved into a dominant position on the American folk music scene and are receiving well deserved recognition from some of the biggest festivals in the US.

2017 is set to be a busy year for I Draw Slow. They have just signed with Compass Records, one of the most important independent roots labels in the U.S., who also feature Ron Sexsmith, Altan, and the Waifs on their roster . Announcing the signing, Compass Records CEO Garry West said: ‘First, we noticed how they got the crowd involved in what they were doing. Their energy is truly infectious. Then we noticed that their CDs and merchandise were flying off the shelves in the festival store. That kind of immediate response is always going to get our attention! But more than anything we’ve been impressed with the strength of the songwriting, the sibling harmony and the musical proficiency of the band. They are truly dedicated to their craft.”

The band are now ready to release their fourth album, Turn Your Face To The Sun, which was funded entirely through pre-sales to a large, loyal and growing domestic and international fanbase. They’ll be setting off on their 14th North American tour this April with a Nashville album launch set for 24th April amidst a buzz of anticipation on the US roots scene. Their songs have travelled widely, enjoying regular US radio airplay from coast to coast and inspiring covers of their material by bands across the US. The tour will also include special sets at The Rockwood Music Hall NYC, and the the band were also honoured to be chosen as a 2017 Featured Act at Merlefest, the biggest Roots festival in the US – where they will perform as a part of this tour. The band are then set to return to America in June – where they will play the High Sierra Music Festival in California, then on to Boston, New York, North Carolina and finishing at the Red Wing Music Festival.