New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) On February 22, fiery Irish rockers The
Saw Doctors will embark on their largest North American tour with over 25 dates in several major markets including Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Toronto, as well as debut performances in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa.
Complete list of The Saw Doctors' upcoming 2012 tour dates: https://www.sawdoctors.com/index.php/gigs
In 2011 the band had a runaway hit with their cover of Petula Clark's sensational 1960s pop single "Downtown," which reached #2 on the chart in December. Clark joined the band in the studio to rerecord the chorus and harmony. Watch the new video with Clark filmed on the streets of Galway here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItVEhL-T7qQ
The Saw Doctors' latest album, 'The Further Adventures Of The Saw Doctors,' was released in the UK to unanimous acclaim. It is by far their grittiest album to date, dealing with some of the most serious lyrics of the band's career. Listen to the opener "Takin' The Train" with its angst-driven tempo and layered guitars here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAUf0u2sBL4
The
Saw Doctors are: Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Leo Moran (guitars, vocals), Anthony Thistlethwaite (Bass Guitar, Saxophone),
Kevin Duffy (Keyboards, Vocals) and Rickie O'Neill (Drums, Vocals).
Formed in 1986, The
Saw Doctors have achieved eighteen top 30 singles and three number one hits in Ireland. Their single "I Useta Lover" is the country's bestselling single of all time, outselling U2. The band has toured
America for over twenty years with the New York Times raving, "The
Saw Doctors sing earnest folk-rocking anthems of small-town life."
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