East Cork HipHop/Rock fusion band Dodge and The Urban Druids will be performing in the Village, Dublin on the 11th June promoting their new ep  called Pagan Rhymes for ya Ailing Minds recorded at Claycastle Recording Studios, Youghal and will be available online from July 1st. Report K. McCarthy- Photos: Michael Hussey e mail news@youghalonline.com

Dodge & The Urban Druids are an original Hip Hop/Alternative/rock band. The Urban Druids are influenced by numerous music genres of the last century like the fun loving criminals, N.E.R.D, The Streets, The Beastie Boys, Cypress hill, Faithless, The House of Pain, Immortal Technique, Republic of Loose.
The Urban Druids came to be when MC Dodge teamed up with musician /producer Warren Tivy to make an album of their material and eventually play it with a band. Tracks like ‘Harsh Times’ which appeared on fresh hip hop Europe compilation 2007& ‘Anxiety’ which were written for suicide awareness Ireland shows the bands subject are very current and relevant to the youth culture in Ireland.

The live show consists of groove and upbeat tunes that get the audience jumping and bopping there heads. Having Cut his hip hop teeth growing up in the heart of the hip hop culture Los Angles, California, as well performing and recording with the some of LAs up and coming acts mc dodge is truly a lyrical street Poet with an Irish flavor.

The Urban Druids are currently recording their new c.d. at ClayCastle Recording Studio Youghal Co Cork. The band consisting of MC Dodge (George O Shea – vocals & decks), Paul Cremin (electric guitar), Ian Walsh(drums) and Warren Tivy playing keyboards/bass guitar/backing vocals. Booking info@riflerangerecords.com Phone +3532490885 (Warren)

Band Members Dodge O’Shea (vocals / Decks)- Paul Cremin (Guitar) -Ian Walsh (Drums) and Warren Tivy ( Keyboards/Bass Guitar/Vocals)
Click on image to see slideshow of Dodge and the Urban Druids recording at Claycastle Recording Studios Youghal