Paddy and the Rats is a Hungarian folk rock band founded in 2008. In their work, the group combines punk and pub rock , in many compositions there are Irish and Celtic folk motifs.
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| Years | 2008 - present |
| A country |  Hungary |
| Labels | Nordic records |
| Composition | The main composition :
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Group History
Paddy and the Rats was founded by vocalist Paddy O'Reilly, bassist Vince Murphy and guitarist Joey McOnkey in Miskolc in 2008. Later, Seamus Connelly (drums), Sam Mackenzie ( fiddle , whistles , bagpipes , banjo ) and Sonny Sullivan ( accordion ) joined the lineup. In April 2012, Sony Salivan left the group, he was replaced by Bernie Bellamy.
In 2010, the band released their first album, Rats on Board, which was a huge success not only in Hungary but also abroad. In the same year, Paddy and the Rats became the most downloaded Hungarian group on iTunes [1] .
In 2015, an album was released dedicated to personal experiences, Lonely Heart's Boulevard
In April 2017, they announced a new album, Riot City Outlaws, which is scheduled for release on June 7.
On May 18, a new single from the upcoming album was introduced - Join The Riot. May 30 - the second single, Where Red Paints The Ocean.
Discography
- Rats on Board (2010)
- Hymns For Bastards (2011)
- Tales From The Docks (2012)
- Lonely Hearts' Boulevard (2015)
- Riot City Outlaws (2017)