EPK - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps

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After releasing his impressive solo debut Simple Drop of Rain in 2018, Canadian-based, Irish folk singer-songwriter Michael Darcy returned to the studio with his new band ‘The Atlantic Tramps’ in tow for the eagerly-awaited follow-up album, Down to the Roots. Drawing from the well of rich Irish music that he grew up with and also being inspired by gritty American songwriters like John Prine & Guy Clark, he aimed to create a whirlwind of folk traditions — where greengrass meets bluegrass. Released in July 2022 to critical acclaim, Down to the Roots was described by UK magazine Folk and Honey as “an excellent album; well-crafted songs with detailed arrangements brought to life with virtuosic flair.” Irish Music Magazine raved that “Darcy’s originals sit so comfortably within the genre that you’d swear they’ve been around for generations.” The album also garnered a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for ‘Traditional Singer of the Year’.

Michael tours both solo and with the Atlantic Tramps. 2022 saw the band receive a scholarship to attend the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri where they performed multiple showcases at the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community. In March 2022, their single “Sweet St. John’s” was featured on the popular St. John’s Morning Show for CBC Radio One in Canada. In 2021, they were honoured to be the only Canadian artists presented at the international Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at North America’s longest running pan-Celtic festival – Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. The new album was supported by a full Ontario solo summer tour.

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“Darcy's originals sit so comfortably within the genre that you'd swear they've been around for generations...powerful writing, powerful music; I'd recommend 'Down to the Roots' any day of the week.”
~ IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE

“'Down to the Roots' is an excellent album; well-crafted songs with detailed arrangements are brought to life with virtuosic flair.”
~ FOLK AND HONEY UK

“In the '60s and '70s Irish bands were a dime a dozen in these parts (Canada), and left a rich legacy. It's great to hear someone updating that connection, and adding well-worthy songs to the canon.”
~ Bob Mersereau, CBC

“'Down to the Roots' is a stirring, soulful collection...the songsmith does well to carry the torch of tradition with 11 standard and original compositions.”
~ CELTIC LIFE MAGAZINE

“Michael Darcy, who I’ve shared the stage with a few times in Canada, is a master at what he does.”
~ Multi-platinum Irish artist, MUNDY

“His songs place you into an almost musical trance, you just can't stop listening to the stories as they take you away to another place.”
~ SONIC MORE MUSIC

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