The Saw Doctors Tickets

The legend of Irish rock music, The Saw Doctors, was formed in 1986, in Tuam, County Galway. Eighteen times their singles hit the Ireland’s Top 30. In general, The Saw Doctors has recorded seven studio albums. The most recent of them, The Further Adventures of... The Saw Doctors was released in 2010. After that, they also released the 2012 compilation - 25:25. The band has not entertained their fans with new albums for such a long time, but his year, they have announced that a new album is going to be recorded soon.

About The Saw Doctors

History and Members

Originally, The Saw Doctors was a trio. It featured Leo Moran, Davy Carton and Mary O'Connor. Today, the lineup has grown significantly. The current members of The Saw Doctors are Leo Moran (vocals, guitar), Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Kevin Duffy (keyboards), Anthony Thistlethwaite (saxophone, bass) and Eímhín Craddock (drums).

Early Career

The Saw Doctors started as a supporting act for various Irish bands, such as the Hothouse Flowers, The Stunning and The Waterboys, and soon got noticed. They were highly praised by the audience; and in 1988, their performance at Galway Arts Festival was a huge success. The debut album If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back was released in 1991. Its I Useta Lover (1990) got #1 in Ireland immediately and kept this position for nine weeks. Moreover, it still remains the best-selling single in the country ever.

Recognition

The Saw Doctors was nominated for many awards. On February 15, 2008, The Saw Doctors received the Meteor Ireland Lifetime Achievement Award for their musical accomplishments and continuous work. The band has a colossal number of fans, especially in Ireland, the UK and the US, but it is also well-known in other countries. All over the world, music lovers are waiting passionately for their live performances.