Dublin's Republic of Loose will play The Róisín Dubh on Sunday 13 April at 9pm. The band, who came together after Johnny Pyro and the Rock Coma called it quits in 2001, have risen to unprecedented success since they were signed to Big Cat Records in 2003.

Band members, Dave and Michael came together after travelling on distinctive musical paths. In 1998, they began playing the blues together in their kitchens and in un-peopled venues, learning the true art of performance and showmanship before strange and difficult crowds. As they began to assimilate other influences, such as Sly and the Family Stone and the Wu-Tang Clan, they became Johnny Pyro and the Rock Coma. However, it was only in 2001, with the advent of four young new members, that the band began to refine their sound into the sinuous and alternative unique style that it has now become.

New members Brez, Deco, Coz Noleon and Benjamin Loose brought a new musical force to the band's sound. Brez had learned to play guitar with Dave years before. He then brought Deco on keys. Coz Noleon, an old school friend of Michael's, brought fiery rock energy. Benjamin Loose brought a Kabbalistic understanding of the properties of bass.

They changed their name to Republic of Loose and began to rehearse constantly, cannibalising such influences from The Rolling Stones to Cee-lo Green.

Emerging as the most exciting live act in the country, they quickly garnered a sizable and loyal fan base. Their live performances led to tour support with the everyone from The Thrills to Snow Patrol, as well as festival appearances at Glastonbury, the Fled, Oxygen and Furia Sound festivals in France.

Tickets, which are €20, are available from The Róisín Dubh.

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