28.03.2008: BUDRISING PRESENTS SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS:emma.doherty@edelman.com

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BUDRISING PRESENTS SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS

A NEW ADDITION TO THE SPRING FESTIVAL LINE-UP

BudRising, in association with ChoiceCuts, is proud to present Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the Button Factory on Thursday, April 10th. Best known as the backing band on Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album and on her first US tour, veteran funk band The Dap-Kings will take to the stage with Sharon Jones as part of the BudRising Spring Festival, which runs in Dublin from 9-13 April.

Hailing from Brooklyn New York, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings are increasingly known by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest touring bands in the world today. Influenced strongly by James Brown, Otis Redding and Tina Turner, they are widely regarded as the frontrunners of a movement which aims to recapture the essence of soul and funk music – at its peak in the late 1960s and 70s.

The Dap-Kings’ extensive contribution to Amy Winehouse’s award-winning material is most notable on hit singles Rehab and You Know I’m No Good. Various members of the band have also worked extensively with New York-based DJ and recording artist Mark Ronson, contributing to all but one of the fourteen tracks on his second album Version.

The Button Factory set marks the first European tour date for the group since the release of 100 Days, 100 Nights - their third full-length studio album. Since the album launch in October 2007, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have embarked on an extensive tour of the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Tickets are priced €25.50 (plus booking fee) and can be purchased online at www.ticket-text.com and sent directly to your mobile for scanning at the door. Alternatively, tickets are also available from Ticketmaster and usual outlets.

The BudRising Spring Festival will also include performances from over thirty homegrown and international acts at Dublin’s favourite music venues, including The Button Factory, The Village, Whelan’s and the Olympia. Headliners will include Hard-Fi, The Ting Tings, Hadoukin, The Raveonettes, Maps, Simian Mobile Disco DJ Set, Future of the Left and Red Snapper. For further details of the full line-up, visit www.budweiser.ie

Don’t forget to log on to www.budweiser.ie to register for tickets to the BudRising Street Party with headliners The Streets. There are only 1000 free tickets up for grabs - to be allocated on a lottery basis.

Strictly over 18’s - ID essential

For further information on BudRising contact:
Emma Doherty / Anne Browning
T: 01 678 9333
E: emma.doherty@edelman.com / anne.browning@edelman.com

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