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Ireland's Best Roots Band Loves New York! A SoundPress.net Feature Article by Rich and Laura Lynch "I love New York," said Davy Carton, lead singer and guitar player for The Saw Doctors, as the band left the stage following their sold-out concert at the B.B. King Blues Club in Manhattan on May 14, 2005. The zealous and enthusiastic reactions exhibited by the crowd throughout the evening's interactive performance proved that New York loves The Saw Doctors as well!
 The Saw Doctors performed a sold-out show at the B.B. King Blues Club! The Saw Doctors are a Celtic roots rock band and they have been called Ireland's second most successful musical export after U2. They have been on the scene since the late 1980's carving out their own unique musical niche ever since. The band rose to prominence in the United States thanks to another tasty Irish export! The Saw Doctors broke through to the American market in 1999 when their song "Never Mind the Strangers" was used by Guinness in a million-dollar radio ad campaign for Harp Lager. The catchy, hook-laden track exuded fun and the 30-second spot won the band a multitude of new fans and friends. Since then The Saw Doctors have been busy touring the United Stace twice annually resulting in an even bigger following of U.S. devotees. Seeing The Saw Doctors live is a bit like attending a Springsteen stadium show while a European soccer match is taking place. Seriously, this was like a Springsteen show on steroids and the lager-fueled fans who were gathered in the comfortable confines of B.B. King's were singing along throughout the night.
 Davy Carton (left) and Derek Murray (right) onstage at the B.B. King Blues Club! This was a standing room only show as the tables were removed departing from the more typical setup of the dinner club. The result was a more exciting concert feel as patrons jammed the lower floor section to get up close to the band. The room has fine acoustics and bar waiters were hand delivering drinks allowing fans to hold their ground while waiting for their refreshments. The Saw Doctors seemed to enjoy the show as much as the audience did. Lead singer Davy Carton and Leo Moran were smiling and waving to fans for most of the night. The two were very friendly and gracious to their fans leaving the impression that they would "always be your friend, until the end" as the band sings in their song 'Never Mind the Strangers', which opened the evening's set. Four dates into their Spring 2005 tour and the band was sounding as strong as ever. Davy announced that The Saw Doctors are hard at work on a new CD but wouldn't commit to when fans should expect it, saying they were hoping for a fall release date. Several new tracks were played during the bands 25-song, near 3-hour set including 'Your Guitar' which was a fun rocker about writing a song on someone else's instrument; and the energetic 'Me Without You'. A Saw Doctors concert contains a fair amount of audience participation and this was evident during 'Tommy K' when Davy Carton led the audience into transforming their bodies into a "k" shape in honor of the common consonant. Other highlights of the night were the sing along anthem 'N17' and the beautiful 'Clare Island'. The band left the stage after 'On My Way' before a chorus of the Ole Ole soccer chant implored them to return for a five song encore.
 From the top left, clockwise: The Saw Doctors co-founder Leo Moran on guitar; Davy Carton and Derek Murray appear to be having fun; "K" for Kweevak?; a look at the capacity crowd enjoying this evening's show! Related Links: For more information on The Saw Doctors and the other organizations mentioned please visit the following links -- The Saw Doctors | B.B. King Blues Club | Buy Live in Galway CD
(Originally Published on May 18, 2005) |
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