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Paddy and the Rats | |
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 Paddy and the Rats - Live concert in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Miskolc,Hungary |
| Genres | Celtic Punk,folk punk,punk rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Napalm Records |
| Members | Paddy O'Reilly (Kristóf Oravecz) Sam McKenzie (Sándor Szabó) Joey MacOnkay (Géza Maczonkai) Vince Murphy (Péter Takács) Seamus Connelly (Balázs Pongrácz)[1] |
| Past members | Sonny Sullivan Bernie Bellamy (Bernát Babicsek) |
| Website | www.paddyandtherats.hu |
Paddy and the Rats is aCeltic punk band fromMiskolc,Hungary. The group was founded by Paddy O'Reilly (songwriter, vocals), Vince Murphy (bass) and Joey MacOnkay (electric guitar) in 2008. Seamus Connelly (drums), Sonny Sullivan (accordion) and Sam McKenzie (fiddle, Irish whistles, bagpipes, mandolin) later joined the group. The music is Irish and Celtic folk but they combine punk rock, sea shanties, and some Russian, Romani and polka elements.
In 2008, they released their first albumItz Only Pub 'n Roll, But I Like It.[2]
In 2009, the band's second albumRats on Board was released. It was a big hit even outside Hungary, even winning second place in the album of the year poll from Celtic-rock portal. That same year, they were the most downloaded Hungarian band oniTunes.
In 2011, the third album from Paddy and the Rats was released titled,Hymns For Bastards, which was a more upbeat album.
In 2012, their fourth album,Tales From The Docks was released. In 2012, Sonny Sullivan left the band while Bernie Bellamy took his place.
On September 7, 2015, the fifth album,Lonely Hearts' Boulevard was released. Paddy stated that this album was more experimental and darker than their previous album and wanted a title that showed that. The title was also influenced byGreen Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams".
On June 7, 2017, they released the sixth albumRiot City Outlaws. They worked with the famous producer, Cameron Webb.
On January 12, 2018, they signed with Napalm Records.[3]
On January 1, 2022, they announced the death of accordionist Bernie Bellamy (Bernát Babicsek).[4]
