Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Tafuc

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I myself live in Ireland and categorically deny the fact that Tafuc does not exist. I have bought their most recent album, "Songs From A Prayer Room" and some of the songs on it are of the highest quality and show the intense musical connection that all members seem to share. The lyrics, although sometimes seeming comical, take an ironic, cynical but insightful look at the Irish society.

I have attended almost every concert of the band on their national tour this year and listened in awe to their unity and tightness as a musical unit, even in the confines of a stuffy pub. However, the band really find their voice in large halls as they feed off the energy of an excited audience, like all good bands.

Regarding the scepticism prevading the 41 day long Hydrogen Festival. In the strictest sense of the word, Hydrogen is not a festival. It takes place over 41 days as Tafuc tour around their home county, Galway. They are already into the 12th day of this festival which is being followed religiously by thousands of their loyal fans who camp outside the venues waiting for the daily musical feast which takes place in a different pub every night in the greater Galway area. The fact that that the gigs are not always consecutive and don't take place in the same venue is inconsequential. The term festival is a term of endearment and irony used merely for publicity.

This is a band with a profound history and an exciting future. It enjoys a significant cult fan base. It undoubtedly merits its inclusion in this encyclopedia.

I also wish to ask the people who don't believe this band worthy to be entered into this encyclopedia, what connection they have with the country and the culture of Ireland. What knowledge they have of the musical history of Ireland. I believe they are basing their knowledge entirely on what they read on google which does not always reflect the true story.