Adebisi Shank

Adebisi Shank
Origin Fethard-on-Sea, Wexford, Ireland
Genres Rock
Math rock
Instrumental
Dance-rock
Experimental rock
Garage rock
Years active 2007 – present
Labels Richter Collective
Big Scary Monsters
Sargent House
Parabolica
Members
Lar Kaye
Vinny McCreith
Mick Roe

Adebisi Shank are a three-piece instrumental experimental rock trio from Wexford, Ireland.

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History

In 2011 the band won Best Album, Best Rock Act and Best Design at The Digital Socket Awards 2011, a music awards show organized by Irish music bloggers.[1] In 2011 they were also nominated for a Choice Music Prize and played in Vicar Street in front of a sold out crowd.[2] Their name is a reference to the Oz character Simon Adebisi.[3]

Members

Discography

Adebisi Shank discography
Releases
Studio albums 2
EPs 1

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
[4]
2008 This is the Album of a band called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: September 11, 2008
  • Label: Richter Collective
  • Formats: 10" Vinyl, CD, Download
2010 This is the Second Album of a band called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: August 20, 2010
  • Label: Richter Collective
  • Formats: 12" Vinyl, CD, Download
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"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Extended plays

Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
2007 This is the EP of a band called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: July 7, 2007
  • Label: Richter Collective
  • Formats: CD, Download
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Awards

Choice Music Prize

Year Nominated work Award Result
2011 This is the Second Album of a band called Adebisi Shank Irish Album of the Year 2011 Nominated

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