BIOGRAPH

Jung Turks are James P. Rooney (drums, sonics) and Edward D. Rooney (nylon string guitar). They play what is known as Œjãipha - this musical form is based on the belief that the artist is a channel through which the infinite reveals. Through study of Œjãipha masters from Duluth, Calw, Paola, Algeciras, Jajouka, Belfast and Aracataca the brothers' pallette has developed and musical boundaries diminished.

Since their inception in the spring of 2005 they have performed to audiences across Ireland, on occasion in the company of such subterranean heroes as The Redneck Manifesto, giveamanakick, The Jimmy Cake, The Dublin Guitar Quartet, Ten Past Seven, Blood On The Wall, Larrikin Love and Orson.
2007 will bring further touring and preparations for recording of their debut album.

PRESS

'Jung Turks are something special; they combine their superb musicianship on both the drums and guitar with an eclectic mix of genres to create intricate and highly original music...this is some of the best instrumental rock music out there.' irishrockers.com

'A strange and wonderful beast' - Kernan Andrews, Arts Editor, Galway Advertiser

'With just classical guitar and drums for comfort, Jung Turks sound like the offspring of the White Stripes and Rodrigo y Gabriela; lost musical children who were reared in a South American gypsy camp by former Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin and Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, before being sent to boot camp with Frank Zappa, who in turn sent them to the bog where they dug turf and fusion music.' - Ronan Casey, Westmeath Examiner

'Really, really crazy and innovative, amazing band' - Ed Larrikin, Larrikin Love

CONTACT

www.jungturks.com
jungturks.bebo.com
www.myspace.com/jungturks
jung_turks@hotmail.com