Ian Whitty and Flor Rahilly of Ian Whitty & The Exchange will perform at Sea Church for the first time to support the release of the band’s new single ‘The Mill Takes’. The song is a raucous anthem of poetic, industrial dissent, which was inspired by the former mill where Ian now lives.

Recorded and mixed by Brian Casey in Wavefield Studios West Cork and mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty at Nomograph Mastering in LA. The band’s music has always shifted comfortably from quiet introspection to songs of clamour and celebration and is characterised by Whitty’s sharp storytelling. As a duo Ian and Flor have shown themselves to be equally adept at playing everything from tiny venues to much bigger theatres and festivals. ‘Ian Whitty has the extraordinary ability of writing poignant lyrics wherein everyone can get a glimpse of themselves’.

Jason O’Driscoll began gigging in the college scene in Cork in the 90s. He was a member of indie band The Orange Fettishes. He has worked as a session player with numerous bands in Cork including the Stargazers, Open Kitchen, the Lynch mob and was a member of Two time Polka. In 2003 he released his first solo album ‘Dharma’. Additionally, he has produced albums for artists including Cormac O’Caoimh. He was a member of blues group Dirt Floor blues band, Prestor John blues band and The Bluejays.
In 2018 he released his long awaited second solo album ‘Everthing Fall Away’ followed by his third studio album ‘Maratona’. In addition, he has appeared on Other Voices playing guitar with the legendary singer Mark Lanegan.

Join Ian Whitty, Flor Rahilly and Jason O’Driscoll for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling at Sea Church on May 15th, as they bring their dynamic sound and sharp lyricism to the stage.