The Hungarian Grammy Award-winning FIRKIN have… Read Full Bio ↴Firkin – crazy energy
The Hungarian Grammy Award-winning FIRKIN have played over 600 concerts in 17 countries –
CAN, FR, UK, CH, ES, NL, BE, DE, IT, AT, CZ, PL, SRB, SK, RO, UA, HU. Within 10 years Firkin
have become one of the best headliner acts of small and medium-sized festivals and a
frequently requested band by major festivals as well as prestigious venues.
2009 Their 1st album entitled Firkinful Of Beer (Universal Music) became golden album within a
year and the title song was listed on a compilation album of the world's best folk bands. (Almost St.
Patrick’s Day, Reedo Records, 2009, DE).
2010 Firkinful Of Beer was nominated for Hungarian Grammy Award (Fonogram) followed by five
further nominations (2013 - WHUP!, 2014 - Igyunk Pálinkát, 2016 - Finger In The Pie - winner!, 2017
- Start Again, 2018 – Into The Night)
2011 With their song entitled Lord Of The Dance, Firkin ruled Celtic Radio Charts for 4 consecutive
months in Canada and Germany that was followed up with a 5-stage Canadian tour and several
headliner shows all across Europe.
2012 Firkin recorded their 1st live DVD entitled Keep On Firkin, which gave the green light to
recognized international tour booking agencies – Extratours Konzertbüro (GER, CH) and KS
Booking & Promotion (CZ, UA).
2013 Firkin composed a unique semi-theatrical performance entitled Jumpin’ John at Palace of Arts
(Müpa Budapest - Hungary's best known cultural institution) Accompanied by illustrious guest
musicians, Firkin produced a sold-out night.
2014 Firkin released their 5th LP album entitled Finger in the Pie, which received praising reviews by
acknowledged international bloggers and magazines. Firkin’s live energy rocked two major festivals
as well: Wacken W:O:A 2014 (DE), for the first time and Sziget 2014 (HU) for the fourth consecutive
year.
2015 Firkin was mentioned among the very bests on international toplists: UK – Modern Rock Top
20; Germany – 3rd best Celtic Punk Rock album; Ireland – 2nd best Celtic Punk album; USA -
The World's Leading Songwriting Competition – Top 10, Finalist (category: Rock/Alternative).
The band was honoured to play with Flogging Molly, one of the greatest band of the Celtic punk rock
genre.
Hungarian National Music TV broadcast Firkin’s 7th birthday concert @ Akvárium Klub, Budapest.
2016 Firkin celebrated NYE at the legendary Dublin Castle, London where Madness, Blur and Amy
Winehouse used to play.
After winning Hungarian Grammy Awards (Fonogram 2016) ?with the album Finger In The Pie,
Firkin was nominated ?for Independent Music Awards (?USA?) in the category of Rock/Hard Rock
Album!?
?Firkin’s platinum hit ‘Focimese’ became the official song of the Hungarian football team at UEFA
EURO 2016 on compilation album Bon Voyage (June 2016?)?!?
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2017 Firkin headlined numerous festivals with their crazy energy all across Europe and invaded the
main stages of major festivals like Summer Breeze (GER), Rockharz (GER), Czad Festiwal (PL),
Sziget Festival (HU) in the framework of Into The Night Tour.
2018 The now six-time Fonogram nominee released their 6th LP entitled We Are The Ones with a
double release show! in Budapest at A38 and Vienna at the Ottakringer Brewery.
“Firkin are finally back with a full CD. Probably one of the best live bands in the continent, the band from
Budapest has always released amazing albums. (...) Nobody could expect this master piece after their great “Into the Night” EP from 2017. “Into the Night” was very, very good, but “We are the Ones” is a true gem: great
production, perfect sound and a band at the peak of its career." - Kinksmarkham
No wonder that Firkin is to energize a lot of prestigious venues and festivals with their We Are The
Ones Tour through the whole summer season in 2018.
2018-2019 On 27th October, 2018, Firkin are celebrating their 10th birthday with a mind-blowing
concert show followed by their 10th anniversary autumn-winter tour all across Europe. The
audience will surely not miss any of Firkin’s greatest hits and they will be singing the catchy tunes of
’We are the ones’ as well.
Discography
WE ARE THE ONES (6TH LP)
2018 - Pump Jump Records
Licensed to Soulfood Music Distribution GmbH for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
INTO THE NIGHT (EP)
2017 - Pump Jump Records
START AGAIN (SINGLE)
2016 - Pump Jump Records
REVOX (EP)
2015 - Pump Jump Records
FINGER IN THE PIE (5th LP)
2014 - Pump Jump Records
Licensed to Soulfood Music Distribution GmbH for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
KEEP ON FIRKIN - LIVE (4th LP & DVD)
2012-2013 - Pump Jump Records
IGYUNK PÁLINKÁT! (3rd LP) – Hungarian
2012 - Pump Jump Records
WHUP! (2nd LP)
2010 - Pump Jump Records
FIRKINFUL OF BEER (1st LP)
2009 - Universal Music / Pump Jump Records
Members:
ANDY - Lead Vocals
LILI - Violin
PJ - Flute, Whistle
BAZSI - Electric Guitar
SHUTI - Bass
ESE - Drums, Vocals
Keep On Drinking
Firkin Lyrics
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And I tasted many sour taps in Donegal and Kerry
But I find myself returning to Saucy Mary's House
For the finest barley cream in Ireland anywhere around .
For though I know she has the clap she is no ailment as far as
My urges go in life the way my happiness is born
For when I tap her on the arse her eyes glow with pleasure
Ooooh
Whatever may come and whoever may go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Oooo
Whenever I come, wherever I go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Bless my soul, I saw the rising sun in many a dirty ditch,
Many hitches overcame, though not more then me due
And never I called any ladies bitch anywhere I went
Though the number of the pubs I went to're more than just a few
For what I looked for wasn't fame but life as tasty as can be
And never I failed to drink the ale that any tap could yield
But I find myself returning to Saucy Mary's House
For the finest barley cream in Ireland anywhere around
Ooooh
Whatever may come, whoever may go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Oooo ooooo
Whenever I come, wherever I go
I just keep on drinking more
Ooooh ooooo
Whatever may come, whoever may go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Oooo oooo
Whenever I come, wherever I go
I just keep on drinking more
The lyrics of Firkin's song "Keep On Drinking" describe the experiences of a traveler who has toured around Ireland, sampling various pints from different pubs in different parts of the country. The traveler admits to having tasted many sour taps in Donegal and Kerry but ultimately finds himself returning to Saucy Mary's House as the place to go for the finest barley cream in the country. Despite knowing that the proprietor, Saucy Mary, has the clap, the singer is still drawn to her establishment for the quality of the alcohol served.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's philosophy of life - whatever may come and whoever may go, the solution is always to drink some more. The singer has encountered many challenges in his journey, having seen the rising sun in many dirty ditches and overcoming various hitches. But through it all, the singer has remained committed to the pursuit of a tasty life, as well as the pursuit of good ale.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep On Drinking" celebrate the pleasures of alcohol and its ability to provide an escape from the daily struggles of life. The singer's experiences reflect a certain romanticism and nostalgia for a simpler, more carefree lifestyle. The chorus "why don't we drink some more" could also be seen as a commentary on the excessive drinking culture that can sometimes be associated with Ireland.
Line by Line Meaning
Several shady alleys I walked all around the country
I have traveled through many dark paths in different parts of the country
And I tasted many sour taps in Donegal and Kerry
I have tried many bad beers in Donegal and Kerry
But I find myself returning to Saucy Mary's House
I always end up going back to Saucy Mary's House
For the finest barley cream in Ireland anywhere around .
Because they have the best beer in all of Ireland
For though I know she has the clap she is no ailment as far as
Even though I know she has a sexually transmitted disease, it does not bother me
My urges go in life the way my happiness is born
My desires and happiness are closely tied together
For when I tap her on the arse her eyes glow with pleasure
When I touch her in a sexual manner, she loves it
And she gently floods my inner woe with measure after measure
She alleviates my sadness with every drink she pours for me
Bless my soul, I saw the rising sun in many a dirty ditch,
I have been through a lot of difficult times and seen many unpleasant things
Many hitches overcame, though not more then me due
I have experienced many obstacles, but none more than I could handle
And never I called any ladies bitch anywhere I went
I have never disrespected a woman by calling her a derogatory name
Though the number of the pubs I went to're more than just a few
Although I have been to many pubs
For what I looked for wasn't fame but life as tasty as can be
I was not looking for fame, but for a flavorful and enjoyable life
And never I failed to drink the ale that any tap could yield
I always drank the beer that was available from any tap
Ooooh
Whatever may come, whoever may go
I say why don't we drink some more?
No matter what happens or who leaves, let's keep drinking
Oooo ooooo
Whenever I come, wherever I go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Every time I go somewhere, I want to keep drinking
Ooooh ooooo
Whatever may come, whoever may go
I say why don't we drink some more?
Whatever happens, let's not stop drinking
Oooo oooo
Whenever I come, wherever I go
I just keep on drinking more
No matter where I go, I will never stop drinking
Contributed by Benjamin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dante Wilson
Every time I listen to this song, I'm always in the mood to drink. grabbing all my friends and just drink the night away, or until we get hammered... Which ever comes first.
William Dusty
amen to that
Bob
Great song and awesome video!
Denise Peltier
makes me wanna get to Ireland
Ken Keniff
awesome
Attila Kiss
0:30-nál a nagyfater nagyon nagy :D
cibrut
Funny edit :)