Folk punk "psycho ceili" band from London, UK, led by Leeson O'Keeffe. Founded in 1994, the band ended with the death of O'Keeffe in 2024.
With their backgrounds in Traditional Irish music, Shane MacGowan's Popes & the legendary London Punk scene, this London-Irish 6-piece's fine pedigree has led to them blending a now world-renowned brew of uplifting Irish swirl & ballsy Punk swagger. Throw-in typical London inclusiveness & Clash-inspired social awareness & the result is their Anti-racism anthem 'Everybody's welcome to The Hooley!' hitting the UK charts. They've also released three albums - their seminal 2nd, Sod ‘em & Begorrah!, being rated variously 2nd and 3rd -best Celtic Punk album of all time, & their kick-arse, high-energy live show & extensive touring has made them firm festival favourites (Glastonbury six times!) across three continents - from Moscow to Texas & all points in-between! Thus they've, deservedly, gained recognition as one of the leading bands of the Celtic/Folk Punk scene, famous fans (Johnny Depp!), a movie appearance, musical collaborations, & the respect of their U.S. contemporaries. Neck are, simply, the real deal. Sin é.
Anti-racist lyrics and a Reel halfway through exemplify Neck’s riotous sound, as if The Clash were born on the Emerald Isle!” The Irish Post
"Manic psycho-ceilídh from the London-Irish heirs to the Pogues' legacy. …not for the fainthearted, this is incendiary, belligerent stuff" Hot Press, Ireland