The Jimmy Cake are:
Thomas Parkes | Lisa Carey | Alex McMahon | Jurgen Simpson | Paul G. Smyth
| Vincent Dermody | Michael Fleming | Dara Higgins | John Dermody

Combining elaborate and ornate arrangements with a magnificent experimentalism, Irish nine-piece The Jimmy Cake are Ireland's simultaneous answer to Michael Nyman, Neu! and Sonic Youth.

Since 2001, they have released 3 ultra-critically acclaimed studio albums, and evolved into one of the most truly electrifying live acts to emerge from Ireland.

Here's what the press say:

"... unforgettable ... an extraordinary blossoming ... Clarinets, pianos and strings billow out over 54 sublime minutes of what is their best work yet." **** The Ticket / Irish Times

"...at the vanguard of Irish instrumental rock.  As the man said, you'd need at least five years to produce something as accomplished and inventive as this!" **** 1/2 - HotPress

"The production is immaculately precise yet organic, the music epic yet controlled, brimming with piano, accordion, clarinet, trumpet, bass and saxophone.....a single and necessary vision." **** - State Magazine

"Throughout the album, the listener is treated to an exceptional level of accomplished musicianship, with equal participation and proficiency from all nine members....Welcome back The Jimmy Cake, you've been sorely missed." - Totally Dublin

"Few bands have mastered how to melt the orchestral sweep of classical music with something that nearly resembles rock music, but The Jimmy Cake has, and with "Spectre and Crown" they have set a stunning template for other collectives, quartets and bands to follow." ********** - Westmeath Examiner

"Boldly goes where few contemporary LP's dare" - Metro

"A rich and spectacular comeback album, this is The Jimmy Cake’s crowning achievement." **** Sunday Business Post

"This record is simply a work of extreme orchestral splendour." **** Sunday Tribune

"Spectre & Crown is The Jimmy Cake's most arresting album to date." **** Sunday Times

"By turns minimalistic and multi-layered, Spectre & Crown has moments of astonishing beauty. There are plenty of captivating tracks too - soaring and emotive." **** Day & Night / Irish Independent

"... one of the most coherent, beautiful albums of the year so far."
entertainment.ie

"I cannot convey how enjoyable Spectre & Crown is."
brainwashed.com

"Give up your job, lose your friends and spend all day with the headphones on as you scour the earth on your quest - you will not find a better track this year than 'Red Tony' ... here is a piece so epic and emotive that it ranks with anything the legends have come up with ... 'Jetta's Palace', is so urgent and infectious that the clock radio should crank it out first thing every morning, followed by 'Hugs for Buddy'. And at the other end of the day 'Collapsing Cloud Night at the Starry Sky' would soothe anything which has gone .. you hit the pillow ... The musicianship is superb, their potential colossal ... it's not too early to start buying the Christmas presents." **** RTÉ.ie

"Once you let go, it's a glorious experience." **** The Dubliner

Music Videos
* 'Eye Of The Cowboy' Live
* 'John Kelly' TV appearance

For further information, visit the The Jimmy Cakes site www.thejimmycake.org or www.myspace.com/thejimmycake