"THE RICH WILLEY SHOW" presents Ireland's THE BEAT POETS!!

Special guest: John Dinsmore of THE BEAT POETS. Described by NME as ‘Blistering, Frenzied, blood-stirring, rock that weaves its way through U2, the Foos and The Vines’ The Beat Poets are quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from Northern Ireland in recent years. BBC ATL in 2007 described them as “Northern Ireland’s hardest working unsigned band” with the Irish Star claiming they could be the biggest band to come from the North of Ireland since Snow Patrol. 2008 seen the band again praised by the BBC as a band destined to go far, with legendary Irish music magazine 'Hotpress' in April 2008 stating The Beat Poets are "a band on the cusp of something big…truly special…our new favourite band” Rich Willey will be playing some live tracks from The Beat Poets and talking with John Dismore about the origins of the band and their first US tour. The Beat Poets will be playing dates in Austin from the 17th through 20th where they will showcase at prestigious Texas Musical Festival SXSW 09. Call in number is: (646)716-7169 www.thebeatpoets.com www.myspace.com/beatpoets