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Band timeline
Take a look at the history of the band. You will see that we have developed into a family circle of musicians over the years.
Downloads
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Media
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About the band
Murphy’s Law have grown into a connected and well attuned team ready to meet new musical challenges and new audiences. Loved by their fans in Berlin and elsewhere, standing on the solid foundation of ten years together and rejuvenated by the impulses of the last two, they are about to write a new chapter and are currently working on their next EP.
Origins
The origins of what is today one of Berlin‘s best loved folk bands dates back to 2011.
Formed in 2011
When front man Danny O’Connor met fellow Irishman Alan Jackson on St Patrick’s Day.
And then there were 3!
The pair recruited Tobias Gomez on percussion and the trio started playing gigs together.
Half Full
After a short period of time together the band released their first record entitled “Half Full”
Sara joined
Sara Wegen joined in 2014. Her fiddle playing and distinct vocals are key to the band’s sound today.
Stefan joined
As the bands live gigging schedule grew so did it’s members. Stefan Hubsch joined the band on mandola.
MS Delphin tour
The band teamed up with Scottish fiddler Paul Viblanc for a cruise ship tour of Ireland and the UK.
Full House
It was time for a second record in summer 2015 and the band released “Full House”
Black Sheep
Recorded with musicians from the extended ML family, featuring Danny’s original songs.
Critics
The charismatic, audience-engaging front man made a magnificent debut in the world of songwriting and arranging.
Jens Mc Nulty
Jens joined on electric bass to enhance the bands sound as they ventured more into the a folk pop rock mix.
Moe Jaksch
In 2019, Moe Jaksch joined on double bass, a powerful addition to the band’s sound.
Baby Jonas
Sara welcomed little baby Jonas and will be taking some much needed time out to attend to his every little need!
Patrizia Sieweck
Patrizia Sieweck joined us on fiddle. She is the most amazing tune player and has a wonderful voice to go with it.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
Plato