No Oil Paintings - Bennigans

Bennigans, 13 John St, Londonderry BT48 6JY, Derry

Hailed by Hotpress Magazine as ‘One of Northern Ireland’s most exciting bands to emerge in recent times’. No Oil Paintings, an alt-folk band from Belfast retracing the link between Irish folk and Americana music pairing the lilting four part harmonies, reminiscent of The Dubliners and The Chieftains with a more modern Americana sound.

Coming off a summer of amazing festival appearances at ‘Doolin Folk Festival’, ‘Omagh Bluegrass Festival’ and a headline slot at ‘Sound of the Shore’, the band continue their album release campaign which will culminate in a 10 date UK/IRE tour at the start of 2023 including a headline show at the coveted ‘Out To Lunch Festival’ in January.

Rain Season their debut album is a culmination of a decade of work, featuring songs that showcase the bands influences throughout their career. A perfect blend of alt-folk, Americana, country.