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I myself live in Ireland and categorically deny the fact that Tafuc does not exist. I have bought their most recent album, "Songs From A Prayer Room" and some of the songs on it are of the highest quality and show the intense musical connection that all members seem to share. The lyrics, although sometimes seeming comical, take an ironic, cynical but insightful look at the Irish society.

I have attended almost every concert of the band on their national tour this year and listened in awe to their unity and tightness as a musical unit, even in the confines of a stuffy pub. However, the band really find their voice in large halls as they feed off the energy of an excited audience, like all good bands.

Regarding the scepticism prevading the 41 day long Hydrogen Festival. In the strictest sense of the word, Hydrogen is not a festival. It takes place over 41 days as Tafuc tour around their home county, Galway. They are already into the 12th day of this festival which is being followed religiously by thousands of their loyal fans who camp outside the venues waiting for the daily musical feast which takes place in a different pub every night in the greater Galway area. The fact that that the gigs are not always consecutive and don't take place in the same venue is inconsequential. The term festival is a term of endearment and irony used merely for publicity.

This is a band with a profound history and an exciting future. It enjoys a significant cult fan base. It undoubtedly merits its inclusion in this encyclopedia.

I also wish to ask the people who don't believe this band worthy to be entered into this encyclopedia, what connection they have with the country and the culture of Ireland. What knowledge they have of the musical history of Ireland. I believe they are basing their knowledge entirely on what they read on google which does not always reflect the true story.

[edit] Tafuc's existence

The existence of Tafuc is unquestionnable. The band are everything that the article claimed they were, though there may have been one or two historical inaccuracies. The band's popularity has grown and spread to all corner's of Ireland since their rather humble beginnings when the band began writing and performing their own material in late 2004. A once popular fansite can be found at www.tafuc.tk however it has fallen into inactivity as fans have been drawn towards the trendier Bebo and Myspace pages set up and maintained by band members themselves. The band has had an everchanging lineup in it's relatively short existence but the three founding members have been constant presences. The founding members being Tom Kelly on harmonica and percussion, vocalist and songwriter Fla and Joshua on lead guitar and backing vocals. Tafuc have produced an overwhelming body of work under the supervision of their three founding father's including the aptly titled demo "A Tashte of Tafuc", project album "Slippy Beats" and the well recieved first album "Songs from a Prayer Room" which featured a multitude of guest musicians and incorporated a catalogue of musical genres ranging from Opera and Choir to Psychadelic funk. Hits from the album included 'The Ballad of Tom & Paddy', 'Two Mile', 'Goldfish Funeral', Regan's Song' and the ubiquitous 'Clontarf 1014'. Regarding the existence of the 41 day Hydrogen Festival I can only reiterate what was said above. It doesn't follow the 'traditional' festival formula but then the band have never been one to follow convention. The band toured pubs, clubs and dancehalls for 41 consecutive days, staging impromptu gigs along the way as Tafuc practiced and honed their skills as a live band. And it is as performers that they are at their most brilliant. While one can argue that their recorded material is at times patchy and uneven Tafuc's live shows are a different kettle of fish altogether. Their great strenght is the energy they bring to their live shows. They electricfy a venue and are as comfortable in an intimate acoustic venue as they are in a smokey sweaty dancehall. Tafuc are currently developing their, as yet untitled, follow up album to "Songs from a Prayer Room". Early signs are promising as the band appear to be on top songwriting form though there is a decided change in direction from the band's earlier work. The band's biggest hit to date 'Tombolo CanD' is expected to be included on the new album and indeed is a sign of things to come in terms of it's musical experimentation. A video for 'Tombolo CanD' is availible on You Tube for the doubters amonst ye.