Mikeru On Western World Music Today

The Punchbowl Band are described as a “four-piece traditional Irish band… already familiar with the world of showbiz”, having entertained and jammed with the likes of Prince William, Peaches Geldof, Cheryl Cole, Jude Law, Justin Timberlake and Sting.

The band also appear on the soundtrack to Ritchie’s new film Sherlock Holmes, working in the studio with Oscar-winning film composer Hans Zimmer.

Ritchie says, "It's exciting to venture into the world of the music industry. It's a tough place, but I've witnessed this band connect with people first hand. They have every chance of being embraced by a wider audience and I genuinely wish them the very best of luck with their debut album.”

The Punchbowl Band's debut album Journey will include traditional Irish tunes such as Fields Of Athenry, Black Is The Colour, Carrickfergus and Whiskey In The Jar. It is released on March 1.