ATHBOY, CO. MEATH

2005 -

OVERVIEW Hassle Merchants is a rock band from Athboy, Co. Meath. The group was formed in 2005 with a line up of Donal Keaveney [Vocals], Paul Russell [Guitar & Vocals], Ramsey Bouktila [Bass Guitar & Vocals] and Keith Russell [Drums]. The band quickly built a repuation as an excellent live band. In 2007, the quarted palyed the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin. The following year, the band released its debut single, 'Indie War'. In 2009, the band was back on stage a the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival. It wasn't until 2012 that the Hassle Merchants released its debut album. Released in March 2012, 'A Hard Pill To Swallow' contained a total of 12 tracks including the aforementioned single. 2005 - Band formed 2007 - Hassle Merchants perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin 2008 - Release of 'Indie War' single [12 June] 2009 - Hassle Merchants perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [16 - 18 October] 2012 - Release of 'A Hard Pill To Swallow' album [02 March]