About

The rise of the law

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

You can download the band biography, tech rider, stage plan and much more from our downloads page. (PDF format)

Media

Have a listen to our music or watch our videos on our music and video multi media page. We do hope you will enjoy.

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.

January, 2011

Origins

The origins of what is today one of Berlin‘s best loved folk bands dates back to 2011.

March, 2011

Formed in 2011

When front man Danny O’Connor met fellow Irishman Alan Jackson on St Patrick’s Day.

June, 2011

And then there were 3!

The pair recruited Tobias Gomez on percussion and the trio started playing gigs together.

November, 2012

Half Full

After a short period of time together the band released their first record entitled “Half Full”

January, 2014

Sara joined

Sara Wegen joined in 2014. Her fiddle playing and distinct vocals are key to the band’s sound today.

March, 2014

Stefan joined

As the bands live gigging schedule grew so did it’s members. Stefan Hubsch joined the band on mandola.

June, 2014

MS Delphin tour

The band teamed up with Scottish fiddler Paul Viblanc for a cruise ship tour of Ireland and the UK.

June, 2015

Full House

It was time for a second record in summer 2015 and the band released “Full House”

November, 2016

Black Sheep

Recorded with musicians from the extended ML family, featuring Danny’s original songs.

January, 2017

Critics

The charismatic, audience-engaging front man made a magnificent debut in the world of songwriting and arranging.

July, 2017

Jens Mc Nulty

Jens joined on electric bass to enhance the bands sound as they ventured more into the a folk pop rock mix.

February 2019

Moe Jaksch

In 2019, Moe Jaksch joined on double bass, a powerful addition to the band’s sound.

December 2020

Baby Jonas

Sara welcomed little baby Jonas and will be taking some much needed time out to attend to his every little need!

January 2021

Patrizia Sieweck

Patrizia Sieweck joined us on fiddle. She is the most amazing tune player and has a wonderful voice to go with it.