Pay*Ola first rose to prominence in 2000 when they starred in an episode of the short-lived BBC/[RTE] documentary series Ferry Tales.
Maintained as one of the Empire Music Hall's most popular headlining bands in Belfast having topped the bill at the venue on almost 20 occasions, Pay*Ola enjoy a thriving cult following throughout Northern Ireland.
Pay*ola had a busy end to 2006, including an Irish tour with British rock legends Status Quo.
During that period they also recorded new tracks at Manor Park Studios for the "77 Miles" E.P - which was eventually released in July 2007 - once again, it was launched with a Saturday night headline show in the Empire Music Hall, Belfast.
The band found an immediate replacement in Adam Callaghan, and have played a string of dates around Ireland (as well as a festival show in Ipswich) with the new line-up in late 2007.