Little Bear are a four piece band from Northern Ireland playing emotionally literate rock, and are made up of Steven McCool (Bass and vocals), Mark O'Doherty (Drums), Ryan Griffiths (Guitar), and Conor Mason (Piano).

After releasing "I'd Let You Win", a preview to their debut E.P, Little Bear received some fantastic reviews - Including both "Flavour of the Month" and "Ones to Watch" from BBC introducing. The shows that followed, including an appearance at Dublin's Hard Working Class Heroes festival and the Derry juncture of Other Voices, saw the band craft a reputation for providing an engrossing, spellbinding live experience. They are currently recording their first single, to be released in Spring 2013 on Smalltown America records.

"Excellent" - Caspar Llewellyn Smith (The Guardian)

"poignant lyrics, beautiful songs… a band worth falling in love with" Rigsy (BBC Across The Line)

"I'd Let You Win is one of the most beguiling tunes we've heard in quite some time" - Jim Carroll (Irish Times)

Contact: littlebearderry@gmail.com