You Kiss By The Book was formed by Simon Dowling in the hills of California in 2003, and the band released their debut album, Neanderthals Going North, on a limited CD run in the States. Back in Ireland, they recorded their second album, Bear Leader, live over the course of a weekend in 2009. This year has seen YKBTB take to the stage alongside acts like Eleanor Friedberger, Mumblin Deaf Ro, Hidden Highways, Howe Gelb and The Gandhis, as well as release their third album, Family Tree.