The Lucky Caller No.9 is the long awaited first full length studio album from Ian Whitty And The Exchange. The record was produced by top Irish producer Ken McHugh (Dave Kitt, Autamata) and mastered by Dave Collins in Los Angeles (Bruce Springsteen, Janes Addiction). It was recorded by Ian Whitty And The Exchange in 2007 between the legendary Connollys of Leap in West Cork and Adda/My Sanctuary studio's in the hills of Wicklow.

The singles from the album 'Not On Your Side' and 'Houndstooth Shirt' have been playlisted on national, regional and college stations nationwide. 'Houndstooth shirt' also appeared on this years IMRO Tour compilation. Lush strings and brass dominate the indie pop arrangements of the new recordings and the up tempo nature of the songs marks an exciting progression from Ian's stripped back beginnings.

Since Ian's emergence, he has been a highly active figure in the thriving Cork scene, indeed members of The Exchange also share duties with Armoured Bear, Stanley Super 800 with members of FRED contributing to the album. In the past Ian has also been invited to perform with many of the luminaries of the Irish scene including Declan O Rourke, Bell X1, Josh Ritter, The Frames and Roderigo y Gabriella.

Ian is a songwriter who firmly believes in craft and in always placing substance over style. He is most often praised for his distinctive vocal delivery and lyricism that manages to be urgent, humorous and razor sharp without ever sacrificing the storytelling that underpins his songs.

Ian Whitty and The Exchange were recent winners of the Hotpress/Tisch video competition and had a video made for 'Not On Your Side'. The video is currently up for viewing on www.hotpress.com

Ian Whitty And The Exchange were also amongst the first acts to be selected by Alison Curtis of Today FM in her Ireland Rocks section where she gives the thumbs up to the cream of up and coming Irish Acts.

Praise for Ian Whitty And The Exchange:

Just when you thought the one guy and a guitar formula was done? He is so much more! ~Alison Curtis, Today FM.

A set of such sterling quality you?d be forgiven for thinking he has a huge back catelogue of classics to call upon. It bodes well for his forthcoming album. ~Don O Mahony, The Evening Echo

Ian Whitty has managed to carve out a personality, a sense of identity and idiosyncrasy, which is becoming increasingly difficult to do within the Irish scene. ~Tanya Sweeney, Hot Press

The Lucky Caller No. 9 promises to lengthen the breadth of the folk rock realm. ~Shilpa Ganatra, The Scene (Irish Daily Star).

Ian Whitty's new stuff sounds bloody good!? ~Michael Carr, 96fm - The Green Room

Not On Your Side is a great pop song, and we will be hearing a lot more from Ian Whitty ~Alan Jacques, 95fm - Green and Live

I love it! Its different and different works for me? ~Roddie Cleere, Irish Nightlife WLR FM