05ive 06ix- Fab punk pop with plenty in the way of hooks, bit Senseless Things in places.Weekday Social – Female fronted indie pop trio, nicely melodic with a late ’80s jangly guitar sound, sorta reminds of Darling Buds and The Cranberries. Nice Sun Pinned Leaves-  Pull off the very clever trick of being incredibly eclectic (a drum and bass riddim here, an Ian Dury like refrain there, a Britpop motif hither, a heart wrenching ballad thither) whilst not really sounding like anyone else. Brilliant pop music basically.

The Landline – these guys are now officially Dublin Castle stalwarts! Performing indie/Nineties/alternopop/ baggy/Britpop covers delivered in a pant swingingly groovy manner…Fat Boy Slim, Oasis, Mock Turtles, Blur, Charlatans, Stone Roses etc…but it all blends into one beautiful party time pop megamashup. Always a joyous night out when you get on The Landline to the Dublin Castle! The Cards – Hearts pumping these Diamonds have talent in Spades and really know how to rock the Clubs… The Wot Nots– Introducing the Wot Nots, a seasoned punk rock band hailing from the leafy landscapes of Surrey, the group is no stranger to diverse venues, having rocked pubs, theatres, and festivals with their distinctive sound.Their music, often likened to The Fall, Wire, and The Damned.The Wot Nots shared stages with iconic acts such as The Blockheads, UK Subs, Anti Nowhere League, I Ludicrous, and The Piranhas. Their theatrical performances, led by the enigmatic frontman James ‘The Priest’ Wotnot, are characterized by immersive experiences. James, armed with masks and props, fearlessly ventures into the audience, creating a unique and memorable connection with the crowd…

King Joe & The Atlantics – exciting British based six-piece group influenced by the electrifying sounds of Rhythm & Blues of the 1940’s, 50’s and early 60’s. From the ashes of Big Town Playboys, who rocked many a packed Dublin Castle show back in the 1990s. The Atlantics line-up includes a truly outstanding selection of experienced & renowned players including Nick Lunt (Jools Holland R&B Orchestra), Al Nicholls (Big Town Playboys) and Wayne Lee (Son of Guitar legend Albert Lee), along with up & coming youthful musicians thrown in the mix. This matinee performance promises to be a fiesta of old school hot to trot joy, featuring finestyle party down dance music like they used to make, played fabulously well, with attention to detail and superb chops all round. Hot support from Skull Puppets – deffo a garage band, that much is indisputable. They get together in a garage down the garden, to make a Cramps inspired cathartic noise and kick out the blues. Songs of darkness, fuzzy noise and voodoo charm! Thud, howl, clang and breathe… Rock and Roll!

Cygnet Committee – tip top covers act playing a party mix with teeth from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.  From The Cure to The Clash, Stones to Bowie. Gotta be some Ziggy Starman material when you consider the origin of the rather groovy name. New Born Idols– Snappy alt pop Female fronted, touch of prog in places, some nice dave greenfield-esqe keys and a bit of a psychedelic sheen to the production. all good. Sloepark  – Young Oxford trio with busy basslines and skiittering drums and understated vocals. I was thinking Radiohead but actually much more akin to The Smile with a musically innovative style for a very young band. Promise then.

CMDN Presents: Live Music at The Dublin Castle! – discover music you NEED to hear! Tix at shop.camden-live.com Tickets £10 in advance / £12.50 at the door.

Skaface – polish up yer DMs and put on yer dancing clobber…it’s the heavy, heavy monster sound of …Skaface. premier purveyors of ska and rudeboy reggae. For fans of Madness, Specials, Selecter and so on.  False Dots – the influence of Madness is also to be found in the punky reggae of False Dots…who recently celebrated 45 years in the Biz with a cracking headline show in tge Dublin. In support tonight though…versatile lads!

Woking Calling! The Jam Vs The Clash with Punky Reggae Party – featuring seasoned punk, new wave and Mod Revival players (a pedigree that takes in The Chords, UK Subs, Chelsea, Vodka Tourists and the Bruce Foxton Band) Expect impassioned fandom inspired versions of Jam and Clash bangers, not a tribute routine! Played chronologically and mixed up for your greater entertainment, some big hitters held back til the end, what a tantalising prospect this is! The Jam and The Clash together, in the Dublin Castle for one night only! DJs We Got Killers rock the party til 2am

South Social Band – blending elements of indie, pop, soul and reggae to create a a party hearty mix fronted by a sassy as ya like gal on vox. Not afraid to get serious with the get down when needed too. Prepare to dance. The Rogues –  Young indie band from Lincolnshire. Think The Strypes and Libertines. OH? – at the piano, rocking sampleology and low key moody songs. Elements of John Grant. Unknown Mortal Orchestra. A Sony recording artist with 1000 shows’ performing experience, launching  this ‘moody indie-pop new romanticism project ‘ called OH? – originally from the uncharted forests of Nuuksio National Park in Finland. Interesting!

On International Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you) we present a bill of fab fare fit to make Luke more of a Sky Skanker and turn the Death Star into a ball of ska…  The Skavengers – Ska, rocksteady, reggae and 2 tone flavours presented beautifully for dancing in the Ancestral Seat of Madness, The Dublin Castle, natch. Natural Right – reggae and ska with a lickle bit of Balkan bounce. DJs We Got Killers – taking sassy sci-fi vibes to the dancefloor in the name of Star Wars Day, from punk to ska, rocknroll to soul, disco to rave.

From the ashes of Spiritual BatS, The Spiritual Bat run the gamut of  old-school goth and postpunk, darkwave and deathrock, all delivered with their own unique blend. The Spiritual Bat hail from Italy and have performed at several festivals in Europe, such as WGT, Whitby Goth Weekend, Return To The Batcave, Gotham Sounds, Castle Party.

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Forgetaboutit-Heavily influenced by bands like Bad Relgion, NOFX and Pennywise, the Oslo based four-piece has delivered hard hitting singalong anthems for the last decade.After 2023’s release of the debut album “Sometimes It Just Means Forgetaboutit” following two previous EP-releases, Forgetaboutit’s sound has made their way into the ears of audiences throughout the European punk rock scene. Known for their studio-tight live performance and their explosive energy on stage, Forgetaboutit has opened for bands such as Millencolin, Flogging Molly, No Fun At All and Nothington Ricochet-Nicely  honed indie rock pop from Milton Keynes. Soaring melodies and plenty of punch. ‘Shades of  Stone Roses, Oasis, Black Keys and Foo Fighters

Irish Amalga rockers Red Eye Pariah take to Dublin Castle as part of their ‘Doin The Rounds’ UK Tour  Red Eye Pariah formed in 2020 and have had a meteoric rise having sold out multiple Irish shows and supported massive acts like Tom Meighan, Electric Six and False Heads.  For fans of Biffy Clyro, Jamie T and Kings of Leon, expect a high energy audience inclusive show full of indie bangers and a few surprises! They’ll be joined by fellow Irishmen and Indie hitmakers Birches alongside Irish trip-hop solo artist Moth.  Limited tickets remaining via this link – https://bit.ly/DoinTheRoundsTickets

Outsider Art are back with another sensational lineup -The bands playing tonight are generously giving their time for a great cause, Mind Camden. “Join us at the legendary Dublin Castle for a fun-filled night of eclectic sounds!” Tickets £10 via Eventbrite and available on the night!

Ball Of Fire Spring ’24… starring The Estimators –  the finest Real Jamaican Ska vibes known to mankind emanate forth from this peerless, hardworking London band. They really do give it their ultimate all up there on stage, pumping out the wickedest of dancefloor burnin’ fun…dual vocals,  brass, keys, guitar and percussion all at full throttle, and underpinned by the meatiest heavy duty walking basslines of band leader Marcello. A wonderful night out guaranteed, as anyone lucky enough to be at our NYE party will attest. Yes, it feels like Kingston Town circa 1964 when these guys hit the stage. And with Paul and Mirko as your gigside selectas spinning the sweetest in vintage reggae, rocksteady and ska on 45, you’re in for a treat to step right up to move your dancing feet. Righteous! Plus DJs We Got Killers put on their Boogie down pants and take the dancefloor on after The Estimators have created their usual amazing sweaty dancefest upon it.

Sheffield Hits The Smoke  with… Rogue Division – 2022 was the year Sheffield Hard Rock outfit Rogue Division first came onto the scene. Featuring some of Sheffield’s finest musicians – Ryley Donston (Lead Guitar), Ben Grayson (Drums), Theo Ferreyra (Bass), James Bickerton (Rhythm Guitar) and Will Thompson (Vocals) – they wowed audiences all around Sheffield with their High Attitude approach to Hard Rock and Punk. Since the band started they’ve played many popular Sheffield venues such as Network, Record Junkee and The Yorkshireman. With every show being unique and exciting, this is a performance you will not want to miss. Joe King and the Jays were formed in 2021 when front man Joe Ricketts and drummer Josh Dabell started as a two piece out of the ashes of a former band. The trio was completed with the addition of bassist Jack Lathwood in early 2022, with the band persistently gigging around Sheffield and Manchester. September 2022 saw the release of the band’s debut single “Small Talks” which gained over 10,000 plays in its first week of release as well as attention from magazines RGM and Clunk. In February 2023, the bands second single “Take Me Back” featured on BBC Introducing Sheffield, helping the band to be shortlisted for Tramlines festival out of over 1,500 acts. The band’s third single “Love’s Like a Pair of Jeans” was released in August 2023 and since then, the band have gigged relentlessly in Sheffield venues such as Network and Record Junkee. With energetic live performances and bouncing guitar riffs, the band continues to go from strength to strength. The Wichitas are an alternative garage rock band formed in early 2023 in the small town called Mexborough of South Yorkshire. The loud, noisy and distorted sounds inspired by the likes of The White Stripes and Royal Blood. A duo with immense power and energy playing venues all around Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster The Wichitas are something to experience at least once in your life time. Despite only being together a short time, Sheffield alt-rcokers The Nothings  – Sheffield alt-rockers The Nothings have quickly made a name for themselves in their hometown since forming last year. The band reached it’s final form in September 2023 after the addition of bassist Joe Beighton, who joined guiatrists Ethan Rai and Clayton Deane as well as drummer Charlie Jones. The boys have joined the alternative/emo revival seen recently, with their influences coming from the likes of Deftones, Nirvana and Type-O Negative. With huge announcements such as Rock N Roll Circus alongside acts like Milburn and The Ks, 2024 is looking like a huge year for the young 5-piece.    DJ Black Feather keeps the party going til 2am. NB Today’s matinee event is ticketed separately HERE… https://www.wegottickets.com/event/615581 Doors 2pm The Boston Brew + Red Letters The Boston Brew – 1960s rnb/garage covers as cranked up into a feverish punky schlock and roll party… in the style of The Cannibals. Which is about right as one of them once trod the boards with said Lords of Trash… Like they say, seriously good rockin’…Daddy. Proper. Red Letters – Two ex members of The Cannibals are also present and correct here. Two ex Marauders too ( Charlie Harper’s band before he formed The UK Subs) plus the vocalist from Mood Six (a band much championed in John Cooper Clarke’s autobiography). Performing tuneful power pop for your pleasure.

On 8th of March 2024 Subterranean Street Society will be releasing their new album titled ‘BLEEP‘. ‘BLEEP’ is born out of a post-covid urgency to perform live. Where previous albums of the band were constructed in a more elaborate process, this album was written and recorded in well under a year. Eager to crank up the volume the band set out to write songs they could record live and take out on the road  just as they are. Tonight Subterranean Street Society hit the Dublin Castle to curate their very own special show as part of a UK tour. Expect fuzzed-up bass guitar feedback, thin-can resonator dirt, hard-hitting harmony yelling, up-tempo garage drums and Louis’s signature raw vocal performance. And evening filled with questions on the subject of war, smartphones, freedom of speech and polarization.

The Bogards –  from the ashes of Playdead, and recently signed to Regent Street Recs, here’s the Bogards in the DC. Somewhere you may have seen singer and bassist Finn before!  The Bogards are an alternative rock trio from London. “Our music and performances are described as heavy-hearted romantic cynicism played to its bursting point over thunderous dynamic riffs with clever tongue in cheek lyrics and a tremendous display of energy. A very professional band with the mindset of always wanting to put on a memorable performance…” Amen…      grunge and punk with melodic qualities agogo. As they say, they ain’t yo mama’s rock band!  Do Bogard that joint dude. Cutting Corners – La Nouvelle vague du vieux grunge, from France. Punky thrash with a Kurt Cobain approach, this is Funtime punk rock played by longhairs. Just as we like it. Razor Fly – original hard rock and grunge full of melodic intent and kick ass moves.

Thee Mighty St Pancras –  Twangy guitars and lots of reverb takes you into what could be a spooky Joe Meek offcut, although this definitely be a punk rock band… some mid 60s brit beat vibes – The Birds, Yardbirds, Downliners Sect etc… plus that whole post Billy Childish Kent punk tradition and something darker and deadlier of a post punk type.  Garage blues punk. Yes. Great stuff. Slender Pins – twangodelic elastic bass, scraping, scratching and zinging post punk guitar, skittering scattershot drums, all pulsing into one beautiful danceable, delectable sound for vocalist and proper frontman star type Ash Burt to express himself most wonderfully atop. A marvellous band with fabulous songs who should be massive. Their performance tonite will be. TheBigBadSad – another shit hot young band out of Bristol, hard psych influenced alt rock, sounds a bit like Bad Dog or Viagra Boys, very good work indeed. Check em out. Purple Implosion –  Also check out these Horror Zombie garage punk psychodrama psychedelicists… it’s a marvellous way to kick off this incredible bill tonite, so make sure you’re in thru the door at 7.45 sharp for some Herman Munster meets The Seeds round The Cramps gaff good time acid fried party vibes. And our hand picked superb DJs take you thru to 2am.  

Oasis Vs Blur… What’s The Story Tracy Jacks? Think back to the Summer of 1995, a long hot one as I recall. Roll With It or Country House…which would hit the top spot and sell the most newspapers? That was perhaps THE last Great Pop Phenomenon (discuss). Well, we’re all a lot older and we’re all gonna play nicely now, but you can don that Adidas top and slip those Gazelles on all over again tonight as “Oasis” and “Blur” both take to the magical, mojo riddled Dublin Castle stage to both play blistering sets. Enjoy both performances and forget the feud. What a night it will be! Plus DJ Brett Pop (sic) no doubt playing Pulp and Elastica and Sleeper and maybe even Menswear and wot not to get you in the mood.  Oh – Aces – Gallagher Bruvs in their united prime, paid scintillating homage by these talented and dedicated fans of The most swaggering, rocking end of the Britpop boom. Were Oasis the best? You tell us…that whole period is a bit of a Blur…but I did smoke some Super Grass. (Just say Mmmmm…maybe. Definitely. ) Popscene – Talking of Blur…back in 1995 the real thing infamously played a sweet as a nut sweat box Dublin Castle ‘secret’ gig at the height of post Parklife Blurmania. I mean Blur, not Scouse soulsters The Real Thing, ya get me…anyway, what a night it was. And here’s Popscene to help you relive it. Maybe they’ll play that same set. And another thing…London Zoo is just up the road so you could also easily catch Gorillaz this evening too…

Rock N Roll Book Club goes back to the source this afternoon, so far as that name is concerned, because today is all about real Rock and Roll, and the very first British youth culture phenomenon that defined it, the Teddy Boys.  Enter author Max Décharné, in conversation with Tony Gleed from 2pm about his highly acclaimed new book, entitled “Teddy Boys: Post War Britain And The First Youth Revolution“… Book of the week in the Sunday Times recently, and recipient of a two page rave review by Jon Savage in the New Statesman.  You will know Max as a onetime member of the band Gallon Drunk, and as frontman with The Flaming Stars since 1994. An authority on the 1950s and 1960s counterculture, he is the author of Vulgar Tongues: An Alternative History of British Slang, as well as A Rocket in My Pocket and Hardboiled Hollywood. Its a great pleasure to welcome Max back to the Dublin Castle today, for our Book Club assignment, Scene of many a spectacularly rocking Flaming Stars gig spanning – gulp – 3 decades. There will be questions from the floor, signings, selfies, and yes you can buy books. Get a few…soon be Christmas… In addition to a suitably ’50s flavoured DJ set interspersed throughout the event we are pleased to announce a live performance by Daniel Jeanrenaud AKA The Camden Cat – what a marvellous thing, to have Daniel J back in the DC. His stripped down Eddie Cochran meets Sun Elvis guitar, vox and drums set was a highlight of a recent groovy gig with Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons on our watch. Those references are weighty but Daniel’s oeuvre is all his own and super cool at that. A regular feature for Camdenites in a daze gone by, in a late night haunt long gone, but possibly now called Snickers in a parallel universe…this rockabilly Cat cum Kingsnake was the proponent of a delicious soundtrack to many a non existent kebab and disco biscuit and late beer meal back in the as they say day. Superb. Perfect Teddy Boys accompaniment. DJ Martin Heaphy of No Hit Records doesn’t have far to strut from the wonderful Sounds That Swing Records a couple of doors down from the DC. No doubt his vinyl selections will be absolutely on point for a rock in’ afternoon of joy steeped in Rock N Roll lore. Jump and Jive cats.

Holy Braille –  DarkWave soundtrack to Holy life. Full of emotional turmoil, stark, dark and goth. Sensational live! Leg Puppy 2.0 – Biggest band in the world called Leg Puppy 2.0. Their fearless live shows have been compared to Suicide meets The KLF. Valentina Reptile –  Electronic songwriter and producer Former Hieroglyph and Fragments of Faith lead vocalist. Am Sin –  Haunting, atmospheric duo, creating moving ethereal soundscapes. DJs til 2am…

NeverUnder  – Grunge band founded and led by singer-songwriter Noah Roovers (24).  London based, very present on the British and Scottish live scene, selling out their shows in London and part of the rising Camden Grunge Scene.

The Mickey 9s– Glasgow’s superfine purveyors of Modern Kunst and techy, tight and tantalising funky punky fare are back to the DC after what feels like an overlong wait. Great to have them back. ‘Mickey 9s are a raucous live band from Glasgow who play funky metallic dance music with sharp witted lyrics and a wild stage persona’… all true, the masked marauders of kicking punk funk they surely are, look out kids, they’re after a piece of Camden Town turf to take back to Scotland. They will most likely steal your hearts too. Impossible not to dance once they hit up the stage. “…a blend of meaty basslines, jaggy guitars, up-tempo rhythms and idiosyncratic vocals” The Scotsman “…fucking brilliant” This Englishman. Danny Fingers –  I’m getting Mink Deville NYC vibes, some school of Lou Reed travelogue talesof the Lower East Side etc in the wonderful ‘The Girls Are All The Same, for example, although Johnny is actually from L.A. He also embraces electro pop nu soul with a fizzy pop element. All good…indeed sounds right sassy. DJs We Got Killers til 2am go funk, punk, no junk, get some drinks sunk, don’t be a lunk. Party central. NB Today’s matinee show 2pm to 5pm (The Hackenbackers + Man About A Dog + Adventures Of Parsley) is a separate ticket  HERE www.wegottickets.com/event/617456/

Matt Edible & The Obtuse Angels – A Hull hero of note over recent years as championed by Tom Robinson on 6music. Glam rock beats and cutting comedy content in the lyrics typify the current corker of a single ‘Idiot’. Lotta fun. The Swagger  –referencing Mock Turtles and Stone Roses, this is wonderful, hazy psychedelic pop with a bit of Oasis’ swagger, but all it’s own creative drive. DJ Black Feather til 2am

 Socks On Records  Nite! with… The Prods – High octane punk rock and roll with massive chords and massive attitude of a Godfathers, Pistols, Heartbreakers kind- yes,  a massive guitar sound, plus great playing all round,  and great harmonies..but also a beautifully balanced modicum of wry, rapscallion humour.   A fine array of Satirical punk pop gems pricking all sorts of twattery, from catalogue models to darts to crap tech to the Great British seaside…superb. Das Kapitans – From the darkest depths of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, England. Das Kapitans are a combination of influences including Fugazi, The Spits, The Melvins, Sonic Youth, Blur and Joy Division creating a DIY punk, post punk, lo-fi, garage punk, alternative feast. Formed at the back end of 2020 Das Kapitans set themselves the challenge of writing, recording and releasing 12 albums through 2021…..a challenge that they smashed out the park! 2022 and 2023 have seen the release of the album number 13, ‘Debut’ and a number of EPs and standalone singles.As well as the music the band has set up a YouTube channel and Podcast for their Das Kapichat series – talking to people from across the country about the DIY music scene. YouTube its also home to a growing collection of videos for their tracks, again all DIY and ‘homemade’. Not content with getting their own music out there Das Kapitans have set up a small Bandcamp only record label, Socks On Records, to work with and promote other artists across the platform. Building a community of like minded artists has been key to the success since the band formed which has led to international radio plays, podcasts, blogs, vlogs and being featured on the local BBC Introducing Show a number of times. Mices –  “Mices are a 3 piece post punk/ indie band for fans of Dinosaur JR, Burning Airlines and other fun 90s bands”. Coup de Tete –  “Loud, in your face, fuzzy ukulele… because why not? Indie Punk band based in Peterborough…

Rubella Ballet – 45 years and counting from their inception, Rubella Ballet are still the zippiest, most colourfull and POSITIVE of punk pop combos. Part Gothic, part Anarcho Punk, part DIY Indie, always a fab nite out. Damage UK – as helmed by ex Nuffin guitarist Brian Damage and bassist Paul Flynn, Damage UK play old school, rabble rousing punk from The Clash school of unrule. Brigandage – Original Posipunk stylists from the neo Goth early days of post Ants and Banshees noir wave. Singer Michelle has put together a new lineup and dusted off the back catalogue. Michelle was there at the start too, as images from the queue outside the 1976 100 Club Punk Festival attest. Opening tonight, a proper treat, best arrive early…

The Fallen Leaves– with a heritage going back to the 1976 dawn of UK Punk Rock (the original Subway Sect, natch, who played the 1976 100 Club Punk Rock Festival alongside Sex Pistols, The Damned, Siouxsie, Buzzcocks etc) and a sincerity of sound dedicated to the essentials of punk, garage and freakbeat (Minimum RnB natch), it’s always a great treat to welcome this band to the stage.  They really tear up the place each and every time, and in the suavest manner possible!… “This valve amp, treble-to-the-max rave-up would have had the mid-’60s Who or Pretty Things bricking it backstage at theEmbassy Club” Mark Paytress (Mojo) “This sharp, angular, melodic garage-pop will doubtless appeal to the same authenticity-starved youngsters who have made Billy Childish their king”. – Stewart Lee. The Beat Pack “Prime purveyors of brutal 60s RnB, proto psych and freak beat” is damn rite. A hint of punkish pithiness from the 1970s and Trash Modernism from the 1980s make these guys a perfect foil for the Fallen Leaves.   Queenie and the Peanuts – schlock and roll with teeth, and the titular regal gal upfront giving the grit and grind some class. For fans of The Void Oids and Wayne County  and all good non linear punk rock fun.

Jemma Freeman & the Cosmic Something – Beautifully honeyed yet barbed indie rock / dream pop with on point song craft and sonorous vocals from them wot’s name is on the tin. As they say ‘Outsider dream alt rock’ is the gist, and ‘cosmic songs about introversion, hidden lives, and empowering yourself in the face of adversity’… indeed, super. Eve Indigo – Eve first took to the stage as the ballsy  amped up singer/songwriter on a  neo-glam rock/good old fashioned rock and roll tip, but now Eve Indigo is a crack 3 piece on a mission to make Hair Metal hip…kinda …job done, coz this is truly sassy, funtime, crafted glam punk joy. Partay. Milkfiz – fascinating new band outta Bristol, always a hot bed of creativity, and along with Manchester, the true heartland of post punk. These superbly syncopated sons and daughters of the Severn take all that Pop Group, Glaxo Babies, Maximum Joy heritage and soup it up for some suitably psyched 2020s visions. Ace. Arrive early. You must catch this band.

The Rheumatics – ‘Rock Against Rheumatism’ is their cause celebre, can’t argue with that…old enough to know no better whatsoever bunch of chaps covering 1970s Punk Rock classics and also some of the cool music that paved the way for Punk. A fabulously entertaining way to spend a midsummer Sunday afternoon then! Yes, this is a matinee show, get yourselves along around 2.30pm NB The Rheumatics matinee show is a separate event to the evening gig (NO TV + tba )www.wegottickets.com/event/616745/

DB Stewart is a blues rock artist from Seattle, U.S. Country Rock and Pop sensibilities sweeten the bluesology evident in the fine guitar playing, making for an accessible troubadour experience that could please fans of Tom Petty or Steve Earle as much as those of Bukka White. Talented guy.  Sophia Lucia –is an experimental musician, performer, and writer. She is based out of Chicago & Paris. She makes hypnotic and chaotic rock & roll / singer-songwriter music, with punk and theatrical energy. She writes and produces a one-woman show titled, ‘Freak Show Cabaret!’ which is a variety show including (but not limited to) theatre, poetry, dance, performance art, improvisation, and original music. Alternate Root Magazine described Sophia Lucia as, “a rare gem – one of a small band of unique, idiosyncratic artists who forge their own path because, for them, that is the only path which is viable.” 

No Face No Case Presents A Night Of Oi!…to get you in the mood, fuel up on some righteous street punk energy pre Rebellion Festival. 4 superb bands – Crown Court, The Angry Agenda, Savage Beat, Tear Up…

This afternoon’s special matinee RocknRoll Book Club welcomes back Mr Spenwood Books himself, hardest working author/publisher in showbiz, Mr Richard Houghton…and today Shepherds Bush comes to Camden Town, coz it’s all about The Who… This Guitar Has Seconds To Live: A People’s History Of The Who, is an oral history of the band who were the first and original Mod guitar group, and who evolved into the kickingest of kick ass arena filling rock phenomena. They smashed Rickenbackers, hotel rooms and occasionally each other. Never before had a band caused such wanton destruction on stage. Never before had a band smashed their instruments into pieces, or used feedback as a weapon to manipulate their audiences. But there had never been a band like The Who before, and no other band has ever brought the same level of danger, excitement, chaos and sheer volume to live performance. From singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle starting out as The Deetours in 1962, until the untimely death of their legendary drummer Keith Moon in 1978, this is the story of over 300 explosive who concerts told through more than 500 eyewitness accounts. It charts their rise from their West London roots to become one of Britain’s top chart acts (with 14 top ten hits) and a gig schedule that saw them play virtually everywhere in the UK before conquering North America and the world via mammoth concert tours and attention-grabbing appearances at the Monterey, Woodstock and Isle of Wight festivals. The Who’s albums Tommy, Who’s Next and Quadrophenia all rank in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Their legacy is undiminished by time, and the sound of feedback runs through this book, as fans and admirers of the band recount seeing them in action through a series of fascinating and heartwarming anecdotes and photographs. More than 290 different Who gigs are recalled by fans, from their mod roots through to the 2000s… Tony Gleed talks to Richard Houghton about all things Who on stage, with a Q and A to follow and books to be bought and signed. Buy one, buy three. Soon be Christmas. We then complete this Whofest the best way possible…with a long set of ‘60s /‘70s classics performed by confirmed Who enthusiasts’ the excellent Wardour Street. From the igniting spark of The Who, straight through the ’60s mod explosion (Small Faces, The Kinks, Spencer Davis), and into the mod revival (Jam, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts, Chords, Lambrettas), plus a sprinkling of new wave and 2-tone. Wardour Street are the real deal Mod covers band…pure Fred Perry-adorned modernist joy!  

Another PUNKY REGGAE PARTY shindig hits the DC, and that’s always a joy…you know you’re in good gands with this supergroup of seasond punk, new wave and Mod Revival players (The Chords, UK Subs, Chelsea, Vodka Tourists, Bruce Foxton Band) and this time the guys are hitting us up with their always loved,  superfine Clash set and taking up against the Premier Stiff Little Fingers homage, Six Little Fingers. I predict a draw, and a triumph all round. We Got Killers keep the party going til 2am, punky, reggae, and a lot more…

The Wheelgrinders- Are a Rockabilly trio based in Vancouver, Canada and in the South of France. They have been grinding out their own brand of traditional roots Rockabilly at hep joints near and far since 2016. With two albums recorded, multiple tours in Canada and in Europe and their songs spun on rockabilly radio stations around the world Greg  – Guitar/Vocals Caroline –Upright Bass Stuart  – Drums

Toot ‘N’ Skamen – it’s been more than a decade since this superb ska/reggae/2tone collective last trod the sainted Dublin Castle boards and we’re very pleased to have them return under the auspices of Ska Punk Party #4. A dancefloor frenzy is assured, fez optional. In fact you can get off yer fez if ya like… Jack The Lad – proper street punk kick ass gear with just the right balance of dry humour, out and out laughs and deviant hard ass Oi! elements. Massively entertaining in fact. Boot Boy Radio DJs nice you up with punky party sounds between bands, We Got Killers take the punk and ska into soul and rock and roll and  further dancefloor excesses beyond 11pm til the wee wee hours.

Viva Morrissey – Based in the Holy City of Manchester, Morrissey’s birthplace, and home of his former band The Smiths, Viva Morrissey are highly regarded for the authenticity and accuracy that they bring to their performance.  Viva Morrissey’s concerts are based on Morrissey’s present-day solo shows, which makes their live shows markedly different from those of tributes to The Smiths.  2024 sees the 20th anniversary of the release of Morrissey’s most successful album ‘You Are The Quarry’, and to mark the occasion Viva Morrissey will be playing the full album in its original running order, followed by a selection of the best loved songs of The Smiths and Morrissey.

Kick Down The Doors and Bugbear Presents- Palmolive at RNR Book Club – Paloma Romero McLardy’s soon come hotly anticipated memoir ‘Punk’s Palmolive – Fighting Dragons in the Land of Concrete’ must be one of the most eagerly anticipated punk diaspora books for many a year. Just when you thought the school of ‘76 literature had been exhausted, here’s a major player with a fascinating tale to tell, spanning Franco’s Spain, her life with the pre Clash Joe Strummer, the highs and lows of punk rock UK, and so much more, and along the way shaping one of the most influential, idiosyncratic and balls out daring of punk era outfits, the no balls, no bullshit genius that was The Slits. Not to mention her pivotal role with post punk game changers The Raincoats… In conversation exclusively with Tony Bugbear at the Dublin Castle RnR Book Club tonite ahead of a Rebellion Festival Literary Stage assignation, also presented by Kick Down The Doors PR, we are very pleased to welcome Palmolive to our stage to discuss her forthcoming book, and explore a life at the Cutting edge of music, culture and seismic societal change. Palmolive will also be presenting a fascinating video as part of this evening’s entertainment, and we are anticipating that some of her former artistic associates will also participate in the event. Palm Olive’s former partner in The Raincoats Gina Birch, a legendary post punk era figure for sure, will also be with us this afternoon as guest DJ, spinning some suitably spiky and on point tuneage. NB This is a matinee event. Doors 2pm

Two of Europe’s leading tributes are coming together to bring the U.K the tour that never happened! Rage against the machine & Beastie Boys …With an added little extra of a newly formed Cypress Hill thrown into the mix. This line up has never been seen before and promises to be a great night for ALternorock, Rap & Hip hop lovers all around. The Machine Rages On have established themselves as the top tribute to Rage Against The Machine over the last 8 years! After sold out shows in Europe this summer the band have set their sights on an even bigger tour for 2024! Aswell as it being the 25th Anniversary of The battle of Los Angeles it would have also been the 25th anniversary of this mega multi band tour that never came to fruition, sadly… Beast Decoys have also quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s leading tributes, as an ode to one of the greatest hip hop acts to grace the scene, these 3 Mc’s & one DJ not only bring the high energy you have come to expect from the Beastie Boys but also the unique look that they brought with them too. Cypress Hill are homaged by “Cyprish Hill”, whose act is based upon the Live at the Fillmore concert from 2000 featuring 2 mc’s, a live band and DJ. So a great night in store for sure.

Loz Campbell – formed in 2014 hailing from Wakefield, UK! The 4 piece Alt Rock band have gained a loyal fanbase in the last few years following singles such as “Bad Girl” & “Beautiful Liar” with airplay on the BBC, Amazing Radio & Planet Rock. The Band have also being featured in ERB, MNPR, Classic Rock & Rock n load magazines. Over the last few years the band have toured with the likes of Cherie Currie (The Runaways), Richie Ramone, Eric Martin (Mr.Big), Mungo Jerry and had the chance to play Planet Rockstock, HRH Ibiza, Live at Leeds + Many More.  Looking ahead the band are currently in the process of writing & recording their second studio album.

Laid-superb James tribute…On Saturday 19th May 2018 Mike Hadfield, lead singer of LAID, had a VIP ticket to the sound check prior to the James gig at King George’s Hall Blackburn. During the question and answer session Mike grabbed the microphone and asked the band their thoughts of him setting up a tribute band to honour their music. After deliberating as a band, Saul spoke for them saying “Go for it!” and Tim Booth gave his blessing. Mike set to work gathering the troops to create a band of fans for fans – Laid – a tribute to James.  Laid have received high praise everywhere they play. As well as rising to the occasion of a 1600 strong audience at Shiiine-On Weekender and performing on the bigger stages, they also love the more intimate setting of a smaller crowd within a 150-200 capacity venue. Committed to getting the same energy and performance that James produce onstage and getting that live sound just right, the band have marked their territory as the leading tribute to one of the best bands to come out of Manchester.  Playing all the hits including “Sit Down”, “Come Home”, “Laid”, “She’s a Star”, “Tomorrow”, “Getting Away With It”, and “Sometimes” they are one band not to be missed! Hope they find time to do “Hymn from A Village” mutters this old raincoat wearer… Well we could always play it…We Got Killers spin the big hitting party choons til 2am. Expect a fair bit bit of Manc made dance floor finery tonite for sure!

AKA The Syndicate – AKA The Syndicate released their self-titled debut album, full of original ska, reggae and punk influenced music in 2021 which saw one song stand out, capturing the zeitgeist of the times. In response, the group pieced together a remote music video, an anthem of isolation titled ‘Hands Up (Who’s Coming With Me?) which was followed by the moody    ” Two Sides Of The City” Their debut album was described by Scootering Magazine as “A pop-tinged reggae album that brings to mind a wide variety of other bands, from Madness at their most successful to very early UB40, and maybe even a hint of No Doubt thrown in for good measure.”  Their second album ‘It’s Our World‘ was released in 2023 to rave reviews and the same can be described of their live shows, but the only way to know this is buy a ticket and catch AKA The Syndicate live…and luckily we have the perfect venue to enjoy a band steeped in ska and reggae and 2 Tone music. Ladies and Gentlemen… AKA The Syndicate in The Dublin Castle! With excellent high energy support tonite from New Tonic  – From the ashes of naughties Skangsters 2Tonic, New Tonic are a new take on the band with 3 original and 3 new band members. Playing old New Tonic originals, some new material and their own take on some of the classics. The 2 Tone/Trojan/Brit Pop/Indie influenced band are intent on freshening up the scene and having already performed at the IOW Festival, The Cavern Club, Liverpool and several well known music venues. The band are already making a name for themselves with their electric, energetic live performances as a must see band. New Tonic, happy to be influenced but not to be labelled.  All this plus dancefloor sounds from the sixties and seventies to right now right thru til 2am courtesy We Got Killers. 

Rhythm 60 is an Ex Gratia Recordings Party celebrating Scarlett Carson and J Mitch Flaxo’s first sixty years in The Universe… and you’re all invited, for a small fee to cover the entertainment . And what entertainment!…Back in October 1964 two incredibly special, squalling humans arrived onto this Earth and things have never been the same… Here we are in October 2024 and those two singing scorpio siblings, bassist, drummer trouble causers in multiple bands including Hagar the Womb, Bug Central, Mekons, Pig Ignorance, Big Bottom, Riot Clone, mclusky and also the rhythm section of anarchistwood going by the names of J Mitch Flacko and Scarlett “Charlie” Carsen are now almost grown up and are about to reach the youthful age of sixty. Please save the date of Friday 18th October to come and celebrate with us all at the infamous Dublin Castle on Camden Parkway. This includes a birthday for Hally too! The bands dem… anarchistwood – taking inspiration from Detroit ’60s, ’70s proto punk (indeed have been known to play a Destroy All Monsters number) as much as the Pistols packin’ ’76 SEX scene and post Crass ’80s Anarcho satire… Frank Cutter and crew know how to enrich the audience with fabulous, head turning, transgressive punk rock, and play it with a supercool ease. Punkish pranksterism never got so sassy. Effortlessly brilliant, massively entertaining. Their uber neato version of ‘White Punks On Dope’ (‘Black Punks On Speed’! hollers bassist Mitch!) is a wonderful inclusion in recent sets too. Bug Central – Bug Central are a punk band from London, England formed in 1996 and still playing with the original line up of Noodles Romanov (guitar / vocals), Ben Blasphemy (bass) and Charlie Bug of Riot/Clone, Pig Ignorance at the drums… Fierce and rumbling proper PROPER punk. SLapPeR – “the most beautiful sound you’ve ever heard” might sound like a bold statement, but you know what… beauty is in the eye of the beholder and… behold! Beauty! With echoes of neo classical, punk industrial and pronk pop gothic, there’s a lot going on and it’s all head crunchingly, psychedelically enigmatic and exciting. With DJ action til 2am…

St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club- From Stockholm, Sweden has been described in media as a mix of The Jam, Inspiral Carpets and Oasis. The band is run by Jimi Sebastian, raised in Sweden but with an English father which is reflected in both lyrics and music where the social realist narrative often plays a prominent role. He has on several occasions been invited to various podcasts TV etc. where he talks about the band’s music, lyrics and the connection to football culture. The band is constantly growing and considered as one of the country’s most entertaining live acts. SJSCC has previously released one full-length album and 3 EP’s, played frequently live where they sell out venues in both Sweden and London. A new full-length album is out in september 2024. So get your tickets for this folks! Band links:

THE ULTIMATE STONE ROSES ARE THE ONLY TRIBUTE TO THE ROSES TO HAIL FROM MANCHESTER.  EACH MEMBER IS A DIE HARD FAN OF THE ORIGINAL BAND WHO HAS DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO MASTERING THE MUSIC OF THEIR HEROES.  PLAYING SONGS FROM THE SEMINAL FIRST ALBUM, THE SECOND COMING AND EARLY FAN FAVOURITES LIKE ‘SALLY CINNAMON’ AND ‘MERSEY PARADISE’, THE ULTIMATE STONE ROSES GIVE THEIR AUDIENCES THE MOST AUTHENTIC STONE ROSES EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE…