Amy Affairs –  The Amy Effect continues to reverberate around us. This impassioned Italian Amy Winehouse tribute band are a wonderful tribute to her. Grazi!  From Rome, with love, playing her most iconic songs via short stories about her artistic history, the influences she’s had, and the styles that inform her music. The concert is not just a tribute, but a short narrative and musical journey: between songs, the audience is led on a discovery of the artists, sounds, and cultural context that inspired Amy Winehouse, creating an intimate, warm, and engaging atmosphere. The band create a sound that is elegant and respectful of the original, yet lively and personal. Em Louise – Contemporary rnb tinged pop with a heartfelt vocal and swathes of banging house and disco riddims. Vocally think perhaps Lola Young, but aimed firmly at the dancefloor. Exojay -is an alternative R&B act. Advancing an experimental approach, with bits and pieces of hip hop tropes amidst urban tinged pop. Matinee Event – ticketed separately here.. https://wegottickets.com/f/20852    Anne Pigalle – L’Anarchie Dans Le UK – Q and A and live performance…  Time for some action ? From 1881 radical cabaret in Paris to 1976 Punk , Anne Pigalle the Queen of Soho , spills the beans , is it time for another cultural revolution ? What the Brits never knew about punk , the French chapter , let’s go back to basics , your country needs you – The French Chapter Q&A with Travis Elborough and Chris Salewicz followed by a live music/performance poetry. There will also be films And GoGo Girls dancing to punk rock!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Pigalle

Juelma and SIFI Band – Laid back jazz tinged folk pop with a whiff of West Coast psychedelics and some nice spectral guitar via a sweet dreampop vocal. Very nice. Nick Ferman – if it’s ’Old Hipster Blues’ you’re after you’ve come to the right place! Mr F and his ‘Cinematic lofi rock and roll’ can be hip and bluesy with the best of em. Chalkroom– Emotive and dynamic indie rock with soaring choruses and plenty of light ‘n shade which hints at Radiohead in places but here’s a band that pretty much excels in creating their own sound. Darcy Harding –  indie, alternative folk, taking inspiration from artists such as Big Thief, Alex G, Boy Genius.

The Strange Fumes – They call it ‘psychedelic rock fusion’ – and sounds suitably groovy. It could be something a Primal Scream fan might dig, but then they explore a bit ‘of a 70s Floydy vibe too, and some great wobbling Neal Young and Crazyhorse tinged guitar passages. Spade Diamonds- it’s a family affair. A project started in 2008 by 3 brothers and sisters. This led to numerous musical projects: the first musical contest win in 2009, the first EP in 2010, and a series of concerts throughout Paris, where they are from. Spade Diamonds is also a sound. British-rock based, French-pop infused and classical musically coated, Spade Diamonds’ sound evolves with freedom between several universes, and becomes whole on stage where it is delivered with passion and intensity. Dariush – Paris-based group headed up by the nominal Dariush, playing pop rock with influences of country, jazz, and blues. Rattlesnake Hum – “North London 5 piece that blends the grit, dirt, and sleaze of 80s hardrock with the riff-laden groove of modern blues/stoner rock. The result is a sound as emotive as it is energetic that embodies the spirit of the town that spawned it. We offer a fun live performance that conveys the love of our craft.” Job done, they kick ass! Get in at 8pm to enjoy them.

Raw Milk Conspiracy– Post punk agitation with political leanings and an engaging spoken word approach to the vocals. Think The Fall, Half Man Half Biscuit, King Of The Slums. The Slow Day – From Manchester- The Chameleons meets The Verve. Quite a lot of the old post Joy Division post punk angst in there but some entertaining’90s indie swagger too. Good stuff. Pretty intense. Ex Smith6079. The WU – Melodic and coolly delivered indie pop is the order of the day with this alternative three piece band from Dublin with ‘60s garage, mod and surf influences. Tribe – alt rock 3 piece from the Camden Hood, with some super shredding guitar departures.

Rubella Ballet – back again due to high demand! Always great to welcome back Sid and Zillah, Emily Flea, and hard hitting new drummer Kath Drums. Back in the day RB added a hugely welcome splash of garish luminosity to the Anarcho Punk universe, as modelled by Crass et al. Their fizzing indie pop punk sensibility was always welcome too, although live there’s an impressive degree of kosmiche heaviosity these days. A bit tribal, a bit psychedelic, and still utterly punk. Brill. (Note to staff- turn off the stage lights and let it shine!!) System Of Hate – “Coming from Los Angeles, S.O.H. gives us some raging hardcore crust. This band can write a hardcore crust song while having some melody in their musical structure, and that’s not a bad thing. Their music has a lot of different textures to it, and they can take you up a mountain and then drop you off a cliff. Now that’s punk!”- Maximum Rock N Roll. P.I.G – female fronted mix of all things loud & heavy featuring ex members of Conflict, Headjam/AOS3/DogshiteDJ Tony Bugbear – ‘We Got Killers’ …punk, ska, reggae, soul, disco, rave, indie, rock and roll til 2am.

Mr. Fib – multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Green and band, playing witty and progressive rock pop with criss cross Afrobeat rhythms and a commercial radio friendly sound akin to The Police.  Stomping anthems with lots of fire and fun. Jaded Jester – alt-rock/numetal bad asses. Bluesy tinges to the fiery, female lead vocal. Good n groovy crunch to the music. Stonking.

Frenchy & the Punk Quirky New York Based Post-Punk/Dark Alternative Duo https://www.facebook.com/frenchyandthepunk http://www.frenchyandthepunk.bandcamp.com The Ghost of Lemora London’s own purveyors of “Gothic Pomp,” this five-piece delivers a soaring mixture of genres that is as beautiful as it is haunting. “A knack for a soaring, glowing mixture of genres… passionate musicianship and directness.” – Progsphere “Gothic pomp a la Sisters of Mercy… lavish keyboard bends make it truly cinematic.” – Let It Rock Magazine https://theghostoflemora.com/ https://www.facebook.com/¿WHY NOT W!E? “A multi-layered monument of dream pop guitar and subtly stirring synths, evoking the best elements of Faith-era Cure, early U2, prime time Slowdive and turn-of-the-century Interpol” — The Vapour Trail. DEBUT GIG https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584572078985 More details & ticketlink to follow

Koala Bar – From Malmo, Sweden, sublime purveyors of folk tinged campfire pop. West Coast, Nordic and Dream Pop tropes combined beatifically for a benighted listening experience. Filip Clements  – from Norway… indie rock with pop sensibilities, written for the big stage. His debut album Soft Apocalypse is scheduled for release in the autumn of 2026. Recorded at Eastcote Studios, the album was produced by Grammy-winners Catherine Marks (boygenius, Ed O’Brien), Martin Terefe (Yungblud, Robbie Williams) and Tord Knudsen (The Wombats), with recording and mixing by George Murphy, and drums by Karl Brazil. The record presents modern, guitar-driven songwriting led by Filip’s skewed lyrics and atmospheric, emotive vocals.  Brook Fox – melodic rock/pop  artist out of Wales. Spirited and anthemic stuff. Sam Taylor young singer songwriter from Liverpool.

Payola – Classic indie rock fare… Abrasive early Arctic Monkeys guitars and a bit of classic Britpop swagger, damn fine tunes too. Distorted Model – hooky female fronted dreampop via old school jangly indie such as The Darling Buds … Kill Bosco – also hooky as in Peter Hooky what with the probing bass lines, uber indie chiming guitars and a keening Manics like melodic appeal. Zippy power-pop/indie rock. Pin – Up Gurus – marvellously moody Gothic psych. Some nifty guitar work and stomping rhythms and a sultry vocal. Slinky, sinister, sassy. Sure. Some great dramatic tension with build ups to intensity Alt rock of a QOTSA type in there too but mostly kind of Iggy / Dream Syndicate / Jim Carrol vibe. Very good. DJ Fuzz til the wee hours.

CAIPIRINHA SOCIETY AO VIVO EM LONDRES – RETORNO À CIDADE Londres, estamos de volta! No dia 27 de junho, a Caipirinha Society retorna à cidade para um show especial em um dos palcos mais icónicos da cena musical britânica: The Dublin Castle. Localizado em Camden, um dos bairros mais importantes da história do rock em Londres, o The Dublin Castle é conhecido por ter recebido bandas que se tornaram gigantes da música mundial. Nomes como Blur, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay e muitas outras bandas que começaram a sua trajetória ali passaram por esse palco antes de conquistarem o mundo. Dessa vez, o palco será tomado pelo melhor do rock brasileiro ao vivo, com uma noite cheia de clássicos que marcaram gerações, muita energia e um público cantando junto do início ao fim. Se você já esteve em um dos nossos shows, sabe como é a atmosfera. E se será a sua primeira vez, prepare-se para uma noite inesquecível.

So what is this “scum punk flower world” show business you ask. Well, it’s a lunge of grunge fab alterno punker party night indpired by Nirvana and hosted by Cobainites in extremis Hideous Dress, who kick mucho ass and play their righteously Bleeched music on the night. As do waifcigs also known as secrets of the alcove plus Glass Delusion and Boots McMahon’s fast thieves club. 

CRY- 99 – My Bloody Valentine /Curve/Slowdive/Lush are the influences here..sound really  great too even if their shugaze influences are apparent. They do it all their own way, rather special. The Other Woman – 3 young women from the West Country who make a rather beautiful ethereal noise that seems to bridge The Sundays / Everything But The Girl ethereal melodic  ‘80s indie girls thing and something more shugaze, noir and poignantly rumbling…great emoting vocals, artful, playful guitar and bass parts and sweetly syncopated drumming. Great!

EMOM – Electronic musicians welcome!  To pre-book your open mic slot  laurie@laurieblack.co.uk.  Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up.  All sets 10-20 mins.  The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights. Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black.  She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental.  Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths. Curated headline slot TBA, part of ‘Bad Luck Synth Club’ each month!  First Wednesday of the month at the legendary Dublin Castle.    

Steve Hensby Band – rousing roots artist outta Australia ‘Steve Hensby Band are splitting at the seams with an assault to the musical senses with elements of funk, soul, ska, world, a sprinkle of psychedelia and a dash of folk…’ amen! The Magnetic Charms – folk and country and alt Americana touches via some astute song craft and a fizzing pop sensibility. For fans of REM, Souled American, The Byrds. Matt Swallow – Northumbrian singer-songwriter playing intimate and acoustic Folk/Americana songs written between the UK and Kenya, with a strong storytelling feel that works really well in listening rooms and pubs. Has impressed both touring East Africa and on multiple Glastonbury stages. 

Slender Pins – for fans of The Fall, Gang of Four, Bogshed and general punk funk informed artnik indie, a remarkable band renowned for superbly lively performances, especially in the Dublin Castle. Taut, tense but tremendously joyous at all times. And moreover they have ace songs. Also…  Their lead singer is not called Bert it transpires.  but he’s certainly a great frontman! El Fausto – Highly stylised noir pop rock sung in Spanish … could be from the soundtrack to a great lost David Lynch film or something. A bit of Nick Cave in there maybe but this is pretty original boho rock. ‘El Fausto delivers a powerful live show blending original rock with a dark, theatrical edge. We are currently expanding internationally and believe your venue is the perfect stage for our UK debut.’ Pylon Poets –  ‘Off the back of a successful 2025 following the release of their album ‘Demise of the Divine’ and performing alongside artists such as Faithless, Kula Shaker, Echo & the Bunnymen, Reverend & The Makers, Pylon Poets sound has a certain je ne sais quoi that can only be fully understood by immersing yourself in their live show.’ Amen. Psychedelic Skies with influence from Foo Fighters, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Royal Blood and Rush as you may judge on debut single ‘Otherside’. Further music about to drop, and on stage 8pm tonight for your somewhat psychedelicized appreciation.

The Velvet Thunders – these guys have perfected a party playlist set full of absolute banging dance tunes. From crunching, commercial hard rock classics, to indie bangers, funk and soul staples, big hip hop numbers and punk and new wave corkers. It’s all there to enjoy, with fIEMs lead guitar, righteous riffola, floor quaking bass and big ass drums. And a superb frontman who really knows how to conduct a party. A superb night out assured! Sub Couple – noir pop and post punk influences with portentous grooves and a wry sense of humour at all times. It’s a very groovy, head wobbling concoction. So much so that last time they performed for us in the Dublin Chicago hip hop phenomenon Common joined them on stage for a couple of numbers! Who will turn up this time?! Anything could happen and probably will. Messmate – excellent entertainment that somehow manages to combine Nirvana, The Cure and Dr Feelgood and still sound utterly original. The (seemingly) seven foot tall frontman is quite a presence, and does some wonderful Wilko Johnson duck walking as he off loads his ace Anglo Saxon indie angst. Tony Bugbear gives you the DJ action- We Got Killers til 2am

In 1991 Attila and Otway wrote a very silly Rock Opera, ‘Cheryl’ – an everyday story of Satanism, Trainspotting, Drug Abuse and Unrequited Love. It was a big hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, believe it or not! They’re reviving it for its 35th Anniversary and performing it at Rebellion Festival and for 5 shows at the PBH Free Fringe at Bannerman’s in Edinburgh. This show is to make sure they can remember it all.  ‘Cheryl’ will be the second half of this gig and in the first half they’ll be doing part of the ‘Headbutts & Halibuts’ show they have done occasionally for the past three decades: basically mucking around together and separately. Otway’s Hits, some poems from Attila’s new book, and collaborations like the Glue Medley and the German translation of ‘You AIn’t Seen Nothing Yet’. Chaos.

Rough Born Legends – A cornucopia of tough, blues tinged rock and roll, funky grooves, gruff rootsy vocals and eighties pop dynamics. A clever and engaging blend with lots of variety, tons of hooks, and a superb sonic palette all round! Neighbour Club – ‘a regular band with regular instruments’…well you could say that! Irregularly good talent on display mind you. Beautifully pitched boy/girl  pop rock with groovy vibes.

The Non-Nonconformists – Blues mingled with post punk replete with clattering latin percussion and a vocal something akin to an Oxbridge Mark E Smith. There’s definitely room in your life for a band who sound a bit like the Fall fronted by Marcus Bridgestock. And they groove.  Rockist post-punk with bonkers but amusing ranting. Parting Shots – Legends of North East post punk, reformed and refitted for 21st Century fun. Sunderland legendary Punk Band Parting Shots have reformed and entered the digital age.  Their new EP – Burn in Heaven is out now on Bandcamp. Snarling lyrics by David Hodgson (also of Folk Devils), and all fired up with heavy dub dynamics and funky bass. Great to have them back and in the DC. Sweetpool – embracing psychedelia, post punk, space rock and motorik riddims, this band make a big beautiful noise for a three piece.

Jumpers For Goalposts – ‘Is there anything more nostalgic than a game of football with Jumpers for Goalposts? Probably. But the that doesn’t take away from the nostalgia influenced indie sound that this Jumpers for Goalposts bring to the stage. High energy and guitar driven, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  The Mooches – Sprightly hook-laden indie pop with a nod to new wave and power pop, featuring superb, up-beat catchy tunes, great stuff indeed. The Vivettes – girl/boy band playing garage rock, sixties pop and punk rock intermingled exquisitely with big hitting drums and searing guitar. Part Nuggets part Brill Building. Boom. Dinnair – electronica and triphop elements primed with pulsating noir pop – the delicious and decadent vehicle of the very talented Johanna Bowes, opening this eclectic Friday night of great artists. DJ Fuzz tops off the fun from 11pm to 2am

‘Ganked‘ are a 3-piece punk, ska, mod covers outfit from North East Scotland. Well established and in demand on the local circuit (regularly performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee etc)., we are very pleased to be bringing the party South to some eager sassenachs, and no doubt plenty of homeboys n gals too, following the mighty Ganked South for a fabulous Summertime party in that there London. Excellent! Jody and the Jerms  – in support tonight, this excellent band are the beneficiaries of radio play from the likes of Mark Radcliffe (6Music), Frank Skinner (Absolute) and er…Tony Bugbear on our very own Tales of the Dublin Castle! Think 1960s girl groups via Buzzcocks punky pop fizz. Neat.

Cats Who Rock Promotions proudly presents for the final time Songs for Sarah A charity & memorial event held at dublin castle camden All proceeds donated to the Listen Fund, who amongst other endeavours, provide accommodation for families with patients at King College Hospital. They housed myself during Sarah’s admissions. In aid of King’s College hospital. Donation link: – supportkings.org.uk/fundraising – with… lauriewright another day treskings nick.diver evanwilliams sammyvincenttt jcandthegreatplague chris daleymusic stupidheartsclubmusic charles bueller molly vulpyne Kit Bottomly sam taylor

Monday night at the Dublin Castle isn’t just another open mic; it’s a righteous rite of passage in the heart of Camden and a chance to play on the legendary stage that has hosted Madness, Coldplay, Blur, Amy Winehouse and Arctic Monkeys to name but a few. Running every Monday from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM, we host a smorgasbord of talent, from finger in the ear folk to ferocious thrash-metal and everything in between. While we’re primarily a music haunt for singer-songwriters and full bands, all performers are welcome to have a go. Sign-up is strictly on the night—no advance bookings, just turn up and get in the queue. The sheet opens at 7:00 PM sharp, and many people get here quite a bit earlier to secure their place for an absolute blinder of a night. Each act gets a maximum of 10 minutes, which includes your setup, tuning, and chat. So you need to be ready to go the moment your name is called to make the most of your time in the spotlight. For those who arrive late, we keep a reserve list in case of drop-outs, though a spot isn’t guaranteed. We provide a professional-grade experience with a full backline, including DI boxes, guitar and bass amps, a full drum kit, and a top-tier PA system and desk mixed by a pro sound engineer. Just remember to bring your own cables, instruments, and any backing tracks (original work only—no karaoke tracks, please!). We even have a stand if you’re bringing your own keyboard. The vibe here is all about community. We encourage a ‘stay and support’ culture—cheer on the other acts, grab a pint at the bar, and keep the chatter to the front room while artists are performing. Entry is completely free, but we are a strictly 18+ venue.

Raw Milk Conspiracy– Post punk with socio- political leanings and an engaging spoken word approach to the vocals…not taking the prevailing Woke view (yeah right) or could it be Half Man Half Biscuit style satire? You decide. PRiCK – new, original material, full blast punk rock outfit. Proper anthemic ramalama rock and roll with punknacious tood- think Dead Boys, Damned, Ruts… The Kenneth Anger Project – Fabian from Cuddly Toys and Rachel Darq AKA Madame Krumpet from Guru Honey Badger-doing cuddly toy numbers and their all new Kenneth Anger stuff …and anything influenced by the Crowleyite experimental film maker has to be a vibe right?!

Break The Rules are the premier Status Quo tribute band of the UK. They might not be rocking all over the world quite yet but, they’re Fun Fun Fun, so what we’re proposing is you come down and have a party like it’s the school disco circa 1974. Triple denim all round! All the hits and more. They will, no doubt, give you Whatever You Want… Jack’s Got A Plan – 3 piece powerhouse playing high tempo rip roaring powerpop. Taut basslines and kilting melodies.

The Kubricks – fabulous to invite these chaps back to the DC after a couple of years absence. We go back a long way, Bugbear putting on their first gigs thingummy wossname years ago! You could almost call this excellent, Essex schooled punky ska band ‘vintage’ now, but they’re still very youthful compared to most of the skanking opposition out there! Energy? Yes! Loads of it. And superb songs crafted with beautiful brass infused bubblin’ reggae and ska…with a thoroughly British accent in place both vocally and stylistically. A superb band, and a fantastic night out assured. “With their genre-blending sound, razor-sharp musicianship, and an ever-growing fanbase, The Kubricks continue to cement their place at the forefront of the UK’s modern ska movement.” Amen. Conflict Manager  – Excellent taut and twisty turny post punk propulsion full of elastic bass, crisp drums, angular guitars and cool, knowing vocals. Think Ruts, Killing Joke, Gang of Four, Stranglers. Tony Bugbear helms We Got Killers 11pm to 2am with more reggae, ska, punk and indie sounds, flying off into cosmic disco, rattlin’ rave and a certain amount of je ne sais quoi to keep the dancefloor in full effect.

        Lia Mice is a self-producing electronic artist releasing on Optimo Music and Objects Ltd. Boomkat describes her music a “collision of robotic electro, demonic hyperpop, tweaky IDM and slushy Radiophonic weirdness”. For Electroniq, Lia will debut her new live set that combines weirdo video art with beat-driven experimenta dance set, performed using an audio-visual sampler triggered by her self-made large tapestry instrument Soft Cymatics and electronic drums. www.liamice.comr permission.Leg Puppy 2.0 “George Orwells house band” Calling out BS for almost 10 years. No one is safe from their seething satire. Phone Twats beware!Sophie Sirota A classically trained violist, singer, and composer, Sophie is known for her innovative performances, creating ambient soundscapes, using looper and effects pedals to craft intricate, evolving textures. Ashkat ASHKAT, a solo alt pop artist from Brighton, is an alluring and vivacious blend of FKA Twigs, Grimes and Kate Bush. Her music weaves from innocent and enchanting to expansive and powerful through her enigmatic songwriting – exploring the human experience in all its most ugly and beautiful glory – and synth heavy production.        

Punky Reggae Party –  as someone said “Punky Reggae Party are an amazing live band, rest assured you’re in for a fantastic evening of great music”. Tonight playing a full on Clash set, which could very well take you on a trip from 1977 to Rock The Casbah. Get aboard, this ain’t no Train In Vain (but you could well hear the song!). Painted Bird –  playing classic Banshees material from across their back catalogue, close yer eyes and think of Juju- ain’t no better Siouxsie homage out there. These guys have the sound absolutely nailed with singer Nancy commanding the stage with an incredibly on point channeling of Sioux. Remarkable. Tonight is truly not to be missed.  Celebrating the music of these two great bands in an iconic venue, Painted Bird and Punky Reggae Party will be playing the Favourite album tracks, B sides and classics of the Banshees and the Clash. DJ Tony Bugbear hosts his usual We Got Killers Saturday nite session. Expect more punk, more reggae and off til 2am in whatever groovy direction your dancing feet command.  

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer KING ZEPHA fronts an all-star band, performing original music influenced by ska, rocksteady, dub, jazz, soul and global rhythms. From huge festivals, such as Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair, to intimate grassroots venues, the band have captivated audiences with their honkin’ horns, thumpin’ double bass and stunning 3-part vocal harmonies. “Outstanding” (Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music) “Seriously funky” (James Morrison, BBC Radio 2) The Bad Cadillacs  – playing a Saturday night friendly cornucopia of punk, new wave, ska and indie corkers, these boys may be gas guzzlers but they’re a stylish way to arrive for a great night out. Hans Deville – and ensure you arrive promptly at 7.30 for this great night out coz you’re in for a massive treat to open proceedings. Some time King Prawn guitarist and songwriter Devil Hands, one full moon nacht, took a backwards glance in the mirror and envisioned himself as a Spaghetti Western, punk noir demon, replete with a chorus of twang and mystical moods. Mmmmm marvellous. DJ Fuzz– til 2. Which is of course, always likewise, marvellous.

Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Britpop band Park Drive. Founded in Wickford, Essex, Park Drive is taking its mission on the road for the first time. Formed in response to the decline of pure, iconic British guitar music, Park Drive exists to bring real, honest songs back to the people. Fusing the influence of the UK’s greatest bands – Oasis, The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Sex Pistols and more – their sound is unapologetically British, loud and built to make you feel alive. Expect soaring hooks, snarling guitars, and the raw energy of a band with something to say and the confidence to say it loud. The Britpop revival is here, and Park Drive is taking charge of it.

Code Red – hard rock/classic rock/grunge kinda sounding band outta Oz.  Have recently presented the title track for a Hollywood movie Omins 2 (The Siege Of Metzburg) Featuring huge songs, delivered with lots of energy, this band will really kick your ass live! Daniel Connell – An incredibly talented fella who fronts several bands , including acclaimed Australian rock band Amberdown, and also has a thriving solo career.

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Amy’s Winehouse Band. Experience an incredible performance with a full Seven Piece band including a brass section. A tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse, an icon of the 21st century with her unique look and incredible vocals. Back to black, Rehab, Tears dry on their own, Valerie and many more. A full setlist of her own material and covers she performed. Amy’s Winehouse Band is formed from a group of top-class musicians who have played in lots of successful bands and have vast experience in the live music scene. With Louise steering the ship, you are bound to have a fantastic night due to her stunning vocals alone. The TR5s – a marvellous mixture of skiffle tinged rock roll, power pop, new wave, garage punk and beat music, fronted beautifully by singer Rusty.

Unorfadox – taking a little bit of everything from all eras of kick ass, thinking man’s rock music…”Energy of the Sex Pistols mixed with the Force of the Foo Fighters crossed with the Melodical interweavings of Hawkwind!”..a bit of Thin Lizzy and early Iron Maiden too, but all with contemporary clout! Electric Cake Salad – Riff driven Electro rock with a nod to Hawkwind and clearly influenced by the likes of Pendulum and the Prodigy, with experimental post punk touches amid the space psych tendencies. Neovenator – with an excellent bunch of records midwifed by the esteemed Flicknife Recs, these boys have added an actual youth on keys and are really taking their figurative pterodactyl to the sonic skies. Great clanging art rock and roll.

EMOM – Electronic musicians welcome!  To pre-book your open mic slot  laurie@laurieblack.co.uk.  Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up.  All sets 10-20 mins.  The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights. Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black.  She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental.  Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths. Curated headline slot TBA, part of ‘Bad Luck Synth Club’ each month!  First Wednesday of the month at the legendary Dublin Castle.

Finley Quaye –  a live band show as part of his Autumn tour, the DC and Mr Quaye looks like a great fit. From an impressively musical family that have made great impressions in the worlds of jazz, rock, reggae, pop, Triphop and EDM, Finley hits big in the nineties with his uber cool, sophisticated but exciting and edgy pop/reggae melange. Tunes like ‘Sun Is Shining’ from that era are still nailed on classics. He’s had his challenges and more than his share of hardships and tragedy but you can’t keep a good man down, and he’s never really been away, producing great work over the years with the likes of William Orbit, Beth Orton, Norman Grant (Twinkle Brothers) and

St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club from Stockholm is often compared to British bands such as The Jam, The Clash and Oasis, as well as to The National from the U.S. and Swedish act The Soundtrack of Our Lives. Their latest album, “Into Your Heartbeat,” has received excellent reviews from both the press and fans. The band continues to grow steadily and has long been praised in underground circles for their strong live performances, evidenced by sold-out shows in both Sweden and England. 2026 will see the band releasing new singles alongside live shows in the UK and Scandinavia. John Denton –   formerly from the Tik Tok sensations The Height, this talented singer/songwriter from Salford, has been making waves in the music scene with his heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Despite being only 15, John has been featured in NME, Far Out, BBC NW Tonight, Granada Reports, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester and XS Manchester.  His journey took a significant leap forward in 2023 when he won the prestigious Johnny Marr Award, earning the support and mentorship of Johnny Marr himself. Most recently, he was selected to play for ‘The Boss’ himself, Bruce Springsteen. As well as getting the seal of approval from The Boss, he also shared his music with The Edge from U2. The Cuza – Anthemic brit pop influenced indie rock, Embrace, Mansun etc with a touch of emo and punk-pop. good stuff.

The Gutter Brothers emerged in the late 1980’s as a busking band based in London, regulars on the Covent Garden street scene. They released their first album ‘Isometric Boogie’ in 1988, and TV appearances followed on BBC’s Jukebox Jury, MTV Europe, Jools Holland’s Happening, and ITV’s Night Network and First Exposure. The band toured constantly in the UK, Europe and the US from 1989 to 1993, sharing stages with the likes of Dr Feelgood, Desmond Dekker, Albert Lee, Steve Harley, Debbie Harry and Jools Holland. In 1991 they composed and recorded the theme and incidental music for the Central TV comedy drama ‘Gone To The Dogs’ starring Jim Broadbent, Alison Steadman and Harry Enfield. Their second album ‘Gone To The Dogs’, consisting of songs written for and inspired by the TV show, was released around the same time the series aired. Later that same year they composed and recorded the soundtrack music to ‘Fools & Horses‘ Christmas special ‘Miami Twice’. Their ‘Failsafe’ EP was released featuring their cover of The Lovin’ Spoonful song ‘Summer In The City’ which had been used as the title song. In early 1993 a live album ‘Already Dead’ was released, and the band split later that year when lead singer Tony returned to live in his native New Orleans. The original line-up of Tony Green (vocals), Chris Cawte (guitar), Steve Turner (bass) and Jeff Walker (drums) has reunited for a handful of UK shows on a roughly annual basis since 2003 following the death of founding member Dennis Johnson (tea-chest bass and lyrics). In 2008 the band released ‘El Krusho’, an album dedicated to Dennis’ memory which featured new songs composed using remaining lyrics written by him. A new recording of previously unreleased songs,, ‘Mother Primeval’ followed in 2014. The Gutter Brothers, joined on stage by their longstanding friend and producer Jez Coad (formerly guitarist for The Surfing Brides and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds), return to celebrate almost 40 years of swampy rock ‘n’ roll history with a country style gumbo of great tunes, and a pinch of metal to taste. 

radarbase “Two Brits knocking dance anthems together” Turn Up the Volume Leg Puppy 10 Celebrating Ten years years of being Leg Puppy! Expect the unpredictable. punkDISCO South East Londons answer to the streets with added riot girl dance anthems Cabin Madrid A husband-and-wife electronic duo who create “evocative synth-pop tunes” in a garden cabin, marrying chuggy beats with pulse-driven sounds. They are based in London but may have links to Madrid.

The Decatonics are a long established 8 piece female fronted ska band from Dorset comprising two singers, an energetic back line and a powerful horn section. Ska, Trojan, Rocksteady, 2Tone, Soul, Reggae & Bluebeat all channelled brilliantly to ensure a high energy party atmosphere. These good people were absolutely stunning last time round in the Dublin, and unsurprisingly are always in demand for bigger arenas such as Skamouth, Somerstock, and Teddy Rocks.  The Decatonics would constitute an amazing party worth the entrance fee alone, but tonight you also get to enjoy reggae and post punk pop supremos AKA The Syndicate. Definitely in need of an early arrival tonight people…especially if The Specials and The Selecter were your skanking bag back in the day, as those giants definitely inform these chaps and chapesses’ lovely dubby doings. Tony Bugbear gives you We Got Killers, niceing up the dancefloor from 11pm to 2am, playing ska, reggae, soul, disco, rave, indie, punk and rock and roll.

EMOM – Electronic musicians welcome!  To pre-book your open mic slot  laurie@laurieblack.co.uk.  Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up.  All sets 10-20 mins.  The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights. Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black.  She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental.  Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths. Curated headline slot TBA, part of ‘Bad Luck Synth Club’ each month!  First Wednesday of the month at the legendary Dublin Castle.

Abbey Moon – shimmering guitars and plaintive crooning on some impressively melodic and progressive slow burning material,  juxtaposed with explosive, upbeat indie pop numbers. Superb stuff. Slow Life – sweetly psychedelic scally pop with some fabulous jaunty tunes that have ear worm potential aplenty. Could be a Blur for these times. Brill. The Black Roses – great guitars and rambuncious tunes kick down the doors and slap you round the face. Elements of The Verve and The Strokes and the desert twang of the Allah Las. Excellent. Three fantastic bands from the hood- not to be missed.

The Landline – these guys are Dublin Castle stalwarts! 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. Diveboy- Rolling Stone previously wrote about the band’s “glowing indie rock number that shows hints of influences such as The Killers”, and that ‘big indie rock sound’ still rings true of their music – while the trio also take inspiration from Manchester icons like The Smiths and Oasis.

Leah Marlene – Pop/country siren with big songs and equally expansive arrangements/production. She is Canadian but lives in Nashville and grew up in America living and breathing Country vibes.  She came close to winning American Idol recently. She is the daughter of Honeymoon Suite guitarist Derry Grehan (who is an absolute legend in Canada!) Chris Erasmus – Solo guitar picking county artist with a deep dark voice à la the guy from The Handsome Family and Johnny Cash. He’s just come back from a trip to Nashville where he recorded his new album with Grammy winner Scott Jacoby (Coldplay, John Legend – another touchstone).

Ocean Cover Scene –is a tribute band made up of five skilled musicians who bring the music of Ocean Colour Scene to life with authentic energy and passion. Their performances capture the essence of iconic tracks like “The Day We Caught the Train” and “The Riverboat Song,” offering audiences an immersive experience that feels like the original band. Flaming Pie – as part of a special “Beatles in London” weekend, following the footsteps of the Fab Four around the capital, eager fans will be travelling with this red hot Swiss Beatles tribute band, Flaming Pie – a passionate and authentic three-piece act that captures the spirit and energy of the Beatles’ live years. The band has already performed at iconic venues such as The Indra Club + The Kaiserkeller in Hamburg, as well as at the International Beatleweek in Liverpool. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s half-sister, praised the band after one of their shows, saying: “John would have absolutely loved this band”…

Matinee show doors 1.30 pm £15 on door or £12 adv from https://wegottickets.com/f/18783  Absolute Amy- Rising Jazz artist, Holly Cosgrove, has created the UK’s newest and most authentic Amy Winehouse Tribute Show. Absolute Amy will take you on a remarkable journey through Amy’s influences, including her greatest works and her later covers, spanning Soul, HipHop, Jazz and Ska, with a spine-tingling likeness that keeps Amy’s incredible music alive. Featuring guitarist Robin Banerjee who played electric and acoustic guitar on Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black tours during 2006 and 2007 notably performing at Glastonbury’s Pyramid and World stages in 2007. As well as recording the Live in London DVD and touring as a duo with Amy around the uk for radio and tv promo for Back To Black. This is the duo’s third Dublin Castle show. The previous two (both sold out) were incredibly emotional and electrifying experiences, so please snap up those tickets!

Alice In Chains UK – absolutely nailing their tribute to grunge legends Alice In Chains, last time around AICIK played the DC it was a road block, and we expect this special Halloween party to be likewise a crazy party so get them tickets now! Clone Temple Pilots – why have one amazeballs grunge tribute at your hallowed Halloween party when you can have two? We Got Killers – DJ Tony Bugbear spins the platters that splatter in an All Hallows Eve stylee.

EMOM – Electronic musicians welcome!  To pre-book your open mic slot  laurie@laurieblack.co.uk.  Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up.  All sets 10-20 mins.  The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights. Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black.  She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental.  Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths. Curated headline slot TBA, part of ‘Bad Luck Synth Club’ each month!  First Wednesday of the month at the legendary Dublin Castle.

“Liverpool2London” Vernons Future – Vernons Future have history back to indie’s golden age in 1980’s Liverpool, and they bring indie guitar pop of the old school – a mix of classic guitar jangle, with hints of 60s psychedelia. Acclaimed debut album ‘Smithdown Road’ (Melody Maker said it was “a fine debut in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming”) came out on legendary Liverpool label Probe Plus in 1990, then The Vernons (as they were then known) promptly split before resurfacing in 2015 in Oxford/London as Vernons Future, releasing sophomore album ‘Aquaplaning’ and further standalone singles. St Vitus Dance St Vitus Dance are an acclaimed Belfast-formed post-punk/indie-pop band (est. 1981) known for their 60s-influenced sound, witty lyrics about Belfast life, and the 1987 album ‘Love Me, Love My Dogma’. Fronted by vocalist Noel Burke — who later joined Echo & The Bunnymen as singer-songwriter — the band moved to Liverpool, split in 1988, and reformed in 2005. In 2025, the band toured with Noel Burke to perform the 1990 Echo & The Bunnymen album Reverberation in full, with plans for new, original St Vitus Dance material in 2026, to follow on from the Probe Plus 2008 Glypotheque and 2012 Bystanders albums. The Room Liverpool post-punk pioneers, and former John Peel favourites, The Room, returned in 2023. Original members Clive Thomas, Dave Jackson and Becky Stringer are joined by new bloods, Ethan Kyme and Darren Brown. They have since released two albums, ‘Restless Fate’ (2023) and ‘The Telling’ (2024), toured the UK with Red Guitars, played gigs with The Nightingales and Trupa Trupa, and will release their third album, ‘Doom Pop!’, in September 2026. They also have shared DNA with indie legends Benny Profane, with Dave and Becky both having been members.

Roving Crows- are an Irish Folk Rock band who deliver the goods with unbounded amounts of riotous energy and banter.The Crows started their journey when a guitarist from Kildare and a fiddle player from Cheltenham, via Donegal, met at a festival in 2007. The music flowed and they’ve not stopped since, with 5 albums under their belt and several national and international awards, this, now 4 piece, are an awe-inspiring force on stage – unstoppable and passionate. This Irish group seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics , traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and bring the listener on a ride that they won’t want to get off! They make a hell of a noise for 4 people!The band, now based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire, have wowed crowds at festivals and venues across the UK, Australia, France and the Netherlands! They are a MUST SEE live act; a mix of fiery fiddle playing and conscious lyrics alongside driving drums and punching bass lines.

The Last Dj –  Nick Hayes, aka The Last DJ, discovered techno on the road as a travelling salesman and has since gone become an internet sensation with techno bangers performed on his wheelie bins in his back garden. Holy Braille A darkwave electronic duo from Sunderland. Known for their harshwave and computer-punk aesthetic, they create abrasive synth textures and sharp rhythms. One of the best live outfits around. Leg Puppy 2.0 “George Orwells house band” Just released their 13th studio album ‘First World Problems’ Lauri Black A London-based award-winning synth artist and classically trained pianist known for electro-punk music and satirical lyrics. Described as a “Laurie Black lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan,” she has toured with Adam Ant and released the album Noisebleed in 2026

EMOM – Electronic musicians welcome!  To pre-book your open mic slot  laurie@laurieblack.co.uk.  Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up.  All sets 10-20 mins.  The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights. Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black.  She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental.  Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths. Curated headline slot TBA, part of ‘Bad Luck Synth Club’ each month!  First Wednesday of the month at the legendary Dublin Castle.

STRAIGHTEN OUT are the premier Stranglers tribute band out there…if you were lucky enough to be in the audience last time around in The Dublin Castle you’ll know what a superb experience this is. More than a mere tribute, this is two hours of the most sincere and assured expression of The Meninblack’s best works as you could possibly hope for. With an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours, Straighten Out re-create the ‘early years’ sound of The Stranglers, complete with a keyboard rig that is the same model as the original used by Mr. Greenfield himself in the 1970’s…! The growling bass sound and the quirky guitar riffs are all there to be heard as is the dual vocal ‘attack’ from the two frontmen a la Burnel-Cornwellas they rip through all the classics: ‘Peaches’, ‘Hanging Around’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘5 Minutes’, ‘The Raven’, ‘Walk On By’, ‘Straighten Out’, ‘Down In The Sewer’ and more!  This remarkable band cover virtually the whole of the first three Stranglers’ classic albums and delve beyond into some of their ‘80s twisted pop gems too. Straighten Out – live and unleashed – will take you on a nostalgia trip that transports you back to those raw, powerful, exhilarating times, when The Stranglers emerged through the quagmire of mediocrity and showed the punks how it was done.  We Got Killers Get A Grip on the dancefloor once the band have had their wicked way with you. Non Stop Party.  Curfew 2am.

The Paul Weller Experience – from The Jam to The Style Council through to his remarkable so career, there’s no doubting the immense impact Paul Weller has had, and tellingly, continues to have, on the UK music scene and beyond across the world. The Modfather he is indeed, channeling Pete Townsend windmill guitar attacks and sharp suits in the venomous punk years, beatnik sophistication and social consciousness in the eighties and swinging from elder statesmen soulful rocker to experimental musical adventurer in more recent times. This Dublin crew channel the ever changing moods of Weller brilliantly, with a long, hit after hit based set spanning almost 50 years of incredible songwriting. We are delighted to announce our very special guests for the evening will be the fantastic Proper. Formed in London in March 2015, Proper set out with a clear mission: to craft timeless 3-minute songs steeped in the spirit of the mid-’60s and late-’70s . Their sound is sharp, punchy, and proudly analogue: think jangling guitars, driving rhythms, and choruses built to last. Proper made their live debut at the legendary 100 Club.Not to be missed!