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Given the sad recent passing of Smiths bass ace Andy Rourke, tonight, in tribute, we have 2 original bands from the era and Smithsonian diaspora , Hiker ? recently reformed as a band after many years of main man John Bowles working as a solo act. John Bowles supported the Stone Roses back in the day, and Wallflower, ? the last remains of The Wallflowers UK who were supported BY The Stone Roses in Dingwalls 1988! They formed from the ashes of The Telephone Boxes who toured as support for the Smiths on their first college tour of the UK. The Wallflowers went on to release 3 12? singles and then in 2011 re-release 3 albums recorded in 1988.

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The Dublin Castle is a legendary pub and music venue located 2 minutes away from Camden Town tube station. It has been run by the same family for over 28 years and features 4 live bands every night as well as a great selection of beers, ciders and wines.

There are DJs after the bands on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and a fabulous jukebox in the front bar if you’re after a more relaxed atmosphere.

But what is it that makes the Dublin Castle the long-standing centre of the indie rock universe? Is it because it’s Madness’ birthplace? Because its stage has been graced by everyone from Blur, through Coldplay, Supergrass, The Killers, The Arctic Monkeys, Billy Bragg, etc? Is it because it was no surprise to see Amy Winehouse behind the bar serving costumers? Or Suggs? (who, mind you, tended to ignore costumers and serve himself) Or is it because far from being just another Camden venue it has established itself as an indie rock institution? The answer is that it’s not only because of its musical heritage that people come to the Dublin Castle, it’s because whilst you enjoy a pint, play some tunes on the jukebox, check out the live bands, get your dancing shoes on for our DJs, chat to our friendly staff or even stage-invade a little, you’re inadvertently being part of this movement the Dublin Castle leads, this cultural legacy. Expect no castle battlements. Just pure rock and roll royalty.

94 Parkway,

Camden Town,

Greater London,

England,

NW1 7AN.

020 7485 1773