The Aftermath take a break from recording their sophomore album with a special Dublin show on Friday February 12th. At the pre Valentines gig The Aftermath will be previewing songs from the follow up to the debut “Friendlier Up Here” which was recently included in the Hot Press 250 best Irish albums of all time.

Friend and collaborator Helen Turner will join them on The Academy 2 stage on the night. Keyboardist Turner was an integral part of The Style Council and played on all Paul Weller’s albums up to Stanley Road. She also play on many hits including Yes by McAlmont & Butler and was once in the running to join Oasis as part of their touring band.

Also appearing on the night is ex Dead 60’s front man Matt McManamon spinning Ska, Soul and Indie Flavours and new Dublin/Mullingar upstarts 7 Days.

STYLE COUNCIL'S HELEN TURNER TO JOIN THE AFTERMATH AT ACADEMY 2

THE AFTERMATH play a headline show at The Academy 2 on February 12th 2010. Tickets at €12 including booking fee are on sale now.

Helen Turner ( ex Style Council ) who appears throughout their debut album has just been confirmed to join THE AFTERMATH on keyboards for this date. The Midlands mod – pop band have earned themselves critical acclaim with 3 top 20 singles from debut album “Friendlier” which was released in 2008. THE AFTERMATH are to release a follow up album this Spring.

“The saviours of Irish lad rock.”
The Irish Independent

“Say hello to Britrock's latest heroes - Who just happen to be Irish”
4/5-Metro newspaper.

“A record of uncompromising, inspired rock anthems. A stellar debut.”
Hotpress.

Links
www.myspace.com/theaftermathband
www.theacademydublin.com