The mighty Engine Alley have been coaxed into reforming for a one-off Whelan’s gig on July 23, albeit sans drummer Emmaline Duffy-Fallon who’s currently plying her rock ‘n’ roll trade with Preachers Son.
Signed in 1991 to U2’s Mother label, the Kilkenny outfit enjoyed huge domestic success with their Steve Lillywhite-produced A Sonic Holiday debut, but sadly couldn’t repeat the trick overseas.
Joining them in Wexford Street are the Morrissey-approved Pony Club and lovable comic genius/babbling psychopath Enda Muldoon.

Pic: Engine Alley grace the Hot Press cover in March 1993.