It's lock up your daughters, sons, drink cabinets and, well, everyone/thing time as Alabama 3 hastily move their July 23 gig in Balbriggan – sadly the venue won't be ready in time – to The Well on Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. They played a seriously rocking acoustic gig there before Christmas, but now it's the full-blown electric lineup.

Close pals of Hot Press' since their early days – oh, the tales we could tell... – Larry Love & Co. are also playing on Saturday night at the ForestFest in Laois. Catch them from 11.50pm on the Village Stage, just after Pillow Queens.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alabama-3-live-the-well-dublin-tickets-677963355647

The band are set to release a live version of their 'Thank You' single tomorrow – but you can get an exclusive first look and listen here!

In other Alabama 3 news, their latest group communiqué reveals that, "As we navigate the uncharted territory of the Cold War era through our music, we're excited to announce that our next single, 'North Korea',will soon grace your ears. Prepare yourselves for a sonic experience that will transport you to a time of geopolitical tension and reflection on the human condition.

"But that's not all! In the spirit of the Cold War Classics series, we're thrilled to unveil that our upcoming album, Cold War Classics Vol. 2, is on the horizon. This collection of songs will take you on a journey through the era of divided ideologies, where the world stood on the brink of uncertainty and the shadows of espionage loomed large."

So now you know!