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Member Since: 3/14/2006
Band Website: dctempest.com
Band Members:
Alan Starr
(Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard).

Lee Tomkins
(Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard).

Bren Mc Elroy
(Guitar, Backing Vocals).

Stephen Kennedy
(Bass, Vocals).

Additional Musicians
Sean Hurley
(Keyboards & Guitars).


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Influences: AC/DC, Aimee Mann, Arcade Fire, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy, The Beatles, Bell X1, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Blur, Bon Jovi (Lees Favourite!), Bruce Springsteen. Cast, Coldplay, The Cranberries, Creed, The Cure, Damien Rice, Dave Matthews Band, David Bowie, Declan O'Rourke, The Devlins, Dire Straits, Doves, E.L.O., Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, The Frames, Frank Sinatra, Garbage, Gemma Hayes (Als Favourite!), Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Ian Brown, Jeff Buckley, Jet, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers, Kiss, The La's, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Lynard Skynyrd, Metallica, Morrissey, Mundy, Neil Young, Nirvana, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller, Pink Floyd, The Pogues, Queen, REM, Radiohead, Richard Ashroft, Rod Stewart, Ryan Adams, Sheryl Crow, Simple Minds, The Smiths, Stereophonics, The Stone Roses, Thin Lizzy, U2, The Who and loads more.

Sounds Like: We'll leave that up to you!!!
Record Label: Neon Blue Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

dc Ruby Has Arrived.......

Congratulations to Lisa and our very own Bren Mc Elroy on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl 'Ruby May Mc Elroy'. The very first 'dc baby' is here so please leave any comments for Bren on this ...
Posted by dc tempest on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:43:00 PST

To Write Love On Her Arms - PLEASE READ

Hey folks,For those of you who came to our show in Whelan's (Dublin) you will have heard me talking about the t-Shirt I was wearing saying "To Write Love On Her Arms".  This is something that we ...
Posted by dc tempest on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:34:00 PST

2007: The Year That Was......

Hey Gang,Well 2007 is nearing an end and we're all getting ready for the silly season once again which must mean an Alan Starr summary of our year.2007 started out as a year of big expections but end...
Posted by dc tempest on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:33:00 PST

2007: The Photographers

Although we have had a somewhat strange year regarding the number of gigs we've played we have been lucky enough to become friends with some wonderful photographers.  Check them out here.  T...
Posted by dc tempest on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:45:00 PST

Giving Something Back To Crumlin - Charity Gig, November 18th - Message From Simon Andreucetti

Come and see three top Irish bands I am bringing together for a charity gig in aid of Crumlin Hospital. The proceeds will go towards research for Hypopituitarism and Epilepsy. I am sure you are curio...
Posted by dc tempest on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:05:00 PST

Charity Event For "Fighting Blindness" - The Button Factory (TBMC) - 11th October

Well DC Tempest will be returning to the stage to play a show to raise funds for "Fighting Blindness".What was once known as Temple Bar Music Centre, the newly renamed and re-vamped "Button Factory" w...
Posted by dc tempest on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:06:00 PST

From Pulse Studio, Area 51, The Loft Studio, 40G Studio, Unit 48 Recording Lab. The EP is done!

Hey Everyone, What started out as something that would be released in the summer of 2007 has turned into a much messier affair then expected. It nearly ripped the band apart but at last the EP is fina...
Posted by dc tempest on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:29:00 PST

Crawdaddy/Pravda/HWCH??

Hey gang,Hope everyone is keeping well.Well, August really is a busy but fun month for all the gang at DCT,After making our very first live appearance 12 months ago we have shared the stage with acts ...
Posted by dc tempest on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:04:00 PST

Secret Unplugged Gigs - August 07

The month of August is planning to be a busy one for all involved with DC Tempest. August 5th sees the guys playing a small gig in Thomas Reads for the "Sunday Roast" plus there will be a big gig at t...
Posted by dc tempest on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:00:00 PST

www.rid.ie - "Give It Another Chance" - Give It A Listen!

Tá Give It Another Chance ar an liosta casaidh ar Raidió Idirlíon(http://www.rid.ie) ar feadh an tseachtain atá romhainn. Give It Another Chance has been added to the Raidió Idirlíon (http://www.ri...
Posted by dc tempest on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:05:00 PST