The band burst onto the music scene in May 2008 with the release of the Into the Light EP, which was received with critical acclaim by Hotpress Magazine who described the EP as an "impressive statement of intent". Since then the band have been gaining recognition, releasing two more singles and touring.
DC Tempest has built up a reputation for being one of Ireland's finest live acts. The band have shared the stage with such acts as The Coronas, Codes, Oliver Cole, Razorlight, Bon Jovi, The Chapters, The Aftermath, Republic of Loose, Kid Rock, Dark Room Notes, The Flaws (and many more) and earned a slot on the Live Stage at the celebrated Hotpress Music Show in the RDS by way of public vote (hotpress.com).
Having taken a 12 month break from the live circuit, the band returned in April 2010 with a number of amazing gigs showcasing a new sound which, have included appearances at Life Festival, Vantastival, NPLD Festival and Indiependence Festival to name but a few. Along with a string of shows in Liverpool's historic Cavern Club, lead singer Alan Starr's Troubadour sessions in New York and a number of shows in Latvia the band has once again been established as one of the must-see independent live acts to come from Dublin.
The band release their eagerly awaited new 5 track EP entitled ‘Cities’ in April 2011.

Website: www.dctempest.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/dctempest




DJ Karen has worked on the DJ circuit for the last 34yrs.  32of those  in The George ....   No mean feat in an island that has seen musical styles and venues change over the years. She started working in The George in late 1994 and thankfully is still here! 
You can now find Karen in The George on Tuesdays and Sundays playing a selection of dance tunes and genres from dance remixes of pop tunes, funky house thru to pumping Electro house. Before you know what's happening you're standing in the middle of the dance floor shaking your tush and discovering dance moves you never knew you had. Sweatbox Dubli is where Karen truly Shines  banging out classic house to pumping tech house Shes not called the High Priestess of house for nothin .
She certainly knows how to control the room there's no mistake who is in control!!
Over the years she has played Slam @ The Hub, Wax on South William St. and had a Sunday residence in Spirit, Abbey Street where she got to play along side   Erick Morillo, Frankie Knuckles, Roger Sanchez, Guetta.......the list goes on. 
She has also played to at some of Irelands festivals  Oxygen , Milk , and Electric Picnic
Gran Canaries Pride , and alot of pride Parties around Ireland

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