Live Galleries/Reviews

The Howlers / Blubotl – live gallery and review from Whelans 04.10.2025

London rockers The Howlers stormed into Dublin for a sold-out night in Whelan’s, and from start to finish, it was pure energy. With Blubotl opening the show, the stage was set for an evening that celebrated two bands who know exactly how to command a crowd.

From the moment doors opened, fans flooded in early, eager to grab a good spot and soak up the atmosphere. By the time Blubotl hit the stage, the room was already buzzing, an early sign of the electric night ahead. Their confident set blended sharp rhythms with smooth vocals, setting the perfect tone and earning huge cheers from the crowd.

When The Howlers took over, Whelan’s erupted. The band’s gritty, confident presence filled every inch of the venue, their desert-rock-inspired sound pulsing through the room. Each song was delivered with passion and precision.

The crowd’s energy never dipped, singing, clapping, and moving with every beat, fully locked in from start to finish. It was one of those gigs that reminds you why Whelan’s is the best kind of venue for nights like this: intimate, loud, and absolutely alive.


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Photos & words – Erica Keogh @ericasnapz

Ian Mc Donnell

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