Firm favourites here at the State.ie offices, Wexford/Dublin lightning punks Adebisi Shank have just been announced as support to Chicago’s progressive songsmiths Maps & Atlases at their Irish debut in Whelan’s on 23rd October.

The energetic trio have just released their sophomore effort This is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank which features contributions from Mercury Prize nominated Villagers front man Conor O Brien and Choice Prize winner Richie ‘Jape’ Egan. Known for their explosive and energetic live performances, this will be Adebisi Shank’s last Irish performance before they embark on a third tour of Japan in late October.

Tickets priced at €17.50 are available from www.tickets.ie, WAV (1890 200 078), City Discs and Ticketmaster outlets.

Photo by Sean Conroy.