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The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock
Alternative / Folk / Experimental

"The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock"

Dublin,
Ireland

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   The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock: General Info
Member Since1/10/2006
Band Websitethirteenthlock.net
InfluencesThe Chieftains, Mosiak, Lift to Experience, Josh Pearson, 16 Horsepower, The Dirty 3
Record LabelTransduction Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 5 2008 9:00P
Upstairs at Whelans Dublin, Dublin
Jul 24 2008 8:00P
The Boom Boom Room (Below Murray’s Bar) Dublin, Dublin
Jul 31 2008 5:00P
Tower Records Instore Dublin

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   About The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock
The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock is music from Dublin, Ireland. Named after a poem about a haunted canal lock, the Spook plucks banjos and twangs guitars, he yelps and he drones and he sings songs about doomed revolutionaries, brave partisan, corrupt politicians and constant struggle.

Live the Spook plays solo with guitar, banjo and effects or swells to a full band with bass, guitars, drums.

The epnonymous debut album sees songs in the Irish folk tradition expanded into the realms of psych prog and post rock, channeling amongst other things, the diverse yet kindred spirits of Lift to Experience, 16 Horsepower, Thin Lizzy and The Chieftains. The Spook was begun in 2006 by Allen Blighe after the demise of his old band Holy Ghost Fathers, a Dublin based outfit who released 2 records on their own Microclique imprint. Seeking an outlet to combine a passion for traditional Irish forms along with modern day rootsier influences Blighe has crafted a space tinged Celtic Folk rock that is hauntingly beautiful.

Aided by the Spook band and the able production of Enda Bates, the debut album shifts gear effortlessly from careening folk ballad to drone atmospherics to full on psychedelic rock. The band is completed by ex-Steerage members Donnchadh Hoey (guitar) and Brian O’Higgins (drums).

The album’s strong allegorical overtones bring to the surface themes of bitterness, disillusionment, national identity and loss of faith – set against a richly imaginative historical background on songs like “The Hare” and “Pimlico”.

Elsewhere centre piece “The Partisan” finds it musical inspiration from Macedonian folk while remembering the Partisans of Italian folklore; and on the albums epic closing number “The Ragged Rock”; a twisted, jagged version of Sean Nós evolving into a Krautrock freat-out, eventually descending into a feedback soaked howl. A suitable ending for a dramatic journey.














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The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock's Friends Comments
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Organised Chaos Collective





Jul 3 2008 6:42 PM

Hello there, apologies if your not a fan of gig spam but we hope you can come along to the gig!

SincabezaPoster

Have a listen to the band here:
www. myspace. com/sincabeza..



Herm





Jun 30 2008 9:37 AM

Nice job on d'ould Balcony TV guys...
Thinguma*jigSaw





Jun 30 2008 8:23 AM

Ahoy there! Sad we didn..t get the chance to met up with you fine gentlemen the last time we were in Dublin... but next time, yeah? Best of luck with everything - your album is a true delight!
IRISH makeover





Jun 26 2008 9:29 AM

Nice to have you as our friend...

Skully.
Sweet Oblivion





Jun 26 2008 1:53 AM

hey! Delighted you liked it! I must get a copy of the EG myself, ha! Well done on the album, 'tis great stuff. Don't think I'll hear another album like it anytime soon and that's a good thing, it's really unique :)
Aoife
xQUEENSPADEx





Jun 25 2008 7:54 AM

awesome!! ill go check you guys out in january then!! cant wait!!
littlemaps





Jun 24 2008 3:01 PM

hi allen, does it look familiar? :)

first irish tour for isabel at sunset - by littlemaps
xQUEENSPADEx





Jun 24 2008 7:19 AM

thanks for adding me!
i love your songs!!!
Yas





Jun 24 2008 6:38 AM

sounds good folks
your cd just in here
FFR (Celtic Fiesta)





Jun 19 2008 9:52 AM

Hi there ! Happy to share the stage with you in Dublin on July 24th ... hope the boom boom room will be full !!!

MartialFFR.
Sweet Oblivion





Jun 15 2008 2:47 PM

hey there! :) I got the album, thanks so much! The review will be in the next Event Guide on Monday week :)
You’re Only Massive





Jun 10 2008 5:08 AM

ah stop!
Flying Eyes





Jun 5 2008 1:29 PM

hey Allan - met you a few years back when I came to Ireland with Anthony Mackey's brother, at a BOR. Anto sent me a copy of your CD and i've been listening to it all day. It's GREAT.
We'll be back before too long, 'tis a fine country.

-Damian
Children Under Hoof





Jun 3 2008 7:38 AM

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Cheers big ears for your encouraging words
Large Mound





Jun 2 2008 8:13 AM

You got any other pages I can spam too? Anyway .... Large Mound gig, performing Raised On Rock, this Friday (June 6th) Upstairs in Whelans. With Queen Kong too. Over and out.
Gingerbear





May 29 2008 2:37 PM

Bought the album today, you're the frickin king man.. see y'all soon *
Freespirit





May 21 2008 1:31 PM

We are on our way!!!

Graham "Freespirit"
The Child of A Creek





May 20 2008 1:26 PM

Thanks for the add.
Beautiful Music!


The Child of A Creek
The Indie Hour Thursday 9pm on 103.2FM





May 20 2008 5:00 AM

Hey Spooks
The interview with Allen from the indie hour last week is up on our blog.
Enjoy!
Keep in touch and best of luck
Aoife McIndiehour x
Darren





May 19 2008 8:50 AM

yo Spook! i'm buying your album tomorrow. 'The Hare' sounds amazing.
Alternative Wayz Promotions





May 15 2008 2:27 AM

Any NEWs of Spook playing in Dublin with Freespirit and FFR on the 24th July @ Boom,Boom,Room....

Graham "AWP"
Alternative Wayz Promotions





May 14 2008 11:59 PM

It my project and also you should look @ Folk Acoustic Revolution and KuG-Center which are also my stuff...

Graham "AWP" and "Freespirit"
Freespirit





May 13 2008 5:01 AM

Thanks and Welcome to Freespirit Acoustic Folk.

Graham "Freespirit"
bend this,uri geller!





May 12 2008 8:49 AM

hey al, sounds good will pick album up when i get paid next week. look forward to hearin it.
Music Blogger





May 6 2008 1:31 PM

Im just writing about your new cd on the blog.....feel free to add any comments.....good or bad! www. mixtape4melfi. blogspot. com
The Stars Are Underground





May 4 2008 8:16 AM

FINALLY . " The Stars Are Underground" the legendary low budget documentary film concerning alternative, hardcore and independent music way back in Celtic Kitten 90's Dublin is up and embedded on it's page in three easily digested parts. Come take a look if you get a chance.

you will also notice clips for Mexican Pets and Jubilee Allstars among others .

all best + peace

T/S/A/U .
bernard keenan





Apr 29 2008 11:12 AM

amazing!
The Last Sound





Apr 23 2008 2:25 PM

Hope your lunch was nice.


LAUNCH. Launch.


I'm overdue a visit to Road...
Land Lovers





Apr 20 2008 4:21 PM

Really enjoying the album... there aren't enough redcoats and pikemen populating latterday songs.
Cleft Palate Records





Apr 15 2008 7:10 AM

look at me, I made a label!looking forward to yr new record!

love
rachel
x
Land Lovers





Apr 14 2008 3:49 PM

A gig and an album for a tenner - now that's value! I like the preview tune a lot. All the best on Friday.
kooder (good music)





Apr 12 2008 10:53 AM

Mighty fine music, guys.

Happy to be allowed into your MySpace neighborhood. It is an honor to be here.

kooder
Mackerel the Cat





Apr 5 2008 7:56 AM

Hey, thanks for the add! Cool tunes.
The Hinkley Veltones





Apr 1 2008 10:30 AM

Amazing Stuff!! wheres can i gets hold of one of these ear albums?

x
Story of Hair


Is Online


Apr 1 2008 8:03 AM

no worries..sorry for the delay! looking forward to the launch..the album artwork looks amazing!
hairs
Green & Live





Mar 31 2008 2:55 AM

Hey guys. I will be giving The Partisan another blast on Green and Live this Sunday between 8 and 10pm. You can tune in online at www. 95fm. ie
Red Tape Audio





Mar 26 2008 5:50 AM

Yo, your gig listing is all askew.
GARLAND





Mar 24 2008 7:01 PM