That’s right. Arcade Fire. In Whelan’s. Of a school night.
As if performing to the masses in Malahide Castle wasn’t enough, one of the biggest bands in the world decided to deliver a special treat to a select group of Irish fans on Wednesday night.
After thanking fans for what seemed like a cracking show out in Malahide, Win Butler announced on Twitter that there would be a dance party in Whelan’s afterwards, with Whelan’s manager teasing something similar around the same time on Wednesday night.
Any of you who are Arcade Fire fans might want to head into Whelan's later tonight…
— Dave Allen (@dwallen67) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/DJWindows98/status/875114469835366400
Naturally enough, the crowds flocked to the Wexford Street venue and judging by the social media posts of those in attendance, the band were still in flying form in a more intimate setting in the wee small hours.
You can see some of the performance via the link to the Whelan’s Facebook page in the tweet below.
Check out @arcadefire live in Whelan's right now! #aftershow https://t.co/hx7LdvgzNI
— Whelan's (@whelanslive) June 14, 2017
I sorry for doubting you Whelan's bouncer – Arcade Fire are actually here! pic.twitter.com/6B7CcEb7dc
— Kevin Clarke (@kevjclarke) June 14, 2017
Arcade fire in whelans pic.twitter.com/oMwKusRgzO
— Alison Spittle (@AlisonSpittle) June 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/grainnebiddle/status/875133207779397633
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVzo5KjJ_x/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVV4a3WD2CA/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVvHOVD7r2/?taken-at=227443508
Anytime Arcade Fire perform in Dublin turns out to be something memorable and last night was certainly no different.
Come back soon guys.
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