A House from; Dublin Active; 1985 – 1997 Style; Indie
Line up;
Vocals & Guitar; Dave Course
Lead Guitar; Fergal Bunbury
Rhythm Guitar;
Bass; Martin Healy
Drums; Dermot Wylie later replaced by Dave Dawson
Formed in Dublin in 1985 by former members of the band Last Chance, vocalist Dave Couse, guitarist Fergal Bunbury and drummer Dermot Wylie were joined by bassist Martin Healy (who had all been friends at Templeogue College), formed as A House. The band honed their live skills in the pubs of Dublin, performing in McGonagle’s club (where U2 performed in the late 1970s), at free gigs in the Phoenix Park and turns on RTÉ’s TV GaGa and Dave Fanning‘s radio sessions.
The band’s earliest recorded appearance was on a charity compilation called Blackrock Youth Aid ’85, assembled at Newpark School. This was followed by tracks on two compilations. “On Your Bike Wench, and Let’s Have the Back of You” appeared on the EP Live at the Underground (1986) and “What a Nice Evening to Take the Girls Up the Mountains” appeared on the Street Carnival Rock EP (1987).
Two self-released singles, “Kick Me Again Jesus” and “Snowball Down”, followed, released on the label RIP Records.
A House were an Irish indie/alternative rock band from Dublin, active from 1985 to 1997, best known for their sharp wit, jangly guitar sound, and the distinctive vocals of Dave Couse. They became cult favourites in Ireland and the UK, producing some of the most inventive Irish guitar music of the late ’80s and early ’90s.
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