The Band

Ciarán Duffy (Vocals/Keys)

Ciarán founded the band in 1990. Gigged mostly his home county Wicklow and most of Kildare for the first few years. Then decided to spread his wings throughout the country. Gigged abroad for a while came home and from then toured the band extensively making quite a name for After Dark nationwide. Ciarán’s love and experience of the band comes across undoubtfully every night in the atmosphere of the gig and of course the consistency of the dance floor.1995 RTE search for a star winner. Won recording time with Irish label Ritz records. Released two singles That’s my Story and a cover of an old Ricky Nelson song Garden Party did well locally.

Shane O’Dwyer (Guitar/Vocals)

Shane started playing music at a young age and moved to England to study guitar at the ACM London. There he won the title of “Young Guitarist of The Year ’99”. He’s played in many top cover bands in Ireland like Bluemoose, J90, Nookie, O’Dwyer Brothers, Adams Locker, Simon Casey Band and also played with some top American country artists. He’s travelled all over europe and the U.K and has also played in the Canary Islands. Shane can cover many styles of music with his vocals and guitar.

Tony Cullen (Bass/Vocals)

Tony Cullen is a talented bass player and vocalist known for his significant contributions to the band After Dark, where he has been a member for the past eight years.
Playing live music from the age of 16,Tony honed his craft while playing some of the biggest Rock festivals touring Europe, India & the UK as lead vocalist and bassist with Irish Rock band Glyder.
He has shared the stage with world renowned bands Such as Thin Lizzy , Slash, Fish (Marillion) & Ronnie James Dio and had the honour to open for Metallica on home ground in Marlay in Park 2009.
Tony continues to bring energy and creativity to the stage with After Dark and is a perfect fit for the band adding to the total of four singers.

Rob Kennedy (Drums/Vocals)

Rob is a graduate of the BIMM Institute Dublin and has toured and recorded with artists such as Gavin James, Lisa McHugh, Shawn James, Saarloos, Sion Hill, Oscar Blue, Isaac Butler, Dan Elliott and Jacob Henley. Rob proudly endorses Sabian Cymbals, Vater Drumsticks and Ludwig Drums. As well as recording and producing,
He is the newest member of the band which he brings a professional and high energy feel
to the band