Singular Artists proudly presents
THE SENTIMENTAL TOURISTS
Feat. Dave Long (Into Paradise) and Paul Page (Whipping Boy)
Whelan’s Upstairs • Sat 31st October 2026
The Sentimental Tourists release their debut album ‘Without Love We Expire’ on the 29th May through Bandcamp. The album will be released digitally and as a limited edition digipak CD.
A collaboration between Dave Long (Into Paradise) and Paul Page (Whipping Boy), The Sentimental Tourists released three EPs through Bandcamp in 2025 – the new album features tracks from those EPs, along with five unreleased songs. The album includes a cover version of ‘The Same Way You Came In’, a song popularised by iconic Irish country singer Big Tom.
The Tourists are joined on bass by Michael Murphy, who previously played with the Chapters and Barry McCormack. Joanne Loughman (ex -Swinging Swine and the Glee Club), adds her considerable vocal talents to ‘Forever’ and two of the bonus tracks. Recorded on an 8-track digital recorder, the band have embraced the DIY, low-fi ethos, writing and recording the album between June – December 2025. Jimmy Eadie (ex-Into Paradise guitarist) produced, mixed and mastered the album.
REVIEWS:
‘The EP is a shimmering beauty that has broken my heart in several places..’ Alan Corr, RTE Entertainment
‘The titular track ‘Living in Smoke Dreams‘ is a poetic contemplative indie gem, rippling with atmospheric riffs. The vocal harmonies float above the lush swirling soundscapes. Like Spiritualized, blossoming guitars slice, ebb and flow creating a weightless universe of its own.’ Carmel Walsh , God is in the TV fanzine.
‘Those hankering after Whipping Boy should check out Happy Beatle, Long’s clever lyrics over fuzzy guitar playing, before the EP ends with the stripped-down, elegiac Don’t Make Me Wait. Hopefully, this EP is an indicator of things to come.’ Killian Laher, No More Workhorse
‘It’s hard to pick a favourite but if I had to it’s ‘Happy Beatle’. Long’s mournful refrain of “sooner or later, you’ll find your way back to me” smothered in Page’s gorgeous guitar. It’s beautiful.’ Paul McDermott, To Here Knows When, Great Irish Albums Revisited
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TICKETS
€20 available online from Whelan’s – €1 per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the Silent Disco in the upstairs venue & the Karaoke in Little Whelan’s – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos