The YEAR Grunge BROKE book launch
with
Cormac Battle (Kerbdog/2fm), and author Clive Barnes
Little Whelan’s • Wed 19th November 2025
The YEAR Grunge BROKE book launch with Cormac Battle (Kerbdog/2fm), and author Clive Barnes, takes place on November 19th, at Little Whelans, Wexford Street, Dublin. Doors are at 7:30 pm. ENTRY is FREE with a registered ticket.
Join Cormac Battle (Kerbdog/2fm) and author Clive Barnes for an in-depth discussion detailing the albums, songs and bands that made the ’90s Grunge and Alternative rock movement so vital and memorable.
The Year Grunge Broke book chronicles 50 Essential Grunge & Alternative Rock albums of the ’90s and beyond. Published by A Way With Media, the book features a foreword by PEARL JAM’s Dave Abbruzzese, and is housed in a slipcase box, which includes plectrums, a triple A pass, and a bookplate signed by the author. The Year Grunge Broke book is OUT NOW!
A must for all fans of ’90s Grunge & Alternative Rock, book your place now for a memorable night at Whelans. LIMITED CAPACITY.
The Year Grunge Broke: 50 Essential Grunge & Alternative Rock Albums of the ’90s & Beyond. Released by UK publishers A Way With Media, September 2025.
A detailed compendium telling the story of grunge and alternative rock through fifty albums. While the biggest albums and bands of the era are represented, it also highlights the lesser-known masterpieces of the time.
– Hardback coffee table book
– Housed in a slipcase box
– Foreword by Dave Abbruzzese of PEARL JAM
– Written and signed by Clive Barnes
– Limited edition AAA Pass & Plectrum
– Published by A Way With Media Ltd
TICKETS
FREE w/ Ticket
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar