Gilla Band in Washington with Annie-Claude Deschênes

Irish post-punk and noise rock band Gilla Band brings their confrontational live show to Washington this November. Known for their raw, disorienting sound, the band—vocalist Dara Kiely, guitarist Alan Duggan, bassist Daniel Fox, and drummer Adam Faulkner—has drawn comparisons to Liars and Nick Cave's Birthday Party. Their set will feature material from their upcoming album *Pugnello* (released in September 2026), following a string of acclaimed releases like *Holding Hands with Jamie* and *The Talkies*.

Support comes from Annie-Claude Deschênes, whose set sets the stage for an evening of thrilling, menacing noise. The band's live performances are characterized by Kiely's dead-eyed, confrontational vocals and the band's relentless, effects-laden instrumentation—a full-on sensory assault that critics have described as "full of sound and fury."

This Washington date is part of a tour supporting *Pugnello*, giving fans a chance to hear new tracks alongside favorites from their discography. The band's music has been praised for its discomfiting quality and dark, unsettling tone.