About the Band
The song before the singer.
Of course, good work does not come together by chance, and between them Darien Chase (vocals), Rohan Healy (guitars, additional instrumentation), Al Quiff (Upright and Electric Bass), David Virgin (vocals, guitar) and Seán Silke (pianos, strings) have performed thousands of live shows the world over, sharing the stage with the likes of Cat Power, Mary Black, Jim Lauderdale, Glen Hansard, Billy Bragg, Leslie Dowdall (In Tua Nua), Lloyd Cole and Mark Olson (The Jayhawks), to name but a few.
Their session and studio work has seen their names grace the credits of hundreds of album sleeves. And as well as their work in Beardfire Studio, their skills have been called upon at the likes of the world famous Windmill Lane and Westland Studios. Members of Weekend Special have performed before Will.I.Am, Paloma Faith, Boy George and 7 million people at home on the Voice UK.
Rohan Healy
Al Quiff
David Virgin
Darien Chase
Darien Chase is the pseudonym for a talented artist and in-demand session singer on the indie, folk/pop and singer/songwriter circuit.
Seán Silke
Seán Silke is a prolific composer and musician with over 400 original songs in his back catalogue. He is launching three albums in 2018 – “Unexamined Emotions” (14 pop songs dealing with affairs of the heart); “In the heart of the castle”; and “Unlucky in love” (15 dance songs featuring a variety of female artists and produced by Chris Kabs, a well-known solo artist/producer on the Dublin dance scene).
Rohan Healy
Al Quiff
Al Quiff is one of Ireland’s top upright bass and electric bass players. He is also an excellent drummer. Beginning with psychobilly outfit Quiffs N Coffins, Al has racked up thousands of playing hours on stage and in studio, including performances for President Michael D Higgins, the US Ambassador, the Sean O’Rourke Show, The Voice UK and dozens of outdoor festivals.
David Virgin
David Virgin – as a producer and songwriter – has had five number 1’s on the Australian charts. He produced pioneering industrial noise group SPK, who became a cited influence on Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers and more.
Darien Chase
Darien Chase is the pseudonym for a talented artist and in-demand session singer on the indie, folk/pop and singer/songwriter circuit.
Seán Silke
Seán Silke is a prolific composer and musician with over 400 original songs in his back catalogue. He is launching three albums in 2018 – “Unexamined Emotions” (14 pop songs dealing with affairs of the heart); “In the heart of the castle”; and “Unlucky in love” (15 dance songs featuring a variety of female artists and produced by Chris Kabs, a well-known solo artist/producer on the Dublin dance scene).
Album Credits
The Players are:
Darien Chase – Vocals
Rohan Healy – Guitars, additional instrumentation, programming
Al Quiff – Upright Bass, Electric Bass
David Virgin – Vocals, Guitar
Seán Silke – Piano, Organ, Strings
“In The Heart of The Castle” was recorded, mixed and mastered at Beardfire Studio, Dublin, 2018
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Rohan Healy and David Virgin
Engineered by Al Quiff
