DUBLIN

1989 - 2007

OVERVIEW Picturehouse was a Dublin-based po-rock band which was active for the best part of 20 years. The group was fronted by Dave Browne. Dave had previously played with Hidden Fears. Dave was joined in the band at varying times by Aonghas Ralston [Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals], Geoff Woods [Keyboards & String Arranger], Aidan Pearse [Drums], Duncan Maitland [Lead Guitar, Harmonica & Vocals], John Boyle [Drums & Percussion] and Stephen Farrell [Lead Guitar]. During its career, the band was noted for its ability to craft radio-friendly rock-pop tunes such as 'Heavenly Day', 'Sunburst' and 'Love In The Streets'. The band released 3 studio albums - 'Shinebox' [1996], Karmarama [1998] and 'Madness, Sadness, Gladness' [2002]. In addition to this Picturehouse also released the live album 'Bring The House Down' in 2000 and a greatest hits compilation, 'Get Your Hits Out ... The Best Of' in 2004. After a career of almost 20 years, the band split around 2007. Dave Browne went on to launch a solo career and released the album 'Windows To The Soul' in 1998. More recently, he has been fronting the Controversial All Stars who are an 'events' outfit. Geoff has gone on to perform with another 'events' band in BeatClub. Steo has been found playing with The 9 Bars. 1989 - Band formed 1996 - Release of 'Heavenly Day' single - Release of 'Probably' EP - Release of 'Shinebox' album 1997 - Release of 'The World And His Dog' single - Releese of 'I Know Better Now' single - Release of 'Heavenly Day [Factor 25 Version]' single - Release of 'Somebody Somewhere' single 1998 - Release of 'Sunburst' aingle - Re-Release of 'Shinebox' album - Release of 'Karmarama' album - Release of 'All The Time In The World' single 1999 - Release of 'Love In The Streets' single - Release of 'Only A Friend' single 2000 - Release of 'The Definitive Shinebox' album - Release of 'The Definitive Kararama' album - Release of 'Bring The House Down' live album 2001 - Relesse of 'She' single 2002 - Release of 'Everybody Loves My Girl' single - Release of 'Madness, Sadness, Gladness' album 2003 - Release of 'One Of Us' single 2004 - Releae of 'Get Your Hits Out ...The Best Of' album