Mark and the Slum Dogs (support: Dukes of Tijuana, Rockabilly, Rock&Roll)

Mark and The Slum Dogs
Originally formed back in 2007 as a duo side-project between Mark Penington (Caravans) and Mark Sprex (Rhumba Kings) the band recorded one mini album and one full-length album (both self-released) during 2007-2008 joined by Sam Penington as studio drummer and Thomas Lorioux (Kings Of Nuthin' Frantic Flintstones etc) as touring bassist.

The band enjoyed quick but short success touring all over Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg for a couple of years (2007-2009)
Sadly busy schedules, logistics and general everyday life brought closure for the next 17 years .. But .. in the Winter of 2024 something happened! A casual chat between the two Marks (who have always humorously referred to each other as M1 and M2) sparked a fire which quickly ignited into the re-formation and new chapter of the 'Slum Dogs' story.

Re-grouping with Thomas during a day off from his extensive 'Heathen Apostles' European tour, and joined by new band member Craig Boyd (Green Hornets) the band became a 4-piece and they hit the studio in July 2025 to record new studio demos for their brand-new up-coming album.

Now fully-charged and ready to burn up the dirt tracks and winding roads of rock n roll adventure once again ..
All done in their signature rockabilly-hillbilly-folk/punk-gypsy flavoured-60'ties garage/pop infused rock n roll finely-tuned mix .. Which will please the ears and feet of anybody with a good taste for good times!
See you on the road!

** Support: Dukes of Tijuana**
Dukes of Tijuana was founded in 2020 by guitarist Mark Twang, drummer Chris Slazy, double bassist Grischa and singer Pat Savage. The band combines rockabilly, country and psychobilly and skilfully makes this mixture work very well.
Anyone who likes rock & roll in any form will get their money's worth with these guys.

They first appeared on the scene in 2020, have already played a bunch international concerts and with 2 studio albums in their bag of tricks, the guys have been able to convince at every concert so far and are constantly expanding their calendar.
YouTube Links:
Dukes Of Tijuana - Moving (youtube.com)
Dukes of Tijuana – “Movin‘” – Official Music Video
Dukes of Tijuana - Hotel Room (youtube.com)
Dukes of Tijuana – “Hotel Room – Official Music Video
Dukes Of Tijuana ✶✶✶ Wilhelmina Eindhoven (youtube.com)
Dukes of Tijuana – Live in Eindhoven

Social Media:
Dukes of Tijuana | Facebook
Dukes of Tijuana (@dukes_of_tijuana) • Instagram photos and videos

Releases:
Nymphomaniac:
DUKES OF TIJUANA - Nymphomaniac LP ltd. | News | Psychobilly & Rockabilly Records bei crazyloverecords.de
Tough Love, Taboos ‘n’ Tattoos:
Tough Love, Taboos & Tattoos – Dukes Of Tijuana (western-star.co.uk)

Vrijdag 29 mei 2026, welkom vanaf 20.00uur, showtime 20.30uur.

Voorverkoop vanaf €17,50 (ex service fee) maar inclusief Buma/Stemra afdracht en 9% Btw.
Aan de deur (indien niet voortijdig uitverkocht) €25,-
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