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  • Long Drop Down - new single from Willie Dowling

    Long Drop Down is the new single from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album The Simpleton. Long Drop Down is released on the 5th of September. The video, which was filmed and directed by James Heron, is live now on YouTube. Check it out here.

  • Willie Dowling - Headline Gigs & Vinyl Release

    Willie Dowling & The Invisible Band are playing 3 headline gigs this autumn. 23 Oct: West Hampstead Arts Club, London. 24 Oct: The Stables, Milton Keynes. 2 Nov: The Copper Bar, Manchester. Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album The Simpleton will be released on vinyl on 26 September 2025.

  • LIVE SHOWS IN MAY

    Willie Dowling is playing three UK live dates in May. May 24 - The Red Lion, Chesham. Headlining, as part of the Chesham Fringe Festival. May 25 - Chinnerys, Southend. Supporting David Woodcook & The Fixtures, as part of a two day festival celebrating the Southend Music Scene. May 30 - The Cluny, Newcastle. A special evening, supporting and then playing with Spike of the Quireboys.

  • Willie Dowling supports Luke Morley on September UK tour

    Willie Dowling is heading out on a UK tour in September, supporting Luke Morley. Willie Dowling & The Invisible Band will be performing songs from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed new album The Simpleton.

  • Willie Dowling adds drummer to his 'Invisible Band' for February tour

    Willie Dowling is thrilled to announce that his Invisible Band just became a wee bit more visible. Following successful tours in the UK last autumn, supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys, Willie - on piano and vocals - and long standing collaborator Andy Lewis on bass, will be joined by drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, Kee Marcello, The Darkness) for a headline club tour of the UK in February.

  • Willie Dowling Presents The Simpleton UK Headline Tour February 2025

    British singer-songwriter/producer Willie Dowling is heading out on a headline tour of the UK in February 2025. Willie will be performing songs from his new critically acclaimed album of piano led songs; The Simpleton, and perhaps a song or two from his previous bands. "I look forward to returning to some of my favourite venues, and playing in a few places that are completely new to me”.

  • The Simpleton - new album from Willie Dowling out now

    Willie Dowling’s long awaited new album The Simpleton (369 Music) is available now on CD, to stream, and as a digital download. This autumn Willie Dowling is supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys on their respective UK tours. In February 2025 Willie will be doing a headline tour across the UK.

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