Former Beta Band frontman (who went solo with his King Biscuit Time project last year) Steve Mason is to play Dublin next month, with his new band Black Affair.

The band are said to pay homage to Mason's love of experimental hip-hop, and will play a late gig at Crawdaddy (doors 11.30pm) on July 25th.

Tickets are €15 and on sale now from usual outlets.