SHAMROCK SOCIAL CLUB
MARK MAHONEY
SUNSET BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, CA
Mark Mahoney is one of the leading tattoo artists of our time. He is currently the proprietor and premier artist of Shamrock Social Club located in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. His career spans over three decades and with each wave of influence that tattoo culture has had on mainstream America, Mark has been there. From the underground punk scene of the 1970's to the black and grey movement of East L.A. in the 1980's to the mainstream popularity of tattoo art in the Hollywood scene of the present. Mark has been a pivotal influence. The theme of Mark's shop has always been “where the elite and the underground meet.”
Dickies affiliates Heath & Dave of Lowbrowfilms spent an evening at the Shamrock Social Club with Mark Mahoney and his infamous friends. Mark reveals fascinating stories from his past when tattooing was actually banned in some states, participating in a shootout against rival tattoo artists and times spent with Sid & Nancy. This is a rare document from one of the most talked about and respected tattoo parlors to date. Period.
“WHEN LIFE'S TAKING A DRAMATIC TURN, THAT'S WHEN YOU GET A TATTOO”
“IT'S A STREET SHOP, JUST AT THE VERY HIGHEST LEVEL”
Mark Mahoney often says “It's called the Shamrock Social Club, not the Shamrock Anti Social Club”. When Lee Ving, legendary singer of hardcore punk band FEAR, suddenly sings the classic country song "Pittsburgh Stealers" during our visit, there's clearly no doubt to that statement.
It's an anything can happen vibe going on at Shamrock. FEAR were known to inspire havoc and riots at their gigs, but Lee's performance at Shamrock caused nothing but goose bumps and warm hearts.
SHAMROCK x DICKIES
Dickies is proud to present an all new original drawing from the Shamrock Social Club. Exclusively printed on a limited number of Dickies tee's. This is not your usual “tattoo print on a t-shirt” t-shirt -it's the real deal! Make sure to get yours before it's too late.