Month: January 2011
JOHN SPILLANE
JOHN SPILLANE
plus ENDA REILLY.
Twice winner of the meteor award in the best folk/trad category, John Spillane has toured the country and the world spreading joy with a mix of melodic tunes, entertaining stories and poetic lyrics.FUTURES APART
FUTURES APART
plus SLEEP THIEVES.
Futures Apart are a five piece futuromatic band from Wexford, Ireland. Each member brings their own strengths to the group, drawing from their varied personal tastes thus creating a fiercely original yet familiar sound of intense energy.REDWOODS
plus guest
STEVE J (The Koubas).
We’re a five piece band from Ireland. We write, record and mix our own music. We have known each other for a long time and have played music together on and off for a few years and have now decided to form a proper band.PAUL HEATON
(Beautiful South)
TOBY KAAR
TOBY KAAR
plus Coherex.
Hailing from Cork City, Toby Kaar has been gaining recognition all over Ireland for his mix of hip-hop, house and electronica.TKO
TKO
+ The Lynchburg Mob & Jack and The Band.
After some hibernation time recording their debut album, TKO will return to Whelans for their first headline show in over a year to celebrate the release of their “Keystone” EP.WALLIS BIRD
(Acoustic show)
plus guests.
Taking a break from work on her third album, Wexford wonder Wallis Bird returns to Ireland for a short solo acoustic summer tour finishing up at Whelan’s on 9th May.
HALVES
HALVES
+ Jennifer Evans.
Choice Music Prize Nominees.
It Goes, It Goes (Forever & Ever) is the haunting, ambitious and spine-tingling debut album from Irish trio Brian Cash, Elis Czerniak & Tim Czerniak, collectively known as Halves.
THE MARTIN A. EGAN BAND
THE MARTIN A. EGAN BAND
+ Suzanne Walsh, Brian Conniffe & Thingumajigsaw.
”An Indie Legend and one of the most Radical Songwriters of his Generation ” is how State Magazine described Multi Platinum Selling Irish Singer Songwriter Martin A. Egan on his return to the Live Scene in June 2009 with a Show in Whelan’s Upstairs.
SEX, LIES & THE KKK
SEX, LIES & THE KKK
By Abie Philbin Bowman.
+ guest – Jim Jim Nugent (FM104)The night Barack Obama was elected US President, Abie Philbin Bowman exclusively interviewed the Ku Klux Klan. “I hate the Nazis, but I’d love to have interviewed Hitler, just as the Allied tanks rolled into Berlin”.
TUPELO
plus special guests.
Tupelo are an exciting, new, original, acoustic roots act consisting of 5 members. With an eclectic line-up of instruments which includes banjo, guitar, fiddle, saxophone and double bass, Tupelo’s sound is fresh and unique in today’s world of endless electric outfits.HYPE WILLIAMS
+ SCHOOL TOUR
& ANGKORWAT.
Hype Williams is an elusive project conceived by two “illegal immigrants” who for now we will know as D. Blunt and Inga Copeland.
THE KARTELS
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
w/ Ugly Beautiful
featuring – Ugly Beautiful.
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
THE SPECTRUMS
plus Captain Magic
THE SPECTRUMS
plus Captain Magic.
Dublin-based 80’s rock/pop band, The Spectrums, plus special guests to play Fundraiser Gig in aid of Aware, helping to defeat depression; next Saturday evening at Whelan’s.
DEAD CAT BOUNCE
– Caged Heat –
** The first and only Dublin preview of our brand new show. **DING DONG DENNY O’REILLY
plus special guests.
Tickets: €11 incl booking fee available from WAV Tickets [lo-call 1890 200 078] or in person on Camden Row beside Whelan’s venue entrance.THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
w/ The Fontanels
featuring – The Fontanels.
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight
MAN OVERBOARD
Demented Promotions Presents:
MAN OVERBOARD (US)
Rise Records/Run For Cover Records (http://www.myspace.com/manoverboardnj)
Man Overboard is a four piece pop-punk band from South Jersey. Taking cue from the bands they grew up with such as Blink 182, Taking Back Sunday, and Saves The Day, they have tried to bring back the notion of an emotional song rather then one programmed in a computer. Despite the bands aversion to new trends they still manage to incorporate hooky choruses that will have the current crop shaking in their shoes. Shortly after formulating the idea of the band they locked themselves in the studio demoing almost 60 songs creating a broad foundation for the band to grow from. They entered the studio in the beginning of August to record “Hung Up On Nothing” , their debut EP. Choosing Producer Jesse Cannon(Saves The Day, Valencia, The Cure) to handle production duties they emerged with an EP they have been promoting out on the road since the fall, with the intent of doing whatever it takes to stay out on the road ten months a year spreading the word of what they do.
Following their incredible show here in December, Man Overboard take a trip to Ireland again before their tour with Senses Fail in the UK this February. On the back of their signing to Rise Records, the band are set to play a headline date in Dublin on February 15th.
KOJI
Run For Cover Records (http://myspace.com/kojisaysaloha)
Andrew Koji Shiraki, singer songwriter from Pennsylvania, will also support on selected dates of this tour. With his last release, “Spring Song Vol. 1” (September 2010 / Run For Cover Records) Shiraki took an intimate approach in creating a live recording. “Growing up in Pennsylvania, the DIY scene that brought music affordably and for all ages to VFW Halls, American Legions, living rooms, basements, barns, and backyards across the state instilled within me a sense of self reliance and empowerment. Some places in the world aren’t so fortunate to have public spaces where people can gather around the arts. Even in communities where it is available, that freedom of expression is often challenged or put at risk. It’s our responsibility to make a place for that freedom and keep it safe. I hope this recording will stand as a small testament to the connection people share through music and how the arts can build bridges and strengthen communities. A sound can be a spark.” FFO: Ted Leo, Kevin Devine.
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With support from:
STARTERS (http://www.myspace.com/startersband) ANDERSON MESA (http://www.myspace.com/andersonmesaonline) DRIVEWAY (First Show!)
TICKETS:
€10 on the door! No tickets!
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130809040320340
FUNERAL SUITS
FUNERAL SUITS
+ Ambience Affair.
Funeral Suits are a three-piece alternative rock band from Ireland.
Consisting of Brian James, Mik McKeogh and Greg McCarthy, the band formed in 2008.
MY EVIL EX & MORE
MY EVIL EX
+ Sound Treaty, Faces for Radio, The Journals & Tactics
SINNERBOY
Keeping Rory Gallagher’s memory alive!
Top international tribute band, Sinnerboy, brings the late, great Rory Gallagher’s music to Dublin when they play at Whelan’s on Feb 23rdJOHN CARRIE & MOOR GREEN
JOHN CARRIE AND MOOR GREEN
+ guests.
John Carrie is a Tipperary born musician who has spent most of his musical career playing abroad. Based in Holland he has released two albums to much critical acclaim there with his band Moor Green (Gary Leatherland – drums, Karl Griffiths – bass, Sjoerd Spoelstra – piano, theremin and drives the bus).DAN REED
DAN REED
Dan Reed was born in Portland, Oregon, but in early childhood moved to South Dakota after his mother remarried the owner of a cattle ranch.THE PHANTOM BAND
The Minutes & We Are Losers.
Scottish rockers The Phantom Band have just announced details of a live show at Whelans on Wednesday 19th of January 2011.JINX LENNON
+ guests.
Jinx Lennon the antagonist genius of social disorder and scuzzy beat lyricism .Latest album NATIONAL CANCER STRATEGY is another peep under the rock of this Septic Tiger Island equipped with uplifting anthems to clear the demons out of the heads of those willing to listen.EMERGENZA
The Worlds Biggest Live Band Festival.
Featuring: tbc Emergenza is the world’s biggest festival for unsigned bands, with an average of 6,000 bands participating every year in 200 different cities all over the world.EMERGENZA
The Worlds Biggest Live Band Festival.
Featuring: tbc Emergenza is the world’s biggest festival for unsigned bands, with an average of 6,000 bands participating every year in 200 different cities all over the world.EMERGENZA
The Worlds Biggest Live Band Festival.
Featuring: tbc Emergenza is the world’s biggest festival for unsigned bands, with an average of 6,000 bands participating every year in 200 different cities all over the world.THE MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ TransAutoRadio
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
*Tickets: FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat), gig starts at midnight.
ACOUSTIC NIGHT
Racheal McCormack,
Jane Lawrence,
Mark O’Grady,
Jane McGrath,
Owen Vahey,
Pamela Brandon
MADISON VIOLET
plus guests.
Canadian folk-roots duo Madison Violet return to the UK & Ireland in January for a tour in support of their widely acclaimed album No Fool For Trying.JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
plus guests.
Rescheduled date.
Justin Townes Earle is an anomaly. He’s tall as the day is long, all angles and elbows and a hard stare, both welcoming and deadly serious.
JOE PUG
Tickets on sale now (including booking fee) from www.tickets.ie, www.ticketmaster.ie & Ticketmaster outlets nationwide0818 719 300 – Republic of Ireland customers // 0844 277 4455 – Northern Ireland customers // 00353 1 456 9569 – International customers
HOUNDS
plus special guests
Guilty Optics & Ginola.
Ears alert, eyes glinting from the shadowy swathe of the Irish underground, Hounds gather. A pack of four, they breed heavy rock songs and bawl strong vocals, paying no heed to populist, trendy stipulations.
FIACH
plus special guest
AOIFE SCOTT.
Widely known as One of Ireland’s best kept music secrets -FIACH- is now ready to be launched into the hearts of music lovers the length and breadth of the country.
A NIGHT IN AID OF WOMEN’S AID
featuring THE JON BOVIS, THE ALTERNATIVES + PAUL & GERRY
REVOLVER
play Revolver.
REVOLVER are Scotland’s number one Beatle tribute act. This four-piece band from Dundee pride themselves on performing live, authentic and accurate representations of a wide range of classic songs from all periods of The Beatles.DICK GAUGHAN & ANDY IRVINE
TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THEIR 1983 ALBUM, ‘PARALLEL LINES’
BITCHES WITH WOLVES
BITCHES WITH WOLVES
plus special guests.
Ireland’s wildest electro-pop act, Bitches With Wolves are very proud to announce that their first live show of 2011 will take place at Whelan’s on Wexford Street on Thursday 3rd February 2011.JUNIP – CANCELLED
THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS.
Refunds from point of sale.Featuring José González, Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn plus special guests Cocoon (France)
DELLA MANNION
plus special guest ENDA REILLY.
‘’Della could be the next best thing to come out of Ireland”. John Creedon. RTE Radio
MASTER & DOG
(Formerly John, Shelly and the Creatures).
On the lead up to their Debut album launch, Master & Dog(formerly John, Shelly & the Creatures) performed on Ireland’s biggest and most well-known TV show: THE LATE LATE SHOW, quite an accomplishment for an unsigned band doing it on their own.KID KARATE
plus guests A Plastic Rose & My Pilot.
Kid Karate are a two-piece band from Dublin comprising of Kevin Breen (guitar/synth/vocals) and Steven Gannon (drums/percussion/backing vocals).
BATTLE FOR 2ND PLACE
MONA – SOLD OUT
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