+ GUESTS
The Blue Choir are a four piece band who originally started as nothing more than a small recording project. Over time the quartet’s project became their 2010 debut E.P, Get Ready For War, The E.P was soon picked up by Hotpress, The Irish Times & Evening Herald.
+ guests
Shadows and Dust are a four-piece acoustic rock band based in Dublin. The group is comprised of Dermot Kennedy on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Micheál Quinn on drums, Lia Wright on violin and Erik Vaughan on double bass. In recent months, the group have played gigs in venues such as Whelan’s, The Sugar Club, The Village, The Odessa Club and Nighthawks at the Cobalt, as well as appearing on television (tg4’s Pop4) and radio (RTÉ Radio 1 Arena). The group are delighted to return to the Whelans stage, having spent the last couple of months writing and recording new material. Heavily inspired by art, folklore, film and various other creative mediums, Shadows and Dust incorporate poetic lyrics and a truly unique sound into all of their musical output. Their captivating combination of guitar, strings, percussion and Kennedy’s soulful voice results in a musical style that distinguishes them as a charismatic band that is difficult to compare to other current Irish groups.
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
[SINGLE LAUNCH]
+ 24 BROKEN AMPS & WISH COW
The Laundry Shop is Steve Robinson, vocals and guitar, Tanya O Callaghan on bass and backing vocals and Geoffrey French on Drums.
Whelanslive.com presents
The star of Police Academy and man of 10,000 sound effects
Barking dogs, squishing soggy sneakers, Jets roaring, spine tingling scratches from a chalkboard, radio noises, guitars screaming, cell phones, and so much more! Noises, every noise you can imagine but is it real or the vocal cords of Michael Winslow? He spent more time in the principal’s office than in class.
with support from
“One of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer.” (TIME Magazine)
“Exquisite.” (The National Post)
“4 out of 4stars!” (The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star)
“A national treasure.” (Exclaim!)
“(Land & Sea) is Slean’s masterpiece.” (The Montreal Gazette)
“Immaculately crafted….a significant pop record.” (CBC – The Hour)
“Slean’sunique poetic style is reminiscent of Irving Layton and Leonard Cohen” – (Time Magazine)
Described as “one of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer” (TIME Magazine) and nominated three times for her country’s top music prize (The Juno Awards), multi-faceted Canadian singer/songwriter/pianist Sarah Slean is hitting her stride. With her latest release, the ambitious double album “Land & Sea,” Slean has created what The Montreal Gazette calls “a masterpiece.”
Equal parts hooky songster and elegant maestro, Sarah’s latest opus is a dazzling study of contrasts. Land, a warm, gleeful spasm of unabashed pop/rock, is full of Slean’s signature lyrics, big voice and powerful piano chops, produced by Canadian darling Joel Plaskett and mixed by Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson. Sea is a collection of nine cinematic, orchestral jaw-droppers, four of which were scored for 21 strings by Sarah herself. With the help of renowned producer/film composer Jonathan Goldsmith (Jane Siberry, Bruce Cockburn) and award-winning engineer Jeff Wolpert (Loreena McKennitt) Sea is “an awe-inspiring panorama of the mature poet and musician” containing “echoes of Gustav Mahler, Leonard Cohen and Kurt Weill.” (Toronto Star).
Over her career Slean’s recordings have incorporated aspects of cabaret, rock, pop, and orchestral, all knitted together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, virtuosic piano-playing, and – that voice: “a 19th century Kate Bush” (CBC). And she’s no less accomplished onstage. An established theatre attraction in Canada, Sarah has also opened for Bryan Ferry, Andrew Bird, Ron Sexsmith and Buck 65 in Europe.
€9 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or credit card bookings)
Whelan’s Indie DJ from 11pm til late or you might even catch the end of Jaime Nanci and the Blue Boys in the front bar (9pm, Free).
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
Introducing Sonntags!
A weekly Sunday night event held in the upstairs venue of Whelans, concentrating on a mix of underground electronic music with some throwback classics and future favourites. As 2013 approaches Sonntags is gearing towards showcasing the city’s best djs along with sourcing the finest international acts for like minded Sunday revellers who don’t want to finish their weekend so early.
Curated each week by 2 DJ’s breevil and Basic Tone to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – FREE ENTRY
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
with guests
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 11pm
The Certain Three Tour
The Certain Three Tour returns for its fourth annual outing this January, 2013.
Continuing on in the tradition of the last three years – where Irish-based booking agency Word of Mouth curates a triple bill of three very different acts and sends them out on tour – the 2013 tour will feature a diverse and compelling lineup, with an alternating running order for each show. Previous tours have featured Katie Kim, O Emperor, We Cut Corners, The Lost Brothers and Alessi’s Ark, amongst others.
The lineup for the Certain Three Tour 2013 will feature three home-grown Irish acts: electro-pop duo Nanu Nanu, lo-fi shoegazer Si Schroeder and the post-punk of Trumpets of Jericho.
Nanu Nanu are an Alien-Pop duo based in Dublin. Members Mirrorman and Glitterface use analog and modular synthesizers teamed with a strong foundation of heavy beats and lush, otherworldly vocal processing to create their exciting and unique ‘Alien-Pop’ sound.
They have just finished their debut album, which will be released in early 2013 on Flaming June. Their debut single will be Pocket of Gold. It has been mixed by producer Rob Kirwan; the man who mixed PJ Harvey’s Mercury Prize winning album Let England Shake.
2013 will be the year of Nanu Nanu.
Specialising in a particularly flashy brand of avant garde electronica, Nanu Nanu employ echoey vocal effects and a whole lot of otherworldly hoots and clicks to create their beautifully freakish sounds – Celina Murphy, HotPress
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Si Schroeder is a Dublin-based musician who mixes his voice with guitars, samples, acoustic instruments, beats and live drums to create haunting and uplifting melodic songs exploring the darker side of the human condition. A layered approach to composition and production results in dense, textured blends of synthetic and organic sounds, over which Si’s warm, soothing voice unravels stories of chaos and destruction.
His debut album, the critically acclaimed Choice Music Prize nominated Coping Mechanisms (2006), was the Irish Times’ record of the week, Foggy Notions’ album of the year, and is in the Hot Press list of top Irish albums of all time.
Highlights among his live shows include 2007’s Electric Picnic, 2008’s Future Days, The Kilkenny Arts Festival 2009, and abroad at EUROSONIC in Holland, Berlin’s Popkomm and New York’s Intelfest, The Chicago Cultural Center, and repeat visits to London’s influential Kosmische Club.
His second album is due for release in 2013.
Beautiful, beguiling, dreamy – Jim Carroll (The Irish Times)
Unique and otherworldly – Nialler9
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Trumpets of Jericho are a folk-tinged post-punk band from Cork, formed in 2010.
After two years of creating some semblance of a sound that they can call ‘their own’, the group finally decided to record their debut Songs Like an Alum Ut Its Nor Really, garnering praise and indifference in equal measure. Their energetic live shows have built them a strong and loyal following in the south of Ireland (i.e. Cork) and they recently opened for The Fall, which is pretty cool.
Cork’s Trumpets of Jericho have delivered a wonderfully idiosyncratic statement with their debut full-length release. A varying hybrid of veering synth-punk and noodling Krautfolk – AU Magazine
‘Song Like An Alum Ut It’s Nor Really’ has crept up and staked its claim as my favourite Irish record of the year so far…an album with a certain debauched decadence – Golden Plec
Trumpets of Jericho have remained a consistently outstanding band whether channelling a punk fury or a more synth heavy approach – We Are Noise
breakingtunes.com/trumpetsofjericho
€10 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings)
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
[ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY]
+ Juliet’s Rescue & Manhattan
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Toy Soldier play their debut headline show at Whelan’s, Dublin on Saturday the 19th of January.
MCD.ie presents
+ guests
King Charles was a special guest on Mumford and Sons mammoth US tour. Now he announces a headline show in Whelans Saturday 27th of April
TIS presents
+ guests
Stefano “Cisco” Bellotti is an Italian singer and songwriter who rose to fame after the many years he spent playing with the popular folk-rock band Modena City Ramblers.
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
Introducing Sonntags!
A weekly Sunday night event held in the upstairs venue of Whelans, concentrating on a mix of underground electronic music with some throwback classics and future favourites. As 2013 approaches Sonntags is gearing towards showcasing the city’s best djs along with sourcing the finest international acts for like minded Sunday revellers who don’t want to finish their weekend so early.
Curated each week by 2 DJ’s breevil and Basic Tone to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
Aiken Promotions present
Following last year’s sell-out debut UK tour, don’t Miss Canadian émigré Tom Stade with his brand new live show coming to Whelan’s, Dublin 8th March 2013.
Whelanslive.com presents
[THRILL JOCKEY]
“Arbouretum have forged a new alloy of psychedelic heavy rock that captures the narrative power and sonic fury of electric Neil Young, the floral qualities of 1960s British psychedelia and the textural use of distortion at the foundation of drone and stoner rock
+ guests
In January 2011, Lead Singer John and guitarist Hughie recorded an experimental EP at Driftwood Studios with the help of Dave Sadlier (Bass) and Paul Donnelly (drums). In March 2011, their self titled EP was released on I tunes which led to a sell-out in Dublin’s Crawdaddy venue. With a nice write up in Hotpress and another sell out show at the Academy 2 backed by MCD last July, the band finished 2011 writing and planning their first major release. Funded by weekly gigging around Dublin, The Ambertones decided on the prestigious Grouse Lodge which has seen the likes of Michael Jackson, Will I am and Snow Patrol. The next step was to identify a prestigious producer and the band were alerted to the availability of Nick Brine: a talented engineer and producer who has recorded the likes of Coldplay, Oasis, Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen. Nick took time out of recording the Darkness’ latest offering to record in Dublin with “The Tones”. The band recorded tracks “Sparks to Flames” and “The Fighter” which will be released on 10 August 2012 with a single launch in Whelans. The single’s proceeds will go directly to the Motor Neuron foundation of Ireland. The single has already been showcased by Hot Press at the RDS Music Weekend as one of “Ireland’s hottest new tracks.”
FREE ENTRY
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
Music Network presents
Máirtín O’Connor, button accordion
Zoë Conway, fiddle
Donal Lunny, guitar and bouzouki
Music Network presents
[Jazz Tour]
Jake McMurchie, Saxophone
Pete Judge, Trumpet
Jim Barr, Bass
Clive Deamer, Drums
MUSICLEE.IE presents
+ guests
The Quicksand Band from Dublin have been playing in venues across the country over the last few years and they have developed a unique style and approach to their music
Milo Greene’s free show Upstairs at Whelan’s on January 26th has been cancelled due to promotional scheduling difficulties.
MCD are endeavouring to have the band back later in the year for new Irish Tour dates.
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featuring –
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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Milo Greene have just announced details of a special free show Upstairs at Whelan’s on Saturday, January 26th
Whelanslive.com are having a
Saturday 12th Jan at 1pm-5pm
BUY | SELL | TRADE all your old VINYL | CDs | TAPES
Come to Whelan’s on Saturday 12th January and show the 21st century that you won’t be intimidated. There will be a vast range of LPs, Cds, cassettes, cassingles and possibly even the odd cartridge for sale from every genre imaginable. Spend a few quid, feel good, have a pint, hang out.
If you would like to participate as a buyer/seller/trader or if you have any questions about the record fair then please send an email to vincent@whelanslive.com
Whelanslive.com presents
(featuring Aidan O’Rourke from Lau)
plus guests
€11 including booking fee available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings from WaV).
Musiclee.ie presents
+ guests
Aoife O’Donovan and Jake Silver (Bass) with Jeffrey Foucault and Ry Cavanaugh.
For 10 years, Aoife fronted the alt-bluegrass/string band Crooked Still, which she formed when she was 18.
Musiclee.ie presents
Virtuoso Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter
+ guests
Albert Niland is unquestionably one of Ireland ’s finest guitar talents. Blending various styles of intricate guitar playing, from flamenco to rock, and powerful vocals, this live show is not to be missed.
Whelanslive.com with CMA, BMI & Gibson Guitar Present
The CMA Songwriters Series featuring
Presented by BMI, Gibson Guitar, and CMA, the Songwriters Series Features Kristian Bush, Brett James, Chris Young, and Host Bob DiPiero
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
From Portland, Oregen
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
8pm – FREE ENTRY
+ guests
Avant Gardai burst on the Dublin music scene in 1988 straddling the crap with ponytail and crap without ponytail era. 20 years later they remain committed to their irreverent and idiosyncratic view of all things Irish- particularly Irish rock. Musical influences straddle Wedding Present, Pixies and Rolf Harris.
€9 / €5 concession
Strictly over 18’s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
MCD.ie presents
[solo acoustic show]
+ guests
Following a sold-out 23 date tour with his band earlier this year, Matt Cardle will hit the road in a different guise in 2013 – ‘unplugged’.
featuring –
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
– Sign up for guest list HERE –
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
Introducing Sonntags!
A weekly Sunday night event held in the upstairs venue of Whelans, concentrating on a mix of underground electronic music with some throwback classics and future favourites. As 2013 approaches Sonntags is gearing towards showcasing the city’s best djs along with sourcing the finest international acts for like minded Sunday revellers who don’t want to finish their weekend so early.
Curated each week by 2 DJ’s breevil and Basic Tone to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
featuring –
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
play the music of
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
There are songs that have defined our lives through the good times and the bad, you have heard them sheltering at the crossroads of misery and abandon, you have heard them at the alter of ecstasy and elation.
featuring –
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
Musiclee.ie presents
+ guest
Mythen’s second Canadian album “Open Here” was nominated for Roots Album of the year at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards.
+ guests
TheRumour were formed in the summer of 2008 after the break up of a previous band Joe and Cillian had been a part of.
MOVED FROM THE VILLAGE
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
35th Anniversary Tour 1977 – 2012
Garry Roberts & Simon Crowe
In 1977 The Boomtown Rats released their debut album ‘The Boomtown Rats’, they immediately hit a nerve with the youth of the time. They became one of the biggest selling bands of their time.
Whelanslive.com in association with Carlsberg & Musicmaker presents
50+ Bands across 3 venues
Wed 9th – Sat 12th January
Whelan’s & The Village
Confirm on facebook HERE
Whelanslive.com in association with Carlsberg & Musicmaker presents
50+ Bands across 3 venues
Wed 9th – Sat 12th January
Whelan’s & The Village
Confirm on facebook HERE
Whelanslive.com in association with Carlsberg & Musicmaker presents
50+ Bands across 3 venues
Wed 9th – Sat 12th January
Whelan’s & The Village
Confirm on facebook HERE
Whelanslive.com in association with Carlsberg & Musicmaker presents
50+ Bands across 3 venues
Wed 9th – Sat 12th January
Whelan’s & The Village
Confirm on facebook HERE
[ALBUM LAUNCH]
& MORE
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Thumped presents a family-friendly afternoon Christmas gig in aid of ‘A Little Lifetime Foundation’, featuring:
[IN THE PARLOUR BAR]
Confirm on facebook HERE
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7:30pm – FREE ENTRY
featuring –
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
Communion presents
+ guests
Dorothy begins with a calmative wash of heat-have guitars, then cedes to a lazy, joined at the hip groove that’s a small marvel of poise and subtlety…. Enchanting’ – MOJO
[Album Fundraiser]
+ NANU NANU
also DJ set from Fight Like Apes’ Pockets.
This show is pay what you want on the door, with all proceeds going towards distribution costs for Sounds of System Breakdowns new album Nomad.
Whelanslive.com presents
plus special guests
Cian Nugent & The Cosmos
& Magic Pockets
In between Herzog’s Aguirre and Levi Strauss’ Sad Tropics, mysterious and psychoactive, High Wolf’s music mixes cosmic loops, fuzzy guitars, droney synths