Month: February 2013

JOHN SMITH

Whelanslive.com presents JOHN SMITH plus guest HIDDEN HIGHWAYS “Spellbinding” – Time Out “A guitar genius…He sounds as though he arrived 60 years ago but looks startlingly young, perched on a chair, quietly confident, charming and instantly engaging.” – The Sun “One man, a guitar and an incredible voice…mesmerising” – bbc.co.uk “He possesses a common name but… Read more »

CHRIS SMITHER

CHRIS SMITHER A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and  philosophers.

THE IKONICS

THE IKONICS plus guests The iKonics launch their debut single. Formed a little over a year ago by three friends The iKonics are a band that draw influences from all different styles of music

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR w/
RED SAIL & BIGGLES FLYS AGAIN

featuring – RED SAIL BIGGLES FLYS AGAIN Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:30pm Sign up for guest list on Facebook HERE Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

AIDAN BISHOP

Lisa Richards presents AIDAN BISHOP [HOW YOU DOIN’?] plus guest Native New Yorker Aidan Bishop began his comedy career in his hometown however since relocating to Dublin he has become one of the top comics working today.

THE LAUNDRY SHOP

THE LAUNDRY SHOP plus guests SOLAR TAXI & TRIPTIK EMPIRE Full credit where and when it’s due to Dublin-based rock band, The Laundry Shop: they get knocked down but they get up again.

MONGOOSE, DEATH IN THE SICK ROOM, SUSIE MOOENY & JOHN PETHERBRIDGE

Whelan’s Newest Music Night TUESDAYS | 4 BANDS | €5 MONGOOSE DEATH IN THE SICK ROOM SUSIE MOOENY JOHN PETHERBRIDGE Confirm on facebook HERE ____________ WhelansLive is proud to present a celebration of new Irish music. Every Tuesday will see the upstairs venue play host to a series of the best of new music this country… Read more »

NO MEANS NO

U:Mack presents NO MEANS NO plus guests JOGGING Existential punk rock party legends No Means No return to Dublin for a gig in Whelans on Thursday may 23!

CARA LUFT

Roadworks Tours presents CARA LUFT plus guests “Luft is a consummate performer. Unlike so many singer-songwriters, [her] music has an urgency that can’t be denied… as good as anything I’ve heard for a long time.” Americana UK

THE KENNEDY’S

Roadworks Tours presents THE KENNEDY’S plus guests “Irresistible” – Rolling Stone “More hooks than Marilyn Monroe’s closet” – Chicago Sun-Times