Month: February 2014
POWER OF DREAMS
Whelans25.com presents
POWER OF DREAMS
Performing IMMIGRANTS, EMIGRANTS AND ME
As part of the Revisited Series for Whelans 25th Anniversary
plus guests
MINERAL // www.whelans25.com //Whelans Launches its REVISITED series of shows on March 27th with the POWER OF DREAMS playing their debut album Immigrants, Emigrants & Me. Part of Whelans 25th birthday celebrations, REVISITED in a series of gigs where some of Ireland best albums get an airing live. Over the rest of the year 8 acts will dust off their best known works and play them in their entirety. Some of the acts already signed up are Something Happens who will perform Stuck Together With God’s Glue on May 10th and Sharon Shannon who will play her ground breaking debut album on June 21st. More information on these shows and further additions over the coming weeks…
“Power Of Dreams were a genius band who should have been massive, Craig has it going on even now” – Alan McGee
The landmark debut album by Power of Dreams was released in 1990, receiving glowing reviews worldwide with Craig Walker garnering praise for a lyrical maturity beyond his 18 years and the band’s spiky indie pop assault winning fans among press and public alike.
Power of Dreams released their critically acclaimed debut EP “A Little Piece of God” on Keith Cullen’s London-based Setanta Records in 1989, while Craig Walker was still at school. Following a six-figure bidding war between rival record labels, the band signed a deal with Polydor Records. In December 1989, the British music magazine NME picked Power of Dreams, along with others such as Carter USM and The Charlatans, as their ‘stars of tomorrow’.
Their debut album, Immigrants, Emigrants and Me was released in 1990, receiving glowing reviews worldwide. The album was produced by Ray Shulman and sold well in France, Japan, the UK and Ireland. The band then embarked on a world tour, taking in more than 30 countries, including Japan and North America. The follow-up album, 2 Hell With Common Sense, was released two years later, produced by Dave Meegan and featuring a more powerful sound, helped by additional guitarist Ian Olney (ex-Cypress, Mine!).
Later albums were less successful in the UK/Ireland but the band retained a following – and their major label contract – in Japan. Third album Positivity was released on Lemon Records in 1993, and further developed the sound introduced on their previous record. Power of Dreams then released their last album Become Yourself the following year. In 1995 the band backed and recorded with musician Soichi Taniguchi in Japan before disbanding.
Following the split Craig Walker and Ian Olney formed Pharmacy with Chris Pierce, and Morty McCarthy from The Sultans of Ping FC. Pharmacy released one single called “Shine” in 1998. Subsequently, Craig Walker recorded three albums with Archive before releasing his debut album, Siamese, in 2009. Ian Olney formed and performed in a number of bands including Temperance Union, Miracle Retreat, Deer Park and Red Atlas, and has been playing bass for Sultans of Ping since 2005. Keith Walker went on to front Paranoid Saints, The Ex-Kings and The Bollox.
In November 2009, Power Of Dreams announced a reformation and tour to promote the 20th anniversary re-release of their first album (on 100% Music) in March 2010. In December 2010, a further tour of Ireland took place with Sultans of Ping and The Frank and Walters to support the release of a compilation album, 1989: The Best Of Power Of Dreams, which included a new track.
In March 2011, Keith Walker announced an amicable departure from the band, and has gone on to play with Sister Cities, Being Cool Is Lonely and The Holy Coast. Ian Olney plays with new band Cat Meat. Craig Walker has continued to perform as Power of Dreams and work on new material alongside his new project, Paris-based Mineral.
In December 2011 “Immigrants, Emigrants and Me” was featured in the book 101 Irish Records You Must Hear Before You Die. In April 2013 the album was featured in the Irish Independent’s top 30 albums of all time.
TICKETS
€15 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings) Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm). .GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT
Whelans 25th Anniversary Special with
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT
plus guests
// www.whelans25.com //
God is an Astronaut’s seventh full-length album, Origins, is their first as a five-piece and cements their place as one of the world’s most intense, musically- and visually-inventive post rock bands.
EYEDRESS
THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED, REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
Due to Visa Issues.
Harmonic presents
EYEDRESS
plus guest
EYEDRESS is 23 year old Idris Vicuña. He is based in Quezon City, Manila, in the Philippines.
EYEDRESS is centred around 23 year old Manila based producer, filmmaker and romantic Idris Vicuña. Eyedress’ music is the culmination of the experiments he started when moving back to the Philippines from Phoenix
JIMI GOODWIN (DOVES)
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ INTERSKALACTIC
INTERSKALACTIC
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 7pm – FREE ENTRY 10 Piece Old-Skool Jamaican Ska BandAFTER THE GIG
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).AMI GRADY
AMI GRADY
plus guests
BRIAN DOOLEY SIMON KENNY
Ami Grady is an Irish singer songwriter with a range of soulful, acoustic songs. With four star Irish times and hotpress reviews and comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Amiee Mann her songs range from the quirky to folk to country with modern contemporary twists.
MAMA KIN & JENN GRANT
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ ROSWELL ’59 feat DICK FARRELLY
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
ROSWELL ’59 feat DICK FARRELLY
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – NO COVER CHARGE
AFTER THE GIG
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).
SCOTT MAHER
EDISONS [ALBUM LAUNCH]
EDISONS
[“Little Bohemia” Album Launch]plus guests
Edisons were formed in late 2011, as a vehicle for the combined material of singer songwriters Fran King & Pete Fagan. Their debut album together “Little Bohemia”, chronicles the life and times of John Dillinger, the notorious depression era bank robber, from the American Mid West. True to the subject matter, it contains no electric instrumentation, instead the band rely on Acoustic guitars, mandolins, Dobro’s, Upright Bass, drums, piano, violins, harmonium and Ukulele. Set against wonderful vocal arrangements, and featuring the Badlands choir. Both Fran & Pete believe the real stars of the show are the songs.
“Little Bohemia” has been described as an organic audio collection of tunes, that bridge the gaps between folk hero & outlaw. Coloured by the back drop of the Great Depression,
to paint the real story of love, loss, joy & sorrow, of a genuine American legend. The band are about to embark on a Nationwide tour in support of the album.
TICKETS
€12 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings) Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free before 11:30pm, €5 after] plus Late Bar.STANLEY BRINKS & THE WAVE PICTURES
POPICAL ISLAND presents
STANLEY BRINKS & THE WAVE PICTURES
& more TBA
Stanley Brinks began performing officially as André Herman Düne in 1999, sharing lead vocals, guitar playing and songwriting with his brother David in the band Herman Düne for a number of years.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE BANG BANG BAND
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
THE BANG BANG BAND
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – NO COVER CHARGE
THE BANG BANG BAND WILL BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT! This bright young outfit uses clever and unique techniques that transports the listener from the Jackson 5 to En Vogue and everything in between in a non-stop enslaught of mashups that transcends genre, eras and National barriers. This enthralling ensemble is generally a four piece group, but, they can also accept bookings as an acoustic trio for more intimate venues. The Bang Bang Band are also the resident band for the Saucy Jack Burlesque troup which has been delighting audiences this summer. The Bang Bang setlist is mainly loaded with an arsenal of nineties, naughties and current century pop hits. However, to keep these mash-ups interesting, seventies soul, funk, disco and popular hits from the eighties keep the song changes smooth and seamless.
After a successful summer in all their variations of production, the Bang Bang Band are available for booking now.
AFTER THE GIG
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).
SONG CYCLE w/ GRETA GERTLER, HANDSOME HANDSOME & MORE
Whelanslive.com presents
SONG CYCLE w/
Greta Gertler (Australia, Based out of NY) Handsome Handsome Edisons Fox Owl Crow Lunar Tigrane Minassian
– UPSTAIRS AT WHELAN’S –
8:30pm – FREE ENTRY
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
YOUTH MASS + OTHER CREATURES [ALBUM LAUNCH]
YOUTH MASS
[ALBUM LAUNCH]plus guests
Youth Mass are a four piece indie outfit from Meath who formed in 2010. To date they have released one EP Misanthropy and one free download Tony Don’t You Worry to critical acclaim (receiving much coveted stamps of approval from influential DJ’s such as Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio), Dan Hegarty (2fm), Paul McCloone (Today FM), Cathal Funge (Phantom FM), John Barker (98FM) and found themselves playlisted with Swedish giants Gimme Indie. The band were also privileged to have their song, Tony Don’t You Worry, appear on the sound track of Christian Slater’s 2012 motion picture, “Playback”.
After many festivals and prestigious shows including supporting The Naked and Famous in the Olympia Theatre, the band spent much of 2012 and nearly all of 2013 writing and recording their debut album, with lead single “Dream On” due to be released in February 28th, and the LP to follow on April 4th.
Youth Mass are celebrating their debut album release with a launch night on April 10th in the main room at Whelan’s.
Press for Youth Mass:
‘I’m getting a certain excited feeling in my gut, post post rock to take your breath away’ mp3hugger
‘Reminds me of the higher end indie tunes I loved when I first started going to gigs’ Harmless Noise
‘a rough diamond… definitely ones to watch, they really will shine’ – Hotpress Magazine
TICKETS
€10 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings from WaV).
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm).
STAND UP FOR HUMANITY
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Raglane presents
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
plus guest
Michael Franti knows all about the power of music. He knows how it can inspire, uplift and make people want to dance or cry. He felt it firsthand recently when he heard the children’s chorus at New York’s PS22 elementary school singing “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like),” the celebratory first single from Franti’s tenth studio album, All People.
“It moved me to tears, to hear these kids singing, ‘Everybody wants me to be who they want me to be.’ That’s who I wrote ‘People’ for. To let them know, your mission in life should be to be yourself and to embrace the diversity of others.”
It’s a rule the barefoot, 6-foot-6 San Francisco based singer-songwriter-guitarist and philanthropist has diligently followed over the past two decades, proactively creating and supporting numerous environmental, humanitarian and social causes. It explains the evolution of sound on All People , colossal dance beats and dizzying electronic effects taking the fore, as well as a lyrical sincerity that has always had Franti singing about what moves him most.
All People is the follow-up to Franti’s wildly successful 2010 release, “The Sound of Sunshine”, his highest charting album to date. Recorded primarily at his home with guitarist J Bowman, the two recorded some 35 songs before settling on the final track list for All People . For the first time, Franti reached out to collaborate with various writers and producers.
“It was like speed dating,” Franti says. “You’ve got a limited amount of time to write the greatest song you’ve ever heard. But when it works, it’s magic.”
The chemistry is evident on collaborations with multi-platinum Australian producer/songwriter Adrian Newman, who co-wrote “Long Ride Home,” “Closer To You,” “Say Goodbye” and “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like)”, as well as with the seven-time Grammy-nominated Canadian production team The Matrix, who produced and co-wrote the tracks “11:59” and “On and On.”
Sam Hollander, another collaborator who has worked with chart-topping acts like Train, One Direction and Katy Perry, came on for the songs “Wherever You Are” and “I Don’t Wanna Go.” Franti says, “He also comes from a similar musical experience as I do, growing up when rap, punk and reggae were merging. But he also really knows the pop realm.”
Not that Franti has completely left behind the world of the 24-hour news cycle. His outrage can be heard on tracks like “11:59” and “Say Goodbye,” which was inspired by the Trayvon Martin shooting. Instead, Franti has both widened his scope of the world and pulled in closer for his most intimate moments.
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Many of the love songs on All People are born from his relationship with his partner Sara. “These songs are about the power of unconditional love, born out of tough times. It’s rare to find someone who accepts you being your own authentic self. In the past I didn’t always give space for the broad spectrum of emotion, but this time I made an effort to write about everything I experience.”
More than ever, the songwriter looked to his primary influences for inspiration, referencing the wide range of work by music icons like John Lennon, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye and the Clash. Of the sound on All People Franti says, “My favorite artists were great at pop form. I don’t think I’ve changed what I do. I just realized I can do it simpler and more direct.”
Franti and his band Spearhead are known for the communal spirit they create with their extraordinary live shows. The singer regularly brings down the barrier between the performers on stage and the people in the audience; whether venturing into the crowd to slap hands or pulling fans up to dance, sing and play along with the band. He’s a dynamic performer who effortlessly moves tens of thousands of people with his invocations. Watching him, you can’t help but think about how much he delights in every moment.
From his beginnings in the post-punk band the Beatings and critically acclaimed hiphop group Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy (who toured with U2 and Public Enemy) Franti has remained a devoted defender of the underdog.
For a decade, Franti hosted the Power to the Peaceful free concerts in San Francisco, at first to support incarcerated political activist Mumia Abu Jamal, then as a platform to speak out against escalating violence around the globe. He’s made several trips to hot spots in the Middle East to see war’s human toll with his own eyes. In 2005, he made the film “I Know I’m Not Alone” about his travels through Iraq, Palestine and Israel.
“I made a commitment to myself years ago that I wouldn’t just read about what was happening in the world,” he says. “I needed to go and experience it.”
It was on these trips that he realized people don’t necessarily want to hear songs that bluntly address the ills of the world but rather songs that will offer them some escape from their difficulties.
“I wouldn’t want to live in a society where anger is a force that gets things done,” Franti says. “Some people react by throwing a trash can through a window. I’d rather go play music in a school, prison or war zone. Those are the ways I choose to affect change.”
The same week his 2009 smash “Say Hey (I Love You)” broke, eventually selling over 2-million downloads, Franti’s appendix ruptured and put him in the hospital close to death. It was another moment that changed his perspective on songwriting, leading to the triumphant tone of All People .
“I want to make music that is timeless,” Franti says. “At this point in my life when I turn on the radio and hear my song it means a lot to me. When I was a kid I would go on these long drives with my family I and still remember the songs we would listen to in the car. It means I’m part of somebody’s life passages. As an artist, I cherish those moments.”
TICKETS
ON SALE FRI 21st FEB, 9AM: €28.50 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings) Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.AFTER THE GIG
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).FOLK CLUB w/ THE QUAKERS
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
FOLK CLUB
featuring
THE QUAKERS
plus guests
– Whelan’s Bar – 8:30pm –
The best of Trad, Folk, Americana, World Music and more every Tuesday at 8.30pm live from the window at Whelan’s. Entrance free!
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TICKETS
No Cover Charge
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
FOLK CLUB w/ JUSTINE NANTALE
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
FOLK CLUB
featuring
JUSTINE NANTALE
– Whelan’s Bar – 8:30pm –
The best of Trad, Folk, Americana, World Music and more every Tuesday at 8.30pm live from the window at Whelan’s. Entrance free!
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JUSTINE NANTALE has performed at high-profile events with various artists, including a concert to mark Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland at the National Conventional Centre; with Foy Vance on ‘The Late, Late Show’; and with Sinéad O’Connor at the Meteor Ireland Awards.
She recently launched her debut singles, ‘My African Dream’ and ‘Life’, recorded and produced in her native city of Kampala.
Justine is a founding member of the Discovery Gospel Choir and facilitates workshops on cultural integration through music and traditional Ugandan dance.
She works for Irish Aid giving talks and workshops and interactive exhibitions on global issues to school groups and is currently studying for a B.A in Development Studies.
She has been involved in community work since she came to Ireland from her native country Uganda 10 years ago.
She describes herself as being passionate about her traditional music and dance, integration, development aid and trying to make a real difference in the world.
Justine has performed for developmental organisations such as AFRI (Action from Ireland) and Trócaire in the past.
TICKETS
No Cover Charge
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHES
ANGEL OLSEN
Skinny Wolves presents
ANGEL OLSEN
(USA/ Jagjaguwar Records)
plus guest
Many of the superlatives describing Angel Olsen refer to how seemingly little it takes for her to leave an audience speechless, even spellbound. But Olsen has never been as timid as those descriptors imply, and the noisy, fiery hints in her earlier work
KAN, ATHRÚ + TWELFTH DAY
Musiclee.ie presents
KAN
plus guests
Kan is a unique melding of the bold and beautiful flute virtuosity of Brian Finnegan with the expressive and daring fiddle deftness of Aidan O’Rourke cemented by the organic and intuitive drumming of Harrogate’s James Goodwin and the unfettered, playful guitar reinventions of Ian Stephenson. Between them they’ve recorded and performed with the likes of Kate Rusby, Cara Dillon, BBC Philharmonic, Blazin’ Fiddles, Eddi Reader, Justin Currie, Roddy Woomble, Baltic Crossing, Adem, Sting, OMD, Jack Bruce etc.
//////////Athrú are a new, vibrant, award winning contemporary Irish Trad group that draw upon influences from Belfast and beyond to deliver music that is dynamic, energetic and fresh. The band originated through sessions in Belfast at the start of 2014, and since then have won An Re Nua 2014, and has begun recording their debut EP album. Through several competitions and festival appearances such as “An Re Nua”, “Battle of the Bands” and “Club Sásta”, and supporting the likes of Goitse, Moxie, Mairtin O’Connor Trio and Kan, they have begun to build a strong following with their great sets and infectious onstage character.
//////////Scottish fiddle, harp and vocal duo Twelfth Day present material from their new album The Devil Makes Three (out 9 June 2014). Twelfth Day are at the forefront of innovative, modern folk music, creating an entirely unique sound, interweaving masterful fiddle and harp playing with beautifully harmonised vocals in dynamic arrangements.
From opposite ends of Scotland, Orcadian Catriona Price (fiddle/vocals) and Esther Swift (harp/vocals) who comes from the Scottish Borders, released their latest EP Speak From The Start in 2013, following their debut album Northern Quarter (2010) and Fiere, a collaboration with Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop in 2012.
“This is alluring, intelligent, forward thinking music from the starlets of a new generation of folk musicians.” – Aidan O’Rourke
“Twelfth Day: a distillery of 100% proof tradition who just can’t stop themselves getting into something new.” – Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio 3 Late Junction
TICKETS
€16.50 (€14 for members on www.musiclee.ie) available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings)
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags upstairs from 11pm til late, Free Entry.
WORKHOUSE BRIDES
WORKHOUSE BRIDES
plus guest
NEIL McNAMEE + DEAN GARDNER
Workhouse Brides: a difficult band to pigeon-hole and a group of musicians who create self-indulgent music that’s both melodic and volatile.
Their first recording, ‘Trial By Fire’, introduced the band with a pounding drum beat, grizzly guitar lines, staccato vocals and ambiguous lyrics. The song’s video features an interesting tip of the cap to Scorsese, Keitel and DeNiro.
Second recording ‘ID’ is the band’s magnum opus, comprising six minutes of guitar music clearly influenced by a wide array of musical artists and genres.
With creativity coming from all elements of the act, this Whelan’s gig should entertain punters and invoke spirits (mostly Irish whiskey) in equal measure.
Workhouse Brides are most likely the loudest band in Dublin without a bass player. Their influences include red wine and beer.
TICKETS
€7 available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings from WaV), ticket prices may vary when purchased from other outlets.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
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).
FOX JAW
THE DELINES
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DELINES
plus guest
New album ‘Colfax’ will be release in Ireland on Friday 25th April 2014 on Décor Records.
The Delines are:
Willy Vlautin & Sean Oldham from RICHMOND FONTAINE Amy Boone from THE DAMNATIONS Jenny Conlee from THE DECEMBERISTS Tucker Jackson from THE MINUS 5
THE STATICS
TOY SOLDIER
TOY SOLDIER
plus guests
ALIBI TRAXIrish based ElectroRock trio Toy Soldier will be releasing their latest single “Animal” on 21st February. Taken from their forthcoming E.P. ‘Love Buzz’, the track has already been chosen by the famed Munster Rugby team as this season’s official entry song.
NICOLE MAGUIRE
Aiken Promotions presents
NICOLE MAGUIRE
plus guest
Championed early by fans such as Damien Dempsey and Nanci Griffith, who both took her under their wing with prestigious frontline support slots – wowed by the quality of her songwriting – Ireland’s Nicole Maguire now steps out into the limelight with her debut for label IRL
STEPHEN KELLOGG
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ BUFFALO SUNN & DEATH IN THE SICKROOM
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR @ WHELANS
featuring –
BUFFALO SUNN DEATH IN THE SICKROOM
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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TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)SAL VITRO [SINGLE LAUNCH]
SAL VITRO
[SINGLE LAUNCH]
plus guest
WIN: Sal Vitro will be giving away 2 tickets on the night to see Status Quo, who they are supporting, in the O2 on Apr 12
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Sal Vitro have just been announced to support rock legends Status Quo at their Dublin gig in The O2 this April 12th!!!
New Single “The Gettin’ Older Casanova” Out 7th March!
Seriously. These boys know how to cook a stand out album. Funky, groovy, soulful, rockin’. It’s all here! – Marty Miller, RadioNova.
A truly knockout debut album. Welcome to Cirque du Sleaze! – Louise Molony, Kerrang! Radio & Planet Rock.
Soulful beyond belief. There is only one thing wrong with Sal Vitro; their frontman Josh Dunford isn’t black! – Smiley Bolger, ‘Vibe for Philo’
Sal Vitro are a dynamic and gritty stomp rock band, noted for their mesmerising live performances. Mixing ingredients from rock ‘n’ roll, blues, funk, soul and pop, they have created a sound and style of their own.
“The Gettin’ Older Casanova” is the lead track off Sal Vitro’s debut album “Cirque du Sleaze”, which was recorded in Jam Studios, Meath last year and is due for release in 2014. The album showcases an intricate weave of musical genres and character-driven, New Orleans-esque lyrics delivered with refreshing zeal and fervour. Lead vocalist, Josh Dunford, claims that “The Gettin’ Older Casanova” was inspired by an altercation he had with a group of middle-aged creeps in a Boston bar! Something to ask Josh to elaborate on in person perhaps…The song was one of the first written by Josh and lead guitarist, Owie Lumsden, for the band and it has been a Sal Vitro staple since day one.
Formed in Dublin in 2011, having met while working for the same male modelling agency, Sal Vitro are Josh Dunford (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Owie Lumsden (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rourke Bradley (bass, backing vocals), and John Cuddy (drums, backing vocals). All four have since matured into seasoned performers, touring Ireland extensively and playing well received introductory dates in the UK. Highlights include opening for Jack L, Pat McManus, and the legendary Thin Lizzy as part of their Farewell Tour to a sold out Olympia Theatre. The band were also honoured to be invited to perform at the 27th annual ‘Vibe for Philo’, playing to a capacity crowd at the Button Factory last year. The guys were only ecstatic to be invited to play again in January 2014 for a second year in a row which was held in Vicar Street!
Sal Vitro’s work to date has won many plaudits, including those from DJs Dave Fanning (2FM), Pat Courtenay (Radio Nova) and Marty Miller (Radio Nova). Their YouTube channel has racked up over 40,000 views so far!
To find the flavour of this sonic gumbo bring the maximum r’n’b laid down by The Who and Dr. John’s Louisiana ‘fonk’ to the boil, add in the rich guitar textures of The Stone Roses and season generously with the growly tones of an early Kings of Leon.
The music video for “The Getitin’ Older Casanova” was shot by Kerbute Productions and stars Owen Colgan or more commonly known as Buzz from Hardy Bucks! Check out the making of “The Gettin’ Older Casanova” video here:
TICKETS
€8 (€5 concession on the door) available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings) Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.AFTER THE GIG
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).KEVIN RYAN [EP LAUNCH]
KEVIN RYAN
[‘EVERYWHERE IS HERE’ EP LAUNCH]
plus guests
CAROL FAHERTY & OISIN O’LAOGHAIRE
TICKETS
€10 (incl free EP) available online from WAV Tickets [Lo-Call 1890 200 078] (50c per ticket service charge applies on phone or creditcard bookings) Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.AFTER THE GIG
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).MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ JUPITER FOREST & LIGHTS DC
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR @ WHELANS
featuring –
JUPITER FOREST LIGHTS DC
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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The JUPITER FOREST sound: reflective vocals, brooding guitars coupled with an enforcing percussive edge. These three elements bonded together create a melodic, edgy and atmospheric landscape.
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)MIKE & CARA GANGLOFF
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ EARLY HOUSE
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
EARLY HOUSE
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – FREE ENTRY
Funkifying, electric soul – covers from the likes of James Brown, Amy Winehouse, Doobie Brothers, Etta James, Sly & the Family Stone, Aretha Franklin & more
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ PETE PAMF
PETE PAMF
_Plays Whelan’s Bar_ Doors 7pm – Free EntryAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm).LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ PETE PAMF
PETE PAMF
_Plays Whelan’s Bar_ Doors 7pm – Free EntryAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm).LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ SQUARE PEGS
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
SQUARE PEGS
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – FREE ENTRY
Square Pegs pay homage to Chicago blues, the sound of 1950′s R&B and New Orleans big band – Featuring: Graham Hopkins, Colm Quearney, Justin Carroll & Keith Duffy.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ SQUARE PEGS
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
SQUARE PEGS
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
7pm – FREE ENTRY
Square Pegs pay homage to Chicago blues, the sound of 1950′s R&B and New Orleans big band – Featuring: Graham Hopkins, Colm Quearney, Justin Carroll & Keith Duffy.
KICKSTART THE SEASON [EP LAUNCH]
KICKSTART THE SEASON
[‘Paths’ EP LAUNCH]
plus guests
CITY KIDS FEEL THE BEAT (GERMANY) DREAM STATE
To celebrate the release of our EP “Paths” we will be holding a special launch show with our friends CITY KIDS FEEL THE BEAT who are coming all the way from Germany to play with us!
JIM LAUDERDALE
SARAH SAVOY’S HELL RAISING HAYRIDE
LA DISPUTE
SONG CYCLE w/ YONG BUDDA, PAUL FITZPATRICK, SUZANNE RHATIGAN, MIRIAM DONOHUE & DAVID KEENAN
Whelanslive.com presents
SONG CYCLE w/
YONG BUDDA PAUL FITZPATRICK SUZANNE RHATIGAN MIRIAM DONOHUE DAVID KEENAN
– UPSTAIRS AT WHELAN’S –
8:30pm – FREE ENTRY
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ GANGS [SINGLE LAUNCH]
featuring –
GANGS
[SINGLE LAUNCH]plus guest
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.
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ WACO
featuring –
WACO
plus guest
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.
GRACE WILDE
BIMM DUBLIN – LIVE & LYRICAL
BIMM Dublin presents
LIVE & LYRICAL Show
The BIMM College Live and Lyrical gigs are held once every term for the college’s songwriting students to showcase their material backed up by the other music students from the BIMM College.
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