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Month: June 2014

EARTH

UMACK presents

EARTH

plus guest

Earth is an American musical group based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 1990 and led by guitarist Dylan Carlson. Earth’s music is mostly instrumental, and can be divided into two distinct stages. Their early work grew out of the Seattle-area grunge scene and is recognized as pioneering the genre of drone doom — an experimental offshoot of doom metal, characterized by droning, minimalist, lengthy, and repetitive structures. Earth’s early albums were usually recorded as a duo (Carlson and a bass guitarist), and could be seen as a variation of the experimental doom-influenced metal of The Melvins. Earth currently features a markedly different sound, slow-paced and lengthy, but now with a drummer and featuring strong elements of country music and jazz. Dylan Carlson founded the band in 1990 along with Slim Moon and Greg Babior. Carlson has remained the core of the band’s line-up throughout its changes. Current players have included: Adrienne Davies on drums, Lori Goldston on Cello, Karl Blau on bass, Steve Moore on keys and Don McGreevey on bass.

TICKETS

€16 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 Silent Disco from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free before 11:30pm, €5 after] plus Late Bar.

RED QUEEN CONTEST

RED QUEEN CONTEST

plus guests

“With guitar playing that moves between crunchy grit and intricate acoustic picking, a wild rhythm section that are tighter than a ducks nether regions, and a pair of honey toned frontmen singing in harmony, Meath’s Red Queen Contest certainly know how to grab your attention” – HotPress

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PAPER AEROPLANES

Aiken Promotions presents

PAPER AEROPLANES

plus guest

– Upstairs –

Originally from the wild shores of West Wales, Sarah Howells and Richard Llewellyn concoct intricate, heartfelt songs about the things that really matter in life. Names such as The Civil Wars, Laura Marling, Suzanne Vega and Fleetwood Mac are often mentioned when describing Paper Aeroplanes

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SONNTAGS (Disco/House)

SONNTAGS (DISCO/HOUSE)

[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. Geared towards the like minded Sunday revellers who don’t want to finish their weekend so early whether you want to simply chill and talk nonsense in the heated smoking area or get your boogie on inside…

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…

CORRINA JAYE & BAND

CORRINA JAYE & BAND

plus guests

“Launching her solo career in style, it’s only a matter of time until she cracks the mainstream” – Cian Walsh, Goldenplec

“A truly excellent live set”U & I Magazine (Review of her sold-out gig in Whelans)

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LULO REINHARDT’S LATIN SWING PROJECT

Old Flat Top presents

LULO REINHARDT’S LATIN SWING PROJECT

plus special guest

“…the finest concert of acoustic guitar I have ever seen” John Shand – Sydney Morning Herald

Lulo Reinhardt is one of the foremost authentic and distinctive musical voices in Gypsy music today

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DICK GAUGHAN

Old Flat Top presents

DICK GAUGHAN

plus special guest SEAMIE O’DOWD

Well, firstly, and most importantly, Dick Gaughan is a Scot, from Leith on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Leith, once a separate port, has been part of Edinburgh since the 1920s but has retained a distinct identity.

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MOXIE

Oldflattop.com presents

MOXIE

plus guest

When 5 young Irish musicians hibernate for 2 weeks to explore their music by the ever changing sky and the rhythmic movements and sounds of Irelands west coast Atlantic sea you get Moxie, a group who are inspiring audiences with their new palette of 21st century Irish music.

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THE OLLLAM

Old Flat Top presents

THE OLLLAM

plus guests

Belfast-born uilleann piper John McSherry and Detroit natives Tyler Duncan and Michael Shimmin have been dreaming of .the olllam. for the last decade. With a name inspired by the king’s own ollam bards of Irish lore, the trio wanted an ensemble that naturally represented their combined experiences in a multiplicity of styles.  McSherry, one of the best uilleann pipers in the world and a founding member of legendary Irish group Lúnasa, has been dubbed “a true master” by Irish Music Magazine and is well known for his current work with his group At First Light as well as his ’90s stint with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin.  Duncan and Shimmin have also been busy in the United States performing and recording with their award-winning Irish-jazz crossover group Millish with Duncan doing double-duty in the dance-rock group My Dear Disco/Ella Riot. It seemed that the right moment for collaboration between the three musicians would never present itself.

However, in February 2012 during the calm before the summer festival season, the trio finally wrote and recorded an original album together, overcoming the Atlantic divide by means of the internet — they rehearsed and composed live on Skype and built the tracks back and forth one part at a time between emails. The result, their eponymous debut .the olllam., available Sept. 25 on Compass Records, is lush with trance-like melodies, stunning instrumental virtuosity and a magical marriage of tradition and technology, finding the listener somewhere between Radiohead and Planxty with the ambient emotionalism of Nick Drake or Explosions in the Sky.

Simplicity is key for the trio.  They wanted their musical ideas to mature organically in a controlled environment, rather than produce anything contrived or over-composed. It is their collective sense for arrangement — Duncan (uilleann pipes, whistles, guitar, Rhodes) and Shimmin (drums and percussion) both hold degrees in jazz performance, and the legendary McSherry (uilleann pipes and whistles) has performed and written with a wide variety of artists, from Ornette Coleman to Nanci Griffith — that gives the album its distinct style and form.

The trio’s approach to composition is unique in Irish music as well, foregoing the familiar jigs and reels. “We really wanted to investigate the melodies but focus on simplicity and memorability. Everything had a purpose with no excess,” comments Duncan. “Together we created a feeling of a narrative, each song is highly personal and tells a story. There are verses, pre-choruses and bridges instead of the traditional Irish tune forms.”

These 7 adventurous instrumental tracks are fully engaging, whether the rhythm section gradually adds and builds to a powerful climax as on “the belll” or energetic eighth note bass lines interplay with Duncan’s Rhodes piano and McSherry’s catchy melody as on “the follly of wisdom.” Subtle fuzz bass guitar from guest Joe Dart and stripped-down driving percussion of Shimmin compliment the complex and beautiful tone of both McSherry and Duncan. “Conceptually we took a more pop approach but really wanted to make sure it sounded totally organic at the same time. Basically, I was thinking more as a composer and less as a drummer,” comments Shimmin.

Mysterious and masterful as the legendary ollam Irish bards from which they draw their name, McSherry, Duncan and Shimmin have discovered a synergy within their diverse musical backgrounds – introducing a new Irish crossover group rife with creative brilliance and progressive appeal.  Reflects McSherry, “I think we were all nicely surprised at how quickly and easily our ideas merged together and manifested into the music – everything seemed to fall into place right from the start. It was like we all knew instinctively that this was to be a special musical journey”

TICKETS

€16.50 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

8Radio “Music We Like” – Live interactive DJ set every Tuesday from 11pm til late – tweet requests to@8radioireland | FREE ENTRY

LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ GATE CRASHERS

Whelanslive.com presents

GATE CRASHERS

– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –

8:30pm – FREE ENTRY

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).

ZEBRA w/ SUN LADDERS & KNOXVILLE MORNING

Whelanslive presents

ZEBRA

Every Thursday At Midnight

this week featuring

SUN LADDERS

KNOXVILLE MORNING

Guest List available via the Facebook event page HERE

Weekly showcase featuring the best upcoming/established Irish and International acts. 2 acts per week rocking out our Upstairs Venue. Quality always guaranteed.So come along and discover your new favourite band.

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TICKETS

*FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)

If you’d like to play at Zebra email Conor – zebra@whelanslive.com

SUN LADDERS & KNOXVILLE MORNING

ZEBRA w/ I’M YOUR VINYL

Whelanslive presents

ZEBRA

Every Thursday At Midnight

this week featuring

I’M YOUR VINYL

Guest List available via the Facebook event page HERE

Weekly showcase featuring the best upcoming/established Irish and International acts. 2 acts per week rocking out our Upstairs Venue. Quality always guaranteed.So come along and discover your new favourite band.

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TICKETS

*FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)

If you’d like to play at Zebra email Conor – zebra@whelanslive.com

ZEBRA w/ NEW VALLEY WOLVES & TRAVIS OAKES

Whelanslive presents

ZEBRA

Every Thursday At Midnight

this week featuring

NEW VALLEY WOLVES

TRAVIS OAKES

Guest List available via the Facebook event page HERE

Weekly showcase featuring the best upcoming/established Irish and International acts. 2 acts per week rocking out our Upstairs Venue. Quality always guaranteed.So come along and discover your new favourite band.

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TICKETS

*FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)

If you’d like to play at Zebra email Conor – zebra@whelanslive.com

ZEBRA w/ BOLD THINGS & SWIMMERS

Whelanslive presents

ZEBRA

Every Thursday At Midnight

this week featuring

BOLD THINGS

SWIMMERS

Guest List available via the Facebook event page HERE

Weekly showcase featuring the best upcoming/established Irish and International acts. 2 acts per week rocking out our Upstairs Venue. Quality always guaranteed.So come along and discover your new favourite band.

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TICKETS

*FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)

If you’d like to play at Zebra email Conor – zebra@whelanslive.com

BLUE MOON RISING w/ WILL DE BURCA & LYNDA CULLEN

BLUE MOON RISING

featuring

WILL DE BURCA
LYNDA CULLEN

Sign up for guest list HERE

– Blue Moon Rising –

Whelanslive and Blue Moon have teamed up to present a celebration of new Irish music. Every Tuesday will see the upstairs venue play host to a series of the best new music this country has to offer.

Each week, 3 hand-picked acts showcase their originality, performance and amazingly fresh songwriting skills. It is a great opportunity to see the next round of Ireland’s unsung and unsigned.

TICKETS

€5 on the door

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)

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If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie

BLUE MOON RISING w/ HERE TO HELP YOU OUT, EVA QUEEN & MARK BUCKERIDGE

BLUE MOON RISING

featuring

HERE TO HELP YOU OUT
EVA QUEEN
MARK BUCKERIDGE

Sign up for guest list HERE

– Blue Moon Rising –

Whelanslive and Blue Moon have teamed up to present a celebration of new Irish music. Every Tuesday will see the upstairs venue play host to a series of the best new music this country has to offer.

Each week, 3 hand-picked acts showcase their originality, performance and amazingly fresh songwriting skills. It is a great opportunity to see the next round of Ireland’s unsung and unsigned.

TICKETS

€5 on the door

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)

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If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie

BLUE MOON RISING w/ BETWEEN THE LINES, SOLID SUN & MEGACONE

BLUE MOON RISING

featuring

BETWEEN THE LINES
SOLID SUN
MEGACONE

Sign up for guest list HERE

– Blue Moon Rising –

Whelanslive and Blue Moon have teamed up to present a celebration of new Irish music. Every Tuesday will see the upstairs venue play host to a series of the best new music this country has to offer.

Each week, 3 hand-picked acts showcase their originality, performance and amazingly fresh songwriting skills. It is a great opportunity to see the next round of Ireland’s unsung and unsigned.

TICKETS

€5 on the door

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)

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If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie

AVI BUFFALO

MCD.ie presents

AVI BUFFALO

plus guests

At Best Cuckold released October 8th

Avi Buffalo will play a headline show in Whelans on the 5th of October. Tickets €15 go on sale this Thursday the 5th of June at 9am via Ticketmaster.

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BLUE MOON RISING w/ T.L.A & THE NEGATIVES

BLUE MOON RISING

featuring

T.L.A
THE NEGATIVES

Sign up for guest list HERE

– Blue Moon Rising –

Whelanslive and Blue Moon have teamed up to present a celebration of new Irish music. Every Tuesday will see the upstairs venue play host to a series of the best new music this country has to offer.

Each week, 3 hand-picked acts showcase their originality, performance and amazingly fresh songwriting skills. It is a great opportunity to see the next round of Ireland’s unsung and unsigned.

TICKETS

€5 on the door

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)

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If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie

BELL X1 ADDED TO SONGS I WISH I’D WRITTEN LINE UP

We’re chuffed to announce that BELL X1 have been added to SONGS I WISH I’D WRITTEN, a special night in aid of Cystic Fibrosis which will see each of the artists performing original and classic songs.

The line up so far includes:

BELL X1CONOR O’BRIEN [VILLAGERS] | NIAMH & PODGE [HAM SANDWICH] | THE WALLS | GAVIN GLASS | SUPERFLY | MC FRED COOKE

plus very special secret guests

Full details including ticket info can be found HERE