Live from the Window at Whelan’s
_Plays Whelan’s Bar_
Doors 10pm – Free Entry
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 at Whelan’s
_Plays Whelan’s Bar_
Doors 11pm – Free Entry
Whelan’s Indie Club /// ZEBRA /// [Live Bands and guest DJs] w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free entry before 10:30pm).
Whelanslive.com presents
SONG CYCLE w/
plus guests
– WHELAN’S BAR –
8:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
UMACK presents
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.
€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.
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free before 11:30pm, €5 after] plus Late Bar.
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
plus guests
“McBride is now among the best blues-rock players anywhere in the world.” GUITARIST MAGAZINE
“Hugely accomplished.” MOJO
LEKMK Promtions presents
[‘ESCAPADES’ EP LAUNCH]
plus guests
Future Phantoms release their debut EP “Escapades” on June 27th and to celebrate they will headline a show upstairs in Whelanslive on July 5th with thanks to LEKMK PROMOTIONS.
Aiken Promotions presents
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
[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…
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)
Old Flat Top presents
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
Old Flat Top presents
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.
Oldflattop.com presents
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.
Old Flat Top presents
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.
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”
€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.
8Radio “Music We Like” – Live interactive DJ set every Tuesday from 11pm til late – tweet requests to@8radioireland | FREE ENTRY
Whelanslive.com presents
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
8:30pm – 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).
Whelanslive presents
Every Thursday At Midnight
this week featuring
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.
////////
*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
Whelanslive presents
Every Thursday At Midnight
this week featuring
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.
////////
*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
Whelanslive presents
Every Thursday At Midnight
this week featuring
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.
////////
*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
Whelanslive presents
Every Thursday At Midnight
this week featuring
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.
////////
*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
featuring
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.
€5 on the door
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
//////////
If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie
featuring
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.
€5 on the door
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
//////////
If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie
featuring
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.
€5 on the door
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
//////////
If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie
MCD.ie presents
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.
featuring
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.
€5 on the door
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
//////////
If you want to be involved in Blue Moon Rising please email Keiron @ newmusic@mercantilegroup.ie
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 X1 | CONOR 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