Month: February 2015
MONGREL STATE
MONGREL STATE
plus guests THE DAILY HOWL ^ Upstairs ^ Mongrel State is a four-piece band from Dublin with a sound that incorporates a wide sonic palette – from Rockabilly to Rock, Latin-American grooves and Cinematic Western Scores. Aside from their unique songwriting, what really sets them apart is the fire,
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ GODHATESDISCO (EP Launch)
featuring –
GODHATESDISCO
‘Nimoy‘ EP LAUNCH plus guestLANDLESS
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.
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Little Gem Records Present: Nimoy by GODHATESDISCO
Following the success of their first release ‘Sick At Heart’ (parts 1-3), Nimoy is the first release from the forthcoming debut album by GODHATESDISCO. Employing twin bass guitars and a table full of electronics, including samplers, drum machines and custom made noise makers, the duo make unknown wave music to defy and satisfy all musical palates. Sampling elements of Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto’s ‘A Time-Lapse of Every Nuclear Explosion since 1945’, alongside discussions from Leonard Nimoy’s popular science based television program ‘In Search of..’, GODHATESDISCO create a buoyant and driving sonic exploration that demands to be played on repeat. Nimoy will be available on CD, Cassette & special edition little gem player with the rest of the EP consisting of the opus B side ‘Uniformitarian Naturalism’. Little Gem Players are a release specific high quality audio player which require no downloads or computer connections, only a set of headphones or a stereo. ”Incorporating Steve Reich-esque use of found sound (a clip of Mario Savio’s affecting 1964 “Bodies upon the gears” speech) and a growling backdrop of claustrophobic, repressive textures, ‘Sick at Heart’ is an unforgiving piece of post-minimalism that challenges and ultimately rewards the listener. Uncompromising and unique, God Hates Disco have carved out a definite tonal edge in ‘Sick At Heart’ that captures upheaval and frustration sonically, through a harsh collage of experimentalism and alternative-rock leanings.” The Last Mixed Tape on ‘Sick at Heart’ ////////LANDLESS
http://landless.bandcamp.com Landless are Ruth Clinton, Meabh Meir, Sinead Lynch and Lily Power. They sing unaccompanied traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America in close four part harmony. Their repertoire features traditional songs both well-know and unusual, as well as shape-note hymns, song of emigration and more recent folk songs. Landless have performed at singing sessions and folk clubs in Ireland and beyond, and supported contemporary acts such as Alasdair Roberts, Richard Dawson, Nathan Salsburg and Lisa O’Neill.TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HEREFREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
ORCHID COLLECTIVE (Single Launch)
ORCHID COLLECTIVE
‘Figure it Out’ Single Launch plus guests WE RAISE BEARS JOEY GAVIN ^ Upstairs ^ Orchid Collective are happy to announce that they will be releasing our debut single ‘Figure it Out’ in Whelan’s, Upstairs on Thursday 12th March. Support comes from the brilliant Dublin based We Raise Bears and Joey Gavin.
FANGCLUB
FANGCLUB
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
“This is a band you want to see in a small venue that’s been packed up to the rafters, their music echoing and pouring out into the streets. Their music is about a “moment”, mainly, that beautiful and wonderful moment where you feel like the world outside of the venue has ceased to exist.” – Leah Dingus (Dingus|International DIY Music) “Sometimes I just want to rock out to something charged. Fangclub have provided me with just that at just the right time” – 7BillionPeople.net “Sounds awesome blasted at high volume” – Rocksound Magazine “I like the sound of this – tunes to jump up and down to, and scream along with” – Dan Hegarty, 2FM “Stripped back and very together, echoing early Foo’s or Greenday……a great sign of things to come from these!” – Marty Miller, Nova FMTICKETS
€6 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat)
– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher 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).
JAM CITY (Live)
Hidden Agenda & Palisade present
JAM CITY (LIVE)
plus support
incl. Palisade DJ’s
^ Upstairs ^
Tickets priced €10 + fees from ticketabc.com, residentadvisor.net, ticketmaster.ie & WAV Hidden Agenda and Palisade team up to bring you the brand new live show from Night Slugs leftfield R’n’B artist Jam City for a very, very special intimate debut live tour show in Whelans, Upstairs on Saturday May 16th. Having established himself as one of the leading players in the electronic music scene, he has pushed his boundaries and graduated onto a fully formed live project. This show is sure to be really special and a chance to see Jam City in a unique setting that probably won’t ever happen again! JAM CITY: Since 2010, Jack Latham has released forward thinking, sound system-ready music under the alias Jam City. After a string of EPs, his highly influential debut album Classical Curves was released via Night Slugs to critical acclaim in 2012, and was quickly followed by Club Constructions Vol 6. In addition to this, his work on Kelela’s seminal breakout mixtape Cut 4 Me showcased a subtle, spacious and deftly emotional side to his writing and production. With the lead single Unhappy, Jam weds this approach to songwriting to the industrial drums, howling synthesiser leads and 21st century anxiety that have since become his trademark. It is the first single to be taken from his upcoming sophomore album, to be released on Night Slugs in early 2015. In October 2014 Jam City performed his debut live set at Krakow’s esteemed Unsound Festival, marrying the textures and frequencies of his long DJ career with brand-new album material that moved towards a psychedelic, gothic, funk music that is as chaotic as it is sincere.TICKETS
€11 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat)
– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher 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).
NIAMH CROWTHER (Single Launch)
NIAMH CROWTHER
SINGLE LAUNCHplus support
^ Upstairs ^
Debut single from award winning singer songwriter from Co Meath. “mightily impressed” – Hotpress “stunning” – KFM “The gentle and docile tones are truly chilling.” – PureM Magazine Origins is the new single from award winning Co. Meath singer songwriter Niamh Crowther At just 18 years old, Niamh has had more acclaim and praise than any of her peers. In 2013 she beat off 15,000 other young people to claim the Irish Youth Music Awards. The accompanying demo “bullets” was released to radio and received great coverage including “single of the week” on 4fm. A few weeks after that, Hotpress magazine singled her out as one to watch. This coverage earned prestigious support slots with PictureHouse, Blink and appearances at Le Cheile in her native Meath. Having dedicating most of 2014 to the successful completion of her Leaving Certificate, Niamh took some time out to accompany Richie Sambora in the Olympia theatre in Dublin at the recommendation of a Dublin radio station. Origins was produced by Colm Finnegan in Windmill Lane with help from Daniel Loughran, and musicians Orlaith McHugh and Muireann Ní Cheannabháin.TICKETS
€8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat)
– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ GUILTY OPTICS / JOGGING
featuring –
GUILTY OPTICS
plus very special guestsJOGGING
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.
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GUILTY OPTICS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/GUILTY-OPTICS/103325582947 Guilty Optics are a Dublin based Rock band, formed in late 2009.
KILA
Whelanslive.com presents
KILA
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
Spring Equinox – half-day, half-night, half dark, half-light! And what better way to spend it than dancing to Kíla’s tunes in Whelan’s on Sat 21st Mar.
THE YOUNG FOLK
Turning Pirate presents
THE YOUNG FOLK
plus support
_ Main Venue _
“quite simply, one of the most promising young bands to come out of Ireland in several decades” – Maverick magazine
Having established an ardent following in Dublin, Ireland’s foremost alternative-folk-pop band The Young Folk
THE LONGTAILS (EP Launch)
THE LONGTAILS
EP LAUNCH plus The Blood Red Mountain Band and The Dublin City Rounders. ^ Upstairs ^ The Longtails launch their debut EP Lindsay Road with support from The Blood Red Mountain Band and The Dublin City Rounders The Longtails are a Dublin based alt. folk band, combining influences from Folk, Blues, Traditional and Country genres.Formed in May 2014, the 5-piece lineup includes members from Dublin, Italy, Brazil, Japan and Tralee bringing their unique backgrounds together to create their own distinct sound. Admission on the night includes a copy of the EP Lindsay Road.TICKETS
€5 w/ EP available on the door.
Strictly over 18’s ID 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).
DYLAN TIGHE / BRIAN MOONEY
DYLAN TIGHE / BRIAN MOONEY
^ Upstairs ^ Dublin singer-songwriter Dylan Tighe’s debut album Record was released in 2014 to widespread acclaim. The Sunday Times declared Dylan an “exquisite songwriter,” while RTÉ proclaimed the album “starkly brilliant” and “a deeply personal and deeply moving piece of work.” A radio play for RTÉ exploring songs from the album was nominated for the Prix Europa Radio Prize 2013 in Berlin. He is currently working on material for his second album. “His soul-searching lyrics and voice combine to staggering effect” – State.ie “Brimming with tunes…an audacious and seriously intelligent suite of songs.” – The Irish Times http://www.dylantighe.bandcamp.com http://www.breakingtunes.com/dylantighe ////////// Since the nineties Brian Mooney has played and recorded with The Idiots, David Kitt, Jape , Si Schroeder and Beautiful Unit. He founded Indie Record Label Trust Me I’m A Thief in 2004 Most recently he toured Ireland supporting Little green Cars playing original songs. ….No FX…No Loops…….No FX…No Loops…….No FX…No Loops…….No FX…No Loops…….No FX…No Lupes “A sonic technique that oozes character and distinction, – Don’t let this one pass you by” The Irish Times https://www.facebook.com/brian.mooney.180625 http://brianmooney.bandcamp.com/releasesTICKETS
€10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER 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).
MIND RIOT
MIND RIOT
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
MIND RIOT come to play Whelan’s after after a blistering year that has seen the 4 piece Alt rockers from Cork rise to being one of the best new rock bands to emerge in Ireland.
DECLAN SINNOTT
DECLAN SINNOTT
no support
_ MAIN VENUE _
Declan Sinnott returns to Whelan’s on Sun 31st May accompanied by the beautiful voice of Vickie Keating. He’ll be focusing on songs from his second solo album ‘Window on the World’ which will be released in April. Declan first came to prominence back in 1970 with Horslips and has been in the forefront of Irish music ever since, working with Moving Hearts, Mary Black, John Spillane, Christy Moore and many others. A gig not to miss!
TICKETS
€16.50
Advanced tickets available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat)
– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
ASH
MCD.ie presents
ASH
plus support _ Main Venue _ NI rock icons Ash have announced details of a special live show at Whelan’s, Wexford Street on Sunday 7 June 2015. Tickets priced €20 inclusive of booking fee go on sale this Friday, 20 June at 9am from Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie Blazing out the blocks with two and half minutes of pure power pop, Ash make their ‘Ash Wednesday’ return with Cocoon- the first single from their forthcoming studio album Kablammo! Cocoon is full of the compact three-piece bombast that has made Ash one of the country’s best-loved bands. “It’s Ash at their frenetic best: a wall of guitars and a shot of adrenaline with a sweet melodic chaser”, says Rick McMurray . “One of the earliest songs written for the forthcoming album, you can hear how excited the three of us are to be back in the same room. Having this much fun crammed into two and a half minutes is probably illegal.” Commenting on the new album – “After a wait of 8 years, and a long string of singles, we’ve gone on to do what we said we would never do again: we’ve only gone and recorded a brand new album!” “We set out to capture the live essence of Ash, the closest sonic predecessor would be 2004’s ‘Meltdown’, with the songwriting of the ‘Free All Angels’ singles. . We’ve stripped away the electronic overtones of the A-Z series and made a streamlined blazing guitar record.” “On every song you can hear what makes this band tick, our beating (atomic) heart. It’s a visceral expression of what has driven us since 1992. Passion, melody and Ash.”TICKETS – SOLD OUT
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
THE POP GROUP
Whelanslive.com presents
THE POP GROUP
plus guest _ MAIN VENUE _ “Reclaiming a space that is always, somehow, one step ahead” The Wire 2015 “A glorious monstrosity of industrial dub and panicky pop. These ballsy Bristolians are just as chaotic and system-defiling as they were when they first set the world on fire three decades ago” 18/20 Crack Magazine 2015 “It still fizzes with a life that most young bands today just don’t have.” Paul Epworth 2014 whelanslive.com are proud to announce The Pop Group are set to perform live in Whelans this coming May along with a UK Tour. The dates follow the February 23rd release of their first album in 35-years, Citizen Zombie. Produced by the much-acclaimed Paul Epworth, a long-time fan of The Pop Group, the new album features original members Mark Stewart (lyrics / vocals), Dan Catsis (bass), Gareth Sager (guitar) and Bruce Smith (drums). The UK/Irish tour comes after March dates in Japan, New Zealand, Australia and North America culminating at SXSW. The full list of dates is as follows: 4 Dublin Whelans 5 Brighton The Haunt 6 Norwich Arts Centre 8 London The Dome Tufnell Park 9 Sheffield Plug 10 Glasgow CCA Arts Centre 11 Liverpool Kazimier The Pop Group formed in Bristol in 1977 out of a sense of disenchantment with the increasing conservatism of punk and released their Dennis Bovell debut album, Y, in 1979. Their second album, For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder? arrived in 1980 before the band imploded in the same year. Reforming in 2010, the band have played festivals across the globe including Summer Sonic, Primavera and OFF, and recently completed a 7-date UK tour in support of the reissued We Are Time and new archival compilation Cabinet Of Curiosities in 2014. “One of the most important British bands of the 1970s, the [Oct 2014] gig provided evidence of their continuing relevance…they’re actually better at it than they used to be back in the day.” Richard WilliamsTICKETS
€21.50 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 DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm (Free Entry)
SASHA McVEIGH & SONIA LEIGH
SASHA McVEIGH
& SONIA LEIGH
plus support THE RISING ^ Upstairs ^ British singer/songwriter Sasha McVeigh, and American singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh have been making an impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Now these two talented, female artists are joining forces for one, mega co-headline tour of the UK, Ireland and select dates in Europe. Having completed two successful US tours including performances at major music festivals and at The Academy of Country Music Awards Kick-Off Concert, alongside some of country music’s biggest artists, as well as touring on “home-turf”, British country singer/songwriter, Sasha McVeigh, has been making an impact on both sides of the Atlantic. With her debut album set for release in April and strong support from BBC Introducing (having been chosen as “Best of the Best”), in addition to a tour of the US and Canada in the summer, 2015 has a lot in store for this up and coming artist. A BMI award winning songwriter, Georgia-born Sonia Leigh co-wrote two #1 songs for the Zac Brown Band (“Goodbye In Her Eyes” and “Sweet Annie”). She released her latest EP, Counting Skeletons, in 2014 and had her song “Put It In Your Pocket” find success in 2014 on Sirius XM’s The Highway. Her current single “When We Are Alone” can be found On The Horizon on The Highway. Her rich, varied and soulful writing and singing style is definitely Southern country and rock, but also contains strong traces of soul, blues and folk as well. //////THE RISING
https://www.facebook.com/therisingofficial The Rising are a Country/Rock band from Northern Ireland. They have just released their debut Album “Coming Home’ (Renegade Maverick Records/Absolute/Universal Music Group), with the lead single “Still Coming Home To You” being picked up by BBC Radio 2, with the likes of Graham Norton, Alex Lester and Steve Wright championing the track. It has also gained extensive airplay in Ireland, UK, Europe (Germany, Netherlands) and the USA/Canada. Their music video is currently Number 1 in the CM&T International Artists Music Video Chart (Country Music Chart Show). The band are also due to perform at this years Country 2 Country festival in London’s o2. “A glorious amalgamation of Rock, Country and Folk” – Jim Gellatly. “If your after big songs with big choruses then you could do little better” – R2 MagazineTICKETS
€8 adv / €9 door Advanced tickets available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
STAGEVILLE FOR SAM
STAGEVILLE FOR SAM
featuring
NEV FLYNN AILBHE REDDY RUGGED WOOD LEADERS OF MEN BADGER HILL_ Main Venue _
After a hugely successful launch event, Stageville is back with another Charity Gig.
AMI GRADY
AMI GRADY
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Ami Grady is back in Whelan’s on 23rd April previewing songs from her new album which is due out in September.
Ami Grady is an Irish singer songwriter with a range of soulful, acoustic songs.
TOPS
Hidden Agenda presents
TOPS
(Arbutus/CA)plus guest
_ Main Venue _
Tickets available from ticketmaster and ticketABC: —————————————————————————— TOPS are a four-piece band from Montreal, equal parts girls and guys, delivering a raw punk take on AM studio pop. Their new record, Picture You Staring, is a lush array of timelessly crafted songs.
PORTICO
Hidden Agenda presents
PORTICO
(formerly Portico Quartet)plus guest
SNOW GHOSTS (Houndstooth/UK)
_ Main Venue _
Tickets €15 + booking fee, available from ticketmaster and ticketABC: Hidden Agenda are very proud to present one of the most exciting live acts in contemporary electronic music to the stage at Whelans on Monday April 20th for a special intimate live show.
PØRTS
Whelanslive.com presents
PØRTS
(formerly Little Bear) plus guests WALDORF & CANNON CONOR MASON^ Upstairs ^
Formerly known as Little Bear but currently being championed by Cerys Matthews on BBC 6 Music, PORTS are a 4-piece indie folk band from Derry who have just recorded their debut LP and which is now being mixed by Dan Long
INTERSKALACTIC
INTERSKALACTIC
plus guest _ Main Venue _ Old-Skool Jamaican Ska Band Interskalactic have firmly marked their place as a truly unique festival and party favourite. Adding their modern big band flavour to first-wave, old-school Jamaican ska, Interskalactic have brought this infectious music that first exploded worldwide with celebrations of Jamaican independence in the ‘60s back into the live music scene of today! Interskalactic are no strangers to having their audience dancing for two hours straight and still calling for more! Their upbeat set features covers from classic ska artists including The Skatalites, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires and Prince Buster, combined with their ska-ified versions of popular hits from the last few decades and more recently with their own original compositions! Stellar live performances throughout 2014 include: • RTÉ’s The Late Late Show • Electric Picnic, Body&Soul, Cork Jazz Festivals • Opened for Madness M.A.D.H.E.A.D. Tour in Ireland’s largest indoor venues 3Arena Dublin and The Odyssey Arena Belfast • performances in prestigious venues Vicar Street and Whelans and at countless events, parties and venues all over the country. With an incredible year behind them, Interskalactic are set to stay on this trajectory throughout 2015 and beyond!AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm until late
DOLDRUMS
Hidden Agenda presents
DOLDRUMS
(Sub Pop/CAN)plus guest
_ Main Venue _
Tickets €12 + booking fee – available through ticketabc.com, ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.com Hidden Agenda are very proud to present Montreal natives ‘Doldrums’ to Whelan’s on Thursday, May 21st
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE GREEN ONIONS
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
THE GREEN ONIONS
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10pm – FREE ENTRY
The Green Onions are a 4 piece Hammond driven funk and groove outfit from Dublin. Expect to hear rude guitar riffs, greasy bass lines, stabbing Hammond Organ lines and thumping drums as The Green Onions deliver you a main meal of Booker T & the MG’s & The Meters, a side order of The Bees & Santana, featuring an amuse-bouche of Funkadelic, an extra portion of Billy Preston and to finish off, a desert of Neil Young.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).
JAY ELECTRONICA
Hidden Agenda presents
JAY ELECTRONICA
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Hidden Agenda welcomes one of hiphop’s most experimental artists, Jay Electronica, to Whelan’s for a very rare live appearance in Dublin. Born in Now Orleans and having lived a homeless, nomadic lifestyle throughout his early years, the enigmatic rapper quietly gained acclaim
HAIL THE GHOST
HAIL THE GHOST
plus guest
MIDDLE KID
_ Main Venue _
Kieran O’Reilly (Love/Hate) unveils his new alternative band, Hail The Ghost at Whelan’s, with their first ever live show. Their debut album ‘Forsaken’ is out March 6th. “Hail The Ghost’s sound hosts a prevalent brooding ambience intertwined with elegant piano, baritone vocals and a luring understated alt-rock quality”. They have been compared to bands such as Whipping Boy, Interpol and The National.TICKETS
€10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club: DANCE YOURSELF CLEAN – €3 cheaplist (via facebook event) before midnight / €5 after | 2 Floors of Music | Drinks Promos | 11pm til clean
STOMPTOWN BRASS
STOMPTOWN BRASS
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
We’re delighted to be hosting Dublin’s Stomptown Brass in Whelan’s on Friday 13th Feb, and best of all, IT’S FREE ENTRY! Stomptown Brass are a new urban brass outfit from Dublin. With musical roots in the New Orleans tradition of street-stomping horn players, they have spent the last number of months bringing Dublin pedestrians to a standstill around the city. The band focuses on original material composed by trombonist James O’Leary. Add to this original takes on artists as diverse as Outkast and Brendan Behan and you get a band determined to give listeners something they haven’t heard before. If early performances are anything to go by, their infectious grooves are here to stay and the coming year promises to be a stomper!TICKETS
FREE ENTRY
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/ SHIFT/THE SHIFTERS
featuring –
SHiFT/THE SHiFTERS
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. ——— Fathers lock up your sons! Next Saturday is going to be a perfect storm of Valentines Day mayhem: 6 nations Rugby, 50 Shades of Grey release and a midnight SHIFTing in Whelanslive. Lads you won’t stand a chance.TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HERE FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) Sign up for guest list:
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ FALLEN RULE & THIS OTHER KINGDOM
featuring –
FALLEN RULE
plus guestsTHIS OTHER KINGDOM
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.
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Fallen Rule play their first gig of the year in the brilliant upstairs venue of Whelan’s! It’s on Saturday Feb 21st starting at midnight and support comes from good mates This Other Kingdom. It’s free admission once you post your name in the comment section of the facebook event HERE, add as many friends names as you like! Thanks, see you up the front.TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HEREFREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
TIZ McNAMARA
TIZ McNAMARA
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Tiz McNamara’s debut independent release ‘Steady As You Go’ has received unanimous praise from DJ’s in Ireland, the UK and the US. The track has received thousands of views on YouTube to date and was also featured in two seasons of the UK TV show ‘Hollyoaks’
LITTLE HOURS
MCD.ie presents
LITTLE HOURS
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
Tickets on sale Friday, 13th February at 10am, €13.50 includes booking fee Following on a two sold out shows in Pepper Canister Church. We are delighted to announce a headline show in Whelans on May 28th 2015.
COLM MAC CON IOMAIRE (Album Launch)
Aiken Promotions presents
COLM MAC CON IOMAIRE
ALBUM LAUNCHplus guest
_ Main Venue _
New Album And Now The Weather (Agus Anois An Aimsir), Released April 17th (Plateau)
LORD HURON
Harmonic presents
LORD HURON
plus guest _ Main Venue _
THE FLAWS (Single Launch)
THE FLAWS
“That’s What You Get” Single Launchplus guest
_ Main Venue _
the Flaws Single: ‘That’s What You Get’ out March 6th The Flaws exploded onto the Irish music scene in late 2007 when their debut long player ‘Achieving Vagueness’ was released to universal critical acclaim.
SYLVAN ESSO
MCD.ie presents
SYLVAN ESSO
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Following their ecstatically received sold-out show at The Workman’s Club this past October, much acclaimed electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso have announced their highly anticpated Irish return at Whelan’s, Wexford Street on June 9th 2015.
THE NORTH SEA
THE NORTH SEA
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
The North Sea are a Dublin based alt/rock band influenced by Irish alternative acts such as Whipping Boy, A House and Into Paradise.
ELASTIC SLEEP + OTHER CREATURES
Whelanslive.com presents
ELASTIC SLEEP OTHER CREATURES
plus guest _ Main Venue _ Their Leave You EP shows that they are making some of the best sounds in Ireland right now. – THE IRISH TIMES The dream-pop scene hasn’t been so alive in decades and thisCork five-piece take things into the realm of nightmares. Delightfully atmospheric and exquisitely beautiful stuff. – Hot Press Elastic Sleep are a ciné-pop five piece that play a dreamy blend of noisey pop songs about everyday melancholy. Having spent most of 2014 gigging across Ireland following the release of their debut EP ‘Leave You’ on Big Tea Records (UK) and FIFA Records (IRL), the band have built up a reputation for their dynamic and visceral live performances and haunting soundscapes. Their sound travels across darkness and light; from the tranquil to the uncontrollable taking influence from Broadcast, early Goldfrapp, My Bloody Valentine with a lush cinematic quality that has was won them much praise over the last 18 months. 2015 is shaping up to be a big year for the group; having received much praise for their debut EP they were chosen to perform at Whelans ‘Ones to Watch’ 2015 and have also been hotly tipped by the Thin Air, Hot Press and Golden Plec for big things this year. ////////////OTHER CREATURES
https://www.facebook.com/othercreaturesTICKETS
€8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER 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).
THE STATICS
THE STATICS
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Dublin indie-rock act the Statics are set to headline a FREE gig in Whelan’s upstairs venue next Thursday February 12th. Following their appearance on last week’s episode of the Saturday Night Show, the Statics will play a special show in Whelan’s for free next week. A group with a pulsing, uptempo take on the indie-rock genre the Statics have been consistently building momentum in the past couple of years since the release of their debut E.P. Hidden Pigeon in 2013, which spawned the singles ‘Hit and Miss’ and ‘Holidays’. Admission to the Statics’ headline show in Whelan’s upstairs venue on February 12th is FREE. Doors are at 8pm.TICKETS
FREE ENTRY
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club: DANCE YOURSELF CLEAN – €3 cheaplist (via facebook event) before midnight / €5 after | 2 Floors of Music | Drinks Promos | 11pm til clean
ARRON SPEARS
Musicmaker and Whelans presents
AARON SPEARS
_ Main Venue _ Tickets now on Sale for our “Evening with Aaron Spears” in Whelans on Thursday March 19th at 8:30pm Doors 8pm Over 18 Event Bio: Aaron was born October 26, 1976. He was just in time for Halloween where I’m sure his wish was to be dressed as a drummer. His parents recognized his love for music very early. Their peace and quiet was willingly sacrificed to the sounds of him banging and clanging on anything he could get his baby hands on. As he grew, so did his passion for the drums and love for music. His parents raised him in a Pentecostal church in DC. That’s where he got his first taste of playing with a band. He would sit on the first pew of the church closest to the drums, with his sticks in hand, feigning for his turn to play. Aaron would finally get his turn at the age of 23, when he hooked up with a local band in DC called Gideon Band (GB). Their music is best described as a fusion of jazz, R&B and rock, serving as the foundation for lyrics spreading God’s word. It was with GB that Aaron began to really express himself as a musician and gained the attention of people not only in his local area but also all over the country. It was his work with them and the great timing of one of his mentors, Gerald Heyward, which helped him to gain the audience of Usher’s MD Valdez Brantley. Valdez took a liking to his playing and showed interest in working with him and helping to smooth out some of his rough spots. It was there, working with Val, that Aaron’s understanding and musicality took off to incredible heights. Joining Usher’s camp has not only awarded Aaron the opportunity to play with some of the greatest musicians on the planet in the form of Juan “Natural” Najera, Arthur Strong, Valdez Brantley, but also worked with them to produce 2 tracks on Usher’s multi-platinum CD “Confessions.” Aaron later continued with the “Funk Rock Orchestra” (Usher’s Band) as they toured all over the world for the next year and a half. He felt extremely blessed to be able to see countries and cities his parents only dreamed of. It was on this tour that Aaron began to gain some major attention and found his name in the same sentences with some of his heroes and greatest influences. Aaron attributes his success first to God. He recognizes God as being the driving force in his life and his playing. Aaron also recognizes a host of great players thru the years who he has looked to as inspiration. Michael Williams, Joel Smith, Jeff Davis, Kevin Brunson, Gerald Heyward, Teddy Campbell, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Chris Dave, Michael Bland, Carter Beauford, Papa Jo Jones, Travis Barker, Stewart Copeland, Paul “Buggy” Edwards, Milton Smith, Steve Gadd, Calvin Rogers, Little John Roberts, Adrian Young, Brian Frasier-Moore, and Nissan Stuart are some of the musicians that have helped to influence and inspire Aaron.TICKETS
€16 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club: DANCE YOURSELF CLEAN – €3 cheaplist (via facebook event) before midnight / €5 after | 2 Floors of Music | Drinks Promos | 11pm til clean
TOM RAINEY’S ‘OBBLIGATO’
Improvised Music Company presents:
Tom Rainey’s ‘OBBLIGATO’
PLUS SUPPORT The CEO Experiment _ Main Venue _ Tom Rainey – DRUMS Ralph Alessi – TRUMPET Ingrid Laubrock – TENOR SAX Kris Davis – PIANO Drew Gress – BASS “A cutting-edge lineup and a no-prisoners approach…” – The GuardianIntrepid percussionist Tom Rainey is at the helm of this stellar line up of the finest players that the New York jazz scene has to offer, featuring trumpeter Ralph Alessi, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, bassist Drew Gress and Canadian pianist Kris Davis. Greater than the sum of its parts, the group’s democratic interplay and intuitive listening results in a irresistible rapport. The album ‘Obbligato’ was released last year on Switzerland’s Intakt label, which has a reputation for challenging, free form music. However this project sees a deconstruction of Great American Songbook standards, intriguingly reinterpreted as impressionistic sketches by a multi-generational group of acclaimed artists, and played to the very highest standard with energetic group interplay. Tom Rainey has been a fixture in New York’s Downtown scene since the early ‘90s, his experiments in form and structure with peers such as Tim Berne, Andy Laster and Tom Varner an integral part of the development of the scene. The stalwart drummer’s current efforts have found him collaborating with a new generation of creative improvisers like Ingrid Laubrock and Mary Halvorson. This fearless project will appeal to straight-jazz fans and the improv hardcore alike.TICKETS
€15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. 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 Entry] plus Late Bar.
JENN GRANT
JENN GRANT
plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Compostela out April 3rd 2015 – Nominated for 2 JUNO 2015 Awards for Best Songwriter and Best Adult Alternative Album “Music is the connector that binds us all” Says Grant, “To be able to create music, and share the power it can hold is one of life’s greatest gifts.”
REDWOODS (EP Launch)
REDWOODS
EP LAUNCH plus guests ^ Upstairs ^ Redwoods are Elliot Crampton (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Killian Dunne (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Paul Sheehy (Bass, Vocals) and Tristan Gresty (Drums). Formed in 2010, the band took off to a great start, racking up over 10,000 hits on their then Myspace and playing sold out shows to crowds of over 500 in their home town! These young lads with their blend of melodic edgy pop, usually reserved for bands well beyond their years, have gained the attention of many movers in the music industry over the past two years! 2012 saw them release their debut, self recorded & released EP, ‘Nowhere To Hide’ which received national airplay, including getting a place on the RTE 2FM Playlist!TICKETS
€5 on the door Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER 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).
WYVERN LINGO
MCD.ie presents
WYVERN LINGO
plus guest SINEAD WHITE _ Main Venue _ Due to their Dublin show in the Sugar Club selling out six weeks in advance, Wyvern Lingo have confirmed a new date at Whelan’s on Friday 5th June.
JIM LAUDERDALE
Ubangi Stomp Club presents
JIM LAUDERDALE
plus guest _ Main Venue _ Ubangi Stomp Club presents Jim Lauderdale at Whelans on 3rd March. €15 available in advance from WAV tickets at 1890 200 078 Jim Lauderdale is a multiple Grammy® and Americana Music Association Award-winning musician and one of the most respected artists
SUNSET SONS
MCD.ie presents