FORQ
Musicmaker presents
FORQ
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Musicmaker are delighted to announce FORQ will be in Dublin to celebrate the 4th of July with us at WhelansLive.
Tickets: €18 incl bkg fee available instore and online from wavtickets.ie
Month: March 2015
DANKO JONES
MCD.ie presents
DANKO JONES
plus guests
THE AMORETTES
_ Main Venue _
Tickets €22.50 available from Ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.com
Eighteen years. Twelve albums. Thirty-plus transatlantic treks. Fifteen Top 40 singles. 350,000 podcast downloads and counting. Arena tours across 11 countries with Guns N Roses.
THE GEDDES
THE GEDDES
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
EP launch and debut headline show from new Irish pop/rock group THE GEDDES Dublin based pop/rock group -
The Geddes have been causing quite a stir on the Irish music scene since they released their debut single ‘Frontline’ in November of 2014.
IRELAND vs POLAND
UEFA European Championship Qualifying Round
IRELAND vs POLAND
_ Main Venue _
Come and support the boys in green as they take on the mighty Polish in the UEFA European Championship Qualifier. The match will be shown on our big screen in the main venue with the might of the Whelan’s PA behind it. There will also be free finger food & drink promotions.
AFTER THE MATCH
Live music in Whelan’s Bar with THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL. 10:30pm // Free Entry // Late Bar til 2am
THE ESKIES (Album Launch)
THE ESKIES
‘After The Sherry Went Round’ Album Launch
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Sea Soaked Gypsy Folk peddlers The Eskies finally get around to launching their debut album along with some very special guests.
Having been cast out, blacklisted, rejected and ejected from gentlemen’s clubs far and wide, five dejected cast asides joined
BD FESTIVAL
BD FESTIVAL
GLENDALOUGH HOUSE
April 3rd – Good Friday
Ireland’s original BYOB music and arts festival is back for its 8th annual instalment. The Easter feast is on Good Friday at Glendalough Estate, Annamoe, Co. Wicklow, only 45 minutes from Dublin.
SONNTAGS (DJs)
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
SONNTAGS (DJs)
SONNTAGS (DISCO/HOUSE)
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
SONNTAGS (DJs)
SONNTAGS (DISCO/HOUSE)
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
EASTER SONNTAGS (DJs)
SONNTAGS (DISCO/HOUSE)
[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
On the third day he raved again.
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
SONNTAGS (DJs)
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
VANN MUSIC
Whelanslive.com presents
VANN MUSIC
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
**TICKETS ON SALE THIS THUR 26th MAR, 9AM**
With a recent No.1 EP and “Boy” still making radio waves this band are continuing the Rise. Returning to Whelans – where their last show sold out
LITTLE XS FOR EYES (Album Launch)
LITTLE XS FOR EYES
‘Everywhere Else’ Album Launch
plus PADDY HANNA (SOLO)
_ Main Venue _
little xs for eyes release their sophomore album Everywhere Else on the 13th April, following on from Love Gets Lost – one of the songs / videos of 2014 in many lists.
THE GO! TEAM
Aiken Promotions presents
THE GO! TEAM
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
**TICKETS ON SALE THIS THUR 26th MAR, 10AM**
The Go! Team announce UK & Ireland June Tour + week of videos in association with Buzzfeed.
The Go! Team’s new album The Scene Between, the band’s first in 4+ years, will be out on 30th March
THE LONE BELLOW
Aiken Promotions presents
THE LONE BELLOW
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
ON SALE THUR 26th MAR, 9AM
Brooklyn three-piece The Lone Bellow released their stunning 2nd album ‘Then Came The Morning’ on Febuary 2 2015. The new album, released through Descendant Records / Sony RED, follows on from their critically acclaimed self-titled debut
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
MCD.ie presents
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
**TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRI 27th MAR AT 9AM**
Portland based psychedelic rock group Unknown Mortal Orchestra have announced their much anticipated Irish return with a headline show at Whelan’s, Wexford Street on Saturday, September 26th 2015.
ANDY EARLEY, KERENICA, LILY & MORE
LILY
ANDY EARLEY
DANIEL DE BURCA
KERENICA
^ Upstairs ^
Start the bank holiday weekend right in Whelan’s upstairs on Friday 1st May, where four of Ireland’s best and brightest singer songwriters hit the stage for a magical evening of song.
TOM RUSSELL
Oldflattop.com presents
TOM RUSSELL
NO SUPPORT – SHOW 8:30PM
Tom Russell songs have been recorded by such icons as Johnny Cash, Dave Van Ronk, Jerry Jeff Walker, Doug Sahm, Joe Ely, Nanci Griffith, Iris Dement, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, among others.
ANDY IRVINE
The Headline Agency presents
ANDY IRVINE
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine is coming to perform at a venue near you. With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and dexterous Balkan dance tunes, he creates an exciting new fusion of Irish and World Music not to be missed.
JON ALLEN
MCD.ie presents
JON ALLEN
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
Tickets available from Ticketmaster and wavtickets.ie €15 includes booking fee
Jon Allen has a voice you don’t forget. Just ask Jools Holland, who demanded Jon appear on “Later…” after hearing him on the radio.
GIANT³ SAND
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN POSTPONED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
NEW DATE IN 2016
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Aiken Promotions presents
GIANT³ SAND
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
GIANT SAND MARKS 30th ANNIVERSARY SINCE DEBUT WITH EXCITING NEW ALBUM, HEARTBREAK PASS, OUT MAY 5, 2015 ON NEW WEST RECORDS.
MELANIE HORSNELL
MELANIE HORSNELL (AU)
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
QUATRE CHEMINS is the new album of acclaimed Australian Sydney-born songbird Melanie Horsnell. The recordings glow with a live acoustic stripped-back sound and are intermingled with Melanie’s quintessential starry-eyed voice, lyrics to die for and a delicate but timeless presence, which has made her so adored on the scene.
Melanie Horsnell’s critically acclaimed album The Cloud Appreciation Society was long-listed for the 2013 Australian Music Prize and she was nominated for an APRA award in 2011.
She has toured with Jason Mraz, The Frames, Bernard Fanning, Lou Rhodes, Slaid Cleaves and Sarah Blasko among others, as well as touring extensively on her own in Australia and Europe.
Melanie takes her two young daughters, Gypsy Django and Harmony Celeste, with her on tour. She has toured and recorded solo and with numerous band line ups, including with the Saints drummer Iain Shedden , drummer/ producer Josh Schuberth and Producer/Songwriter Brian Campeau.
Melanie will be launching her new album at Whelans’s Dublin Sunday 12th April. Don’t miss out on a magical evening of whispery laments, haunting cities and lonely souls sketched out by the signature feathery voice of Melanie Horsnell.
Melanie Horsnells new album QUATRE CHEMINS is a collection of songs recorded at Studio des Quatre Chemins, Paris 23rd January 2015 after a couple of weeks of spontaneously meeting musicians at venues like the gorgeous Coolin and Paris Open Mics, in tiny bars busking afterwards annoying barmen who wanted to go home but pleading tired sozzled customers, and on street corners in the silly dark hours of dawn in a Paris just broken, while roaming the streets, stopping to make music wherever we were, shouting philosophies and singing to whomever would listen… Featuring Parisian / Irish musicians – Laurent Delahaye (Irish Flute, Piano, Bodhran), Moira Montier (Double Bass), Paddy Sherlock (Vocals, Trombone. Guitar), Melissa Cox (Violin), Stuart Mudie (Spoken Word) and Lachlan Doley (Piano on love’s gonna come to you)
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Michel Sikiotakis at Studio des Quatre Chemins, Paris.
Mastered by Jonothan Holmes and Cover Painting by Linda McCluskey.
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Praise for Melanie Horsnell’s The Cloud Appreciation Society:
Horsnell is a songwriting gem, shining light on everyday life with gentle accuracy.
Stephen Fitzpatrick, The Australian 2013
A promise of a softly lit afternoon in the company of Melanie Horsnell… with a voice of the utmost delicateness…
Bernard Zuel, The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age
Melanie Horsnell has created something as delicate as a cloud, which will be appreciated long after the first listen. Rhythms Magazine
Her new album QUATRE CHEMINS is out now through her own label Inflatable Girlfriend Records/MGM Distribution and at www.melaniehorsnell.com/music
TICKETS
€10 adv / €12 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 required.
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
RACKHOUSE PILFER
RACKHOUSE PILFER
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
RACKHOUSE PILFER are a fiery & exciting 6-piece Irish-Americana Folk Band treading the water between Americana, Bluegrass, Irish-Folk, Alt-Country & Rock.
“Stellar Roots Outfit, Superb original songs and a brilliant shit-kicking live band. Rollicking tunes guaranteed to have toes tapping and hearts pumping within seconds of exposure. It’s all brilliantly executed and deftly performed with an authenticity that wouldn’t be out of place on the stage of the ‘Grand Ole Opry’.” – Hot Press
“Beer Flinging Banjo Rock” – ShortList, the UK’s leading Mens Magazine
“9/10, Love and Havoc is an excellent, almost flawless album with a set of fantastic songs, great singing and outstanding musicianship” – Maverick (UK #1 Independent Country Music Magazine)
“The 6-piece Pilfers aren’t short of energy and they can play up a storm. This is reflected in the infectious enthusiasm that ripples through their more upbeat songs such as Bright Lights, the slower material, such as Fallen Leaves, is even more impressive.” – The Ticket, The Irish Times
BIOGRAPHY
RACKHOUSE PILFER are a fiery & exciting 6-piece Irish band who have been getting rave reviews with their Roots blend of Irish-Americana. After a storming 2014 which included being awarded ‘LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR 2014’ by Hot Press & Jagermeister, recording in Nashville, their first headline tour of Ireland, playing for the Irish President, headlined Europe’s 2 biggest Bluegrass Festivals & loads of great Irish Festival performances RACKHOUSE PILFER are looking forward to an exciting 2015.
The rise of RACKHOUSE PILFER is unstoppable. RACKHOUSE PILFER formed in 2012 by the fireside of McGarrigles bar in Sligo, performing an acoustic set of bluegrass and folk hits from their favorite Americana artists. It wasn’t long before they had to be plugged in to be heard due to their growing popularity and swelling crowds.
They have been enthralling crowds throughout Ireland, Europe and Nashville and were Special Guests to Imelda May at SLIGO LIVE in October where they were a big hit with the audience, so much so that Imelda May invited them to join her for other dates.
2014 saw RACKHOUSE PILFER jet off to Nashville, Tennessee to record their new album of all original tracks entitled “LOVE AND HAVOC” at Alex the Great studios with producer Brad Jones. Brad has worked with a long list of Pop, Rock and Alternative Country artists including Steve Earl, John Prine, John Hiatt, Josh Rouse and Bobby Bare Jr. “LOVE AND HAVOC” features 12 tracks penned by RACKHOUSE PILFER, most of which feature the stomping uproar you might expect from this band, but there are a few twists to the plot. While in Nashville RACKHOUSE PILFER were invited to play at the legendary Station Inn, Nashville’s most famous traditional Bluegrass venue where over the years the best of the best in this genre have graced its stage. They were also asked to perform on the “Viva Nashvegas” live internet stream music show. At the Station Inn they played to a star studded audience including actress Mary Steenburgen, musical legends, cast members and the production team of the TV show ‘Nashville’. They were invited to perform on stage with an all-star band which included Jeff Hanna (lead singer with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Fred Eltringham (Drummer with Sheyl Crow), Mike Bub (Bass player, Steve Earle Band& Del McCoury Band), Legendary Guitarist Guthrie Trapp and many more. This was followed by an invitation on stage as guests at the Grand Ole Opry by Country Music Legend George Hamilton the IV. They were invited to perform with John Carter-Cash, son of Johnny Cash as his special guests together with Raelyn Nelson, Granddaughter of Willie Nelson.
The legendary Harold Bradley features on two of the tracks from their new album ‘LOVE AND HAVOC’. Harold Bradley, now 88 years old is regarded by many as being the most recorded guitar player in history and played on many hit records with Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Jerry Lee Lewis among others. If you’ve ever listened to any of these artists then you have heard Harold Bradley play. Harold was most famous for inventing a style called ‘Tic Tac’ bass guitar and he joined Rackhouse Pilfer at their recording session in Nashville to play his legendary ‘Tic Tac’ guitar on two of the album tracks “Angela” and “Me and a Polar Bear”. Having Harold Bradley record with the band on these two songs was a real honour for Rackhouse Pilfer.
2014 has been a great year for the boys with many successes, including being awarded ‘Live Band of the Year’ by Hot Press & Jagermeister, recording in Nashville, their first headline tour & loads of great Festival performances. RACKHOUSE PILFER are hungry to build on their success and have many great projects their working on and are looking forward to an exciting 2015.
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 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.
SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN
SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
“NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR!!” – Live Ireland Awards
“BEST NEW BAND 2014″ – Tradition in Review Awards
“SIMPLY STUPENDOUS” – Irish American News
DARLING
MCD.ie presents
DARLING
_ Main Venue _
Armed with their second EP ‘It’s Just One Look’ which was released earlier this year, DARLING will return to play a headline show in Whelans on Friday May 1st. Tickets, €13.50 incl. booking fee go on sale this Friday March 20th at 10am via Ticketmaster & Whelanslive.com
RHIANNON GIDDENS
Aiken Promotions Presents
RHIANNON GIDDENS
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Tickets €23 on sale Fri 20th Mar, 9am
Carolina Chocolate Drops founder Rhiannon Giddens returns to Whelan’s following the release of her T Bone Burnett produced solo album Tomorrow Is My Turn
THE CRIBS
MCD.ie presents
THE CRIBS
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Live at Whelan’s, 18th May 2015, tickets on sale this Fri 20th Mar, 9am priced €22.00 from Ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.com
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The Cribs mark a welcome return and are pleased to finally announce details of their new album ‘For All My Sisters on 20th March (in Ireland).
ELECTRIC SHORE (EP Launch)
ELECTRIC SHORE
“Lights” EP Launch
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Formed in late 2012. Electric Shore blends rock n’ roll sounds with a catchy alternative twist. Ryan Hill is on Rhythm guitar and fronts the band with his strong vocals.
SESKIN LANE (Album launch)
SESKIN LANE
“The History of Things To Come” Album Launch
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Seskin Lane are a Tipperary based band founded in 2010 by Eoin Joseph Ryan. They are influenced by Rock ‘n’ Roll, Gospel, Blues, Traditional and Classical music. Seskin Lane’s debut album “Tasty Rainbow Rain” was released in 2011
ZAMIR WHEELER, TANIA NOTARO & JUSTIN GIBSON
ZAMIR WHEELER
TANIA NOTARO
JUSTIN GIBSON
^ Upstairs ^
Unfortunately Mark Cope (ex Candy Skins) has cancelled.
TICKETS
€5 on the door
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm until late
DEERHOOF
Skinny Wolves presents
DEERHOOF
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Tickets, €15.50 from www.wavtickets.ie on sale Friday 13th March, 9am
“Highly revered indie rockers from San Francisco who play fractured, whimsical noise pop with an avant-garde edge.”
SONNTAGS
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 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.
Expect to hear the likes of…
ROESY
Turning Pirate presents
ROESY
DUBLIN ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
plus support
_ Main Venue _
“…impressive musical talent and overwhelming passion” – Faster Louder
“A story teller with the Irish gift of the jocular gab, Roesy enthralled the audience with his heartfelt songs sung with clarity and poignancy
THE MIGHTY STEF
THE MIGHTY STEF
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
THE MIGHTY STEF have been an uncompromising force in underground music and artistry since the zero-zeros. Started in Dublin, Ireland by songwriter STEFAN MURPHY, their songs embrace the glory of rock ‘n’ roll in all its forms.
BERNARD FANNING (POWDERFINGER)
Aiken Promotions presents
BERNARD FANNING
[POWDERFINGER]
plus guest
_ MAIN VENUE _
Bernard Fanning is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010.
ALEX JORDAN & CO. (EP Launch)
ALEX JORDAN & CO.
‘Leap of Faith’ EP Launch
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Alex Jordan & Co. is a Country Rock music act. With strong influences from American music, the band put on a show that keeps the audience moving.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ DAITHÍ
featuring –
DAITHÍ
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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This Paddy’s eve we have a brilliant night planned with Old-Skool Jamaican Ska Band Interskalactic in the main venue from 9pm followed by a very special performance from Galway’s Daithí, upstairs from Midnight.
Here’s how Daithí has described the night:
I have a brand new show that I’m trying out on this tour, it’s based around improv and focused on the fiddle and an analog bass synth. I played the set last week in Limerick and Galway, and it went down really well, I think it’s a serious improvement to the show last year.
I’d love for you to come and see it, and have a dance, it’s going to be a fun night.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ AUDIBLE JOES
featuring –
AUDIBLE JOES
plus guest
JOBSEEKERS
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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Audible Joes return to Dubin to play Whelanslive on Friday March 20th at midnight. The very brilliant JobSeekers will also be playing on the night. A bus will be going from Cork so any Cork folk interested in travelling get in touch with the page
TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HERE
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
GROOM (Say good bye)
GROOM
Final Gig :o(
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
GROOM: a rock n’ roll band from Ireland and one of Popical Island Record’s old guard, play their final gig ever. Bring tissues, it’s going to get weepy. Support from the top lads, that’s a geographical term, Donegal’s Rural Savage.
THE FOGHORN STRINGBAND
THE FOGHORN STRINGBAND
plus guests
RADIE PEAT & CORMAC DERMODY
^ Upstairs ^
The Foghorn Stringband is the present day shining gold standard for American string band music, with eight albums, thousands of shows, over a decade of touring under their belts, and an entirely new generation of old-time musicians following their lead.
ROCSTRONG, OUR MINOR FALL & KIRUU
Whelanslive.com and Me, You & Music presents
ROCSTRONG
OUR MINOR FALL
KIRUU
_ Main Venue _
Me, You & Music
Bringing you the most unique and intimate gigging experience that Dublin has to offer, Good music from near and far for me and you to enjoy.
THIRD SMOKE
THIRD SMOKE
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
An indie rock band taking musical influence from The Dandy Warhols, Arcade Fire, The Beatles and The White Stripes – the energetic Third Smoke cement their place as one of Ireland’s emerging must see bands. 2012-2013 saw multiple sold out shows and festival appearances. After over a year absence spent in the studio the lads are ready to return. Expect a live show built on controlled mayhem and powerful vocal interplay.
“channelling the White Stripes, it’s like a shot of caffeine…with energy and exciting changes of tempo”. – Hot Press
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdNeA0zl8TY
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 Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue (FREE ENTRY, 12am).
ST. PATRICK’S DAY w/ OLD SKOOL, HARE SQUEAD & MORE
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2015
Live in the Main Venue
OLD SKOOL
the evolution of hip-hop
plus guests
HARE SQUEAD
CORNER BOY
MAIN VENUE – GUEST LIST HERE
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Live in the Upstairs Venue
ECHOTAPE
ME IN THE PARK
THE GET UP
A IS FOR ATOM
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Live seven-piece hip-hop group, oldskool, play classic to modern rap & hip-hop by artists such as Grandmaster Flash, DJ Kool Herc, Sugarhill Gang, Run DMC, N.W.A., Missy Elliot, Kanye West, Eve and Jay-Z
ABANDOMAN
Aiken Promotions presents
ABANDOMAN
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Abandoman create hilarious freestyle songs at lightning speed based on audience suggestions. Their free-style musical comedy genius means that no two gigs will ever be the same!
RON SEXSMITH
MCD.ie presents
RON SEXSMITH
plus support
_ Main Venue _
For Ron Sexsmith, there’s always a trigger to an album, something that sets in motion the songs he’s writing not exactly as a concept, but certainly a theme or feel. His last album, Forever Endeavour, was born of a health scare while its predecessor Long Player, Late Bloomer was born of disillusionment. 2015’s Carousel One, however, finds Sexsmith in surprising territory for a man often pegged as a downbeat balladeer: he’s actually contented.
“Oh I hope so. Long Player was quite a grumpy record,” Sexsmith says. “It was uptempo musically but lyrically… not so much. I didn’t realize until we were putting the songs together for Carousel One that this would be more outgoing, there’s a lot more humour. I mean, there’s even a smiling picture on the cover, which I’ve never had before. I just hope it doesn’t scare the children.”
Self-deprecating almost to a fault, Ron has been a critical success ever since his self-titled debut back in 1995, winning the admiration of major league songwriters such as Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney along the way. Commercial success, however, has not been so forthcoming for the boy from the blue-collar town of St. Catharines, Ontario.
“Well,” he chuckles, “I guess I was chasing stardom at one point, but then I stopped. To be honest, I think the lack of commercial success has been more annoying to the folks around me. I sometimes get people saying ‘Why aren’t you playing stadiums?’ Well, it’s certainly no mystery to me why I’m not. It’s just not that kind of music. I really didn’t expect the Long Player album to do as well as it did either. Not that it sold like “Lady Gaga” but it did do pretty wellfor me. It even led to us headlining the Royal Albert Hall in 2013. My career was given a much needed kick in the pants which I didn’t see coming. I thought those days were gone for me, but it definitely reawakened a dormant fan base, especially in the UK. Since then, I feel like I’ve got my career back.”
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SAM PALLADIO
https://www.facebook.com/SamPalladio
Actor and musician Sam Palladio grew up in the southwest of England, surrounded by the beaches, surf and wild coastline of Cornwall.
But it was in Music City USA, Nashville Tennessee, that Sam got his acting and musical big break playing the character of Gunnar Scott on ABC’s hit TV Drama “Nashville.”
Working closely with executive music producers T-Bone Burnett and Buddy Miller, Sam found himself immersed in the worlds of Americana, folk and country and has made music with some of the finest musicians and songwriters in the world, as well as showcased his talents to over 6 million viewers a week on prime time TV.
Sam says, “I’m thrilled to be on the road with Ron, an artist of such great integrity and one who I greatly admire. To have the chance to connect to fans and make some new friends across these beautiful European cities, is really exciting”
https://youtu.be/Jd7DYAG27TQ?t=2m21s
TICKETS
€25 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 – open ’til 3am.
THE MARIANNES (EP Launch)
THE MARIANNES
“Lost with all hands” EP LAUNCH
plus guests
THE RATTLING KIND
_ Main Venue _
THE MARIANNES
https://www.facebook.com/themariannesdublin
Formed in 2012, The Mariannes are a Dublin based urban folk band. The band’s music has strong Irish folk and blues/alt country roots with a rock edge.
THE GROWLERS
Whelanslive.com presents
THE GROWLERS
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Whelanslive.com are proud to announce the debut Irish performance of THE GROWLERS at Whelan’s this July! Formed in California and now based in Orange County, they released one of our favourite LPs of last year with “Chinese Fountain”, their fourth record in as many years.
SPIES
MCD.ie presents
SPIES
plus support
O SISTER
_ Main Venue _
Whelans, 8th April
Tickets on sale Wed 4th Mar, 9am, €13 inclusive of booking fee
Brand new EP, entitled ‘Sea Creature’, due 30th March on limited 12” coloured vinyl
Listen to lead single ‘Sea Creature’, here:
https://soundcloud.com/spiesdublin/sea-creature-1/s-J1njc