FIONA MARIA
Month: April 2015
CIRCUIT DES YEUX
Skinny Wolves presents
CIRCUIT DES YEUX
(USA, Thrill Jockey Records)
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Haley Fohr’s music strikes a unique balance between the personal and universal. As Circuit des Yeux she creates music that embodies the complexity of human emotions, juxtaposing tenderness and grief, ecstasy and horror, using sounds as representations of the emotional spectrum that we all experience.
BEN REEL (Album Launch)
BEN REEL
“7th” ALBUM LAUNCH plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Ben Reel will release his seventh studio album entitled 7th on Mon 18th May 2015. Like his previous album `Darkness & The Light’, his new album 7th was recorded & produced by Ben in his own studio in South Armagh, Ireland.
DOPE BODY (USA / DRAG CITY) + FANGCLUB
Whelanslive.com presents
DOPE BODY
(USA / DRAG CITY) plus guestsFANGCLUB
^ Upstairs ^ Have you ever been punched in the face while dancing ecstatically, but the person who hit you ALSO seemed to be dancing and loving it but you couldn’t really tell? If you’ve been in the front row at a Dope Body show
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ THE CARNABYS (UK)
featuring –
THE CARNABYS (UK)
plus guestUpstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Sign up for guest list >>HERE<<
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
— — — — — “The Best Support Band We’ve Had In Years” – Debbie Harry, Blondie
ANTEMASQUE
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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‘Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that ANTEMASQUE is cancelling all dates on their upcoming European tour. The band apologises for any inconvenience and hopes to return in the near future.’ — — — — — MCD.ie presentsANTEMASQUE
plus support
_ Main Venue _
ANTEMASQUE is a band. Formed by Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala from At The Drive In
ANTEMASQUE will release their eponymous debut through their own Nadie Sound label in October 2014, with distribution through Caroline. The album – recorded in March 2014 – features Flea on bass and Dave Elitch, formerly of Mars Volta, on drums. Marfred Rodríguez-López recently joined ANTEMASQUE as full time bassist.
ANTEMASQUE has an online presence. You can find them here:
antemasque.com
nadiesound.com
facebook.com/antemasque
twitter.com/antemasque
youtube.com/antemasque
TICKETS – CANCELLED
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar.
DANNY G & THE MAJOR 7ths & KEITHYFENNSBAND
Hipdrop Records presents
BFF SERIES
featuringDANNY G & THE MAJOR 7ths
KEITHYFENNSBAND (US/IRL)
^ Upstairs ^
LOST HOLLOW
LOST HOLLOW
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^ Nashville Duo ‘Lost Hollow’ Release New Single ‘Water & Oil’ and will play dates in Ireland in May “Lost Hollow” are a husband and wife duo from Nashville (Tommy & Lorrie Harden).
COLUMBIA MILLS
MCD.ie presents
COLUMBIA MILLS
plus guests THIS OTHER KINGDOM _ Main Venue _ Whelans, Saturday 13th June // Tickets go on sale this Friday 1st May at 10am After a very successful Dublin show at The Workman’s Club, Columbia Mills are back on the gig scene this June 13th at Whelans. Columbia Mills celebrates their current EP ‘Factory Settings’. Their next single from this EP is set to be “The Advanced Stages Of Falling Apart”. From the unsuspecting seaside town of Bray on Irelands east coast emerge Columbia mills. A collective tour de force creating a head-onistic mix of musical textures, reverb saturated guitars, glorious beats & beautiful tragic sounds. Imagine the Jesus and Mary chain making a ‘Screamadelica’ and you’re close. The bands name comes from the legendary building based on Dublin’s Quays. In the early 90s the building became a mecca for the illegal rave scene bringing people together from all walks of life and all musical tastes. The diversity of music and social classes is something that has left a lasting impression on the city and has not since been rediscovered since Police put an end to the institution in an early morning raid. Columbia Mills touch on the 80s synth sounds of New Order and The Cure and fuse them with the 90s indie guitar sounds of The Verve and Primal Scream on a bed of electronic and organic beats a la Massive Attack and LCD Sound System. While you may hear the bands influence’s in their music, you will also hear a fresh modern sound that aims to draw the listener into the unique head space that is Columbia Mills. There is little known about the band that seems to have come out of nowhere. Emerging from the wreckage of an economic collapse. Mutterings of previous bands, part time DJs and singer songwriters all adds to the mystery of how the band was formed. Indeed it is unknown how many people are involved in the collective. While it is clear the band have worked hard on their sound it is important to note that underneath the production there are songs of real life, drawing their power from deep personal experience. Nothing is contrived. If you strip the songs down to the bones they will still get under your skin. There is an honesty and an arrogance to the songs. This band have been through the mill and are not afraid to sing about it. Lyrically, subjects touch on urban decay, self-destruction, institutional abuse, family feuds and falling in love with the wrong people. Their music gets into your head, moves you, takes you someplace familiar yet new. Listen up. You’re going to fall hard for this band. What the media say… Columbia Mills can be described as “darker angrier sound than the aforementioned artists, combining the guitar attack of The Jesus And Mary Chain’s austere shoegaze and hints of synthpop into a sound the group themselves define as Indietronica” – Goldenplec.com ”The next big thing in music” – Brian Adams (Head of Music at Today FM) [in the Irish Times] ”A delicious melting pot of 80s and 90s influences and manages to sound both completely new and utterly familiar” – Ceol Collective. Tickets are €12.50 inclusive of booking fee – available from ticketmaster.ie and outlets nationwideTICKETS
ON SALE FRI 1st MAY, 9AM: €12.50 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).
AMAZING APPLES (Album Launch)
AMAZING APPLES
ALBUM LAUNCHplus guest
_ Main Venue _
New album “A Little Sense” released: Friday, May 29th Amazing Apples have landed in 2015 with some striking singles – ‘Slipping By’ and their most recent single, ‘Lullaby’ – and now the Galway outfit are set to release their debut album A Little Sense on Friday May 29
REFLEKTOR w/ JOHN GAUGHAN + THE OPTIMISTS
REFLEKTOR
Inide & Alternative Dance Party – Every Thursday this week featuringJOHN GAUGHAN + THE OPTIMISTS
22:30-03:00 | Bands Upstairs | DJs Downstairs Want free entry? Comment “Reflektor” on this page and share the event! _______________________________________________ Upstairs in Whelans we will be treated by two fantastic rising acts in the Irish Music Industry.THE OPTIMISTS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Optimists/1637476193138689 The Optimists are a newly formed band from Dublin consisting of musicians from the well-established BIMM Institute. This will be the bands first gig and we’re very much looking forward to seeing what they’ve been working on over the last while! Give their Facebook page a gander and give them a like!JOHN GAUGHAN
http://www.facebook.com/jonnygaughan http://www.twitter.com/jonnygaughan John Gaughan- “A little man, with a little guitar, trying to make it big” A Galway musician, John Gaughan was a semi finalist of acclaimed music talent T.V show, “The Voice Of Ireland”. He has gained popularity from his television debut, sparking interest from celebrities such as Bressie and Sharon Corr touring with Sharon across the UK and Ireland. He released his debut EP which reached number 8 in the Irish charts and was then invited to co-write and perform with Royseven lead singer Paul Walsh and friend Keenan Copas on Bressie’s “Cycle Against Suicide” Album which reached number one. Now with his new band of college mates, John is ready to make waves with his new sound. We’re really looking forward to hearing John’s music with his recently formed back line! Here’s a video of John performing his song ‘Woman of the Water’ not too long ago in the Iveagh Gardens _______________________________________________ Also upstairs we’ll have our resident DJ on before and after the band, playing the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Naked and Famous, Gorillaz, etc We’ll also be taking over the front bar in Whelan’s where our DJs will be playing everything from classic pop to old school jams. Expect all your favourites from 80s, 90s and 00s! Think the best house party playlist you can imagine and that’s the vibe! If you’re in a band and would be interested in playing Reflektor get in touch! HERE Follow us on Instagram for ticket giveaways @ReflektorDublinTICKETS
Free entry before 10:30pm or sign up for guest list HERE
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…
CHRIS SLADE (AC/DC) DRUM CLINIC
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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Statement:
I’m very sorry to say that I will have to cancel any drum clinics or appearances that have been booked for me in Ireland and elsewhere. They were booked months ago without knowing the full travel plans and commitments of The Band.My sincere apologies to everyone at SD Entertainment, they have said they will be refunding any monies paid by you in full.Hope to see you at the show in Dublin Thanks Chris Slade / // /// / // /// SD Entertainment Proudly PresentsCHRIS SLADE (AC/DC)
INTERSKALACTIC
Turning Pirate presents
INTERSKALACTIC
plus guest _ Main Venue _ 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
STEPHEN MC HALE / WEIRD GLITCHES
STEPHEN MC HALE
WEIRD GLITCHES
Sun 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May, 8pm ^^ Parlour Bar ^^ Stephen McHale is a guitarist, composer, and teacher from Ireland. Stephen has worked extensively as a guitarist in a huge variety of genres, playing his own original music and as a sideman.
STEPHEN MC HALE / WEIRD GLITCHES
STEPHEN MC HALE
WEIRD GLITCHES
Sun 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May, 8pm ^^ Parlour Bar ^^ Stephen McHale is a guitarist, composer, and teacher from Ireland. Stephen has worked extensively as a guitarist in a huge variety of genres, playing his own original music and as a sideman.
STEPHEN MC HALE / WEIRD GLITCHES
STEPHEN MC HALE
WEIRD GLITCHES
Sun 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May, 8pm ^^ Parlour Bar ^^ Stephen McHale is a guitarist, composer, and teacher from Ireland. Stephen has worked extensively as a guitarist in a huge variety of genres, playing his own original music and as a sideman.
STEPHEN MC HALE / WEIRD GLITCHES
STEPHEN MC HALE
WEIRD GLITCHES
Sun 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May, 8pm ^^ Parlour Bar ^^ Stephen McHale is a guitarist, composer, and teacher from Ireland. Stephen has worked extensively as a guitarist in a huge variety of genres, playing his own original music and as a sideman.
HERMITAGE GREEN
MCD.ie presents
HERMITAGE GREEN
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Hermitage Green will embark on a Summer Tour across Ireland and the UK. Dates will include Wexford’s Opera House, Dublin’s Whelans, The Garage in London and also see the band play Belfast, Galway, Cork and their hometown Limerick.
HYPNO PUPPET (EP Launch)
HYPNO PUPPET
EP LAUNCHplus guest
^ Upstairs ^ Hypno Puppet are launching their debut E.P., “Rivers of Time” upstairs in Whelan’s on May 3rd. Hypno Puppet are an alt/ rock band currently based in Dublin city. Formed by actress/vocalist, Klara McDonnell from Dublin (Hidden Faces) and melodic guitarist/vocalist Sean Cray from Liverpool (Admission)
GERRY QUIGLEY & THE NOMADIC DRUIDS
GERRY QUIGLEY
& THE NOMADIC DRUIDS
ALBUM LAUNCH
plus guests
GERRY QUIGLEY
& THE SHINKICKERS^ Upstairs ^
The Nomadic Druids’ debut album Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is an instrumental concept album, a story told with music in seven captivating chapters. The Nomadic Druids experience will take you on a musical journey.
ATHRÚ
ATHRÚ
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^ Athrú are a new, vibrant, award winning, contemporary Irish Trad group that draw upon influences from Belfast and beyond to deliver music that is a combination of powerful accompaniment fused with modern tunes and delicate harmonies that is dynamic, energetic and fresh.
THE BONNY MEN
THE BONNY MEN
plus guest
_ Main Venue _ This seven-piece have musical credentials admired by many, holding a long list of individual awards including multiple World Bodhrán Championship winner, Conor Lyons, and recently-crowned TG4 Young Musician of the Year 2015, Maitiú Ó Casaide.
YOUNG WONDER
MCD.ie presents
YOUNG WONDER
plus support
EMBRZ_ Main Venue _
TICKETS €13 ON SALE WED 22nd APR, 9AM | TICKETMASTER & WHELANSLIVE.COM *this is an over 18s show – ID required Young Wonder have announced a headline show in Whelans on Friday May 22nd to celebrate the release of their long awaited debut album ‘Birth’
RACHEL SERMANNI / ROSE COUSINS / MAE TRIO
Blue Grace Music presents
RACHEL SERMANNI
ROSE COUSINS
MAE TRIO
^ Upstairs ^ Rachel has been bringing her beautifully crafted folk-noir across the globe for the last four years. She has supported likes of John Grant, KT Tunstall, Stornoway, Mumford and Sons, Ron Sexsmith and Elvis Costell
REFLEKTOR w/ HEROES IN HIDING
REFLEKTOR
Inide & Alternative Dance Party – Every Thursday this week featuringHEROES IN HIDING & NEV FLYNN
22:30-03:00 | Bands Upstairs | DJs Downstairs Want free entry? Comment “Reflektor” on this page and share the event! _______________________________________________HEROES IN HIDING
https://www.facebook.com/heroesinhiding Following the release of their debut EP, “Hush”, they took to the Irish festival circuit last summer playing acclaimed sets at Castlepalooza, Le Cheile, Life Festival and Electric Picnic. Having stole the show at this years BD festival they are set to perform at The Forbidden Fruit Festival & Castlepooluza this summer. Their new EP ” Decorated Absence” is being released on the 5th of June. — — — — —NEV FLYNN
https://soundcloud.com/nev-flynn Nev has been racking up impressive online praise for his fantastic covers of Tracy Chapmans- Fast Car and Chandelier-Sia. Praise has been pouring in from 2fm and Her.ie. Catch his performance at Reflektor before he blows up! _______________________________________________ Also upstairs we’ll have our resident DJ on before and after the band, playing the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Naked and Famous, Gorillaz, etc We’ll also be taking over the front bar in Whelan’s where our DJs will be playing everything from classic pop to old school jams. Expect all your favourites from 80s, 90s and 00s! Think the best house party playlist you can imagine and that’s the vibe! If you’re in a band and would be interested in playing Reflektor get in touch! HERE Follow us on Instagram for ticket giveaways @ReflektorDublinTICKETS
Free entry before 10:30pm or sign up for guest list HERE
MUSIC TO HELP THE HOMELESS
Man in Hat & Inner City Helping Homeless present
MUSIC TO HELP THE HOMELESS
WHOPPER Irish Music Auction LAUNCH PARTY: APRIL 21st, WHELAN’S, WEXFORD STREET, DUBLIN – ALL WELCOME!! — — — — — Man in Hat & Inner City Helping Homeless present a once off event that has never been achieved before, if not even dreamed. This is a call out to ALL Irish musicians to be a part of this “earth-shattering” event to help combat homelessness! All Irish acts are welcome to take part in this major project, so please send us your signed CD/TAPE/VINYL/MERCHANDISE! All the autographed material – what we think will be the largest collection of Irish music ever – will be auctioned off at a whopper event and all money raised will go to help the homeless across urban centres nationwide. Artists can send stuff to: Inner City Helping Homeless, 37 Killarney Court, Killarney Street, Dublin1 (Registered Number 54059) They can also leave items into The Mercantile Hotel on Dublin’s Dame Street for the attention of Keiron Campbell Black. Just like our event page to keep up to date with all the exciting news! And please SHARE! https://www.facebook.com/events/953404738036560/ — — — — — The campaign is the brainchild of Peter Meade. Having experienced homelessness himself, Peter has been running fund-raising gigs from Abner Browns Barbershop in Rathmines, Dublin, where he now works as a barber. Two fund-raising gigs held earlier this year also raised money for the Dublin charity, Inner City Helping Homeless. Now Peter is calling on EVERY act in the country – new and established acts alike – to sign an album/single/merchandise of theirs and donate it to the monster auction. The money raised will then go to selected nationwide charities working to get people out of the trap of homelessness.
MUNDY (Matinee)
HMV presents
MUNDY
– Matinee Show, 4:30pm – hmv live presents Mundy Whelan’s Sunday 19th April @ 4.30pm. Buy Mundy’s new album Friday 17th April from hmv
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ NEW ANCESTORS
featuring –
NEW ANCESTORS
plus guestUpstairs@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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New Ancestors are a Belfast based pop rock/folk outfit, dedicated to writing an edgy brand of pop music with hooky choruses and infectious melodies. The lads have brought their punchy take on alternative pop music all around the UK and Ireland on tour, and have shared the stage with such acts as Bear’s Den and The Staves. The band recently released a video for their latest track ‘Annabelle’ and the EP of the same name is set to be released in April. “New Ancestors write fist in the air, hug your brother music. Lyrically ahead of the game. A top band you NEED in your life.” – PHIL TAGGART, BBC RADIO 1TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HEREFREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
FEATURING X
FEATURING X
plus guests ^ Upstairs ^ Announce Whelans Headline Show on Thursday 28 May Check out their new video ‘More Than You Can Chew’ Pre-order ‘More Than You Can Chew’ (Thurs 16 April release) on iTunes now HERE
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CROWHAMMER
featuring –
CROWHAMMER
plus guestVATICAN II
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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The mystical source which inspires the oeuvre of Dublin’s premiere narrative driven sci-fi/fantasy stoner rock/krautrock music group CROWHAMMER is widely held to involve esoteric channeling techniques as a contingent aspect of the composition process. At this juncture, this should appear relatively self-evident. In a sincere attempt to render intelligible the dramatic events culminating in the apotheosis of an entire planet, whose specific features are beyond prevailing theoretical understandings of time and space, the group have utilized the recent supermoon – whose astrological significance hardly needs to be underlined – to refine their understanding of this cosmically significant event. The micro-societal happening which constitutes this particular iteration of contemporary rock performance offers the attendee the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the audio/visual rendering of the latest installment within the unfolding chronology which derives its content entirely from recent supermoon sessions. Suffice it to say, its contents are profound, and contain significant ramifications for the fate of Vertexia. While a detailed understanding of the multitudinous sensual effects associated to immersion in the emotional residue of the channeled content still proves illusive, several individuals exposed to it have declared it to be ‘alright.’ Joining CROWHAMMER on the night will be VATICAN II. The ontological freshness exuded by their sheer newness is difficult to overstate. At the time of publication the group possess a 0% online existence ratio with respect to the physical world. The brutal reality of those numbers offer the attendee the opportunity of making first contact with this entity distinctly within a physical domain undiluted by the mechanical destruction of time and space which constitutes the online consumption of cultural commodities. This tabula rasa approach may represent something of an obsolete modality with regard to leisure activity in a saturated information age. But despite any obvious merits represented by the expressive inter-changeability factor of going to a cool rock show with vague or half-baked references to cosmic sillyness maybe you might think they are good. TO RECAP, TWO BANDS, NAMELY CROWHAMMER AND VATICAN II ARE PLAYING A ROCK SHOW SOON. IN WHELAN’S. UPSTAIRS. MIDNIGHT LAD. STANDARD TERMS OF WHELAN’S MIDNIGHT LAD APPLY. NAMELY: IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE INDICATE THIS INTENTION HERE… FOR ALL TO SEE. TTFN.TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HEREFREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS
MCD.ie presents
UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
The UK’s greatest cult band Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats return with their fourth album The Night Creeper and their biggest tour to date. Recorded at Toe Rag Studios in early 2015 with engineer Liam Watson (White Stripes, Tame Impala, Electric Wizard)
CC SMUGGLERS
CC SMUGGLERS
plus guests CRY MONSTER CRY ALEX JORDAN ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €13 go on sale this Friday at 9am – Original music inspired by American Word and Folk Music – Listen to ‘How Long’ : CC SMUGGLERS have announced a headline show Upstairs @ Whelans on September 3rd! Tickets €13 will go on sale this Friday at 9am
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
Aiken Promotions present
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
GRACE WILDE
GRACE WILDE
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
A new phenomenon on the Irish music scene, Grace Wilde are a North Co. Dublin based band showcasing the music of singer songwriter Audrey Fay. Although elements of jazz, blues, soul, folk and rock can be detected, the songs are highly original and the voice is stunning.
MARTIN CARTHY
Whelanslive.com presents
MARTIN CARTHY
plus guests ANDERSON _ Main Venue _ `Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) is the latest. Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion), on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals’ music documentary strand on BBC 2) – there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn’t played. He’s a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic & electric guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps, most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic. In June 1998 he was appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. He was named Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2002, and again in 2005 when he also won the award for Best Traditional Track for ‘amous Flower of Serving Men. In the 2007 Folk Awards Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick won Best Duo. In 2008 he won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Traditional Track for Cold Haily Rainy Night alongside Eliza Carthy and Chris Wood as part of The Imagined Village project. This is The Imagined Village performing Cold Haily Rainy Night on Later with Jools. This is what the BBC website has to say about Martin Carthy and his award in 2005: “For four decades, Martin Carthy’s work has immeasurably enriched the British folk heritage. He is regarded as one of the finest singers and interpreters of traditional music of the British Isles, as well as a highly influential and much-imitated guitarist. Awarded the MBE for services to English folk music in 1998, his drive and enthusiasm are undiminished and he continues to be one of folk music’s great innovators.”TICKETS
€18 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).
ROSS BROWNE
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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Comedy w/ROSS BROWNE
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
Ross Browne is one of the best emerging stand up comedians in the country. He is one of the stars of RTE 2’s hit hidden camera show The Fear as JIMMY, BAD BOUNCER, SERGEANT MAJOR and DOLF. He has also performed stand up on national TV
SPEEDY ORTIZ
Aiken Promotions presents
SPEEDY ORTIZ
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
LISTEN TO THEIR NEW ALBUM >>HERE<<
Fresh from conquering SXSW in Austin, Texas, despite Hannibal Buress’ best attempt to ruin their career with his guest-drumming stint, Speedy Ortiz return with a hugely accomplished new album, Foil Deer. The album follows last year’s Real Hair EP and 2013’s Major Arcana.
MISTERWIVES
MISTERWIVES
plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ MisterWives will play a headline show upstairs in Whelans on the 19th of May. Tickets are €13 and go on sale today at 12pm from ticketmaster.ie & whelanslive.com Artists will often retreat somewhere exotic in order to find inspiration
GEARÓID FARRELLY: LIVE
Lisa Richards & Whelanslive.com present
GEARÓID FARRELLY: LIVE
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
Dublin comedian Gearoid Farrelly returns to Whelans with his new show. Join him for hilarious insight into why he shouldn’t go to funerals, why comedians should never go into hospital.
CALVARY
CALVARY
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Calvary with their festival sound of trumpet, cello and guitars bring their biggest live show to date through the doors of Whelans on Wednesday May 20th.After taking time in the studio under the guidance of their producer Phillip Magee (Kodaline, The Script)
KEVIN HEALY (Album Launch)
KEVIN HEALY
“Dust & Fire” Album Launchplus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Kevin Healy releases his debut album “Dust and Fire” with an acoustic set in Whelans on 29th April.
“HOME-MADE HONEST AND STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART – WATCH THIS SPACE” – GARY DUNNE, DIRECTOR OF ARTS, LONDON IRISH CENTRE.
Kevin Healy’s debut album
SKIPPERS ALLEY
SKIPPER’S ALLEY
plus guestsDANNY DIAMOND
& TWIN HEADED WOLF
_ Main Venue _SKIPPER’S ALLEY
(7-piece trad. ensemble) http://www.skippersalley.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/skippersalleyband “A gloriously three-dimensional debut – ✩✩✩✩” – The Irish Times
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ HAGS
featuring –
HAGS
plus guestSWIMMERS
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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HAGS
https://www.facebook.com/wearehags ////////SWIMMERS
https://www.swimmers2.bandcamp.com Swimmers are a 3 piece from Dublin and have a previous EP called ‘Swimmers Year’ which is available here. Swimmers make music that make you want to put the roof down on your car, even if you don’t drive a convertible. New song next week. Summer is ON!TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HEREFREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
WATCH THE SKY
WATCH THE SKY
plus guests
HOMECOMINGS
BEWARE OF YOU
^ Upstairs ^
Watch The Sky play Whelan’s upstairs on Friday 17th of April with support from Homecomings and one more band to be announced! Book the night / the following 3 weeks off work because it’s gonna be a big one!
THE WOULD BE’S
THE WOULD BE’S
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
The Would Be’s Bittersweet EP (Featuring previously unreleased Peel Session) – Released March 27th (digital), April 18th (12” vinyl release on Record Store Day)
COLOR//SOUND
COLOR//SOUND
plus guests BLADES CLUB
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ SWIMMERS (EP Launch)
featuring –
SWIMMERS
plus guestSWITZERLAND
SUN BURNT JETS
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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Swimmers launch our 2nd EP, entitled ‘This Burning Circus’ upstairs in Whelans on Saturday 25th April. Super excited to have Sunburnt Jets and Switzerland – The Band joining us on the night.SUN BURNT JETS
http://www.sunburntjets.com/ Sunburnt Jets is a Monaghan born, Japan made, Dublin living individual. Please direct your attention to his songs here. ////////SWITZERLAND
https://soundcloud.com/switzerlandtheband/ Switzerland are a brand new four-piece band from Dublin featuring members of Drunken Boat, Hello Moon, Land Lovers and Grand Pocket Orchestra. Put your ears here. ////////SWIMMERS
https://www.swimmers2.bandcamp.com Swimmers are a 3 piece from Dublin and have a previous EP called ‘Swimmers Year’ which is available here. Swimmers make music that make you want to put the roof down on your car, even if you don’t drive a convertible. New song next week. Summer is ON!TICKETS
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