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Month: September 2015

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ORCHID COLLECTIVE + WE WERE GIANTS

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ORCHID COLLECTIVE WE WERE GIANTS

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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We are happy to announce our first Dublin gig in quite some time, Upstairs in Whelanslive! Our good friends We Were Giants will be joining us on the night!

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KRISTA DETOR

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KRISTA DETOR

plus guests

_ Upstairs _

“She is not just a songwriter, nor accomplished musician, nor poignant entertainer – I have been awed by the soul-punching talent of Krista Detor..” – WNC Magazine (Feb. 2015)

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HUDSON TAYLOR

SOLD OUT WHELANS

MCD.ie presents

HUDSON TAYLOR

plus guests

– Main Venue –

HUDSON TAYLOR WHELAN’S | 28th DECEMBER **TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 2nd OCT AT 9AM** Hudson Taylor have announced a very special intimate show at Whelan’s on December 28th.

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THE MAGIC NUMBERS

MCD.ie presents

THE MAGIC NUMBERS

plus guests

_ Main Venue _

10 Year Anniversary of Mercury Prize Nominated Debut To celebrate the ten year anniversary of the release of their Mercury nominated self-titled debut album in 2005

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POP THE CHERRY COMEDY

POP THE CHERRY COMEDY

with Alison Spittle
Francis Breen
Richard Zimmermann
Niall Farrell
Kevin McPadden
Smurph Murphy
Kealan Hegarty
James Atkinson
and your MC DJ Atkinson ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event We’re back with a great night of comedy this coming Monday, October 5th at Whelan’s on Wexford St!

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CHARLIE WORSHAM

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THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED

DUE TO RECORDING COMMITMENTS

REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

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Whelanslive.com & Grevious Angel presents

CHARLIE WORSHAM

plus guest FRANKIE DAVIES ^ Upstairs ^

See Charlie Worsham on a stage and you immediately understand what he understood from the beginning: It’s where he’s meant to be. For him, music wasn’t just a thing, it was the only thing.

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GABRIELLE APLIN

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THIS GIG HAS BEEN MOVED

TO THE OLYMPIA

ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID

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MCD.ie presents

GABRIELLE APLIN

plus guest _ Main Venue _ “Rather lovely… Gabrielle Aplin pens languid, soulful contemplation.” – Mojo “She’s a real contender now.” 4 stars – Q “Set to see her shine again.” – The Independent “An acoustic queen for the digital age.” – GQ “Effortlessly switching form sultry, hypnotic sounds to more upbeat jazz melodies, Gabrielle Aplin’s second album is exactly what we wanted to hear.” 5/5 – Glamour Following the positive reception that was greeted to her new album ‘Light Up The Dark’, Gabrielle Aplin can now confirm a major UK and Ireland headline tour that includes a Dublin show in Whelans on February 20th. Tickets €22 including booking fee go on sale next Friday, October 2nd, at 9am from Ticketmaster. *This is an over 18s show – I.D will be required. ‘Light Up The Dark’ adds a new chapter to a career that has already delivered 80 million Spotify streams, 90 million YouTube views, 1.5 million sales of single, and #1 chart positions in the UK and Australia over the course of her debut album ‘English Rain’. ‘Light Up The Dark’ has already received extensive Radio 1 support with a playlist for the title track as well as Huw Stephens’ Hottest Record followed by a second playlist for the recent single ‘Sweet Nothing’. The new album was inspired by Joni Mitchell and the production on Feist’s ‘The Reminder’. “Her voice is just here, right at the front, and everything sits around it perfectly,” says Aplin. “I’ve also become much more comfortable writing songs about other people’s stories as well as my own, much of which is inspired by travelling and everything I’ve seen since my first album.” Gabrielle’s recent underplay show at London’s Wilton’s Music Hall sold-out in less than 24 hours. The Evening Standard’s review drew comparisons with Florence + The Machine and Feist, and concluded that it was “A mini-triumph; greater ones will come.” About to play a selection of sold-out dates including London’s Village Underground on September 30th, Gabrielle Aplin will return at the start of 2016 for the following dates: January 28th – Manchester, Albert Hall 29th – Liverpool, O2 Academy 30th – Leeds, O2 Academy February 1st – Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms 2nd – Glasgow, O2 ABC 3rd – Newcastle, O2 Academy 5th – Nottingham, Rock City 7th – Norwich, UEA 8th – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 11th – Portsmouth, Pyramids 12th – Cardiff, Great Hall 14th – Birmingham, Institute 15th – Brighton, Corn Exchange 16th – Bristol, O2 Academy 17th – Sheffield, Leadmill 19th – Belfast, Mandela Hall 20th – Dublin, Whelan’s Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday October 2nd and will be available from http://www.seetickets.com/tour/gabrielle-aplin.| www.ticketmaster.ie

TICKETS – MOVED TO THE OLYMPIA

ON SALE FRI 2nd OCT, 9AM: €22 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 via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos

COATS FOR CASH w/ OXJAM

free-entry-butto in aid of OXFAM IRELAND

COATS FOR CASH w/ OXJAM

featuring

THE NEEDABLES 13 KATE DINEEN ELEPHANT NEEV KENNEDY MARK CAMPBELL

Saturday 10th October, 12pm-6pm _ Main Venue _ Yes, we’re selling your coats! We’re selling a Truck load of Jackets – fab fabric, deadly denim, lovely leather, under & over – all in aid of OXFAM IRELAND. Get down early to grab the bargains and stay for some great live music thanks to those amazing people at OXJAM. 12.00 – Kate Dineen 13.00 – The Needables 14.00 – Neev Kennedy 15.00 – Mark Campbell 16.00 – 13 17.00 – Elephant

TICKETS

FREE ENTRY

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos

NIGHT HOWL w/ LOOP CULTURE, FUN WITH ROPES & KINDS

Pickled Onion Records presents

LOOP CULTURE

FUN WITH ROPES

KINDS

Sign up for guest list HERE Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:30pm ////// After a brief end of Summer break, Night Howl is back in Whelans on October 10th for a special 3 band show. Joining us on the night are 3 bands we’re huge fans of Loop Culture, Fun With Ropes and KINDS. Entry on the night is FREE if you comment ‘Guestlist Please’ on the event page HERE and we kick things off at midnight. — — — — —

LOOP CULTURE

http://www.breakingtunes.com/loopculture ::: “Loop Culture are a playfully casual band unconcerned with tying up all the loose ends… The gritty raw materials are moulded with some off-key vocals and slant-edged rhythms to bloom into something decidedly beautiful and pleasing to the ears” – Barry Gruff — — — — —

FUN WITH ROPES

http://www.breakingtunes.com/funwithropes ::: “It’s relatively early days for Irish-Swedish duo Adam Donnelly and Julija Melander, but their recent batch of tunes demonstrate some damn special electronic pop smarts. There’s a lovely lilt to Melander’s voice on “We Don’t Remember”, while the punchy backing and exuberant, bright colouring make it something quite distinctive” – Jim Carroll — — — — —

KINDS

http://www.breakingtunes.com/kinds ::: “Maybe the best Irish band you haven’t heard yet” – Pickled Onion Records

TICKETS

Sign up for guest list HERE FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)

THE DEVLINS

Whelanslive.com presents

THE DEVLINS

plus guest

_ Main Venue _

The Devlins have always had the ability to produce compelling, understated musical gems and have earned a reputation as an Irish band with more longevity, creativity and credibility than most.

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TOM STADE: YOU’RE WELCOME!

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Aiken Promotions present

TOM STADE

YOU’RE WELCOME! plus guest _ Main Venue _ Tom Stade has today announced he will be bringing his brand new show ‘’You’re Welcome’’ to Whelan’s of Wexford St. Candid and alluring, join Tom as he ruminates on life’s oddities andrevels in his own perpetual shortcomings.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ PENROSE

featuring –

PENROSE

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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Irish Indie rock ensemble Penrose described as a band with catchy uplifting songs that have “attitude” and that stick in your head. Mixing the pop sensibilities& harmonies of The Beatles / ELO, the snarling vocals of Marc Bolan and the rhythmic acoustic guitars of The Verve, Penrose are a truly powerful force…live and on record.  

TICKETS

FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE

KING DANIEL

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THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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KING DANIEL

plus guests

^ Upstairs ^

LA singer-songwriter, King Daniel, performed his new song “There’s Only One!” to a lively crowd in Los Angeles last weekend. The song has unique origins, as King Daniel penned it in support of Irish featherweight contender, Conor Mcgregor

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SINNERBOY

SINNERBOY

Keeping Rory Gallagher’s memory alive!

plus guests

_ Main Venue _

Top international tribute band, Sinnerboy, returns to Whelan’s on Wednesday 28th October for another night of the epic music of the late, great Rory Gallagher.

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ANN SCOTT

ANN SCOTT

plus guests

^ Upstairs ^

Presiding over a range of left-field guitars, newfangled synths and rattling percussion, Ann Scott sings in a cracked alto with ‘dreamlike, enigmatic lyrics, deadpan delivery and odd phrasing’- Evening Herald.

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GAZ COOMBES

SOLD OUT WHELANS MCD.ie presents

GAZ COOMBES

SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR  plus guests _ Main Venue _ Tickets on sale Wednesday, 23rd September at 9am – €23 includes booking fee “The hardest fight is the one you fight alone” ‘Matador’ It’s been an extraordinary journey for Gaz Coombes, from flashily whiskered pop tearaway to Ivor Novello and BRIT award

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HAWKLION

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HAWKLION

plus guest AARON ANTHONY ^ Upstairs ^ PURCHASE YOUR HAWKLION TICKETS (Whelan’s, SAT 17TH OCT.) BELOW & RECIEVE A FREE DOWNLOAD OF OUR EP!!! https://hawklion.bandcamp.com/merch/hawklion-whelans-upstairs-17-10-15 “Great new Irish music from a Dublin synth-pop band” (Nialler9) “really impressive EP…perfectly pitched, rabble-rousing angular poise” (Jim Carroll, The Irish Times) “A near-epic fusion of old and new that happily echoes Friendly Fires, Fenech Soler and Two Door Cinema club” (Hotpress Magazine)

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PUGWASH

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PUGWASH

plus guests THE FRESCO FUTURE _ Main Venue _ With 2014’s A Rose In A Garden Of Weeds compilation, Ireland’s Pugwash had their first-ever worldwide release. Pop fans around the world rejoiced as earlier albums were only available as expensive imports. Its success brought about two tours of the U.S.

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KELLEY STOLTZ, DIRTY GHOSTS + EXPLODING EYES

Psychotic Reaction presents

KELLEY STOLTZ

(Third Man, Castle Face, Sub Pop, USA)

plus guests

DIRTY GHOSTS (Burger Records, USA)

EXPLODING EYES (Irl)

^ Upstairs ^

KELLEY STOLTZ

http://www.kelleystoltz.com Silver-tongued songsmith and true American treasure Kelley Stoltz brings us a new collection of instant classics with just a hint more synthery than 2013’s “Double Exposure”.

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ALABAMA 3 (Acoustic & Unplugged)

Whelanslive.com presents

ALABAMA 3

Acoustic and Unplugged

plus guest

_ Main Venue _

Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged is a four-piece outfit consisting of Larry Love (vocals), Aurora Dawn (vocals), Rock Freebase (guitar), and Harpo Strangelove (harmonica). With this line up they bring a whole new dimension to the songs made famous by Alabama 3.

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DANNY O’BRIEN ‘Ah Jaysus!’

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DANNY O’BRIEN

‘Ah Jaysus!’ Plus special guests ^ Upstairs ^ Fresh from a hugely successful three week run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, multi-award winning comedian Danny O’ Brien brings his brand new solo show ‘Ah Jaysus!’ back home to Dublin. In the past year Danny has gigged for Freemasons

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JAMIE LAWSON – RESCHEDULED DATE

SOLD OUT WHELANS Aiken Promotions presents

JAMIE LAWSON

plus guest RESCHEDULED DATE _ Main Venue _ Jamie Lawson announces headline show for Whelan’s this October rescheduled to Nov 1st Jamie Lawson’s reputation as an artist and writer has soared in the last year.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR RESIDENCY w/ STATE LIGHTS

featuring –

STATE LIGHTS

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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We’re delighted to be back gigging and we couldn’t be happier to be playing in Whelan’s again! THIS IS A MIDNIGHT SHOW. We’ll be playing in the upstairs venue and admission is €5. If you want to get in FOR FREE then comment on HERE saying “The love is in your eyes” and we’ll put your name down on the guest list! /////// Singer Shobsy, guitarist Joe Regan drummer Paul Ridgeway and bassist Noel Perry are all students at BIMM Music College in Dublin. The atmosphere at BIMM encourages collaborations and musical friendships to blossom. Bonding over a shared interest in classic 80’s music and a common desire to write big stadium sized songs the guys decided to work on a music project. This early incarnation lead to the formation of State Lights in May 2014. Progress was immediate and the band quickly decamped to Granard Co Longford to record their first songs in Joe Regan’s home studio. The first result of these sessions was the ‘Breakout’ EP which articulates tales of young love, rejection and hope underpinned by a classic vocal style wrapped around a big atmospheric sound. The EP quickly gained traction and eventually peaked at No 6 in the Irish iTunes Album Charts. Radio support was immediate with the group being selected as ‘Artist of the week’ on the critically acclaimed ‘Totally Irish’ show on 98fm with significant airplay being received on 2FM and TXFM also. 2015 Kicked off in style with a headlining performance at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition before a crowd of 4000 students at Dublin’s RDS arena. They then headlined the ‘Whelan’s Ones to Watch 2015’ Festival before a storming set at the First Fortnight Festival at the Button Factory. The band ended the month by performing as Special Guests (alongside The Riptide Movement) at the prestigious entertainment.ie awards. The band received their first UK radio play on March 27th when they were selected to appear as ‘Shock of the New’ on the influential Jo Good show on XFM while their first US play arrived through KROQ 106.7 (LA) who played ‘Breakout’ on March 29th. Further airplay was received on Flux FM in Germany and WBOS 92.9 Boston also. The ‘Passport Approved’ radio show which is syndicated to over 25 major stations globally featured the band alongside Kodaline, Hozier and Gavin James as part of a special feature on Irish acts in May. During the summer the band performed storming sets at both Indiependence and Castlepalooza festivals. “Dublin’s State Lights show why Irish music is booming in the current climate. A young band armed with some excellent U2-style riffs and a singer possessing both a stunning voice and a magnetic stage presence” (Dublin Concerts) The band are currently writing and recording material for an EP release slated for February 2016.Already it is easy to understand why critics view State Lights as one of the best new bands in Ireland. “State Lights – Dublin band whose debut EP “The Breakout” is full of bracing, assured rock/pop tunes and who already have a sound which is aiming for stadiums and arenas. Frontman Shobsy’s voice is one of their key assets, but the musicianship underpinning the songs is also pretty striking at this early stage. The sound of a potentially very large crowd” – Jim Carroll, The Irish Times Gigs: Whelans Residency (All Midnight Hour shows) Thurs Sept 24th, Sat Oct 31st, Sat Nov 28th Sat Dec 26th.

TICKETS

FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE

LIVE FROM THE WINDOW – CANALAPHONIC SPECIAL w/ THE DODGY FEW

Live from the Window at Whelan’s

CANALAPHONIC SPECIAL

feat

THE DODGY FEW

_ Whelan’s Bar _

Doors 10pm – Free Entry before 10:30pm Special CANALAPHONIC End of Summer Party Show in Whelan’s Front Bar featuring The Dodgy Few – ska and rocksteady specialists.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

EOIN DILLON & BAND

EOIN DILLON

AND BAND plus guest _ Main Venue _ Have pipes, will travel is the saying and Eoin Dillon has traveled the world. Former founding memeber of the Kila band and mála, Eoin has worked with everyone from U2 to the Dubliners.

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BULLY

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BULLY

plus guest _ Main Venue _ The word “bully” has a negative connotation in 2015, one heavy with menace and violence. A bully is an instigator, an aggressor—someone who can spot your weaknesses and exploit them mercilessly.

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VANT

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VANT

plus support BADSELF ^ Upstairs ^ VANT have enjoyed an incredible introduction with shows as support to the likes of Royal Blood and Hinds, as well as receiving extensive airplay from BBC Radio 1, XFM and 6Music for their debut tracks ‘Parasite’ and ‘Do You Know Me?’.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ SHRUG LIFE & LIE INS

featuring –

SHRUG LIFE LIE INS

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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A late night rawk show. OH SWEET MERCYYYYY. COMMENT HERE WITH THE NAME OF YOUR FAVOURITE FAKE SHRUG LIFE SONG FOR FREE GUESTLIST ENTRY. Or just put “guestlist”. Either/Or. Choons for your politely yearning ears:

TICKETS

FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE

GIRLS NAMES (Album Launch)

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GIRLS NAMES

‘Arms Around A Vision’ LP Release Party plus guest  _ Main Venue _ GIRLS NAMES – ARMS AROUND A VISION Northern Ireland’s Girls Names return this autumn with their third full-length album, Arms Around a Vision, due for an October 2nd release via long-term home, Tough Love Records.

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OLD HANNAH

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OLD HANNAH

plus guest

_ Main Venue _

Old Hannah Iron and Wood Tour October 2015 Old Hannah are delighted to announce their Iron and Wood EP Tour this October 2015. The band look forward to showcasing their latest critically acclaimed record around Ireland.

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MARC O’REILLY

MARC O’REILLY

FULL BAND SHOW plus guests ^ Upstairs ^ Recent news: Sold out show with Ciaran Lavery in Whelans in August. Signs Publishing deal with Fintage Music (Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters etc)

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ME & MY DOG

featuring –

ME & MY DOG WE ARE RUFFIANS MOLLUSK

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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TICKETS

FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ SQUAREHEAD

featuring –

SQUAREHEAD

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.

Doors: 11:30pm

Get guest list HERE

Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.

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“Slack As Fuck” – The Irish Times

TICKETS

FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE

WYVERN LINGO

MCD.ie presents

WYVERN LINGO

plus guest _ Main Venue _ Wyvern Lingo have today announced a date at Whelan’s on Saturday 28 November. Tickets €15 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 11th September at 9am via Ticketmaster

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POP THE CHERRY COMEDY

POP THE CHERRY COMEDY

MC Niall Farrell with Shane O’Mahony, Seán Walsh, Stephen Hallinan, Mark Moloney, Bam O’Grady, Niall Campbell, Pauline Shanahan & Seamus Stackpoole. _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Following the success of our first two nights at Whelan’s – we return for more comedy goodness on the 21st of September.

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BLOOD RED MOUNTAIN BAND (Album Launch)

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BLOOD RED MOUNTAIN BAND

“Far from Daylight” Album Launch plus guest _ Main Venue _ Sailing a peculiar ship made from bits of Alt Country, Americana and Soul, the Blood Reds have found that good things come to those who wait. They are releasing their debut album “Far from Daylight” on the 24th of September

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TOM ROBINSON

Aiken Promotions presents

TOM ROBINSON

plus guests

_ Main Venue _

Tom Robinson Releases ‘Only The Now’ New Album Out October Special guests appearing on the record include John Grant, Billy Bragg, Martin Carthy, Colin Firth, Nadine Shah, Lee Forsyth Griffiths Lisa Knapp, Sir Ian McKellen, TV Smith, and Nitin Sawhney.

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