featuring –
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!
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)
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
ormed out of a desire to bring together their shared passion for Blues, Soul and Rock music, Those Responsible are Declan Moran, Jacob Dunlop, Shane Meagher and Faolán Collins.
MCD.ie presents
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.
Lisa Richards & Whelanslive.com presents
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
After a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival Eleanor Tiernan is delighted to bring her brand new show stand up show Don’t Cry For Me Eleanor Tiernan home to Dublin.
Lisa Richards & Whelanslive.com presents
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
After a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival Eleanor Tiernan is delighted to bring her brand new show stand up show Don’t Cry For Me Eleanor Tiernan home to Dublin.
In aid of the Peter McVerry Trust
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Aligning with our single “Colourblind”, we have partnered with Peter McVerry Trust to present a benefit gig to help wipe out homelessness!
MCD.ie presents
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
with
Alison Spittle
Francis Breen
Richard Zimmermann
Niall Farrell
Kevin McPadden
Smurph Murphy
Kealan Hegarty
James Atkinson
and your MC DJ Atkinson
^ Upstairs ^
We’re back with a great night of comedy this coming Monday, October 5th at Whelan’s on Wexford St!
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DUE TO RECORDING COMMITMENTS
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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Whelanslive.com & Grevious Angel presents
plus guest
^ 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.
TO THE OLYMPIA
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD.ie presents
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
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.
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
in aid of OXFAM IRELAND
featuring
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
FREE ENTRY
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos
Pickled Onion Records presents
Sign up for guest list HERE
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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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.
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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
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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
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http://www.breakingtunes.com/kinds
::: “Maybe the best Irish band you haven’t heard yet” – Pickled Onion Records
Sign up for guest list HERE
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
Whelanslive.com presents
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.
Aiken Promotions present
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.
featuring –
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.
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
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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
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.
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.
MCD.ie presents
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
plus guest
^ 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)
Whelanslive.com presents
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.
Psychotic Reaction presents
(Third Man, Castle Face, Sub Pop, USA)
plus guests
DIRTY GHOSTS (Burger Records, USA)
EXPLODING EYES (Irl)
^ Upstairs ^
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”.
Whelanslive.com presents
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.
Aiken Promotions presents
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.
featuring –
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!
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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.
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
feat
_ 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.
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
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.
Double bill with:
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
https://www.facebook.com/atlasduo
‘Atlas’ is a brand new venture between two highly accomplished musicians, Cillian King & Cillian Doheny. Although the project has been brewing since 2009, it is only now that time has allowed the pair to finally piece together the concept.
MCD.ie presents
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.
MCD.ie presents
EXTRA EXTRA DATE DUE TO DEMAND
FRI 11th, SAT 12th, Sun 13th & WED 16th DEC
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
11th, 12th & 13th December
The Riptide Movement have added an third date to their end of year run at Whelan’s and will play Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and now Sunday 13th December.
MCD.ie presents
plus support
^ 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?’.
featuring –
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:
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
Skinny Wolves & UMACK Present
‘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.
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES return to Whelan’s with the sole aim of making a helluva lot of noise on a Thursday, support comes from Dublin based rock beat combo PHAZAM HAZE.
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.
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)
featuring –
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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FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
featuring –
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
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
MCD.ie presents
EXTRA DATE DUE TO DEMAND
FRI 11th, SAT 12th, Sun 13th & WED 16th DEC
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
The Riptide Movement top off another fine year with an intimate show at Whelan’s on Fri 11th & Sat 12th December.
Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ie and from the WAV box office.
MCD.ie presents
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
MC Niall Farrell
with
Shane O’Mahony, Seán Walsh, Stephen Hallinan, Mark Moloney, Bam O’Grady, Niall Campbell, Pauline Shanahan & Seamus Stackpoole.
_ Main Venue _
Following the success of our first two nights at Whelan’s – we return for more comedy goodness on the 21st of September.
“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
MCD.ie presents
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
TICKETS €16 INCLUDING BOOKING FEE ON SALE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH @9AM!! Pre-sale tomorrow at 9am.
PRIDES HAVE ANNOUNCED A HUGE UK AND IRELAND TOUR THIS AUTUMN!!
Aiken Promotions presents
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.
MCD.ie presents
plus guests
FRI 11th, SAT 12th, Sun 13th & WED 16th DEC
_ Main Venue _
The Riptide Movement top off another fine year with an intimate show at Whelan’s on Friday 11th December.
Tickets €22.90 incl. booking fee are on sale tomorrow, Wednesday 9th September from Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ie and from the WAV box office.
MSF Benefit in support of the Refugee Crisis featuring
plus very special guests
_ Main Venue _
SUN 13th & SUN 20th Sept – IN SUPPORT OF REFUGEE CRISIS
Mary Coughlan, felt moved to act on seeing the pictures and stories emerging last week from the ongoing refugee crisis
MSF Benefit in support of the Refugee Crisis featuring
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
SUN 13th & SUN 20th Sept – IN SUPPORT OF REFUGEE CRISIS
Mary Coughlan, felt moved to act on seeing the pictures and stories emerging last week from the ongoing refugee crisis