ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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BRIAN KENNEDY
***DUE TO ILLNESS THIS HAS BEEN FORCED TO RESCHEDULE UNTIL SATURDAY THE 23RD OF JANUARY. ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID**
plus guest
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Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of The Essential Collection
Internationally celebrated, Singer, Songwriter, Novelist, Coach on ‘The Voice of Ireland’, former lead performer with Van Morrison’s Blues & Soul Revue for six years
35 years old as a band in 2016, loved by Nirvana, Teenage Fanclub, John Peel, Stewart Lee, Built To Spill and almost every 6Music DJ and many young bands.
No one leaves a Shonen Knife gig without a smile on their face
‘Theirs is a strong, resonant, magnetic sound, with a clear folk influence in the wash, but one where the spooky, full-bodied songs they’re digging out also come with a lot of melodic gumption’ Jim Carroll, The Irish Times
€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 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
plus guests
GAVIN GLASS
^ Upstairs ^
Meet Ballroom Blitz
When Dubliner and up and coming pop sensation Conor Hamilton put an ad on a social media looking for people to join his new band, he had no idea it would take him nearly 2 years before his request finally was answered.
Elephant, the musical vehicle of Dundalk based multi-instrumentalist Shane Clarke has three variations; playing the same set but with different musical and vocal arrangements, making for intriguing live shows.
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,
Thur Oct 29th,
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
Tickets on sale Friday October 30th from Ticketmaster.ie
In the three short years since she released her debut EP Warrior, Grammy-winning, Top 5 recording artist Foxes, aka 26-year-old Louisa Rose Allen, has swiftly become one of the UK’s best pop stars
LIVE UPSTAIRS @ WHELANS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH. TICKETS €12 INCLUSIVE OF BOOKING FEE ON SALE NOW
“….Kennedy delivers in spades on the emotional front. He is a worthy performer who deserves to be taken seriously.” – Jackie Hayden, Hotpress
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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Brave Giant are a five piece indie/folk/pop band hailing from Longford Ireland consisting of Mark Prunty (guitar/vox), Podge Gill (guitar/vox), Ross McNerney (banjo/mandolin), Emmett Collum (drums), David Kilbride (bass). The last few months have seen the band grafting hard in the studio, creating new material and developing their sound. Recently the band have finished work on their debut EP which is currently set for release.
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
Following 180,000 streams on Spotify, playlisting on national radio in Ireland, Niamh Crowther follows up her radio hit “Little by Little” with her first proper EP, simply called “Niamh Crowther”. To celebrate this she’ll be playing Whelans on November 6th.
plus guest^ Upstairs ^ After an incredible sellout 2 weeks ago, Hawklion are back playing that great room in Whelan’s again this Friday 30th of October. PURCHASE YOUR HAWKLION TICKETS: https://hawklion.bandcamp.com “Great new Irish music from a Dublin synth-pop band” (Nialler9)
A special full band performance and EP launch at Whelan’s Dublin Wednesday December 2nd 2015 at 9pm
Making a big impact on UK radio Dublin native Miles Graham together with his gritty and cutting edge band makes a rare Dublin appearance at Whelan’s
SONGBOOKplus guestRACHAEL LAVELLE_ Main Venue _
Irish songwriting legend Nick Kelly performs favourites from THE FAT LADY SINGS, ALIEN ENVOY and his award-winning solo career.
Voted Ireland’s #3 Best Songwriter (after Hozier and Damien Rice) in this year’s Hot Press Reader’s Poll
€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 credit card 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
plus guest_ Main Venue _
Tickets priced €16.50 (incl booking fee) on sale now from www.ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide
“Their third disc is a hilarious gut-wrenching mess that relocates the Replacements and Thin Lizzy at their most bracing and bighearted to the suburban skate-park diaspora
Dance till you drop on Hallowe’en night with a raw and raucous performance from Dublin’s very own Stomptown Brass, a nine-piece brass band spawned from the New Orleans tradition of street-stomping horn players.
plus guestsSINEAD WHITE OVER BEING UNDER_ Main Venue _
MIDWEEK MADNESS! ….Not really “madness”, but definitely midweek anyway. Just had it as midweek madness so the alliteration would make the event catch your eyes or something tbh. Hope you don’t mind.
Anyway, Chewing on Tinfoil return to the main room in Whelan’s for the first time in ages, and we can’t bleedin wait!
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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BLUE WHALE
http://bluewhaleband.co.uk/
Blue Whale are an experimental band from Belfast. To celebrate the launch of their new single and video ‘Jack Irons’ they are playing a small Irish Tour.
“The mathy, jazz-flecked brew hurtles through a thorny tunnel of riffs and percussive flailing – it should be utter chaos, but Blue Whale make it honeyed.” – THE LINE OF BEST FIT
“Blue Whale are steadily earning their stripes as one of the country’s most thoroughly forward-thinking bands of a generation.” – THE THIN AIR
“I really like Blue Whale… they kind of remind me of Albert Ayler playing with a bunch of kids that grew up on Steve Albini records.” – ANDY CAIRNS, THERAPY?
“There aren’t too many “experimental party” contenders around, but even if they were ten-a-penny, we reckon Blue Whale would elliptically battle them off the dance floor with ease.” – HOT PRESS MAGAZINE
“Highly imaginative… exhibiting a meticulous, innovative yet playful style… with a collective eye and two ears towards compositional ingenuity” – AU MAGAZINE
“Wonderfully ordered chaos… post-Rock tinged with Math-Rock sensibilities (Post Rock2 if you will) …it’s exhilarating” – BBC ACROSS THE LINE
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No support – Show 9pm^ Upstairs ^
The Evertides will play our third annual Christmas show, this time in the cozy setting of Whelans Upstairs. We’ll reinvent some Christmas classics, premier some original music and be joined by some VERY special guests. Come join us for a special evening!
Sign up for guest list HERE
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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Night Howl returns Friday 30th October with Pranks and Tanks General, upstairs in Whelans at Midnight
http://www.tanksgeneral.com
Entry is FREE before 10.30pm.
To be added to the guestlist comment HERE “GUESTLIST PLEASE” for free entry after 10.30pm!
See you on the dancefloor!
TICKETS
Sign up for guest list HERE
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
(Republic Of Telly)plus guests^ Upstairs ^
Joanne McNally is one of Ireland’s fastest rising comedy stars. She is currently touring “Separated at Birth” with PJ Gallagher, a double headline stand up show that premiered in Vicar Street to great acclaim. Joanne is definitely one to watch.
Mick (Pyro) Tierney, Shelley Bukspan & Ray Boyle, fused together by their musical blends and an affinity for each other’s individual lyrics, vocals and production, play upstairs in Whelans on Wednesday 28th October.
plus guestsJEM MITCHELLSLOUCH^ Upstairs ^
MOTHER MOOCH ANNOUNCE LAUNCH PARTY FOR THEIR SELF PRODUCED DEBUT ALBUM “NOCTURNES”
Tickets priced €7 and €12 (+CD) in advance (incl booking) from www.wavtickets.ie or €8 on the night
WATCH MOTHER MOOCH “MY SONG 21” OFFICIAL VIDEO, PRODUCED BY DANNI NOLAN HERE:
Greg Dulli To Embark On Solo Tour In Early 2016 With a Date In Whelans on 7th February!!
31-City Tour To Make Stops In Eleven Countries
Free Download Of “A Crime” Available Beginning Today At www.gregdulli.com
plus guestROSA NUTTY^ Upstairs ^‘Upbeat vibes and great vocals.’ Mmosaic Records NYC
Rigsy: “Billed as a demo, but I think they were being a little kind of modest there, recorded… in a warehouse in Brooklyn and they’re signed to a New York label….and playing Electric Picnic next month…very, very promising.”
“Songwriter Brian Casey provides an E.P. steeped in mood and atmosphere with his new record Rain Songs. Opening with the melodic, country inflected feel of ‘Believe’, Brian Casey mature and crafted songwriting takes centre stage within the stylish production of Rain Songs.”
Legendary Japanese Physchedlic rockers Acid Mothers Temple are finally returning to Dublin with a gig this bank holiday sunday in Whelans! Gonna book some other awesome bands to play with them, sorry about the short notice! tickets on sale now, more line up info soon!
plus guest_ Main Venue _
Following the release of the hit single “Rocket”, Dublin band JUPE bring their once in a lifetime sound to the Whelans Stage.
Capping off a sensational UK Tour to an animated & vibrant fanbase, JUPE made a landmark appearance at Electric Picnic 2015
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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TABLOIDTV
Since the release of their debut EP Mixed Messages in November 2014 TabloidTv have been developing a reputation as one of Dublin’s most exciting upcoming live acts.
Mixed Messages was recorded by Francesco Gatti (production for All Tvvins) and was met with acclaim from Irish reviewers. Lead single Let’s Dance has received airtime in Ireland on TXFM, and RTE 2xm as well as Paris based station Radio Kaos Caribou.
They have played shows both upstairs in Whelans and headlined a show on the main stage, as well as gigging in the Grand Social, The Button Factory and Opium Rooms and The Workmans Club, now they return to Whelans for the first time since April 2014 for another headline show.
What People have said about our Music
“TabloidTv succeed in grabbing your attention by the first track on their debut EP Mixed Messages but they are not content to rest on their laurels… indie rock to make you dance, it sounds great. For a band in their formative stages TabloidTv show an assured ear for a catchy tune” Goldenplec.com
“A strong EP with a distinct sound, stuck in my head from the first listen, the harmonies are tight and each track made me want to get up and dance” Dublin Concerts
“Mixed Messages is an energetic mix of catchy riffs and clever lyrical ideas, each song is cleverly crafted, chock full of melodic hooks and deserves to be a hit” PureM Music & Culture Magazine.
“8/10, Boisterous guitar licks, innate charm, a very impressive band” Unsigned and Independent Music Magazine
“Great Irish artists, constantly producing top class tunes” Darren Cleary, DJ 2xm.
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
Marcus O’Laoire, Seán Walsh, Maxine Jones, Harry Smith, Kelly Corrigan, Tom Moran, Eve Kerton with DJ Atkinson as MC.
^ Upstairs ^
Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Jim Elliot, Eoin Sheahan, Ben Morgan, Bam O’Grady, Ross McCarrick, Hazel McCarthy and Duane Doogan as MC.
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Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Lisa Casey, John Sheehan, Alison Ring, Fiona Frawley, Sean Keany, Sean Boyle and Niall Farrell as MC.
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Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Fern Brady, Terry O’Neill, John Spillane, Ian Lynam, Kevin McPadden, Sarah Kelly, Steve Kampff and Ciaran McMahon as MC.
^ Upstairs ^
Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
^ Upstairs ^
Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
MC Eoin Sheahan with
Sean Defoe
Kelly Corrigan
Chris Williams
Stephen Bradley
Duane Doogan
Darren Moore
Ronan Grace (Headliner)
^ Upstairs ^
Pop the Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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**POST ON THE EVENT PAGE FOR FREE GUESTLIST** The pass phrase is ‘Dogs are cool’. bonus points if you post a pic of a cool dog.Whelanslive presents Kate’s Party & very very special guests!
KATE’S PARTY
http://katesparty.bandcamp.com/
Off the back of their UK tour to promote their new cassette EP, Kate’s Party are delighted to be back in their fave spot for a midnight slot. This event coincides with International Cassette Store Day so we’ll be selling copies of our new tapes as well as leftover tour merch!
KP will be joined on the night by very special guests from the UK who are on tour and playing this super secret bonus gig so we can’t announce them but you must Trust us, it’s Fundamentally important that you attend this gig. #cryptic
Email info@katespartyband.com if you have any queries. First band at midnight!
**POST ON THE EVENT PAGE FOR FREE GUESTLIST** The pass phrase is ‘Dogs are cool’. bonus points if you post a pic of a cool dog.
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – 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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Brand New Zeros are a band from the North West London & Watford area of the UK. Originally built around the songwriting partnership of singer Ronan MacManus & guitarist Luke James Dolan the band was formed by adding the pulsating rhythm section of bassist Enda Mulloy and drummer Carlton Hunt. The band quickly became a tight unit and in April 2015 they relocated to Transmission Rooms Recording Studio in Drumlish, Ireland to record their debut album in just 3 days.
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – Sign up for guest list HERE
SALTWATER KISSES Album Launchno support_ Main Venue _
Instinctive harmonies, captivating lyrics, subtle accompaniment and an assured delicacy shows that these three songwriters have one collective destination. Written and recorded over an eighteen month period, Headford based trio Noriana Kennedy, Noelie Mc Donnell and Nicola Joyce wrote the songs individually
Cilléin Farrell
Aidan Shields
Cormac McGuinness
Lisa Keegan
Ruairi Mc Sharry
Naoise McHugh
Seán Keany
and your MC Paul O’Connell
^ Upstairs ^
After a truly electric night in Whelan’s last time round – we return with another cracking line up this coming Monday, October 12th at Whelan’s on Wexford St! Only €5 in? You don’t want to miss that!
Tickets: FREE ENTRY
The continued evolution of JD & The Straight Shot now sees singer-songwriter Jim Dolan fronting a four-person group as the band explores a stripped-down version of its sound, which is steeped in the quiet fire of Americana, with distinctive elements of the blues and mystical, rustic New Orleans-flavored roots music.
In addition to Dolan, the acoustic vocal group also includes guitarist Marc Copely (Rosanne Cash, McCrary Sisters, Billy Squier), guitarist Aidan Dolan; Kentucky-born bassist Byron House (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris) and violinist Erin Slaver (Rod Stewart, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride), all of whom also contribute to songwriting.
This revised lineup continues its tour this year with a slate of European festivals, while also working on a follow up to the band’s last album, Where I’ve Been, which was released last year. Produced by Joe Walsh, the 2014 album features several breakthrough singles including “Governor’s Song,” which challenges some of today’s most well-known political figures; “Under That Hood,” a transformative single that tells the tragic story of Trayvon Martin; and “Hard to Find,” which will be featured in the highly-anticipated film, St. Vincent, starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy.
Dolan started JD & The Straight Shot in 2000. The band has recorded four additional albums: Midnight Run (2012), Can’t Make Tears (2011), Right On Time (2008), and Nothing To Hide(2005) – as well as an EP, Daily News Blues (2010).
Jim Dolan’s day gig is Cablevision Systems CEO and Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, where he also oversees the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. Music is his passion.
“I needed something in my life where I felt like I was actually creating,” says Dolan. “Most of what I do as an executive is orchestrate. I don’t actually set up cable and I don’t really shoot hoops. Music is something I’ve played since I was a kid. Music, for me, is a direct connection between me and the audience.”
JD & The Straight Shot has been covered by The New York Times, New York Post, Billboard, and New York Magazine, among other publications, and performed on “Good Day New York.” Their song “Can’t Make Tears” is the theme song forHell on Wheels, the television drama entering its fifth season on AMC in 2015. Their music has been featured in many films, including St. Vincent and August: Osage County.
The group has opened for the Eagles on several tours, including the “History of the Eagles” tour, the “Summer 2010” tour, and the band’s stadium tour with the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. JD & The Straight Shot has also opened for both Joe Walsh and Don Henley’s solo tours, the James Gang reunion tour, and performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Austin City Limits.
TICKETS
FREE ENTRY
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.
plus guestsTHE YOUNG FOLK, NIAMH REGAN, THE ESKIES, GRIFF, DIMITRA XIDOUS & EOGHAN Ó CEANNBHÁIN_ Main Venue _
Winter Longing: An Evening with Mongoose and Friends
Mongoose bring their unique brand of folk and vocal harmony to Whelan’s in this intimate headline gig, with guest appearances from some of their favourite artists.
The CC BREZ band gear up for another live spectaclar upstairs in Whelan’s, Wexford Street. The night also marks the relaese of the bands new single ‘When it feels good’. The band will be joined on the night by the awesome TooFools. The cd single will be gifted to you on entry.
TICKETS
ON SALE FRI 9th OCT, 9am: €12 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
Comedian Damian Clark’s phone was stolen. 4 weeks later, mysterious photos began to appear in his iCloud. In an attempt to find out where they were coming from, Damo began a year long search
…but he never expected this.*
plus guest_ Main Venue _
Sure, in the abstract, a banjo duo might seem like a musical concept beset by limitations. But when the banjo players cast in those roles are Abigail Washburn and Béla Fleck—she with the earthy sophistication of a postmodern, old-time singer-songwriter
plus support _ Main Venue _
TICKETS €22 ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH AT 9AM FROM TICKETMASTER.IE
YOUTH LAGOON SHARES “THE KNOWER” VIDEO PLUS EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Alison SpittleFrancis BreenRichard ZimmermannNiall FarrellKevin McPaddenSmurph MurphyKealan HegartyJames Atkinsonand 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!
