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Month: December 2015

BRIAN KENNEDY

BRIAN KENNEDY

(RESCHEDULED DATE) plus guest

_ Main Venue _

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

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NYE w/ LE BOOM & DOGS

NEW YEARS EVE w/

LE BOOM DOGS

plus guests ^ 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.”

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MARLENE KUNTZ

The Headline Agency in conjunction with TIJ Events presents

MARLENE KUNTZ

LUNGA ATTESA TOUR LIVE 2016 plus support

_ Main Venue _

Marlene Kuntz’s new album Lunga Attesa is being released on Jan 29th by Sony Music Italia. Following a very long winter tour and a series of performances at many important festivals in Italy

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THE NUALAS

Buy Tickets 2016 master

THE NUALAS

21st Birthday Bash plus guests _ Main Venue _ It’s 1995. Three girls, all called Nuala, mount the bike of this biz we call show and go for it. NY, Singapore, Moat – it turned into some journey. Now – It’s 21 years later! Come celebrate! Expect ancient favourites, spanking new classics and some very special guests.

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KATHLEEN TURNER

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KATHLEEN TURNER

plus guest EMMA LANGFORD ^ Upstairs ^ Kathleen’s unique vocal style has been inspired by a wide range of music, from Joni Mitchell to Aretha Franklin, from folk to gospel. Her trump card is her unique delivery in making every song sound as if it is a privately shared confidence.

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LETHAL DIALECT

MCD.ie presents

LETHAL DIALECT

plus guests

THE STRATCH

_ Main Venue _

After recently playing the FM104 #TheGig2016 in The Olympia Lethal Dialect now headlines Whelans on Feb 19th. Lethal Dialect has been described as the voice of Dublin for a whole new generation. RTE 2FMs Dan Hegarty named ‘1988’ his No1 album of 2014, with Harmless Noise naming it “the first great Irish hip-hop album of our generation”. After extensive touring with Damien Dempsey and opening shows for Maverick Sabre and La Galaxie Lethal Dialect was invited by the Lord Mayor of London to perform in front of 20,000 people for the St Patrick’s Day Festival 2015 in Trafalgar Sq which won him legions of new fans in London. He also made a big impression on the Irish summer festival circuit in 2015 playing Life, Sea Sessions and The Vodafone Comedy festival. In 2016 he will make his on screen acting debut with a lead role in Irish film ‘Cardboard Gangsters’. Lethal Dialect Live Lethal Dialect – Here But I’m Gone (Curtis Mayfield Live Cover) New Dublin Saunter Head Strong 13 til Infinity

TICKETS

€15 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  

MONGREL STATE (Album Launch)

MONGREL STATE

ALBUM LAUNCH plus guest _ Main Venue _ Mestizo is the highly anticipated debut album from Mongrel State, Americana/rock n’ rollers who have been lauded by critics (“Is there a better country rock band in Ireland?” – Goldenplec) and fans alike for the last year or so. Known for their incendiary live shows, the band have brought all of their musical nous to bear on this work, creating a record that draws heavily on diverse influences such as stomping Southern Rock, Rockabilly & New Orleans Swing, mixing it up with a cinematic sensibility. The name of the album – meaning “Mongrel” in Spanish – also belies the latin origin of some of the band members. This also comes across in the sound of the album, in flourishes like mariachi trumpet solos and Spanish guitar trills. #loud #sweaty #dancey #rockn’roll

TICKETS

€10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat)

– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s 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

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CHIRPS & HORSE

featuring –

CHIRPS

plus guests

HORSE

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. ——— There’s no cover charge if you post in this HERE event, or select the ‘going’ option, to have your name or pseudonym printed on a piece of paper that will be in the pocket of the security operatives at the front door of the venue. ‘Interested’ won’t cut it.  

CHIRPS

https://www.facebook.com/Chirps-186400697575 Stadium Rock from Beaumont https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pvQK1wn6WM — — — — —

HORSE

https://www.facebook.com/horsebandireland Stadium Hardcore from Cork  

TICKETS

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

JOE LYCETT

Aiken Promotions presents

JOE LYCETT

That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha plus guest _ Main Venue _ ON SALE FRI 18th DEC, 9AM The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and a wine tour of the French Riviera. There’s a good chance you’ll Lycett.

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GIANT³ SAND & JASON LYTLE

Aiken Promotions presents

GIANT³ SAND & JASON LYTLE

_ Main Venue _ ON SALE FRI 18th DEC, 9am: Within the extended 30 year anniversary GIANT³ SAND tour, the band, headed by Howe Gelb, has welcomed on stage many of the illustrious guests featured on the acclaimed latest release, “Heartbreak Pass”.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ANTI-ONE

featuring –

ANTI-ONE

plus guests

THE NEW SOCIAL

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. ———

ANTI-ONE

https://www.facebook.com/AntiOneMusic Anti-One is a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Dublin. A jack of all trades, he’s been compared to rappers B. Dolan, Sage Francis, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, with comparisons to Beck often thrown in. More recently, his new EP Alice has been noted for a wealth of influences, from modern trap music to 90s rave and house music. “His live show is developing into quite the rap and rock noise, but Anti-One’s new EP is a more subtle, DIY electronic affair.” – State Magazine “There was a time when people would look cock-eyed at the notion [of Irish hip-hop], thanks to artists like Anti-One, those days are becoming more and more a distant memory.” – The Sound Feed Anti-One’s new EP, Alice, can be downloaded from Bandcamp — — — — —

THE NEW SOCIAL

https://www.facebook.com/The-New-Social-1377708369139674 Four lads coming together to make our own flavor of Rock music with a twist!

TICKETS

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

LOW SEA

Whelanslive.com presents

LOW SEA

plus guests

^ Upstairs ^

The duo, Bosnian-born Billie and Bobby D from Liverpool first met while living in the United States. Billie had spent her early years in Bosnia until the war broke out in Former Yugoslavia, during which she fled to live in San Francisco (and was initially unwillingly part of a cult).

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LUKE WINSLOW-KING

Whelanslive.com presents

LUKE WINSLOW-KING

plus guests

^ Upstairs ^

Following his critically acclaimed Bloodshot Records debut The Coming Tide in 2013, LWK (for brevity’s sake) has been as hardworking a musician as they come. Subsequent tours in the United States and overseas with his singing partner (and now wife) Esther Rose

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JACK O’ROURKE

SOLD OUT WHELANS

MCD.ie presents

JACK O’ROURKE

plus guest MARLENE ENRIGHT ^ Upstairs ^ 2015 has been a big year for new Cork songwriter Jack O’Rourke. His debut EP The Other Side of Now contained a song that struck the right chord at the right time. ‘Silence’ was used by Amnesty International for the Yes Campaign in the successful Marriage Referendum

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ETC.

featuring –

ETC.

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. ——— On the 12th of December ( just after midnight so it’s really the 13th ) we’ll be playing upstairs in Whelans for a killer hour and half long set! Free in to the gig before 10:30pm – Guest list via the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/213955435603252/

TICKETS

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

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ BLACK TEMPLE SHRINES

featuring –

BLACK TEMPLE SHRINES

vs.

MAGIC MOOGLES VINTAGE PSYCHO ARRANGEMENT

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. ——— The Black Temple Shrines (formerly The Sex Beasts) & Magic Moogles Vintage Psycho Arrangement play a midnight gig in Whelan’s on Friday 18th of December. Hit attending for free entry.

BLACK TEMPLE SHRINES

https://www.facebook.com/BlackTempleShrines

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MAGIC MOOGLES VINTAGE PSYCHO ARRANGEMENT

https://www.facebook.com/Magic-Moogles-Vintage-Psycho-Arrangement-217116008459010  

TICKETS

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

LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DODGY FEW

Live from the Window at Whelan’s

THE DODGY FEW

– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –

10pm – FREE before 10:30pm or if you mention “The Dodgy Few”

Six piece Dublin based band playing original ska and rocksteady tunes. 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

CASUAL AGENDA & THE KLARES

GardinerMusic.net presents

CASUAL AGENDA

plus guests

THE KLARES

^ Upstairs ^

   

CASUAL AGENDA

http://www.casualagenda.com Raw, ballsy, grit. Allow Casual Agenda to take you on a first class journey from 60s mod to its late 70s revival. They’ll show you some rather nice elements of punk and alternative rock before bringing you to a stop at the indie terminal, and making you smile.

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SONNTAGS (DJs)

SONNTAGS (DISCO/HOUSE/PARTY JAMS)

[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]

Upstairs @ Whelan’s

A weekly Sunday night event held in the upstairs venue of Whelans, concentrating on a mix of underground electronic music with some throwback classics and future favourites. Geared towards the like minded Sunday revellers who don’t want to finish their weekend so early whether you want to simply chill and talk nonsense in the heated smoking area or get your boogie on inside…

Curated each week by 3 resident DJ’s breevil, Basic Tone & James Kirwan to create that Sunday vibe and party atmosphere that is expected to top off the best of weekends.

Expect to hear the likes of…

RONAN GRACE

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RONAN GRACE

plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ If Sid Vicious played midfield for Kerry, and was a funny bastard, you’d get Ronan Grace. A major force in the burgeoning Dublin comedy scene, the Kerry man hit his stride as a provocateur. Yielding roguish charm and a razor-sharp wit.

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POPGUN WARFARE

POPGUN WARFARE

plus guests THE BONZAI PIPELINE CASTLE STREET ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event On the 16th of December we’ll be returning to Whelans with our friends from The Bonzai Pipeline and Castle Street for some Yule Tide merriment. Hop into your very best Christmas jumpers, socks, full suits, onsies and/or hats for some Christmas cheer!

TICKETS

€5 on the door

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.

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ PLANET PARADE

featuring –

PLANET PARADE

plus guests HATCHLINGS 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. ——— This Thursday Dec.10th Planet Parade play Whelanslive Upstairs with support from Hatchlings.The gig starts at Midnight. It’s FREE IN (before 10:30pm)! Spread the good word, share this event, come dance your bottom off! We’re just putting the finishing touches to our new album, which will see the light of day in early 2016. This night is the perfect excuse to get a taste for what our album has to offer.

TICKETS

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

RYLEY WALKER

Buy Tickets 2016 master Skinny Wolves presents

RYLEY WALKER

(USA, Dead Oceans)

plus support

BRIGID MAE POWER FUZZY HELL

_ Main Venue _

Facebook event

Ryley Walker is the reincarnation of the True American Guitar Player. That’s as much a testament to his roving, rambling ways, or as to the fact that his Guild D-35 guitar has endured a few stints in the pawnshop.

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LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ CANAL 69

Live from the Window at Whelan’s

CANAL 69

BARCELONA

– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –

10pm – FREE ENTRY

Canal 69 are a rock band from Barcelona, Spain that have gown up with the classics, Stones, Springsteen, Aerosmith, AC/DC, etc .. and follow in the footsteps of some of Spain’s greatest (Burning , Rebels, M-Clan, Loquillo, Ronaldos, etc …).

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DAVE LIEBMAN TRIO

improvisedmusic.ie presents

DAVE LIEBMAN TRIO

feat. Gerry Hemingway and Ronan Guilfoyle _ Main Venue _                 PLEASE NOTE TICKET OPTIONS:

Dave Liebman Trio: featuring Gerry Hemingway and Ronan Guilfoyle 8pm, Sunday 31st January :: Whelans, Dublin 2 :: Tickets €15 Book HERE via Whelanslive.com

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€25 ‘Day With Lieb’ Day Ticket includes; Talk, 3 Masterclasses observation (at the National Concert Hall) & evening Concert (in Whelan’s) Book Day Ticket here via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dave-liebman-trio-feat-ronan-guilfoyle-and-gerry-hemingway-tickets-19730093240

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Masterclasses with Dave Liebman :: 2-5pm. Sunday 31st January The Engineering Library, National Concert Hall, Dublin 2 Tickets to observe Masterclass €5 https://www.nch.ie/Online/Dave-Liebman-Master-Class-31Jan16

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Talk by Dave Liebman :: 12-1pm, Sunday 31st January The Engineering Library, National Concert Hall, Dublin 2 Tickets for just the talk €10 https://www.nch.ie/Online/A-Life-in-Music-Dave-Liebman-31Jan16

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Soprano saxophonist David Liebman, whose distinguished career includes extended periods with Miles Davis and Elvin Jones, in addition to his own important groups like Quest and Lookout Farm, has taken an active interest in Ireland, and, four years since his last memorable visit, he’s back as the performer, mentor and educator capacities in which he excels. With his darkly intense tone, sinuous lines and masterful control of volatile chromaticism, Liebman has a unique musical vocabulary that is emotive, powerful and direct. He’s also one of the most generous spirits and forthright thinkers in jazz today, an inspirational teacher and a seminal link to the artists, like Miles, who still cast a long shadow in creative music. Whelan’s has been a happy hunting ground for Liebman over the years, and here he’s reunited with Ronan Guilfoyle, the Irish bassist with whom he enjoys a special rapport that stretches back over two decades. It’s the sort of company that requires a drummer who can stir to the pot, with an old school commitment to fast terrain and long form blowing as well as bringing their own expansive sound world to the table. Step up Gerry Hemingway, one of the USA’s most creative percussionists and another musician who has been at the forefront of creative improvisation for over three decades. In addition to this one-off Whelan’s concert, Liebman will give an engaging Lunchtime Talk (12-1pm) on his times with titans of the idiom like Miles and Jones, as well as facilitate three Masterclasses (2-5pm) with aspiring young jazz professionals, which will be open to the public, for a nominal fee, so that audiences can have a sneak peak at the creative process. Both these daytime events will take place in the National Concert Hall. See https://www.nch.ie/Online/Education for further information. A ‘Day With Lieb’ ticket is available to purchase for €25 which includes the Talk, Masterclasses + Concert in Whelans Book Here: http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dave-liebman-trio-feat-ronan-guilfoyle-and-gerry-hemingway-tickets-19730093240

TICKETS: SEE OPTIONS ABOVE

“Gig only” tickets are €15 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).  

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ DICTATOR

featuring –

DICTATOR

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. ——— DICTATOR is the new band from James Walmsley (Dead Cat Bounce) and Megan Riordan (Pop Céilí), with Philip J and Cameron Macaulay. Expect a two hour non-stop party set of mash-ups and covers; a relentless barrage of things people like you can dance to.

TICKETS

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

MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ BLADES CLUB

featuring –

BLADES CLUB

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. ——— Blades Club headline Midnight at Whelan’s.

TICKETS

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

DANIEL KNOX

Whelanslive.com presents

DANIEL KNOX

plus guest I AM NIAMH ^ Upstairs ^ A weird balance of Scott Walker and Harry Nilsson – Time Out New York Chicago-based composer/songwriter Daniel Knox has confirmed the release of his third album, out February 24th, 2015, via Carrot Top Records. Long known for darkly distorting traditional American popular song styles

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OKI’S WAGON

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OKI’S WAGON

plus guest MODESTO ^ Upstairs ^ Dublin based five piece Oki’s Wagon released their debut album A Curious Dose earlier this year to overwhelmingly positive reviews. They recorded the album live in Orphan Studios with a variety of vintage gear under the watchful eye of Gavin Glass.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CULT CALLED MAN

featuring –

CULT CALLED MAN

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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Since breaking onto the scene in 2013, Cult Called Man  has developed a strong live following with their shows becoming more of an artistic event than a standard musical performance. This five piece from Co. Meath has nuances of both David Bowie and Talking Heads with their own original twist which is a delight to behold. Having locked themselves in Camelot Studios, Tyrellstown for the past year, practicing and recording on average 40 hours a week, Cult Called Man have taken their time to get things right. With an astronomical amount of talent in this band (and no less than three multi-instrumentalists) and the help of their producer Lancelot Smith, they are ready to raise the bar for music in Ireland.

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TICKETS

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

GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS

Buy Tickets 2016 master Aiken Promotions presents

GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS

plus support MALOJIAN _ Main Venue _ In a career defined by risk and reflection, Phillips only just recently took on the biggest gamble of his life…and with the wager comes The Narrows. For practically all of his time on Earth, songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips has reconciled widescreen mystery and wonder

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DERMOT BARRETT & PAT BARRETT

DERMOT BARRETT

with TERRY CULLEN & PAT BARRETT

plus guest

PAT BARRETT

_ Upstairs _

Facebook event Dermot Barrett (TenSpeedRacer/Maskedman) flies in from Norway for a one off Irish show. He will be joined by the Brilliant Terry Cullen and Pat to play songs from the highly acclaimed ‘The Illusion of Grandeur’ Maskedman record, maybe some old TSR tunes

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LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ SKINNY ELVIS

Live from the Window at Whelan’s

SKINNY ELVIS

– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –

10pm – FREE ENTRY

Irish Rockabilly Band, delving into Swamp Boogie, Delta Punk & Voodoo. ‘Twang with a Bang!’

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