Month: December 2015
NYE w/ LE BOOM & DOGS
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.”MARLENE KUNTZ
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 ItalyTHE NUALAS
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.KATHLEEN TURNER
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.LETHAL DIALECT
MCD.ie presents
LETHAL DIALECT
plus guests
_ 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 InfinityTICKETS
€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 requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosMONGREL 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’rollTICKETS
€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 requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosMIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CHIRPS & HORSE
CHIRPS
plus guestsHORSE
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/HORSE
https://www.facebook.com/horsebandireland Stadium Hardcore from CorkTICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) Sign up for guest list HEREJOE LYCETT
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.GIANT³ SAND & JASON LYTLE
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ANTI-ONE
ANTI-ONE
plus guestsTHE 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 HERELOW SEA
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).LUKE WINSLOW-KING
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 RoseKOLUMBUS
KOLUMBUS
plus guests Luke Clerkin Roisin El Cherif Sam Ali ^ Upstairs ^ Kolumbus is the solo journey of Wicklow based song writer Mark Caplice. A 26 year old with a passion for travel believes life is too short to dwell, so his philosophy is to do.JACK O’ROURKE
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 ReferendumMARC O’REILLY
Whelanslive.com presents
MARC O’REILLY
plus guests PORTS SUE from FOX OWL CROW solo _ Main Venue _ Sold out show with Ciaran Lavery in Whelans in August. Signs Publishing deal with Fintage Music (Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters etc)MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ETC.
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 HEREMIDNIGHT HOUR w/ BLACK TEMPLE SHRINES
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— — — — —
MAGIC MOOGLES VINTAGE PSYCHO ARRANGEMENT
https://www.facebook.com/Magic-Moogles-Vintage-Psycho-Arrangement-217116008459010TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) Sign up for guest list HERELIVE 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 PromosCASUAL AGENDA & THE KLARES
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.OUGHT
Aiken Promotions presents
OUGHT
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Tickets priced €15 (incl booking) on sale Friday December 11th @ 9am from www.whelanslive.com www.ticketmaster.ie & outlets nationwide “You can hear the staples of alternative music–Wire, Mission of Burma, the Fall–running through every note of their second album.BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS
Aiken Promotions presents
BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Tickets priced €10 (incl booking) on sale Wednesday 13th Jan @ 9am from www.ticketmaster.ie www.whelanslive.com Bleeding Heart Pigeons will release their full length debut album ‘Is’ through Virgin EMI on 15th January 2016.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
STATE MIDNIGHT MASS w/ SEPTEMBER GIRLS
SEPTEMBER GIRLS
BAD SEA
MY TRIBE YOUR TRIBE
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:30pm Sign up for guest list HERE ——— The State Midnight Mass is back in a new home and at a new time. This year’s model finds us Upstairs at Whelan’sPOPGUN WARFARE
POPGUN WARFARE
plus guests THE BONZAI PIPELINE CASTLE STREET ^ Upstairs ^ 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
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 HERERYLEY WALKER
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 …).
DAVE LIEBMAN TRIO
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-19730093240TICKETS: 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 requiredAFTER 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
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 HEREMIDNIGHT HOUR w/ BLADES CLUB
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 HEREDANIEL KNOX
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 stylesOKI’S WAGON
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.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.——–
TICKETS
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat) – or guest list HERE
GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS
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 wonderDERMOT BARRETT & PAT BARRETT
DERMOT BARRETT
with TERRY CULLEN & PAT BARRETTplus guest
PAT BARRETT
_ Upstairs _
Dermot Barrett (TenSpeedRacer/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!’