Whelanslive.com presents
FAREWELL TOUR
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Richmond Fontaine was formed in 1994 at Portland Meadows racetrack in Portland, Oregon as songwriter/vocalist Willy Vlautin and bassist Dave Harding pored over the racing form and talked music between races.
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Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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[EVERY SUNDAY 11PM TIL LATE]
Upstairs @ Whelan’s
Richie Breevil, Antonio O’Duibhir b2b
Our Ethos is simple. Quality music + Quality People = Quality Time
Sonntags is a weekly Sunday night party hidden away in the centre of Dublin’s Camden Quarter dedicated to only the best quality house, electronica & disco. Every Sunday for the last 3 years, the rotation of resident DJ’s Richie Breevil, Antonio O’Duibhir & James Kirwan have created the perfect Sunday night atmosphere to see off the weekend.
Situated in the dark, cavernous upstairs of the world famous live music venue Whelan’s (well…maybe not world but give me a break, I’m promoting here)
It’s the only dancefloor in the northern hemisphere with an open fire (this claim is also not verified)
Inspired by its Berlin namesake (Sunday evenings in the actual world famous Panorama Bar/Berghain club) with a full heated smoking area, a chill out bar & the tackiest disco lights you’ve seen since 1994.
“Hidden gem, serious tunes all night” Packie Bonner
“I got crowd surfed out the door” Michael D Higgins
“It was great craic until Michael D Higgins took my pint and crowdsurfed out of the place” Bono
And here listen… I’m not gonna lie to you, if it’s not your cup of tea there’s a shit hot blues band on downstairs.
Come and say hello, we’ll buy you a pint *
*No pint guaranteed, especially if you’re a melter.
For fans of….
Kerri Chandler / Midland / Bicep / Mano Le Tough / Kink / Levon Vincent / Theo Parrish / MR.G / Omar S / Daft Punk / Medlar / Koze / Martyn / Nicolas Jaar / Metro Area / Session Victim / Donna Summer / Pepe Braddock / Carl Craig / Floating Points / Todd Terje / Daniel Avery / Moderat / Bonobo etc etc
Expect to hear the likes of…
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ROYAL WOOD CANCELLED
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Unfortunately Royal Wood has had to cancel his appearance at Whelan’s on Sept 11th. Refunds are available, but we are hoping to confirm a rescheduled date shortly which original tickets will be valid for.
But the show must go on and Peter Katz has stepped up and will headline the show instead.
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“If you want to make something that’s like nothing you’ve made before, then you have to shake yourself up, go beyond what’s comfortable and known and let yourself feel disoriented, overwhelmed, even intimidated. Those moments, when you lose your bearings, when you’re forced to sink or swim, are the moments when you have an opportunity to rise to the occasion, to surprise yourself, to do the things you didn’t know you could do. That’s what making this album was for me, I’m so proud of the process, and I’m so proud of the result.”
The result is ‘We Are The Reckoning’, a striking new collection of 11 original songs from JUNO-nominated and Canadian Screen Award-nominated singer-songwriter and recently crowned Best Male Vocalist in the popular NOW Magazine Best-Of-Toronto reader’s poll (readership of ½ million) Peter Katz. After 3 successful national and international tours in support of his 2012 release ‘Still Mind Still’, Peter spent the better part of the past 2 years writing well-over 50 new songs while collaborating on some of them with an impressive list of co-writers in Los Angeles, London, and at home in Toronto (a new approach for Peter who had always typically written alone). His hard work paid off when he attracted the attention of co-producers Royal Wood (multiple Juno-Award Nominee) and Bill Lefler (Ingrid Michaelson, Cary Brothers), who signed on to help him turn those songs into Peter’s most sonically-rich album to date.
The 3 of them holed up in studio with Juno-award winning engineer Tim Abrahamof The Hive, and, taking turns on different instruments, built up the musical-landscape that would become ‘We Are The Reckoning’. He also attracted an impressive list of guests to join him on the album, including rising Scottish star Rachel Sermanni, legendary lapsteel player Ben Peeler (Fleet Foxes, Jimmy Cliff, Wallflowers) and Felicity Williams (Bahamas) to name a few.
Over the past decade, Peter has seen his albums debut at #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts; he’s shared the stage and studio with the likes of Academy Award Winner Glen Hansard (Once, The Swell Season), Juno Award-WinnersThe Good Lovelies, Polaris-Prize nominated Melissa McCelland (Whitehorse) and the Legendary Garth Hudson from The Band. He’s toured all over the world, regularly playing to capacity crowds, and has managed to build an impressive fan-base of loyal listeners, selling over 25,000 copies of his discs mostly from the stage, one show at a time. Never content to sit still for long, Peter Katz has his eyes firmly set on the future. “I’m in a different place than I was when I started 10 years ago. I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into and I maybe didn’t always put my focus in the right place. Now I know what this thing is, I know the relentlessness that’s required, I know it’s not a race, and I know that the music has to come first. I feel like I finally did that with this record. I took my time. I shook myself up, threw myself into unfamiliar territory and took some big risks. Now that I’m on the other side of it, I can see why it was the right thing to do, and I’m more excited than ever to share what we made.”
‘We Are The Reckoning’ is slated for release on March 31st, 2015 through Maple Music/Fontana North with worldwide touring to follow. Many of the tour dates will be full-band, another new step in Peter Katz’s career.
“One of the most promising songwriters of our time” B.Y.E Magazine Germany
“Try listening without getting goosebumps” London Free Press
“True musical brillance” The Gauntlet
“Lyric and vocal virtuosity” Chart Attack
€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
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
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A new exciting act on the Irish music scene, Grace Wilde are a North Co. Dublin based band, showcasing the music of singer songwriter Audrey Fay and guitarist Enda Duffy.
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Brass Phantoms are a four-piece indie/post-punk band from Dublin, Ireland. Since forming in 2014 the band has released two EPs, most notably their second EP, ‘City of Wolves’, which has received strong reviews from Hot Press Magazine and the Last Mixed Tape
VS CANCER
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Offaly native Edwin Sammon has established himself as one of the most popular comedians in the country over the last few years, his unpredictable and crowd pleasing style saw him win the Tedfest Golden Toilet Duck award in 2011
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“…simply sublime, beautiful music.” Hardeep Singh Kohli, BBC Radio 2
Bluebonnet Spring EP (2016) by Edel Murphy & Ewan Cowley is available now on Bandcamp and iTunes
Two nights with
[COMEDY]
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Andrew Stanley brings his award winning stand up to Whelans for two nights only. Star of worldwide festivals, TV and radio, come and join him along with special guest Ryan Cullen
Two nights with
[COMEDY]
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Andrew Stanley brings his award winning stand up to Whelans for two nights only. Star of worldwide festivals, TV and radio, come and join him along with special guest Ryan Cullen
‘LOYALTIES’ EP LAUNCH
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To mark the release of their Debut EP ‘LOYALTIES’ My Tribe Your Tribe perform live in Whelans, Dublin. Support on the night will come from ‘Slackers Symphony’.
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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.
(Nickel Creek)
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Sara Watkins is a singer-songwriter and fiddler from California. She debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek along with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile.
Whelanslive.com presents
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MARTIN STEPHENSON has been one of the UK’s best-loved musicians for 30 years.
New album CALIFORNIA STAR sees him reunited with The Daintees, the band he’s intermittently fronted through a string of albums
ON SALE FRI 22nd APR, 9AM
Whelanslive.com presents
LATE SHOW // DOORS 11:30pm
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We’re delighted to announce a very special late night performance by Daithi in Whelan’s main venue on Thur 12th May. Tickets go on sale Fri 22nd Apr, 9am online from Whelanslive.com.
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plus guests
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.
featuring –
plus support
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.
“In For A Penny” Single Launch
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Fiction Peaks began as a band in early 2013. After playing some shows in their hometown of Dublin and around the country, they began to refine their sound.
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
Powder House
Shiftwork
The Crossfire Hurricanes
Mr Billy Fitzgerald
Lebowski Quartet
The Dividing Range
5th Element & Doublescreen
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8pm // FREE ENTRY
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
Callous Crows
Dr. Mindflip
Duende Dogs
Ghosts In Photographs
Emma Langford
Sonif
The Ennis Brothers
Weather Underground
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8pm // FREE ENTRY
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
TBC
^ Upstairs ^
8pm // FREE ENTRY
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
TBC
_ Main Venue _
8pm // FREE ENTRY
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
UMACK presents
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(Nova Scotia)
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Following his sold out show in The Grand Social launching his incredible new album “Night Fiction”, Cian Nugent headlines Whelan’s on Thursday May 12. Very special guests on the night are Nap Eyes, they’re incredible.
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Born, bred and based in the margins where Dublin meets Wicklow, the Viking Project are a five piece band, brought about by a shared desire to create elegant, soaring, vocal harmonies, supported by a raw rock and roll, alt folk foundation.
Double headliner w/
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The Klares is a four piece indie rock band based in Dublin. They’ve been together since 2012 and write their own music and lyrics. Members are Andy Burke (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jordan Lawless (bass and backing vocals), Eoin O’Shea (lead guitar and backing vocals) and Cormac Sheridan (drums and backing vocals).
They followed winning the Hot Press magazine Big Break school’s award in May 2015 with the release of their second EP Cookoo on 31 May 2015. Positive reviews flowed with Unsigned & Independent music mag saying “…could very well be the first Irish band in a generation to actually get excited about”. They also gave Cookoo the accolade of 2nd top Irish EP of 2015. Cookoo received radio play across the country, as well as in the UK and USA. A highlight was performing a session for The Fergal D’Arcy Show, Today FM.
In April 2016, The Klares released Sparks Alone to critical acclaim with Unsigned and Independent music mag saying “10/10..what a great tune from a band certain to go on to bigger things”, while Dublin Concerts said, “Unfazed by the hype surrounding their precocious emergence on the Irish music scene, the young Dubliners have steadily separated from their influences, pushing toward their own original sound. ‘Sparks Alone’ marks the latest step in their artistic development, a band growing more refined, without losing any of the youthful exuberance that distinguished their prior releases.”
The Klares music is available on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/the-klares
https://soundcloud.com/the-klares/sets/cookoo
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https://www.facebook.com/LitehouseMusic
A four piece Indie Pop/Rock band from the outskirts of Monaghan town. They formed in early 2015 and have been playing gig after gig since, from headlining Muckno Mania in the summer, to supporting voice of Ireland winner ‘Brendan McCahey’.
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We at Andromeda Artisans are happy to announce our very first Dublin showcase which will be upstairs in Whelan’s on the 20th of April. Admission: €7. Doors @ 8pm
Five artists from our roster are set to perform on the night: For Foresters, Brendan Mc Glynn, Tommy Callaghan, Sarah E. Cullen and Paul Tully.
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For Foresters
http://www.andromedaartisans.com/release/for-foresters/
For Foresters are a trio comprised of Gabriel Paschal Blake (guitar/vocals), Conal Doherty (bass) and Gary Hamilton (drums). The band are not just musicians, but storytellers, their music is presented with a deep focus on lyrical narratives accompanied by ethereal tones and compelling melodies. Their new single and video for ‘Towels’ is due out at the end of April.
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Brendan Mc Glynn
https://www.facebook.com/Brendan-McGlynn-Music-305153728453
Brendan is the lead singer and guitarist with Color//Sound. He is currently playing with Raglans, who have just returned from SXSW and gigs in LA. His solo album is due for release before Summer 2016.
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Tommy Callaghan
Tommy is best known as front man and songwriter for ‘Our Native State’. He will be performing solo on the night, debuting some new songs and some old favourites from his repertoire. Our Native State have also just released their video for ‘Loaded Dice’, a song off their debut EP ‘These Times’.
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Sarah E. Cullen
http://www.andromedaartisans.com/release/sarah-cullen/
Sarah is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter in the folk and roots genre. Coming from a musical family, she has performed live from a very young age developing a deep love and respect for Folk and Trad. She will be joined by some very special guests on the night. Watch this space!
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Paul Tully
http://www.andromedaartisans.com/release/paul-tully/
Paul is a Singer/Songwriter from Strabane, Co. Tyrone. He just recently had a very successful video and single release for his single ‘Reign down your love on me’ taken from his acclaimed EP ‘Lyric for the Lost’. This Ep has proven to be very successful for Paul, with one of the tracks ‘Go Your Way (I’ll Go Mine)’ being used as the music to an official video for Manchester United.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk1suB8kCnU
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This will be the first time the musicians at Andromeda Artisans perform as a collective group outside of Co. Donegal. The last showcase in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny proved to be a huge success for both Andromeda Artisans and the Artists. This gig is definitely one, not to be missed.
€7 on the door
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
Aiken Promotions presents
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“There’s a road that goes out of every town. All you’ve got to do is get on it,” Pete Bernhard says.
The Devil Makes Three’s travels and travails serve as inspiration for their fourth album and their New West Records debut, I’m a Stranger Here, produced by Buddy Miller and recorded at Dan Auerbach’s (Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville.
Live from the Window at Whelan’s
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10pm – FREE ENTRY before 10:30pm
French Brass Band
“Un cri dans Grenoble un soir d’automne.
Une mélodie l’étouffe brusquement.
James Bond, bouteille de vin à la main, apparaît.
La musique semble le suivre”
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
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
Michael McGirr
Here To Help You Out
Hydrophonex
Tigwara
Limerence
Emma Lou & The Agenda
Jester
Motions
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8pm // FREE ENTRY
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
The prizes are incredible! We just recently gave away a two weeks of recording as well as festival slots!
APPLY TO PLAY AND JOIN THE KONG!
www.thekingkongclub.com
Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar.
Aiken Promotion presents
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There’s a lot of talk these days about ‘’the death of the music industry’’, and while this may ring true for certain aspects of it (in that less people are actually buying recorded music since the introduction of streaming platforms)
ON SALE MON 18th APR, 9AM
Whelanslive.com presents
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Tickets €20 from whelanslive.com Locall 1890200078
With Carter Girl, Carlene Carter once and for all proclaims who she is.
Her first album for Rounder, it features songs spanning the Carter Family generations, including celebrated Carter Family songs like “Gold Watch And Chain,”
Aiken Promotions presents
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Tickets priced €20 (incl booking) on sale from www.ticketmaster.ie & www.whelansive.com
”I ain’t from the past so it couldn’t possibly be from there. It ain’t bits of old music sticky-taped together, it’s all been made up fresh.” C.W. Stoneking, interviewed in 2011.
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Monster Monster complete their Irish tour in Whelans following the release of their single “The City’s Ours”. The track is taken from their same titled debut EP which was recorded with UK producer James Lewis (Rudimental, Sunset Sons, Rae Morris).
Aiken Promotions presents
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Tickets priced 13 (incl booking) on sale Thursday April 14th @ 9am from www.ticketmaster.ie & www.whelanslive.com
Brilliant cult Olympia band with widespread underground acclaim make their Irish debut on top of grow.
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Bunoscionn return to Whelans main room on Wednesday May 11th. Expect trad mixed with reggae and rock, 90’s dance as seen at Spirit of Folk festival 2015 and some new original material. Support from Peco. Doors 8pm. Adm €10
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Doors 9pm – Free Entry
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MUTEFISH are culturally diverse six piece band from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal and Ukraine. They fuse the musical sounds and cultures of Eastern Europe with traditional Irish influences resulting in an engaging melodic compilation of tracks.
The Home of Enthusiasm returns for Season 11!
featuring
KAARA
Podracer
Niki and The Heart Vandals
Electric Shore
Madra
Castle Street
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8pm // FREE ENTRY
€4 CARLSBERG
The King Kong Club is a weekly battle of the bands with a twist;
The Clap-O-Meter!
The band that makes the most noise wins and carries on to the next round!
The prizes are incredible! We just recently gave away a two weeks of recording as well as festival slots!
APPLY TO PLAY AND JOIN THE KONG!
www.thekingkongclub.com
Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar.
MCD.ie presents
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The debut EP from Neon Wolf, ‘Love Lost In Design’, topped the iTunes charts in Ireland.
The band have also shared the stage with The 1975, Years and Years, Alabama Shakes and most recently Hudson Taylor in Belfast’s Mandela Hall and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre.
ON SALE WED 13th APR, 9AM
MCD.ie presents
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Tickets €12.50 includes booking fee go on sale Wednesday April 13th from Ticketmaster at 10am
On Monday 11th April, David C Clements will release ‘Coast’, the 3rd single taken from his debut album The Longest Day In History.
ON SALE FRI 15th APR, 10AM
MCD.ie presents
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Tickets €14.00 including booking fee go on sale Friday April 15th at 10am from Ticketmaster
It’s a classic tale of how hard work can pay off and CC Smugglers have definitely been working hard.
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Graham J. is a unique and powerful singer.
On his debut album Wild Is… Graham explores elements of jazz, blues, classical and alternative contemporary. The avant-garde, almost vaudevillian, presentation underlies themes of evolution and transformation which define the work.
ON SALE THUR 14th APR, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
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The Canadian singer-songwriter began his career playing straight bluegrass. His 2nd album ‘Constant Companion’ is a quiet wonder, fairly soft rock that wouldn’t shake any lifelong fan of Jackson Browne or James Taylor.
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Guest
RESTIVE NATION
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
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Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland.
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Punch Face Champions are an Instrumental Alt Rock band from Dublin Ireland.
Formed in 2012, the band have quickly made its mark on the Dublin gig scene. Having made appearances at music festivals such as Knockanstockan and Electric Picnic and have fast become known as a high octane live act with an electric stage presence & massive sound.
Their debut EP, XXXV was released to high praise in October 2013. The release was voted one of the 5 standout releases of 2013 by Chew Your Own Fat as well as receiving countless other positive reviews. In 2014 two singles were released to critical acclaim & with gigs & festivals booked for the first half of 2015 & an album to follow in the second half of the year 2015 seems likely to be a big one for PFC!
All music and yummy merch are available on the band’s Bandcamp page.
https://punchfacechampions.bandcamp.com/
FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry applies after 10:30pm (Thur/Fri/Sat)
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Whelanslive.com presents
(formerly Little Bear)
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PORTS are a four piece band from Northern Ireland. They consist of Steven McCool (Bass and Vocals), Mark O’Doherty (Drums), Ryan Griffiths (Guitar) and Conor Mason (Piano). After the release of their first demo ‘I’d Let You Win’
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Tuesday 22 March: Good news for Travis Oaks who have two big announcements to share.
Following the successful release of their debut EP in 2014, fans of the Cavan band wait no more
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‘MOVE!’ EP LAUNCH
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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.
featuring –
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.