plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Count Vaseline is the new project from Stefan Murphy [ex-mighty-stef] and its coming to town in November.
Neilo Thing [ex-Things / Screaming Demons / Gavin & Thee Icons] plays his first show
Bad Hands – new project of Downtown Dan [ex-mighty-stef / Last Tycoons]
This is going to be a memorable night. I’m fucking warning you all x
TICKETS
€11 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
This rocking little 4 piece comprises of accomplished musicians who have played with successful acts like The Frames, Bell-X1, James Vincent Mc Morrow, Jerry Fish, & more.
Their setlist is upbeat and fun from the moment they hit the stage and throughout. Playing all the classics from all genres, but mostly selected to keep people dancing on the floor all night. Even their slow set is upbeat.
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 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.
plus guests^ Upstairs ^Dark storytelling married with soulful, rootsy arrangements they’ve been honing since they first formed in the late ‘80s. — The Wall Street Journal
8/10 — Uncut Magazine
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:30pm
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
plus support_ Main Venue _
Tickets €13 includes booking fee – available now from Ticketmaster.ie and WAV
Talos is Eoin French, from Cork in Ireland. He makes patient, plaintive electronic pop music.
The Common Grounds Collective is delighted to bring you a night of Irish music & poetry unlike all others in one of Dublin’s most illustrious venues, Whelan’s.
Saramai are a three piece from Co. Meath.They have just been announced as one of the bands to showcase at Hard Working Class Heroes this year. Their Other Voices performance was aired this summer on RTE 2.
plus guests^ Upstairs ^
Native Oak is a singer songwriter, surfer & explorer from the Emerald Isle with a warming finger picking style and a voice that has captivated many an audience. He is a solo folk musician currently touring with his debut album ‘never too old’.
plus supportASPECT
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.
Loud Motives keyboard player Eli Dapson explains, “My goal in Loud Motive is to reach people who love good music. Whether they see us live or hear our recordings, I would like people to wake up in the morning with our music in their heads and it making them feel good”
Unfortunately Pumarosa have cancelled their gig due to illness. Refunds from point of sale. Wavtickets/Whelanslive online sales will be refunded automatically.
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MCD.ie presents
PUMAROSA
plus support_ Main Venue _
Pumarosa are a five-piece band from London, whose music has been described as “industrial spiritual” and brings together the brooding, heavier songwriting of PJ Harvey or Patti Smith with the groove-led and nocturnal electronics of The Knife and Cocteau Twins.
plus support^ Upstairs ^
We’re back! It’s been a while, but since our last show we’ve released our debut EP “3AM” and written some brand new songs that we’re very excited to play live for the first time, so we’re happy to finally announce our most exciting gig yet in WHELAN’S intimate upstairs venue!
“Cult Fiction” Album Launch
plus supportSUPER HYPER GIANT^ Upstairs ^
Cult Called Man release their debut Album “Cult Fiction” downstairs in Whelan’s. With support on the night from SUPER HYPER GIANT
from the Dan Reed Network
(solo acoustic)
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Dan Reed from the ‘Dan Reed Network’, has just released DRN’s new album entitled ‘Fight Another Day’ on ’Frontier’s Records’ . This is the groundbreaking funk rock band’s first album in over 25 years and DRN is once again delivering their signature rock tracks with funk and dance undertones.
“Cut the Light” Album Releaseplus support^ Upstairs ^
John Blek has announced the release of his highly anticipated second solo album entitled “Cut the Light”. This sophomore outing will be hitting shelves and online stores on the 30th September 2016.
ON SALE THU 18th AUG, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
THE SLOW READERS CLUB
plus supportBRASS PHANTOMS_ Main Venue _
Tickets priced €15 (incl booking) on sale Thursday August 18 www.ticketmaster.iewww.whelanslive.com
The Slow Readers Club are a Manchester based four piece who specialise in dark and brooding indie electro.
plus supportAMY VACHAL_ Main Venue _Tickets on sale now priced €15 (incl booking) from www.ticketmaster.ie & wwwhelanslive.com
A few years back, if someone had started giving him some lip in the middle of a gig, Joe Purdy might have left the stage and beat a little sense into the guy. Nowadays, he’s more likely to calm everybody down, assure the loudmouth that he was a welcome and important part of his audience and through words and warmth talk him into sitting back down and join everyone else in enjoying Purdy’s extraordinary music.
What has happened to Joe Purdy? Some might call it growth, although he’s already grown a lot in wandering from his Arkansas home state to Los Angeles, and from there toward and beyond further horizons. Along the way he’s recorded a baker’s dozen worth of albums. His songs have turned up on numerous TV shows and film soundtracks. He even received a special request from Pete Townshend to join him onstage. Purdy said yes.
Even so, in recent years the singer, songwriter and self-described “hillbilly” has come to see the world and his role in it somewhat differently. His new views chart the direction on his latest album, Who Will Be Next? which plants its feet deep in the tradition of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and others while addressing immediate transgressions.
Purdy’s determination to honor the giants of American folk while applying his unique skills as writer and passionate vocalist reveal just how much he has achieved and evolved as an observer and participant in our times.
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AMY VACHAL
http://www.amyvachal.com/https://www.facebook.com/amyvachalmusic
Amy Vachal is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. Influenced by a wide range of artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Pharrell Williams to M. Ward, Amy’s sound incorporates bluesy melodies, soulful lyrics, and folksy rhythms. In 2011, Amy put out her first EP, Appleseed, and followed it three years later with Crinkle Bloom, released by Rockwood Records. In 2015, Amy appeared on NBC’s The Voice, where her rendition of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” turned the head of every judge and launched her on a path to the semifinals. Born in Sommerset, NJ to a Filipina mom and German-Irish dad, Amy was heavily influenced by her dad’s love of bluegrass and old-gospel soul. Beginning her career as a 3-year-old pop singer, Amy’s soul-stirring voice draws comparisons to Feist, Regina Spector, and Billie Holiday. Amy is currently working on her first full-length record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5wsJFu70yk
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
Let Them Eat Chaos Tourplus support_ Main Venue _Kate’s, highly anticipated new album ‘Let Them Eat Chaos’ releases on October 7th 2016 through Fiction Records featuring new single ‘Don’t Fall In’
Tom O’Mahony
Gary Doyle
Lisa Keegan
Greg Marks
Alison Ring
Lar Whitty
Alex Byrne
with Duane Doogan 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.
Niamh Marron,
Joanne McNally,
Sharon Mannion,
Julie Johnson,
Walter Booth
& more
with Fiona Frawley 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.
Danny Ryan,
DJ Atkinson,
Richie Bree,
Lucy Pollock,
Daithi Harvey,
Carl Weldon,
Kelsey Roshetko
with Niall Farrell 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.
Peter Flanagan,
Ruth Hunter,
Terry O’Neill,
Roger Perrier,
Will Rainsford,
Sean Keaney,
Cian Ó Faoláin
with Lisa Keegan 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.
Whelanslive.com presents
4 Shows w/ 13 Piece French Brass Band
ROLLAND MERGUEZ
Doors 9pm
_ Main Venue _
SAT 20th, SUN 21st, MON 22nd & WED 24th
Don’t miss ROLLAND MERGUEZ, a 13 piece French brass band, that take over Whelan’s for 4 nights between Sat 20th and Wed 24th August – all free entry!
Whelanslive.com presents
4 Shows w/ 13 Piece French Brass Band
ROLLAND MERGUEZ
Doors 9pm
_ Main Venue _
SAT 20th, SUN 21st, MON 22nd & WED 24th
Don’t miss ROLLAND MERGUEZ, a 13 piece French brass band, that take over Whelan’s for 4 nights between Sat 20th and Wed 24th August – all free entry!
Whelanslive.com presents
4 Shows w/ 13 Piece French Brass Band
ROLLAND MERGUEZ
Doors 9pm
_ Main Venue _SAT 20th, SUN 21st, MON 22nd & WED 24th
Don’t miss ROLLAND MERGUEZ, a 13 piece French brass band, that take over Whelan’s for 4 nights between Sat 20th and Wed 24th August – all free entry!
Whelanslive.com presents
4 Shows w/ 13 Piece French Brass Band
ROLLAND MERGUEZ
Show 11pm – Free before 10:30pm
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –SAT 20th, SUN 21st, MON 22nd & WED 24th
Don’t miss ROLLAND MERGUEZ, a 13 piece French brass band, that take over Whelan’s for 4 nights between Sat 20th and Wed 24th August – all free
plus support_ Main Venue _
Leon Atkins, better known as Lil’ Jimmy Reed, is the real deal, as will be attested to by anyone who has been privileged to hear his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica.
A tall charismatic figure, Lil’ Jimmy is one of the last of a generation of classic blues artists that influenced everyone from The Rolling Stones to The Beatles. His music embodies a raw Louisiana blues tradition that has its roots in the bayous of the Deep South.
Born in the late nineteen-thirties in a shot-gun shack in Hardwood, LA, a small cotton town on a bend in the Mississippi river, Leon grew up near a nightclub where blues stars Slim Harpo and Lightnin’ Slim were frequent visitors. By day he picked cotton and every night he absorbed the sounds of the blues wafting across the street. At six he had his own guitar, made from a cigar box, and by the time he was a teenager he was proficient on both guitar and harmonica, playing local clubs around Baton Rouge. His big break came when the legendary Jimmy Reed failed to make a date at an upscale blues club in Little Rock, Arkansas and Leon got to take his place in the band. He gave a show stopping performance, the crowd loved him, and when, soon after, Jimmy passed away, Leon became Lil’ Jimmy Reed.
Lil’ Jimmy took a break from music to serve his country in the military, but he’s now back playing better than ever. On his return Lil’ Jimmy shared the stage with B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland, and was awarded the Alabama Blues Treasure Award. He has also been named Blues Harmonica Player of the Year by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame and was recently inducted into the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame.
Lil’ Jimmy’s European tours in 2013 – 2015 were hugely successful and he has received wild applause and standing ovations as he strolls through the crowds playing and singing his unique brand of down-home blues. His first CD “School’s Out” was rated “Superb” by CD Review
In Lil’ Jimmy’s band, Bob Hall is an award-winning pianist widely regarded as the UK’s finest blues and boogie woogie exponent, having founded several famous British blues bands and played with many world-class bluesmen – John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Chuck Berry and Little Walter, to name just a few. His partner, diminutive dynamo Hilary Blythe, is an outstanding blues and gospel singer and rock steady bassist.
**NEW CD** “Blues In Paradise” Fast Western 003 now available on Amazon
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
Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm
plus support
Doors 9pm – Free Entry
_ MAIN VENUE _
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.
plus support
Doors 9pm – Free Entry
_ MAIN VENUE _
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.
ALBUM LAUNCHplus support^ Upstairs ^
Malojian to launch their brand new album ‘This is Nowhere’ at Whelan’s on 26th Nov’ ’16.
It was recorded in Chicago with legendary producer Steve Albini (Pixies, Nirvana, Bonnie Prince Billy)
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Like many girls born in the 90s, growing up with and aspiring to become one of the Spice Girls was the norm. This was no different from newcomer Emma Lou, who has no qualms in admitting that the ‘Wannabe’ singers inspired her
^ Upstairs ^
ALERT: Overseas Friends!
We will be traveling back to Europe this Fall with our Chicago besties Ratboys!
To make things even more spectacular we will be releasing a new split 7″ with Ratboys on Topshelf Records!!!
The 7″ will feature two brand new songs from each of us
You can Pre-order the 7″ here.
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https://www.facebook.com/ShrugLifeMusic
Dublin – Creative Indie Pop
Shrug Life is the questionable, protective moniker of Danny Carroll, Keith Broni and Josh Donnelly
In February 2016, the group released their election themed single ‘Making Progress’, taking aim at the uncertainty and false promise of Irish politics. The track was featured on BBC Ulster’s Across The Line, Broadsheet and Irish Times ‘The Ticket’ magazine.
“Intense jangle-pop with the charm of a young Morrissey” – BBC Ulster ATL
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
Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm
WITH FULL BANDplus support^ Upstairs ^
Scott released “The Butterfly Album” last year to great reviews
He has been in great company recently supporting Jeff Lynne’s ELO with The Shoos both in Ireland and the UK.
The singer songwriter has been gathering fans over the last year
The Grunts are a three piece indie band from Cork Ireland, their debut album evokes the raw earthy innocence of early REM, Echo and the Bunnymen. Of the eleven tracks on their debut, five are re-mastered from previously released EPs.
plus supportSINEAD WHITE_ Main Venue _
Fox.E and the Good Hands are a five piece funk rock band who have been making waves in the Irish music scene since 2010. With a long list of gigs, awards, venues, stages, tours and festivals behind them, these guys keep growing
THE MONEY SHOTplus support
MC JOE ROONEY_ Main Venue _
Aidan Killian is a passionate, daring, political comedian who is recording his new critically acclaimed comedy show at Whelan’s on September 1st.
“Masterclass” is how Bunbury Magazine described his last show and gave him a 5-Star review. He tackles subjects that many dare not mention such as banking corruption, religion, whistleblowers and conspiracy theories but with enough charm and humour to get away with it.
He is currently on a comedy world tour where he has blessed the stage at Glasotobunry Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Bali Spirit Festival and in over 20 other cities. He has got 4 and 5-Star reviews all over the the world and you can expect, in the words of UK reviewers, Chortle, “hysterical… passionate, driven intelligence.”
The Money Shot is his fifth solo show that is a thought provoking, witty and inspiring show that explores the history of money and how it impacts society. “Please see this show” – The Scotsman
TICKETS
€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
Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm
Whelan’s Main Venue & Front BarFREE ENTRY – FIRST COME POLICY!
It’s back! And this time the Strypes are the headline act in Whelan’s on Sun 7th Aug!
Formerly known as the Rock-N-Roll Conference, the newly improved Dublin Rock-N-Roll Festival
Whelan’s Main Venue & Front BarFREE ENTRY – FIRST COME POLICY!
It’s back! And this time the Strypes are the headline act in Whelan’s on Sun 7th Aug!
Formerly known as the Rock-N-Roll Conference
^ Upstairs ^
The Revellions continue to strike back in Dublin city presenting the forthcoming 3rd album after more than 2 years composing and away from stages!
We are back in Whelan’s and will be performing upstairs Saturday 20th August
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 Their Thousands are a four-piece alternative rock band from Donegal. Two brothers, a cousin and an old friend from each of the three peninsulas on the rugged north coast, who are all singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.
Whelanslive.com is proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
