plus support
_ Main Venue _
JOOCE are Psychedelic Alternative Band formed in Dublin, composed of four BIMM students. JOOCE use effects pedals and synthesizers to create a Psychedelic Indie-Rock Fusion. They will release their debut Single Nostalgia//Trip On May 18th on the Main Stage at Whelan’s.
Demented Promotions Presents
Get Better 10 Year Anniversary Tour
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
The band began in 2004 above the restaurant Amy’s Place in Buffalo, New York. If you have never dined there, please visit them and order the Margie Meal or their very well priced breakfast.
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Dermot Barrett returns from Norway. The former lead singer of the critically acclaimed Indie rock band Ten Speed Racer, finally returns to Whelan’s to promote his solo album ‘Dawns Eras Tides’.
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
€tbc available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F)
– 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 Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
plus very special guests
..and more to be announced!
_ Main Venue _
The foundation endeavors to raise much needed funds towards assisting patients and their families battling cancer in Ireland through uplifting, accessible events. The foundation will be launched on 26th May through a very specially curated night of music in Whelan’s.
in association with
presents
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
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THIS SHOW HAS BEEN
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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Whelanslive.com presents
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
DoublePlusGood is the moniker of singer/songwriter Erik Carlson. A longtime Portland musician, Carlson has created a sound that beautifully straddles 1960s crooner melancholy with dream pop textures.
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Having spent the last year realeasing 2 singles all with glowing reviews and national airplay, supporting there hereos Aslan in Vicar Street doing 2 tours in the UK one of which they were invited by non other than Alan Mc Gee (Creation Records)
plus support
DAVE LORDAN
^ Upstairs ^
The Choir Invisible, with support from Death in the Sickroom & Dave Lordan. Saturday May 6th 8pm. Tickets €7 (in advance)
The Choir Invisible kick off their 7″ single fundraising campaign with a headline gig in Whelan’s Upstairs.
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
ALBUM LAUNCH
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
On May 25th, Palestinian vocalist, Ruba Shamshoum will launch her debut album ‘Shamat’ (Beauty Spots) at Whelan’s – upstairs. Ruba’s music draws from the harmony, sensibility, improvisation and playfulness of jazz, mixed with tinges of Middle Eastern and Arabic musical elements
DUE TO VISA ISSUES
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
Whelanslive.com presents
(Afro Fusion)
plus support
_ Main Venue _
The 9-piece deliver infectious West African vibes from Ghana via Sheffield, with diverse origins conflating to whip up their signature heady brew of afrobeat, soul, funk and reggae otherwise dubbed “Afro-fusion”.
plus support
CHARLIE LAWLOR
^ Upstairs ^
Gavin Dean on lead vocals, guitar, keyboards. Ronan Lally on bass and vocals. Mathys Dubois on Drums and percussion. The two front men are Irish, made in Galway. Go get a map.
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Bleeding Heart Pigeons are a three piece from West Limerick who play well-crafted pop songs that are filtered and layered with heavy synths, feedback and delay.
in association with
presents
EP LAUNCH
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
in association with
presents
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, FREE every Thur
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
plus support
Rebel Phoenix
Minni Marley
Steo Skitz
Tyo & Thea
^ Upstairs ^
CREATIVE CRIME are a brand new hip hop / dance act from Dublin Ireland. Consisting of lyricist God Creative and producer/vocalist Crimes Against (Ghost Estates, Sickboy).
plus special guest
^ Upstairs ^
Deni Bonet is a New York City-based pop/rock singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist. Deni began her career as a featured performer on the National Public Radio show, Mountain Stage; singing and performing in her own right and accompanying guests on the show.
Double headliner w/
and
^ Upstairs ^
https://facebook.com/nilestjames
https://twitter.com/nilestjames1
https://soundcloud.com/user-28965601
Nile St. James is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Limerick City, Ireland. With a unique voice, capable of delivering powerhouse blasts of soulful passion and almost immediately transitioning to a well controlled and pure falsetto
Whelanslive.com presents
plus support: John Blek
_ Main Venue _
Chuck Prophet describes his new disc BOBBY FULLER DIED FOR YOUR SINS as “California Noir.” He says, “the state has always represented the Golden Dream, and it’s the tension between romance and reality that lurks underneath the surface in all noir films and paperbacks
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
SQUAREHEAD
TRUST FUND
_ Main Venue _
Greta Kline’s musical output as Frankie Cosmos exemplifies the generation of musicians born out of online self-releasing.
Oldflattop.com presents
NO SUPPORT – SHOW 8:30PM
_ Main Venue _
Tom Russell songs have been recorded by such icons as Johnny Cash, Dave Van Ronk, Jerry Jeff Walker, Doug Sahm, Joe Ely, Nanci Griffith, Iris Dement, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, among others.
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Louisiana-born Dylan LeBlanc has just announced a date for Whelans, Dublin on 14th September 2017.
Dylan LeBlanc knows second chances don’t come around often. But, neither do voices like his.
Aiken Promotions presents
A WINTERS TOUR
plus supports
_ Main Venue _
Ahead of supporting Ed Sheeran at both his sold-out shows at 3Arena later this week, Ryan McMullan has announced he will return to the city to headline Whelans on 12 October 2017.
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
Sideline Fire are a four piece indie rock band based in Dublin. The band came together from the remnants of former band ‘Lineside Fire’, and began playing in Autumn 2016.
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Galway Street Club are a 13 piece collective of buskers from 6 countries, Ireland, Spain, France, Germany, USA and Argentina. The group formed in March 2016 and have gone on to take Ireland and then Europe by storm. The group have a unique sound cultivated by the various cultural and musical backgrounds of each member strengethed by an untraditional combination of instruments.
The Street Club have no fixed genre and play an energetic set which includes Blues/Rock/Reggae/Folk and Ska like you’ve never heard it before. Having completed a 3 month Busking tour of Europe the group have returned to the Streets with a new Original Music which tells the tales of the group’s adventure abroad.
Fun Lovin’ Time Live @ Roisin Dubh – 17/3/2017 –
€8 adv / €10 door
Advanced tickets are 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.
Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
featuring
plus
^ Upstairs ^
SOMA #007 IS HERE.
SOMA #006 was the busiest to date, with people getting rowdy all night. This month we have the very exciting new Dublin band Oh Joy
in association with
presents
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
plus guests
^ Upstairs ^
David Dore, Fia Nic Riosa and MoonDate present an evening of Acoustic, Electric and Electonica sounds. Join us for a dram at dusk on a Tuesday to some beat, synth, string and lyric.
€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
Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
ON SALE THUR 13 APR, 9AM
MCD.ie presents
plus guests
_ Main Venue _
Tickets €17.50 including booking fee go on sale at 10am this Thursday April 13th
Halifax-raised, Montreal-based modern rock band Wintersleep has high hopes for 2017.
plus support
Doors 9pm
_ 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.
(performing the music of The Replacements)
plus very special guests
+ Young Hearts Run Free DJs
^MAIN VENUE^
Due to phenomenal public demand and pure band ego, next weeks Seen Your Video show has been moved to the Whelan’s main room.
All proceeds in aid of WOMENS AID
SEEN YOUR VIDEO are
Peter Toomey (The Immediate)
James Vincent McMorrow
Conor O’Brien (Villagers)
Conor Lumsden (The No.1s)
James Byrne (SOAK)
€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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
^ Upstairs ^
Join Dave Morrissey, The Ink-lings & Aaron Phelan for the second stop of their Tour of the Universe in Whelan’s on Thursday the 27th of April.
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https://www.facebook.com/davemorrisseynews/
Dave Morrissey is a seasoned songwriter based in Portlaoise now and currently working on new material from his home studio for his second album.
Following the release of his debut album ‘Bring Out The Light’ in 2012, Dave has toured extensively throughout Ireland and abroad covering ground in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe.
Dave has supported many big Irish acts such as Imelda May, The 4 Of Us, Jack L, Sharon Shannon, Mundy and most recently Aslan.
In 2016, Dave began attending music college in Bimm Dublin where the current band formed and continues to go from strength to strength on the live stage. The sound is big even though the songs are written on acoustic guitar. There’s vast arrangements here and everything from the bare acoustic ballad to full on Rock n Roll on stage!
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https://www.facebook.com/EoinKeelyMusic/
The Ink-lings are a Dublin based modern, folk band led by songwriters Eoin Keely and Briana Horan. Their songs are lyrically driven, emotive and thought provoking. The melodies and lyrics are interwoven with influences stretching from Irish folk to The National, Bon Iver, The Civil Wars and The XX. The songs tell tales of love, loss, morality and friendship.
The sound swells from stripped back acoustic guitar to three part harmonies accompanied by piano, bass and mandolin. Their single “Star Wars”, recorded at Little Wolf Records, will be released in May 2017 and the band are in the process of recording their first album
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https://www.facebook.com/aaron.phelan.547
19 year old Laois singer songwriter Aaron Phelan is honing his songwriting skills in BIMM Dublin. While staying true to his folk roots, his unique rhythmic style produces a distictive sound.
Although a relative new-comer, he is making a serious rumble in the Dublin music scene.
€6 adv, €5 door or €3 student
Advanced tickets available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F)
– 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.
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
Basic Space is proud to present
plus support
MARTIN ON STAGE 9:30
^ Upstairs ^
Martin Creed was born in 1968 in Wakefield and grew up in Glasgow. He learned violin from the age of three, changing to piano and guitar as a teenager.
MCD.ie presents
plus support
WINTER MOUNTAIN
^ Upstairs ^
Ben Ottewell has announced the release of new album A Man Apart and new single Watcher released on 25th May, both through Sunday Best.
plus support
_ Main Venue _
KARMS are a thundering indie rock 4 piece from Dublin made up of brothers Colm and Stephen O’Loughlin with best friends Danny Farrelly and Jay Maleney.
Recorded with acclaimed producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian), We Always Lose is the huge debut single from KARMS. The Dublin 4 piece honed their wall of sound with Tony, recording 10 tracks over 5 days in Attica Audio, Donegal.
KARMS debut single We Always Lose is available for download and streaming on April 21st.
“Genuinely, this is very good stuff” – Cormac Battle
€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
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
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Hana and JJ started Overcoats while they were college roommates and they co-wrote all twelve songs on ‘YOUNG.’ The two were drawn to each other when they first met as teenagers in 2011, finding connection in a love of diverse musical styles
ON SALE THUR 6th APR, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
_ Main Venue _
If you’ve heard the name Theo Katzman recently, you probably know him as the singing drummer and guitarist in the funk band Vulfpeck. But with his 2017 release, Heartbreak Hits, Katzman returns to his roots as a rock and roll inspired singer/songwriter.
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
Train Room is the brainchild of Balla songwriter, musician and producer Joe Monaghan. Train Room’s first gig, at Dublin’s showcase Hard Working Class Heroes Festival last October
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
_ Main Venue _
The New York City punk band Show Me the Body made up of front man Julian Cashwan Pratt, 22, drummer Noah Cohen-Corbett, 20, and bassist Harlan Steed, 21 know something you don’t – Do It Yourself.
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
‘a real talent’ – The Guardian
‘dreamily melodic indie-pop’: Q
‘Terrific indie pop debut… a winning mix of mist and muscle’: Uncut
‘one of the most quietly unassuming yet inherently beautiful records to grace our speakers in years’: Drowned In Sound
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Brian McGovern is a singer/songwriter from Kildare. Formerly the front man in highly acclaimed ‘The Fallen Drakes’, McGovern has won the RTE ‘Breakthrough Act’ award, been nominated for the MTV ‘New Sounds’ award
MCD.ie presents
plus supports
_ Main Venue _
The Drums hit the road with new album tour
Three years after the release of their third record, today The Drums announce that they have signed with Anti Records and reveal the details of their fourth album.
in association with
presents
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Whelanslive.com & Diffusion Lab presents
Velvet Cake EP Launch Party
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Join us for the launch party of singer-songwriter Jafaris performing his latest single ‘Love Dies’ and songs from his upcoming EP ‘Velvet Cake’.
ON SALE FRI 7th APR, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
_ 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.
in association with
presents
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST
Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s
featuring
TBC
^ Upstairs ^
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.
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s
featuring
TBC
^ Upstairs ^
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.