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Randolf and the Crokers are getting back on the road to tour their second EP launching on the 3rd of November 2017. Launching the EP on the 3rd in Dolans, Limerick, The band are looking to secure some tour dates as soon as possible.
Organically formed, South Coast Band, Wild Front, aim to pair the unrestrained emotions of music with the capricious nature of life. It came as no surprise when the band formed, as the 4 had been musically working together for years.
Having spent the last year releasing singles all with glowing reviews and national airplay, supporting there heroes 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)
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
As part of a series of nationwide tour dates ‘Live Loud Music’ is putting together, we’re delighted to present India’s biggest rock act and Rolling Stone magazine featured cover act ‘Thermal And A Quarter’.
Following the release of Jake Bugg stunning new album ‘Hearts That Strain’, he announces a acoustic show at Whelans on Thursday, 15th February. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 9am.
Cork comedian Chris Kent presents his 5th solo show, Moving On. Returning with his charming and surreal style, Chris has a new perspective on life. Having moved to the UK and recently becoming a dad for the first time, adult life is leaving him more confused than ever…
Join Mongoose for the official launch of their EP ‘Four’, a collection exploring the fusion of four distinct songwriting styles. The EP contains a song written by each member of the band, and subsequently arranged according to their distinct style as a collective.
The Toilers are an Irish born, London based 4 piece rock & blues band. Their sound is a bastard child of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, ZZ Top, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Dirty riffs, mythical lyrics, bluesy swagger and driving rhythms make for a raucous live performance
After a hugely successful sold out Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comedian Aidan Greene brings his acclaimed show (500) Days of Stammer to Whelan’s for one night only.
Aidan dreamed of meeting the one, but his stammer always got in the way.
GORILLA TROUBADOUR are an emerging energetic funk rock band that consists of Dylan Kearns(Lead Vox/Rhythm guitar), Eamon Ganley(lead guitar), Eric Walsh(drums) and James O Connor(Bass-Racer).
PAT DAM SMYTH’S 2016 saw him scorch through packed out sets at Reeperbahn Festival, The Great Escape and several London showcases including a sell-out in The Roundhouse’s Sackler Theatre for the MVT #Fightback benefit
Rocket from the Crypt. 1988. The story is a common one: the son of a Portuguese fisherman rediscovers punk rock and rock & roll and moves to Tijuana in order to find musicians who’s instincts haven’t been replaced by the sedate notion of what it takes to be successful in the world of professional music making.
Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Whelan’s, Friday Oct 6th, 7.30-10.30
On the occasion of the release of his seventh album, ‘Ór & Airgead”, Rónán ó Snodaigh invites you and your favourite people to join him for a musical celebration in Whelan’s on October 6th 2017 from 7.30-10.30
Shifting is the unbearably mouth-watering combination of Paul ‘the softcat’ Clynes and the brothers Hedigan. Effortless and sensual, the music conjured by these kings among men will not only move you but shift you.
SHITHäTT are a 4 piece rock band from Ballina in the West of Ireland. They play songs which feature intros, verses, choruses, bridges and outros. They use acoustic and electric instruments, voices, amplifiers and modulation pedals. They have been compared to Joy Division, The Dead Kennedys, At The Drive and The Fall. And described as, “a full on epileptic fit type of thing” and “loud as fuck and hot as the hobs of hell”.
TICKETS
€10 w/ 7″ Vinyl available on the door
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 | Drinks Promos
Following on from his success as songwriter, vocalist & guitarist with The Original Rudeboys, Rob Burch has announced his brand new single “All I Need” plus a live date upstairs at Whelan’s on Thursday 9th November.
We’ll be celebrating 12 months of destroying Whelans at SOMA #012. Massive love to everyone who has come to an event so far, and to all the bands for absolutely smashing it.
It’s the 20th Anniversary of the incredible Either/Or.
Friends of Whelan’s and some of Ireland’s finest songwriters and musicians are gonna perform the 1997 album in it’s entirety alongside tunes from Elliott’s other albums.
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.
20 year-old Donegal based singer/songwriter ROSIE CARNEY was born in Hampshire, UK in 1997 before moving to Ireland when she was 10 in 2007. Instantly inspired by the vast, rugged, picturesque landscapes of her hometown, Downings, Rosie started to play music.
After total sell out shows in 2015/2016 in Whelans and fresh off the back of a hugely successful month long run with rave reviews at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival- Danny O’ Brien returns with his most adventurous and unique solo show to date!
UMACK & Whelanslive.com are proud to present American progressive black metal heroes Wolves in the Throne Room on Mon 4th Dec. Tickets are €16 and are on sale from Thur 7th Sept from www.whelanslive.com, Tickets.ie & Ticketmaster.
Still bubbling from the success of its inaugural event in July, WOW returns to Whelan’s on September 27th for another night of conversation and celebration of female creativity.
With gritty sonic depth, Irish songwriter Marc O’Reilly attacks his muse with a bipolar verve that swings from reflection to sheer riotous joy. Backed by the tightest band in Christendom, rare and beautiful songs slam into wild blues fragments
Aiken Promotions are proud to present MAHALIA in Whelan’s Upstairs on Wed 8th Nov. Tickets for the performance go on sale from Ticketmaster & Whelanslive.com from Fri 8th Sept, 9am.
Billow Wood (previously Flat Out) are an Irish four piece who have developed their own unique Pop/Folk sound with a contemporary twist. Originating from Mayo and sharing an eclectic range of musical influences Bríd, Ciara, Harry and Mark are all vocalists and multi-instrumentalists.
We’re super excited to have Parquet Courts front man, well one of them, A.SAVAGE in Whelan’s Upstairs this Tuesday. Tickets are on sale now from Whelanslive.com.