Month: February 2018
STEVEN PAGE (ex Barenaked Ladies)
STEVEN PAGE
(ex Barenaked Ladies) with CRAIG NORTHEY & KEVIN FOX plus support BLAIR PACKHAM _ Main Venue _ STEVEN PAGE ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SOLO DATES FOR IRELAND Following a string of rip-roaring shows in the UK in 2017, playing as a trio, Canadian music icon Steven Page will return triumphantly to the UKthis August for a new set of shows and has also announced his first ever solo shows in Ireland including a date for Whelan’s, Dublin in August.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ SHITHäTT + CANCRUSHER
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsSHITHäTT
plus support
CANCRUSHER
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.
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
plus support MORRISSEY & MARSHALL _ Main Venue _ New Single: Sweet Divide – Out 23 February 2018 Announce New Album: Outsiders – Out 11 May 2018 I never wanted to be a part of anything, the cool kids at school, the pretend outlaws.ULTAN CONLON
FIELDS (AUS)
BEDOUINE
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ JAILBIRDS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsJAILBIRDS
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.POP UP ft. CHASE THE RIVER, WANDERERS & BRASH ISAAC
POP UP presents
3 BANDS • 3 SINGLES • 3 CITIES TOUR
featuring CHASE THE RIVER, WANDERERS & BRASH ISAAC ^ Upstairs ^ Having toured the UK, Denmark and most recently The United states, Chase the River come home for their single launch in the black box main room. Recorded in Charlotte North Carolina at Snug records, produced by James Brown (matrimony/Columbia) and mixed by Leonardo Solis (solis), ‘infinite worlds’ marks a step change for Chase the River, bringing a new focus to their sound and the black box is where it will be performed live for the very first time. Never one to do things by half, this show kicks off the 3 cities, 3 singles, 3 days Irish tour with Wanderers and Brash Isaac in support, each launching their own singles over the weekend which sees the bands tour Ireland over the course of 3 days, finishing in the world famous Whelans in Dublin. Both of these support acts bring a huge live show and will round off a night of full throttle musical entertainment. As a gift, Chase the River are giving every single ticket buyer a free copy of ‘Infinite worlds’ along with a bonus song ‘Believe’ on the night, as well as £2 from every ticket sale will be donated to the Marie Curie centre, a cause very close to frontman Stuart Lunn’s heart. “A supremely talented songwriter” – The musicsite.com “something on another level, it blows your mind completely” – Pure M — — — — —CHASE THE RIVER
https://www.facebook.com/Chasetheriver/ — — — — —WANDERERS
https://www.facebook.com/wanderersni — — — — —BRASH ISAAC
https://www.facebook.com/brashisaacTICKETS
Donations on the door Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH + FOXING
SHIVS – MOVED TO EAST SIDE TAVERN
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DUE TO DELAYED BUILDING WORKS AND UNFORESEEN ISSUES
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SHIVS
plus support
Shivs Live Debut days before the Launch of their new Single GLORY!!! ??? They’ve been working really hard the last couple months on their new set and they’re finally ready to share it with you all ??SAMARKIND
SAMARKIND
plus support JAILBIRDS OPHELIAS WRATH _ Main Venue _ New hard rock blues band SAMARKIND’s lead single ‘Sun Stroke Heart’ doesn’t miss a beat. Wasting no time introducing itself with locked down grooves, layers of quality soundscapes and stunning, memorable melody hooks weaving a tapestry throughout the track.UCD BATTLE OF THE BANDS
UCD BATTLE OF THE BANDS
feat. Fish in the Sky Gorilla Troubadour Modern Love. Pecking Party _ Main Venue _ UCD Music Society in association with UCD Ents are proud to present the 3rd annual official UCD Battle Of The Bands! On Thursday 22 February, our four finalists will be performing in the esteemed main room of Whelan’s to compete for the title of UCD Battle of the Bands Winner 2018.NAHKO & TREVOR HALL
NAHKO &
TREVOR HALL
_ Main Venue _
An Acoustic Evening with Nahko and Trevor Hall Acclaimed artist Nahko, of Medicine for the People, has announced his first ever solo tour into Europe. Coming to just a handful of cities this AprilLAOISE
LAOISE
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
LAOISE is an electro-pop artist hailing from Galway, her music incorporates elements of synth, soul and alternative pop. She grew up surrounded by traditional Irish music and having learnt to play the fiddle at the age of 5MOOR MOTHER + JONI & SUNKEN FOAL
MOOR MOTHER
plus support
JONI & SUNKEN FOAL
_ Main Venue _
MOOR MOTHER
(Don Giovanni Records) https://www.facebook.com/MoorMother/ https://twitter.com/moormother https://moormothergoddess.bandcamp.com/ Moor Mother is the viscerally charged output of Philadelphia based interdisciplinary artist, Camae Ayewa.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ THE REVELLIONS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsTHE REVELLIONS
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.K-FEST LAUNCH
BICURIOUS (EP Launch)
MICHAEL CHAPMAN
PILGRIM ST.
DAN ELLIOTT
DAN ELLIOTT
plus support AARON ROWE ^ Upstairs ^ Dan Elliott is a 23 year year old singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. Having gigged on the Dublin music circuit for the past three years, Dan has earned a reputation for his powerful voice, evocative lyrics and moving storytelling ability.WOW – WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CASUED
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WOW – WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS
Music from Cathy Davey, Ailie, Dowry & TwoGrass
MC Eve Darcy
_ Main Venue _ Another stellar line-up of music, comedy, conversation and celebration of female creativity from 8pm to late Performances from: Ailie. // Dowry // TwoGrass And our fabulous MC for the eve, Eve Darcy. Women on Wednesdays is a collaborative initiative between Whelan’s, Aidlink Ireland & Born Optimisticc which aims to provide a platform for female artistry, whilst raising funds for Aidlink’s Girls’ Education Programme in rural Kenya.TICKETS – POSTPONED
AFTER THE GIG
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.TIZ McNAMARA + PAT MALONEY
TIZ McNAMARA
plus special guestPAT MALONEY
^ Upstairs ^TIZ McNAMARA
https://www.facebook.com/TizMcNamaraMusic https://twitter.com/tizmcnamara Tiz McNamara’s independent releases have racked up over 3.5 Million Spotify Plays, featured in UK TV shows ‘Hollyoaks’, ‘Emmerdale’ and gained huge support from BBC Radio 2, and Amazing Radio.NATIVE OAK
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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NATIVE OAK
plus support Native Oak is a class act with bags of talent. He has a very complete & accomplished sound, that creates a remarkable intimate atmosphere. He is a singer songwriter, from Co. Kildare which he now resides on Leitrim’s west coast.LÜ TYSKY
LÜ TYSKY
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Described as “Psychedelic Pop” by debut listener, Daniel Montague O’Brien, Lű Tysky attempt to recapitulate the too often forgotten sounds of the psychedelic/progressive music of the 60s and 70s.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CALLOUS CROWS + PHAZAM HAZE
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsCALLOUS CROWS
DAISY BRAIN EP Launch
plus support
PHAZAM HAZE
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.GALLIE
CRAICIN’ UP
CRAICIN’ UP
featuring
TO BE ANNOUNCED
_ Main Venue _
What’s that? An amazing gig in whelans promoting all things Mental Health?! You heard it right kids, we’re hosting our annual CRAICIN’ UP Concert on the 21st of February!!ROCK FOR RAG: GOODVIBES
ROCK FOR RAG: GOODVIBES
featuring
MUNKY KANDCE The Girl Talk Jejune
_ Main Venue _
Wanna do your bit for charity? Jigsaw are an amazing charity that helps young people with mental health issues! We have organised an amazing line up for you all to have a bop to in Whelan’s Main Room on Tuesday 20th February!MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ TAYNE + ANNA MULLARKEY
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsTAYNE
plus supportANNA MULLARKEY
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.THE VIDEO NASTIES, OTTERMAN & MORE
THE VIDEO NASTIES OTTERMAN GRAHAM WHYTE BARRY McCARTHY
^ Upstairs ^ We’ve lined up 4 acts, The Video Nasties, Otterman, Graham Whyte & Barry McCarthy, to help raise some much needed funds for the charity, Debra. Bring all your friends for what will be a really good cause. Whelan’s Upstairs, Friday 23rd Feb.TICKETS
€10 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 via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosTANZAID CHARITY GIG
TANZAID CHARITY GIG
featuring
CLOVER SPONGBOB EYELASHES LITTLE ONE
_ Main Venue _
Hey everyone! I’m putting on a charity gig in Whelan’s on Feburary 19th to raise money for UCDVO’s Morogoro, Tanzania project. The lineup for the night will include three great local bands: CLOVER // Spongbob Eyelashes // Little One This summer I will be returning to Tanzania for a month with UCD Volunteers Overseas to work on computer education and English language programs at local primary schools. All money raised on the night will support the Morogoro project. I’m wicked excited and can’t wait to see everyone there!TICKETS
€5 available from Eventbrite.ie
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
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.HATCHLINGS + NEOMADiC
HATCHLINGS
plus support
NEOMADiC
^ Upstairs ^
On Febuary 14th Hatchlings and NEOMADiC will share the stage in Whelan’s upstairs venue. Both bands are based in Maynooth and represent two very distinct sides of the town’s growing music scene.MOTIONS (EP LAUNCH)
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
UNTIL MAR 16th
DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MOTIONS
EP LAUNCH
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Motions launch the release of their debut ‘Late Night Calls’ EP with a headline show in Whelan’s on Fri 2nd March. Tickets on sale now from Whelanslive.com.
BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsAVELINA
plus supportNIMF
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY The Manuscript & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
DUE TO A DELAY IN BUILDING WORKS SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsTBC
plus support Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY The Manuscript & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CASUED
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BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsARCWORDS
plus supportILIAD
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY The Manuscript & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsCLASSIC YELLOW
plus supportNATURES
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY The Manuscript & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
BIMM DUBLIN MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsBLUE FISH DIAMOND
plus supportSCOTT WILLIAMS
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY The Manuscript & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.BARQ
RIVER MATTHEWS
Aiken Promotions presents
RIVER MATTHEWS
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Following his incredible performance on RTE’s The Late Late Show over the weekend, River Matthews has confirmed a return to Dublin with a date for Whelans on 23rd May 2018. Watch River’s performance of Sunshine from the Late Late Show