Month: July 2018

DOTT

“HEART SWELL” ALBUM LAUNCH

plus support

POWPIG & SHRUG LIFE

_ Main Venue _

Dott are from Galway, Ireland and play shiny, harmony-driven guitar pop. Their music drips with luscious harmonies, fuzzy guitars and addictive feel-good pop melodies.

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THIS GIG HAS BEEN

MOVED TO THE RUBY SESSIONS

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MCD Proudly presents

JESSE TERRY

with special guest

LEILA JANE

^ Upstairs ^

A true musical journeyman, New England-based singer/songwriter Jesse Terry has made it his mission to share his love of music fully and completely, without regard for shading his emotions or tempering his convictions.

VIA EVENTBRITE.IE

Music Network presents

MAIGHREAD NÍ DHOMHNAILL, MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR & SÉAMIE O’DOWD

_ Main Venue _

Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm

Two of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians – button accordionist Máirtín O’Connor and guitarist Séamie O’Dowd – accompany the living songbook and national treasure that is vocalist Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill

VIA EVENTBRITE.IE

Music Network presents

ROLLER TRIO

^ Upstairs ^

Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm

Mercury Award-nominated Roller Trio brew up a heady genre-bending mix of rip-roaring grooves, dubstep style electronica and cool melodies for audiences nationwide

EVA COYLE

AND BAND

plus support

HOODMAN BLIND
JONAS JANSSON

^ Upstairs ^

Folk and Blues singer songwriter ‘Eva Coyle’ and band set to play at Whelan’s on Tue 14th Aug.

After garnering unanimous critical praise following the release of her EP ‘Feels Like Rain’, Eva Coyle has the power to transport you into a realm of reflection, funky dance and soulful touch. Her songs explore the wanderings between folk and blues. She will be joined by special guests ‘Eoin O’Neill’ a smooth folky soulful singer songwriter from Co. Cork. There are sure to be some Swedish folk dance surprises in the mix with acclaimed Swedish folk dancer and guitarist Jonas Jansson also. This is Eva’s second EP launch gigs, and she is looking forward to performing at Whelan’s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU1GRW9mea8

TICKETS

€5 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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

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.

Aiken Promotions presents

PATRICK DAVIS

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Patrick Davis is a singer, songwriter, artist & storyteller originally from Camden, South Carolina who has spent the past fifteen years making his musical mark in Nashville, TN.

VIA EVENTBRITE.IE

Whelan’s Presents Hard Rockin’ Grand Slam ft.

JAILBIRDS &
JET FUEL CHEMISTRY

_ Main Venue _

Bringing a scorching Summer at Whelan’s to a close this year are two of Ireland’s most talked about newcomers on the heavy music scene.

JAILBIRDS

https://www.facebook.com/jailbirdsireland/
https://twitter.com/_jailbirds

Jailbirds are a half-Mick-half-Aussie powerhouse of raw, original classic rock beer-anthems. Their explosive energy rivals that of their artistic parents AC/DC and Thin Lizzy. Having been featured in Classic Rock Magazine and opening for legendary acts such as “Anvil”, “Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown” and “The Answer”, Jailbirds may be the youngest band holding their own in the Classic Rock genre.

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JET FUEL CHEMISTRY

https://www.facebook.com/jetfuelchemistry/
https://twitter.com/jetfuelchem

Jet Fuel Chemistry is a hard rock sextet of riff-driven, groove-laden, punch-your-mates modern rock. Seeing the gap between Dublin’s Indie Rock and Heavy Metal scenes, the band successfully set out to repair the divide. Hailed by Hot Press Magazine as “one of Dublin’s most promising new acts”, plus huge shows with Hard Rock giants like “Halestorm” and “Hed P.E.” on the horizon, JFC are not the band you want to miss this year.

Hard Rockin’ Grand Slam has been brought to you by both the bands aiming to showcase not only each others vast capabilities, but the huge local demand for a few beers and good time with no message or purpose beyond Rock’n’Roll. Doesn’t matter what generation you are, what way you vote, who you backed on Love Island. JFC and Jailbirds cordially invite you to let the hair down and let loose one last night before the dreary months settle in. €10 on the door, be wary that €7 pre-sales on Eventbrite will go fast.

TICKETS

€7 adv / €10 door

Advanced available online from Eventbrite.ie

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.

Whelanslive.com presents

BRIAN DEADY

_ Main Venue _ 

Brian Deady had been something of a well kept secret at home in Ireland until his song Clap Both My Hands became one of the most played Irish songs of 2016 and reached No.1 in the Spotify UK Viral charts.

SHANE CLIFFORD

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Shane is a comedian from Tralee Co.Kerry.
He has built a unique body of work on his YouTube, Twitter and Facebook page ‘Shane’s Brilliant Page’
Shane has travelled all over Ireland doing stand up in all of the biggest comedy clubs in the country.
Shane has appeared at the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Cork Comedy Festival, Castlepalooza,
and is a semi finalist in this years So You Think You’re Funny competition
He was last seen on RTEs ‘Alison Spittles Culchie Club’

Join Shane as he mixes hilarious absurd observations with celebrity impressions and public breakdowns.

‘The best comedian in Ireland, hands down’ – Rubberbandits

The Nipples pic.twitter.com/Ox93uexFhZ

— Shane Clifford (@brilliantshane) March 25, 2018

TICKETS

€12 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 credit card 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.

CLARE SANDS

AND BAND

plus support

SON

^ Upstairs ^

Described by RTÉ Lyric FM as an ‘exceptional talent’ and HOTPRESS as ‘passionate and alluring’, Clare Sands is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter hailing from the vibrant musical city of Cork.

Aiken Promotions presents

DECLAN WELSH AND THE DECADENT WEST

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Tickets €13 inclusive of booking fee – on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie and Nationwide

Declan Welsh is a songwriter and poet from Glasgow. With his band, The Decadent West they create music that is unapologetic, direct and with a message of humanity. With performances in Palestine (as part of a Glaswegian cultural exchange), The Great Escape and London Fashion Week under their belt in the last year, Welsh and his band are ready to take the next by storm. Declan Welsh will headline Upstairs at Whelans, October 10th. Tickets €13 inclusive of booking fee.

The Glaswegian outfit’s debut EP ‘All My Dreams Are Dull’ offers a snapshot into the mind of the young poet as he he muses about the banality of modern living as his band charge through anthemic rock songs drenched in chorus and filled with youthful energy.
From the nihilistic, festival ready lead single ‘Lull’ to the Serge Gainsbourg indebted ‘Do What You Want’, Welsh explores themes of sexual liberation and toxic masculinity, with anti-fascist live favourites ‘Nazi Boys’ and ‘No Pasaran’ seeing him at his most scathing, unapologetically expressing his intolerance of the intolerant.

TICKETS

€13 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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

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.

Whelanslive.com presents

in assoc. with Smithwick’s Irish Ales

WHELAN’S TRAD & FOLK FEST 2018

20+ Acts across 3 Stages

THUR 2nd, FRI 3rd, SAT 4th & SUN 5th

including

THE ESKIES, I DRAW SLOW, CALL THE DANCERS, OCELOTS, EOIN DILLON

& MANY MORE

FREE ENTRY

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Whelan’s Trad and Folk Festival, in association with Smithwick’s Irish Ales, takes place from Thur 2nd – Sun 5th Aug.

Aiken Promotion presents

PETAL

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Tickets €12 inclusive of booking fee – available now via Ticketmaster.ie and outlets Nationwide

Today, Aiken Promotions are delighted to announce a headline show for Petal, Upstairs at Whelan’s.

WOW – WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS

Ft. ROSA NUTTY, LISA LOUGHREY

MC EVE DARCY

^ Upstairs ^

WOW IS BACK – July 25th

We’re super excited for this month’s night of music, comedy and overall celebration and appreciation of female artistry!!

On the 25th July we’ll have incredible music and performances from
Rosa Nutty and Lisa Loughrey Music.

We’ll also have a comedy set from our hilarious resident MC Eve Darcy!!

WOW 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.

Join us UPSTAIRS in Whelan’s at 8pm for a stellar night of entertainment and creativity!!
Tickets €10/€6

TICKETS

€10 adv / €6 Student (with valid ID) – door only

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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

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.

Born Optimistic presents

HEY TROUBADOUR

BUSK: Crampton Court, 2pm
GIG: Whelan’s, 8pm

_ Main Venue _

Hey Troubadour is a celebration of the song born in a city of song.

Dublin is a city that shows great respect to great songwriters, whether from here or elsewhere.

We pride ourselves on the attention we will give to people who have a way with words.

SOMA #020

featuring

GIRLFRIEND & BULLET GIRL

plus SOMA Resident DJs

DOORS 11PM

CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST

^ Upstairs ^ 

WOAH. We’ve made it to our 20th SOMA event! We’re celebrating by having two of Dublin’s most exciting new bands Girlfriend and Bullet Girl. This is gonna be a proper party so make sure to get on down early to celebrate our big 2-0!

Doors at 11pm

As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie tunes until 3am!

SOMA originated as a series of house parties in Dublin hosting bands and DJs until stupid o’clock. The SOMA clubnight aims to carry on the house party tradition, showcasing Dublins best up and coming bands followed by a sweaty party soundtracked by all your favourite indie and alternative bangers.

SOMA PLAYS:
FIDLAR, The Dandy Warhols, Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, The Virgins, QOTSA, Blur, Bloc Party, The Strokes, Sleater-Kinney, Brian Jonestown Massacare, The Hives, Wavves,The Vines, Bikini Kill, The White Stripes, The Kills, Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals, Interpol, Death From Above 1979, The Libertines, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, The Stone Roses, Justice, The Orwells, Tame Impala, The Last Shadow Puppets, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Editors, Glass Animals, The Vaccines, Warpaint, Circa Waves, Wild Beasts, etc. etc.

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GIRLFRIEND

https://www.facebook.com/girlfriendband/

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BULLET GIRL

https://www.facebook.com/BulletGirlBand/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCDR0t2KRcg

TICKETS

FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

Whelanslive.com presents

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES

plus support

NO OIL PAINTINGS

^ Upstairs ^ 

Derry alt-punks The Wood Burning Savages are proud to announce a headline show Upstairs at Whelan’s on Saturday 10th November.

in aid of Pieta House

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

featuring

SYLK, ELIZABETH MOEN & MAIJA SOFIA

^ Upstairs ^

The next installment of All In This Together in aid of Pieta House and sponsored by The Rolling Donut with a very special lineup.

Aiken Promotions presents

FLO AND JOAN

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Flo and Joan bring their show Alive On Stage to Whelans, Dublin this September

Following a sell-out run of their critically acclaimed 2017 show The Kindness of Stranglers

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THIS SHOW HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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From Cuco: “Due to the severity of the recent accident, we regret that we are cancelling our South American and European tour dates, below. We hope to reschedule these shows as soon as possible, and appreciate the understanding while band members recover to full health.”

Aiken Promotion presents

CUCO

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Cuco is a 20-year old self-produced Chicano solo artist from Hawthorne, CA. Cuco, born Omar Banos, first began playing music at the age of 8 years old. Starting with guitar, moving on to learning bass, keys, drums, trumpet, french horn, and mellophone all before the age of 15.

MCD proudly presents

KERO KERO BONITO

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Kero Kero Bonito have just announced their debut Irish headline performance at Whelan’s on Saturday October 6th

Tickets priced €12.50 inclusive are on sale now via www.ticketmaster.ie

ON SALE THUR 12th JUL, 10AM VIA TICKETMASTER

Whelanslive and DME by arrangement with Avocado Booking presents

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT

plus support

LIVE AT THE ACADEMY

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT bring their EPITAPH TOUR to THE ACADEMY, Dublin on Sat 9th Feb 2019. Tickets €25 go on sale on Thursday 12th Jul via Ticketmaster.ie

Aiken Promotions presents

NICK MULVEY

plus support

_ Main Venue _

THUR 20th & FRI 21st SEPT

Following his EP Dancing For The Answer, Nick Mulvey has announced a National Tour for September 2018. Performing in Empire, Belfast on September 19th, Whelan’s on September 20th and making his final stop off in Cork on September 22nd. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 9am.

Whelanslive.com presents

HUNTERTONES

plus support

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 6th AUG

_ Main Venue _

Huntertones brings people together around the globe with fun, imaginative and fearless music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound fuses inspired improvisation and adventurous composition melding jazz, funk, rock, and soul.

ON SALE THUR 12th JUL, 9AM

Aiken Promotions presents

RUBYHORSE

plus support

_ Main Venue _

“Moody yet incandescent” – Steve Morse, Boston Globe

“A band that restores your faith in The freshness and vigor of Irish rock” – Kevin Courtney, The Irish Times

ON SALE FRI 6th JUL, 10AM

Aiken Promotions presents

KIRAN LEONARD

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

STREAM LEAD SINGLE “PARALYSED FORCE” NOW

Kiran Leonard has announced a brand new album Western Culture, released 19th October 2018 on Moshi Moshi.

Whelanslive.com presents

BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Join Bleeding Heart Pigeons for an intimate performance in Whelan’s upstairs on Thur 26th Jul. Tickets €12 go on sale on Friday at 9am from Whelanslive.com

“Fact is, this debut album from Limerick’s Bleeding Heart Pigeons has more going on constructively in one song than many other bands have across a suite of tracks.” – The Irish Times

“Bleeding Heart Pigeons ache with a sense of longing and also fear for what’s really out there.” – Mojo

“It is difficult to discuss Bleeding Heart Pigeons’ debut, ‘Is’, without being accused of hyperbole. This is because the record is so brilliantly put together (the album is mixed by David Wrench – FKA Twigs, Jape), so massive in scale and yet delicate in sound, so outlandish and glistening, that any descriptor or adjectives that can be used to describe it sound fluffed and false. As a record, it is simply too good not to eulogize. On February 12th, so early on in the calendar, we will be bestowed with what potentially could be an album of the year. And so, eulogize one must.” – Goldenplec

TICKETS

ON SALE FRI 6th JUL, 9AM: €12 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.

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.

ON SALE FRI 6th JUL, 9AM

MCD proudly presents

UGLY KID JOE

25th ANNIVERSARY

plus support

_ Main Venue _

MCD are proud to present UGLY KID JOE in WHELAN’S on WED 5th SEPT for their 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets go on sale on Fri 6th Jul from Whelanslive.com and Ticketmaster.

TICKETS

ON SALE FRI 6th JUL, 9AM: €25 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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

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.

Whelanslive.com presents

in association with The Academy Plaza Hotel

SID GRIFFIN

(THE LONG RYDERS)

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Sid Griffin displays many chapeaux in his career as a multi-faceted musician, proud author, knowledgeable broadcaster and professional golfer. Or is that professional go-fer?

BILLY KONATÉ

plus support

_ Main Venue _ 

Billy Nankouma Konaté, son of great djembeföla Famodou Konaté sets to make his first visit to the Emerald Isle this month for the Big Bang Festival Sat 28th.

Born in 1977 in Conakry/Guinea

EAMONN McCORMACK

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Irish International Blues-Rock guitarist who has toured, recorded, and played with Rory Gallagher, Jan Akkerman, Johnny Winter, Nils Lofgren, Walter Trout and ZZ Top to name but a few…

MCD proudly presents

FATHERSON

plus support

BLUE AMERICANS
KARMS

_ Main Venue _

The upwards trajectory of Fatherson’s blossoming career serves a heartening reminder that the hype machine is no substitute for talent, authenticity and graft.

MCD proudly presents

AILBHE REDDY

plus support

_ Main Venue _

‘Ailbhe Reddy stands head and shoulders above the folk mainstream’ – The Line of Best Fit

‘Haunting and breathtaking’ – Wonderland Magazine

‘Ailbhe Reddy’s realness…is staggering’ – Earmilk

JOIN ME IN THE PINES

plus support

CAOIMHE BARRY (WYVERN LINGO)

_ Main Venue _ 

Join me in the Pines have just released their new single and video for ‘Bad Blood’ on Decal Records.

Solo Irish Summer dates announced and full band will play ‘Whelan’s, Dublin on Saturday 17 November