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Month: September 2018

VINCI

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VINCI

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Following their roaring success in Los Angeles, which saw them selected to perform at next years Oscar Wilde Awards, catching headlines in Billboard.com and The Hollywood Reporter, played across Los Angeles on the infamous KCRW

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NO MORE QUESTIONS

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NO MORE QUESTIONS

plus support ELKAE SONIF

^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event

Live Indie-electro upstairs in Whelan’s. Free UV keychain with each ticket. Neon paint will be available in the venue. FAQs What can I bring into the event? Anything that glows under a blacklight!! — — — — —

NO MORE QUESTIONS

https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreQuestionsBand/ — — — — —

ELKAE

https://www.facebook.com/ELKAEmusicc/ — — — — —

SONIF

https://www.facebook.com/sonifmusic/

TICKETS

€5 adv / €8 door Advanced tickets are available online from Eventbrite.ie 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

BENE & CORMAC

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BENE & CORMAC

plus support ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event Benedict Morris and Cormac Crummey are two of the most anticipated young musicians on the traditional music scene. They make up a very talented fiddle and guitar duo and are releasing their debut duo album in the autumn of 2018.

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THOMAS GABRIEL

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THOMAS GABRIEL

plus support ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event “Thomas is the eldest grandchild of Johnny Cash. Predominately raised on the road, he often dreamed of a life as a successful career musician. When he was young, his grandfather would call him onstage, to sing “When the Saints Go Marching In.” At 21, he was in the studio trying out his voice. Johnny would say, “Son, you sound a lot like I did when I was younger; work on those vocals.” Johnny also insisted that Thomas. have a back-up option, so he went to the police academy, and into police work. Life and adversity had kept him from pursuing his dreams, but he has regained control over his life, and is back in the world that holds so much potential for him. Along with his voice that sounds so much like his grandfather’s, he brings a wealth of stories from his memories of his childhood and of growing up a member of such an iconic family.”

TICKETS

€18 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

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.

AINE CAHILL

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AINE CAHILL

plus support _ Main Venue _Facebook event From the moment Áine Cahill made her TV debut to millions in 2016, she was set for fame. Plucked from a pub stage at Glastonbury to perform live on the BBC’s festival coverage, before Coldplay’s set on the Sunday night, she mesmerised viewers who could scarcely believe that she wasn’t already a star.

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NICK HARPER

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NICK HARPER

plus guests ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event NICK HARPER is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters & musicians

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DECLAN O’ROURKE

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DECLAN O’ROURKE

AND BAND KYABRAM IS BACK plus support _ Main Venue _ Facebook event We’re delighted to announce that Declan O’Rourke will be returning to Whelan’s on Sun 2nd Dec. Tickets €27.50 go on sale Fri 28th Sept from Whelanslive.com.

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CHERRY COMEDY: OPEN MIC

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CHERRY COMEDY

presents

OPEN MIC @ The Parlour Bar

Facebook event

LINE-UP

Catch the stars of tomorrow at The Parlour Bar in Whelan’s alongside established comedians giving you the first taste of their upcoming shows.

WHAT THEY SAY

One of the top comedy clubs in Ireland, favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, TV3, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY

TICKETS

€5 Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Silent Disco DJs w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry

SINNERBOY

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SINNERBOY

Keeping Rory Gallagher’s memory alive!

plus guests

^ Upstairs ^Facebook event

Top international tribute band, Sinnerboy, returns to Whelans for another night of the epic music of the late, great Rory Gallagher.

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THE BIG GERANIUMS

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THE BIG GERANIUMS

plus support _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Chane of plan…After a 20 year hiatus all the nine original members of The Big Geraniums will now mark 11th of July 2019 with a show in Whelan’s. It might not happen again for another 20 years so don’t miss it!!

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WOW ft. DREAMING OF JUPITER & MORE

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WOW

Ft. DREAMING OF JUPITER, ZAPHO, BLAITHÍN CARNEY & RUTH MAC

MC EVE DARCY

Facebook event^ Upstairs ^ WOW – on a Thursday? WOT? That’s right, on the last THURSDAY of this month we return to Whelan’s Upstairs Venue from 8pm. Another stunning line up that brings together some of the very best emerging women in Irish music. DREAMING OF JUPITER // ZAPHO // Blaithín Carney // Ruth Mac

TICKETS

€10 adv / €6 Student (with valid ID) – door only – All proceeds to Aidlink Ireland’s Girls’ Rights Programme. 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

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.

KEVIN KRAUTER

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KEVIN KRAUTER

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event That’s the phrase Kevin Krauter uses to describe Toss Up, his upcoming full-length debut on Bayonet Records—both the conditions in which it was created and the prevailing theme of these nine iridescent indie-pop songs.

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I HEART JONI

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I HEART JONI

feat. very special guests _ Main Venue _Facebook event To celebrate Joni Mitchell’s 75th birthday and her wonderful and unparalleled career in music, we’ve assembled some of the greatest female(and a couple of male) singer/songwriters around.

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HIGHASAKITE

Buy Tickets 2016 master Aiken Promotions presents

HIGHASAKITE

no support – on stage 9pm _ Main Venue _ Having already sold out London’s Omera, Highasakite announce their biggest shows across Europe, including a stop off at Whelans, 2nd March 2019. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 9AM.

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DAVID LONG (Into Paradise)

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DAVID LONG

(Solo Acoustic) ex Into Paradise plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event David Long, frontman for legendary indie rock group Into Paradise, brings his solo acoustic show to Whelan’s Upstairs on Wed 19th Dec. Tickets on sale now from Whelanslive.com.

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SOMA #022 ft. SICK LOVE (Single Launch) + WYNONA BLEACH

SOMA #022

featuring

SICK LOVE & WYNONA BLEACH

[SICK LOVE Single Launch] plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Last month was absolutely beautiful. Two of our favourite sets to date from Drivelight & Vernon Jane, that’s what you call a proper party. This month we have brand new Sick Love launching their single debut ‘Are You Ready’ at SOMA along with Wynona Bleach from Northern Ireland who have been on our radar for months. We’re super stoked to have both these bands on the bill, it’s set to be a massive show. 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. — — — — —

SICK LOVE

https://www.musicglue.com/sicklove https://www.facebook.com/wearesicklove/ — — — — —

WYNONA BLEACH

https://www.facebook.com/wynonableach/

TICKETS

FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

PILLOW QUEENS

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PILLOW QUEENS

plus support GANGLIONS _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Having first come together in the autumn on the basketball courts of a Dublin city park, the four members of Pillow Queens soon realised that making music together would be an equally productive group activity.

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FREE LOVE (AKA Happy Meals)

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THIS SHOW HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Aiken Promotions presents

FREE LOVE (AKA Happy Meals)

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Free Love is the latest manifestation of Scottish duo Suzanne Rodden and Lewis Cook (AKA Happy Meals) – a continuation and progression of their utopian dance pop experiments released on Night School Records and Optimo

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JOHN BLEK (Album Launch)

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JOHN BLEK

ALBUM LAUNCH plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Ever prolific, Blek has released 5 albums in the last 5 years. Currently he is preparing to release number 6, his new album Thistle & Thorn due on 1st Feb 2019.

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GALWAY STREET CLUB

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GALWAY STREET CLUB

plus support _ Main Venue _Facebook event This Sept, Galway Street Club return to Ireland fresh off the back of the release of their first Album ‘Sovereign State of Madness’ and a successful tour through Germany.

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STEVE BENNETT

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STEVE BENNETT

“Everything is F*cked” plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Irish Comedian of the Year Winner Steve Bennett is the happiest man on the planet. But he’s been worn down by the sheer poopiness of Earth and her people.

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AMOS

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AMOS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Releases ‘BATTLECRY’ taken from his debut album ‘Letting Go’. Order now on iTunes and Amazon and listen on Spotify Damien J Brennan, who goes by the stage name Amos, is a singer-songwriter from Dundrum, Co. Down.

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MARK DALY [Album Launch]

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MARK DALY

‘When The Stars Align’ Album Launch plus supports

^ Upstairs ^

Hailing from Cork in Ireland, Mark Daly, is a powerful singer/songwriter with hard rock pedigree in abundance. In a career that has seen him rub shoulders with some of the best, Daly is perhaps best known for his role in US supergroup: Operation: Mindcrime.

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DRIVELIGHT

DRIVELIGHT

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^ Upstairs ^

Drivelight are a four piece Indie Rock and Roll band from Co. Kildare, Ireland. Formed in 2015, band members are Fionn Phelan – Vocals, Rob Fortune – Guitar, Niall Stewart – Bass and Ross Daly – Drums.

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WALKING PAPERS

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WALKING PAPERS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event Walking Papers are proud to announce a 7 UK dates and a 12 European dates for what promises to be one of the essential tours of 2018.

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CHERRY COMEDY: OPEN MIC

Buy Tickets 2016 no seat

CHERRY COMEDY

presents

OPEN MIC @ The Parlour Bar

Facebook event

LINE-UP

Catch the stars of tomorrow at The Parlour Bar in Whelan’s alongside established comedians giving you the first taste of their upcoming shows.

WHAT THEY SAY

One of the top comedy clubs in Ireland, favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, TV3, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY

TICKETS

€5 Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Silent Disco DJs w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry

THE BINGO w/ STEVE BENNETT

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THIS SHOW HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

DUE TO ILLNESS

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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THE BINGO w/ STEVE BENNETT

^ The Parlour ^Facebook event Join Steve and friends for a madcap comedy gameshow with great prizes, mystery boxes and bloody good craic! From musical bingo to crazy mini games to ‘normal bingo’ that’ll frustrate the hell out of your gran, this is a great night of silly good fun.

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CHERRY COMEDY: OPEN MIC

Buy Tickets 2016 no seat

CHERRY COMEDY

presents

OPEN MIC @ The Parlour Bar

Facebook event

LINE-UP

Catch the stars of tomorrow at The Parlour Bar in Whelan’s alongside established comedians giving you the first taste of their upcoming shows.

WHAT THEY SAY

One of the top comedy clubs in Ireland, favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, TV3, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!”FOIL ARMS & HOG “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.”ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..”NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.”JOANNE MCNALLY

TICKETS

€5 Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Silent Disco DJs w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry

AMISTAT

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AMISTAT

plus support B R DALTON & PHILIP DUNNE ^ Upstairs ^ Originating from Europe, the twins Josef and Jan developed their sound in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, they have worked their way into Australian audience’s hearts with their soaring harmonies and unique sound.

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BRONA KEOGH (Single Launch)

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BRONA KEOGH

“SEA WITCH” SINGLE LAUNCH plus guests ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Bróna is delighted to release her debut single Sea Witch in Whelans on 30th Sept with her full band. She writes songs about personal experience and observation, the songs are steeped in a folk infused sound bath that is reminiscent of the songsters of the troubador 60’s era such as Joni Mitchell.

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