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
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
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.
“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.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DDDcEP73D4
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.”
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.
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
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.
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
Hudson Taylor play a 6 night stand this Christmas at Whelan’s in Dublin from the 17th to the 22nd of December 2018 and announce ‘Bear Creek to Dame Street’ mini-album.
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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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.
Dublin singer and composer Rachael Lavelle returns to Whelan’s this November to perform her latest collection of songs from her forthcoming release, Reply All.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Aiken Promotions presents
FREE LOVE (AKA Happy Meals)
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.