Skip to main content

Month: October 2018

ARI SHAFFIR [MATINEE]

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master Aiken Promotions presents

ARI SHAFFIR

plus support DUANE DOOGAN EXTRA MATINEE SHOW Doors 4.30pm / Show 5.30pm _ Main Venue _ Comedian Ari Shaffir has already SOLD OUT his evening show at Whelan’s and due to demand has added an extra Matinee performance on the same date. Tickets on sale now. 

Continue reading

KING BONES

Buy Tickets 2016 no seat VIA EVENTBRITE.IE

KING BONES

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ King Bones are a 6pc synth-punk group from Dublin city. Under former name discopunks the band released 3 singles, performing headline shows at The Workman’s Club, Dublin & Whelan’s and appearing at Castlepalooza

Continue reading

MOTIONS

Buy Tickets 2016 master

MOTIONS

plus support ELECTRIC SHORE + ELLY D ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Motions are an alternative rock band from Dublin. Following a string of impressive singles from ‘Back to Where I Begun’ to ‘All I’ve Ever Known’ they released their debut EP “The Late Night Calls” in March.

Continue reading

KRISDEBERG

Free Entry 2016

KRISDEBERG

plus support AMBER MAN & SHEENA ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event Krisdeberg formed after a chance meeting at a party in Moby’s house, still high on orange juice and vintage drum machine grooves. The newly bonded four-piece seized this moment of karmic kismet and resolved to make some music.

Continue reading

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AFTERSHOW ft. STEVE CRADOCK

Free Entry 2016

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AFTERSHOW

ft. STEVE CRADOCK DOORS 11PM

_ Main Venue _

Facebook event

Get down to Whelan’s on Wed 12th Dec from 11pm for the OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Aftershow ft. STEVE CRADOCK. It’s FREE ENTRY if you show your OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Ticket Stub or €5 for everyone else.

TICKETS

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

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

BALTHAZAR

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE FRI 2nd NOV, 10AM MCD.ie presents

BALTHAZAR

plus support FACES ON TV _ Main Venue _ Balthazar announce new album – FEVER – 25th January 2019 through Play it Again Sam — — — — — Balthazar are pleased to announce their return with news of the forthcoming album Fever on 25th January 2019. Listen to the album’s title track Fever here – http://smarturl.it/BalthazarFeverSingle

Continue reading

CÚIG

Buy Tickets 2016 master

CÚIG

plus support

_ Main Venue _

This Irish five piece band, with members from Armagh and Tyrone, are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to Irish Traditional music. Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘New Landscapes’

Continue reading

SARABETH + GLEN MITCHELL

Buy Tickets 2016 master

SARABETH + GLEN MITCHELL

^ Upstairs ^          

SARABETH

http://www.sarabethmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SaraBethTX https://twitter.com/SBSwags The familiar saying “everything is bigger in Texas” comes to mind when describing powerhouse Country vocalist and Texas native, SaraBeth.  Born and raised in Dallas, SaraBeth is a contemporary country singer- songwriter who is making her mark in Nashville

Continue reading

SILVERBACKS

Buy Tickets 2016 master MCD proudly presents

SILVERBACKS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Hailing from Dublin, Silverbacks are a thrilling prospect, delivering their own louche take on NYC-indebted rock: slack enough for the tastemakers while also mining a particularly poppy vein, catching the ears of those with a taste for a good hook.

Continue reading

OSCAR BLUE

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master MCD proudly presents

OSCAR BLUE

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “The lilting melodies and commanding songwriting of Oscar Blue’s ‘Madrugada’ portray an artist far longer in the tooth than just 19… With a set of sweet lyrics delivered perfectly underneath the artist’s vocal delivery

Continue reading

ZIGGY ALBERTS

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master MCD proudly presents

ZIGGY ALBERTS (AUS)

plus support HARRISON STORM _ Main Venue _ Ziggy Alberts is an independent singer/songwriter, free-surfer & environmental enthusiast from the East Coast of Australia.

Continue reading

BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS

Buy Tickets 2016 master Whelanslive.com presents

BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Join Bleeding Heart Pigeons for an intimate performance in Whelan’s upstairs on Sat 15th Dec. Tickets €12 are on sale now from Whelanslive.com

Continue reading

PENELOPE ISLES

* * * * *

THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

TO 29th NOVEMBER

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

* * * * *

Statement from the band: “Due to personal rearrangements and unforeseeable circumstances, we have had to reschedule some of our UK and Ireland dates to a little later in the year. We hope that those of you who have bought tickets can still make the new shows” Aiken Promotions presents

PENELOPE ISLES

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Hailing from the Isle of Man via Brighton, Penelope Isles is the collaboration of brother and sister Jack and Lily Wolter.

Continue reading

CCCAHOOTS

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master

CCCAHOOTS

plus support DOORS 8PM _ Main Venue _ CCCahoots, Cork’s best loved comedy troupe (Tadhg Hickey, Dominic MacHale & Laura O’ Mahony) whose work has been described by Channel 4 Comedy Dept. as, ‘Brilliant, such a great range’, are back with a brand new live show!

Continue reading

ANOTHER SKY

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE TUE 23rd OCT, 3PM MCD proudly presents

ANOTHER SKY

plus support CLOUD CASTLE LAKE ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €13 Inc. booking fee on sale today October 23rd at 3pm from Ticketmaster. Another Sky Release New Single ‘Avalanche’ | Begin their ‘Open Rehearsals’ residency at Servant Jazz Quarters tonight (sold out)

Continue reading

CRY MONSTER CRY

Buy Tickets 2016 no seat

VIA EVENTBRITE.IE

CRY MONSTER CRY

plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Irish alternative folk duo Cry Monster Cry and guests return to Whelan’s for an intimate headline show on Saturday 1st December.

Continue reading

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. Hosted by Fiona Frawley and there will be Feature performances from Pauline Shanahan & Andrew Dorman. Also performing: Betsy Speer James Moran Shona Cowley Pedro Guerra Ribeiro Katie Harrington Kevin Larney Pascale Giordano Jim Sheep Denise Mac Dermott Antoin Coll

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

COLTER WALL

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master MCD proudly presents

COLTER WALL

plus support BELLE PLAINE _ Main Venue _ Tickets €17.35 Inc. booking fee on sale Friday October 26th at 9am from Ticketmaster “Colter sings and writes songs in ways seemingly lost in time. There is an agelessness about him so unusual in someone so young” – RICK RUBIN

Continue reading

MIKE YUNG

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE FRI 26th OCT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents

MIKE YUNG

plus support _ Main Venue _ My name is Mike Yung. I’ve been singing in the subways of New York City for over 30 years.

Continue reading

EMPRESS OF

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE FRI 26th OCT, 10AM Aiken Promotions presents

EMPRESS OF

plus support BANOFFEE _ Main Venue _ New album “Us” – out now Following the release of the new track “I Don’t Even Smoke Weed” and the new album Us Empress Of announced a headline show at Whelans, 28th March 2019. Tickets are €18 inclusive of booking fee, on sale Friday at 10AM. The new single address social anxiety. “This is more about bigger feelings, because I knew my experiences are ones other people have had,” I wanted to deliver them in a way where people could see a little bit of themselves.” Lorely explains “I wanted to make something that felt like the last three years of my life and wasn’t as emotionally isolating as the last record. This record has so much emotional variation. That’s really healthy for me. I play it, and it’s not too heavy on one side. It’s like an evenly seasoned dish.”

TICKETS

ON SALE FRI 26th OCT, 10AM: €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

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.

THE BROTHER BROTHERS

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE FRI 19th OCT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents

THE BROTHER BROTHERS

plus support PHELIM DREW ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event TWIN BROTHERS ADAM AND DAVID MOSS ARE A MUSICAL DUO UNLIKE MOST OTHERS. Their sound is striking and undeniably captivating.

Continue reading

WOLF & MOON

Buy Tickets 2016 master

WOLF & MOON

plus support ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event Who has never had the feeling of wanderlust and the love for adventure? Instead of looking out through our window into the concrete jungle, just sail the sea of our dreams.

Continue reading

NIALL THOMAS

Buy Tickets 2016 master

NIALL THOMAS

plus support KIERAN MULVIHILL & UNDERACHIEVER ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event

NIALL THOMAS

http://www.niallthomas.com http://www.facebook.com/niallthomasmusic http://www.twitter.com/niallthomas http://www.instagram.com/niallthomasmusic Niall Thomas released his latest album ‘Night Sky Blue’ in April 2018 will be returning to Whelan’s, Upstairs on Friday 19th Oct with support from Kieran Mulvihill & Underachiever.

Continue reading

SHANE HENNESSY

Buy Tickets 2016 master Whelanslive.com presents

SHANE HENNESSY

plus support SIOMHA

_ Main Venue _ Facebook event

Shane Hennessy is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and composer from Carlow, Ireland. His energetic contemporary guitar playing style and his cinematically vivid compositions tie in multiple influences from various world and ethnic musics.

Continue reading

LARRY DEAN

Buy Tickets 2016 master Aiken Promotions presents

LARRY DEAN

plus support _ Main Venue _ Fresh from a sell-out international tour and smash-hit Live at the Apollo debut, Larry Dean has a new hour of ‘unexpected and excellent’ ★★★★★ (Times) thoughts on Scottishness, sodomites and self-esteem.

Continue reading

SOMA #023 ft. SEAN O’B & MODERNLOVE

SOMA #023

featuring

SEAN O’B & MODERNLOVE

plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event SOMA #023 ft. Sean OB + modernlove w/ SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favourite 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. — — — — —

SEAN O’B

https://www.facebook.com/SeanOBOfficial https://twitter.com/SeanOBOfficial/ https://www.instagram.com/SeanOB_Official/ — — — — —

MODERNLOVE

https://www.facebook.com/modernloveband

TICKETS

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

CHASTITY

* * * * *

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

* * * * *

Unfortunately we’re going to have to cancel the upcoming Chastity tour due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for the inconvenience this has caused to anyone, and all tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase. Aiken Promotions presents

CHASTITY

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Chastity is a world of its own from the mind of Brandon Williams. Reflecting the working-class background of Whitby Canada, Chastity’s songs are charged with the ethos of archetypal youth on the fringe.

Continue reading

TOM STADE: I SWEAR TO…

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE FRI 12th OCT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents

TOM STADE: I SWEAR TO…

_ Main Venue _Facebook event Following last year’s smash-hit UK & IRE tour, Canadian comedy legend Tom Stade is back with a new show. Welcome back to ‘I SWEAR TO…’ as an hour just wasn’t long enough…

Continue reading

FIELDS

Buy Tickets 2016 master

FIELDS

plus support IVAN NICOLAS NIMBU§ _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Irish alt-rock group FIELDS have announced their return to Dublin’s Whelan’s on Friday, November 16th. FIELDS will debut new material from their upcoming debut album, including the recently released single ‘Get Worse’ which came out last month.

Continue reading

ONE HORSE PONY

Buy Tickets 2016 master

ONE HORSE PONY

‘HOT ONE’ EP RELEASE TOUR plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event From Ireland’s deep south prepare to fall further for the roots charms of One Horse Pony following release of their EP ‘Hot One’ on October 11.

Continue reading

FOJA

Free Entry 2016

FOJA

_ Main Venue _ Facebook event Foja are one of the most interesting bands on the Italian independent scene. Their sound is a vibrant mix of rock, pop, country and folk music with some catchy and original lyrics.

Continue reading

MADE OF STONE

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE WED 10th OCT, 9AM

MADE OF STONE

Stone Roses Tribute

_ Main Venue _ Facebook event

Made of Stone Band – A euphoric dance celebration tribute to Stone Roses. Made of Stone bring their brilliant and mesmerizing live show to Dublin’s iconic live music venue Whelans on St.Stephen’s night 26th December.

Continue reading

THE BLIZZARDS

Buy Tickets 2016 Sold Out master

MCD proudly presents

THE BLIZZARDS

plus support THUR 6th + FRI 7th DEC _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Tickets €22.90 Inc. booking fee on sale Friday October 12th at 9am from Ticketmaster THE BLIZZARDS VS TEBI REX SINGLE ‘I NEED A WIN’ AVAILABLE ACROSS ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER

Continue reading

GALWAY STREET CLUB

Buy Tickets 2016 master

GALWAY STREET CLUB

plus support _ Main Venue _Facebook event The Bare Chested Busking Riot that is Galway Street Club are back in Whelan’s on Friday, October 26th. This gig comes off the back a hugely succsessful year off the back of their Debut Album ‘Sovereign State of Madness’

Continue reading

COLUMBIA MILLS

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE WED 10th OCT, 10AM

MCD proudly presents

COLUMBIA MILLS

plus support _ Main Venue _   Tickets €17.00 Inc. booking fee on sale Wednesday October 10th at 10am from Ticketmaster Columbia Mills ‘Close To You’ available on October 19th

Continue reading

CUB SPORT

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE MON 8th OCT, 11AM

Aiken Promotions presents

CUB SPORT

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // 14th Feb 2019 // Cub Sport // Whelan’s Upstairs // yay

TICKETS

ON SALE MON 8th OCT, 11AM: €15 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.

GIG FOR MICHAEL D. HIGGINS

Buy Tickets 2016 master Gig in support of the Re-Election of

MICHAEL D. HIGGINS

featuring ALISON SPITTLE // LISA HANNIGAN // STEVE & JOE WALL [THE STUNNING] // JERRY FISH // ULTAN CONLON // OLD HANNAH // LOAH // FELISPEAKS _ Main Venue _ Facebook event Born Optimistic proudly presents a show of solidarity and support from amazing artists coming together, a gig in support of re-electing Michael D Higgins as the President of Ireland.

Continue reading

MUNKY, THIRD SMOKE, BODIES & SKYWRITER

Buy Tickets 2016 master

Ollie Murphy Presents in Association with IMRO and Goldenplec

MUNKY THIRD SMOKE BODIES & SKYWRITER

_ Main Venue _ Facebook event

MUNKY

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

THIRD SMOKE

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

BODIES

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

SKYWRITER

https://www.facebook.com/skywriternow/

TICKETS

€10 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 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
  • 1
  • 2