Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
EXTRA MATINEE SHOW
Doors 4.30pm / Show 5.30pm
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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.
in association with
presents
ALBUM LAUNCH
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.
in association with
presents
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.
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
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
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
hosted by
^^ The Parlour ^^
WHAT IS ‘IT’S NOT THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS!’?
Is mass hysteria making you feel like YOU’RE the one going crazy? Do you long for the days where you could talk politics and still have a pint together afterwards?
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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.
ALBUM LAUNCH
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Proper Micro NV is the alias of 23-year-old songwriter and producer Rory Hall.
Proper’s brand of experimental electronic music has seen him be compared to James Blake and Mount Kimbie by Irish music writer Nialler9
plus support
AMBER MAN & SHEENA
^ Upstairs ^
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.
ft. STEVE CRADOCK
DOORS 11PM
_ Main Venue _
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.
FREE ENTRY
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
ON SALE FRI 2nd NOV, 10AM
MCD.ie presents
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Balthazar announce new album – FEVER – 25th January 2019 through Play it Again Sam
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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
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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’
^ Upstairs ^
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
MCD proudly presents
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.
MCD proudly presents
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
MCD proudly presents
plus support
HARRISON STORM
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Ziggy Alberts is an independent singer/songwriter, free-surfer & environmental enthusiast from the East Coast of Australia.
Whelanslive.com presents
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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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
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Hailing from the Isle of Man via Brighton, Penelope Isles is the collaboration of brother and sister Jack and Lily Wolter.
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!
ON SALE TUE 23rd OCT, 3PM
MCD proudly presents
plus support
^ 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)
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
plus guest
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Irish alternative folk duo Cry Monster Cry and guests return to Whelan’s for an intimate headline show on Saturday 1st December.
presents
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
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
€5
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
Silent Disco DJs w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry
MCD proudly presents
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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
ON SALE FRI 26th OCT, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
_ Main Venue _
My name is Mike Yung. I’ve been singing in the subways of New York City for over 30 years.
ON SALE FRI 26th OCT, 10AM
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
_ 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.”
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.
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 19th OCT, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
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PHELIM DREW
^ Upstairs ^
TWIN BROTHERS ADAM AND DAVID MOSS ARE A MUSICAL DUO UNLIKE MOST OTHERS.
Their sound is striking and undeniably captivating.
in association with
presents
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Fri 26th October 2018
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.
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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.
plus support
KIERAN MULVIHILL
& UNDERACHIEVER
^ Upstairs ^
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.
Whelanslive.com presents
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_ Main Venue _
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.
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Formed in 1995, These Charming Men are well known as being the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute act around.
Aiken Promotions presents
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_ 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.
featuring
plus SOMA Resident DJs
DOORS 11PM
CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST
^ Upstairs ^
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.
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https://www.facebook.com/SeanOBOfficial
https://twitter.com/SeanOBOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/SeanOB_Official/
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https://www.facebook.com/modernloveband
FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN
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
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^ 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.
ON SALE FRI 12th OCT, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
_ Main Venue _
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…
ON SALE FRI 12th OCT, 10AM
Whelanslive.com presents
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NEW ALBUM ‘WHEN I SHOOT AT YOU WITH ARROWS, I WILL SHOOT TO DESTROY YOU’ OUT THROUGH FULL TIME HOBBY ON 26TH OCTOBER
plus support
IVAN NICOLAS
NIMBU§
_ Main Venue _
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.
‘HOT ONE’ EP RELEASE TOUR
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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.
_ Main Venue _
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.
ON SALE WED 10th OCT, 9AM
Stone Roses Tribute
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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.
in association with
presents
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.
MCD proudly presents
plus support
_ Main Venue _
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
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_ Main Venue _
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’
ON SALE WED 10th OCT, 10AM
MCD proudly presents
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
ON SALE MON 8th OCT, 11AM
Aiken Promotions presents
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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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.
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 in support of the Re-Election of
featuring
ALISON SPITTLE // LISA HANNIGAN // STEVE & JOE WALL [THE STUNNING] // JERRY FISH // ULTAN CONLON // OLD HANNAH // LOAH // FELISPEAKS
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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.
Ollie Murphy Presents in Association with IMRO and Goldenplec
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https://www.facebook.com/MUNKYTHEBAND/
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https://www.facebook.com/ThirdSmoke/
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https://www.facebook.com/BodiesMusic/
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https://www.facebook.com/skywriternow/
€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
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
