Month: October 2018
Aiken Promotions presents
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ DR SLACKE & THE PALPITATIONS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsDR SLACKE & THE PALPITATIONS
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.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ NEW CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsNEW CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC
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.KING BONES
IT’S NOT THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS! w/ PATRICK CULLIVAN
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
IT’S NOT THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS!
hosted byPATRICK CULLIVAN
^^ 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?MOTIONS
MOTIONS
plus support ELECTRIC SHORE + ELLY D ^ 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.PROPER MICRO NV (Album Launch)
PROPER MICRO NV
ALBUM LAUNCH plus support ELEPHANT & JAMIE ADAM ^ 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 Nialler9KRISDEBERG
KRISDEBERG
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.OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AFTERSHOW ft. STEVE CRADOCK
OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AFTERSHOW
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.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
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/BalthazarFeverSingleCÚIG
SARABETH + GLEN MITCHELL
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 NashvilleSILVERBACKS
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.OSCAR BLUE
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 deliveryZIGGY ALBERTS
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.BLEEDING HEART PIGEONS
PENELOPE ISLES
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
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 presentsPENELOPE 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.
CCCAHOOTS
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!ANOTHER SKY
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)CRY MONSTER CRY
CHERRY COMEDY: OPEN MIC
CHERRY COMEDY
presents
OPEN MIC @ The Parlour Bar
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 CollWHAT 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 MCNALLYTICKETS
€5 Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Silent Disco DJs w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free EntryCOLTER WALL
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 RUBINMIKE YUNG
EMPRESS OF
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
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ SUN MAHSHENE + GLOSSOLALIA
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsSUN MAHSHENE
plus supportGLOSSOLALIA
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.WOLF & MOON
NIALL THOMAS
NIALL THOMAS
plus support KIERAN MULVIHILL & UNDERACHIEVER ^ Upstairs ^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.SHANE HENNESSY
Whelanslive.com presents
SHANE HENNESSY
plus support SIOMHA 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.THESE CHARMING MEN
LARRY DEAN
SOMA #023 ft. SEAN O’B & MODERNLOVE
SOMA #023
featuringSEAN O’B & MODERNLOVE
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. — — — — —SEAN O’B
https://www.facebook.com/SeanOBOfficial https://twitter.com/SeanOBOfficial/ https://www.instagram.com/SeanOB_Official/ — — — — —MODERNLOVE
https://www.facebook.com/modernlovebandTICKETS
FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredCHASTITY
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THIS SHOW HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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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 presentsCHASTITY
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.
TOM STADE: I SWEAR TO…
MICAH P. HINSON
ON SALE FRI 12th OCT, 10AM
Whelanslive.com presents
MICAH P. HINSON
plus support SOUTHERN FOLD _ Main Venue _ NEW ALBUM ‘WHEN I SHOOT AT YOU WITH ARROWS, I WILL SHOOT TO DESTROY YOU’ OUT THROUGH FULL TIME HOBBY ON 26TH OCTOBERFIELDS
ONE HORSE PONY
FOJA
MADE OF STONE
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ PECKING PARTY & ANGULAR HANK
MIDNIGHT HOUR
in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presentsPECKING PARTY
& ANGULAR HANK
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.THE BLIZZARDS
GALWAY STREET CLUB
COLUMBIA MILLS
CUB SPORT
ON SALE MON 8th OCT, 11AM
Aiken Promotions presents
CUB SPORT
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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.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
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 _ 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.MUNKY, THIRD SMOKE, BODIES & SKYWRITER
Ollie Murphy Presents in Association with IMRO and Goldenplec
MUNKY THIRD SMOKE BODIES & SKYWRITER
_ Main Venue _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 requiredAFTER 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 PromosJAMES ACASTER: COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999
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