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Month: March 2019

SOMA #028 ft. JaXson & HYYTS (UK)

SOMA #028

featuring

JaXson & HYYTS (UK)

plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event SOMA #028 ft. JaXson and HYYTS (UK) WE’RE BACK. Massive love to the Burner Records fellas, Sick Nanley and FYNCH delivered two of the finest sets SOMA has seen. This month we have exciting up and comer JaXson who’s been all over Irish radio since the release of his sophomore single We Were Born. 3 days after a live version aired on Today FM’s Lost In Music. We also have very special guests coming all the way from Glasgow called HYYTS who have been releasing some amazing singles with praise from blogs such as Clash Magazine. “Precocious, intoxicating digital pop melodies, the band’s compact but enticing catalogue is strewn with killer melodic moments.” Listen to JaXson: Listen to HYYTS: *CLICK ATTENDING FOR FREE GUESTLIST* Doors at 11pm As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie (&hip-hop) 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.

TICKETS

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

NERVES

NERVES

plus support SUGARCOATINGS + VANITY BLOOM ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event

NERVES

https://www.facebook.com/nervesIRE “A collision of post-punk, noise and indie-pop, Nerves latest offering, ‘Faces’, moves from raucous verse to bone-rattling choruses in the blink of an eye, all the while showcasing the trio’s keen eye for melody in loudness.” – The Last Mixed Tape “‘Faces’ is a high octane bop that blends sure rock influences with post-pop and punk undercurrents and yet the heavy distorted sections are contrasted by shimmering guitar tones that conjure images of The 1975.” – Nialler9 “When we heard these guys are fans of GIRL BAND and MY BLOODY VALENTINE we were immediately sold and we had to do a feature!!” – Finbar Hoban Presents … After Successfully Launching Their Debut Single In Early February This Year, Post-Pop Noisey Bois NERVES Are Coming To Headline Whelans This April To Coincide With The Launch Of Their Newest Single… Prepare For An Intense Set Full Of Shimmering Guitar Noise, Crushing Bass And Lots Of Raking Over The Headstock… … Joining Them On The Night Will Be  Sugarcoatings And  Vanity Bloom… — — — — — Noisey Art Rock Monsters

SUGARCOATINGS

https://www.facebook.com/Sugarcoatingsband/ — — — — — Spacey Riffy Loud Reverb Enthusiasts

VANITY BLOOM

https://www.facebook.com/vanitybloomband/

TICKETS

€5 available on the door 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.

ROFI JAMES

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ROFI JAMES

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Rofi James are a pop/rock band from Galway city, Ireland. Comprised of Ronan Flaherty, Jamie Murray and Joseph Flaherty. Rofi James have been gathering a strong following in the West of Ireland and beyond

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TRINITY ENTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Buy Tickets 2016 no seat VIA FATSOMA TRINITY ENTS presents

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

THE FINAL featuring ATTICUS // ÉTÁIN // GREG TISDALL // RÓNÁN CONNOLLY // TV PEOPLE _ Main Venue _Facebook event ??? THE FINAL IS HERE ??? The Final of the hotly anticipated Trinity Ents Battle of the Bands competition is here! Who will reign supreme and win over the hearts of the crowd? Event will sell out! Online tickets €7 (+€1 booking fee) / any remaining door tickets €10 – Wednesday, 27th March – Whelan’s Tix: http://fatso.ma/G4qH Savage lineup ranging from rock to pop to folk to indie ? ATTICUS ÉTÁIN GREG TISDALL RÓNÁN CONNOLLY TV PEOPLE The competition is run in association with Sound Training Productions, DU Music and Dublin University Alternative Music Society – DUAMS. The winner will win a slot at Trinity Ball 2019 and a full days recording in Sun Studios. With a star studded panel of judges, you really don’t want to miss out! Past winners like Cooks But We’re Chefs have gone on to perform at Body & Soul and Electric Picnic, with packed out headline shows in venues across Dublin.

TICKETS

€8 from FATSOMA or €10 on the door. 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.

SHANE TODD

Buy Tickets 2016 master ON SALE WED 6th MAR, 10AM

SHANE TODD

THE TODDFATHER 2019 TOUR plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Following a hugely successful 2018 tour, Shane Todd is set to embank on an expanded tour of Ireland later this year.

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NOBODY’S HEROES

NOBODY’S HEROES

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Facebook event

“We-land @ Whelan’s” Do you: A) like live music B ) like to get down C) wanna support your favourite local band D) like Pina coladas and getting caught in the rain

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MODESTO

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MODESTO

plus support

^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event

Introducing a four piece rock band from Dublin with their first gig of 2019. Playing on and off together for many years, Modesto have a heavy blues rock sound

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TWISTED WHEEL

Buy Tickets 2016 master MCD proudly presents

TWISTED WHEEL

plus guests EMILY 7 ^ Upstairs ^ For Twisted Wheel, redemption and revival is not a religious concept but a CV. Born in the backwaters of Saddleworth in 2007, the young band, fronted by the feral, precocious Jonny Brown

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THE KÍLA SESSIONS

Free Entry 2016

THE KÍLA SESSIONS

in association with O’Hara’s Beers TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM _ Front Bar _ Fresh from a whirlwind 2018 celebrating their 30th year, world famous Irish band Kíla take a break from their hectic touring schedule to bring you a more intimate musical experience… Every Tuesday between 7.30-9.30 different members of Kila will come together for an informal session in Whelan’s front window. Expect special guests and eclectic tunes and songs… Its sure to become the best session in Dublin of a Tuesday night.

TICKETS

FREE ENTRY 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
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