ALICE JEMIMA
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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Aiken Promotions presentsMonth: May 2019
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ ‘Alice Jemima’s ‘Icarus’ is an astute, absorbing gem’ CLASH ‘Prepared to be hypnotised by the mesmerising vocals of Alice Jemima’ WONDERLAND MAGAZINE
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –
10:30pm – FREE ENTRY
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
LIVE FROM THE WINDOW w/ THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
Whelanslive.com presents
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
– PLAY THE
10:30pm – FREE before 10:30pm on Bank Holiday Sunday
Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.
GEORGE OGILVIE
ON SALE FRI 31st MAY, 9AM
MCD proudly presents
GEORGE OGILVIE
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ George Ogilvie announced Dublin debut headline show for Upstairs at Whelan’s George Ogilvie today announces his debut UK & Ireland tour for September and October 2019.
DEEP SKY OBJECTS
DEEP SKY OBJECTS
‘NOTHING TO LOSE’ SNGLE LAUNCH plus support EASY TIDE ^ Upstairs ^ To celebrate the release of their new single ‘Nothing to Lose’ on June 7th, Deep Sky Objects play a very special show at Whelan’s this June 13th.
ELIZABETH MOEN
ELIZABETH MOEN
plus support CAOI DE BARRA [ Wyvern Lingo ] ^ Upstairs ^ The Culture Trip says, “Elizabeth Moen is one of those rare artists whose voice, from the first moment you hear it, consumes your entire being, doing away with all previous thoughts and concerns, and leaving you short of breath.”
DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
MCD proudly presents
DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
plus support ULY _ Main Venue _ Durand Jones & the Indications aren’t looking backwards. Helmed by foil vocalists in Durand Jones and drummer Aaron Frazer, the Indications conjure the dynamism of Jackie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield, AND the Impressions.
ORLA GARTLAND
MCD.ie presents
ORLA GARTLAND
plus support _ Main Venue _ Orla Gartland returns to Whelan’s on Friday 15th November. Tickets go on sale Friday 31st May at 10am. Tickets €18.50 Incl. booking fee.
SKINNY PELEMBE
Aiken Promotions presents
SKINNY PELEMBE
plus support ELKAE ^ Upstairs ^ Aiken Promotions proudly presents multi-talented wonder Skinny Pelembe, live at Whelans (Upstairs), 24th October 2019. Tickets available now from Ticketmaster.
BLANCO WHITE
MCD proudly presents
BLANCO WHITE
plus support MALENA ZAVALA _ Main Venue _ Following the release of his third ep ‘nocturne’ blanco white has grown a truly international audience. Recent showcases at reeperbahn festival, the great escape and eurosonic
RADICAL FACE
ON SALE FRI 24th MAR, 10AM
Aiken Promotions presents
RADICAL FACE
plus support _ Main Venue _ Aiken Promotions proudly presents Radical Face live at Whelan’s, Friday 29th November 2019. This follows the release of his latest album “Therapy” in April of this year.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ LILAC
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsLILAC
plus guests Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CHINESE NEWSPAPER & EASY TIDE
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsCHINESE NEWSPAPER
plusEASY TIDE
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ AUTRE MONDE & OH BOLAND
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsAUTRE MONDE
plus supportOH BOLAND
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
DUBLIN GUITAR QUARTET perform TUBULAR BELLS (Mike Oldfield)
DUBLIN GUITAR QUARTET
perform TUBULAR BELLS – Mike Oldfield plus additional music by Steve Reich, The Redneck Manifesto, Bryce Dessner (The National) & Rachel Grimes _ Main Venue _ The Dublin Guitar Quartet made their debut performance supporting The Redneck Manifesto in Whelan’s in 2001.
HATCHLINGS, SKY ATLAS & ALTA CURA
HATCHLINGS, SKY ATLAS & ALTA CURA
plus support TOYGIRL_ Main Venue _
Gust Sessions are delighted to present to you a triple headline of Hatchlings, Sky Atlas and Alta Cura.
EUR(ELLE)
EUR(ELLE)
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ eur(elle) – Indie Rock with touches of Electronica & Folk – from Dublin, Ireland. Debut Solo Album Release Gig.
THE MAN WHOM + OLIVER COLE
Butter Wouldn’t Melt Presents:
THE MAN WHOM
plus special guestOLIVER COLE
RESCHEDULED DATE ^ Upstairs ^
The Man Whom (Ian Doyle) returns after a lengthy hiatus with the first single release since 2011’s ‘The Greatest Event’ LP
‘Nothing Gained’ is snapshot into the mind of the songwriter struggling with the devastating effects of recession.
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ DANIEL JOHN PAXTON + FEATHER BEDS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsDANIEL JOHN PAXTON & THE CHROME HORSE
plus supportFEATHER BEDS
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
COCO & THE BUTTERFIELDS
ON SALE FRI 17th MAY, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
COCO & THE BUTTERFIELDS
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “folk-hewn pop, with gliding guitars and a strident vocal” Clash Music
JAMIE LENMAN
VIA TICKETWEB.IE
JAMIE LENMAN (REUBEN)
plus support NEW VALLEY WOLVES & CHANCER _ Main Venue _
Jamie Lenman is best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for underground heroes Reuben, who toured and released relentlessly for most of the noughties.
DAVID FORD
Aiken Promotions presents
DAVID FORD
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €18.00 inclusive of booking fee, available now from Ticketmaster and WAV
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
RESCHEDULED DATE
Whelanslive.com presents
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
plus support MORRISSEY & MARSHALL _ Main Venue _
We’re delighted to have The Magic Numbers back in Whelan’s on Tuesday 18th June. Tickets go on sale on Fri 12th April, 9am from whelanslive.com.
SOMA #030 ft. JOSH McCLOREY & SYNK
SOMA #030
featuringJOSH McCLOREY & SYNK
plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^
SOMA is back and we’re celebrating our 30th event with a huge line up. Josh McClorey is back with a solo project and he’s going to be bringing some seriously melty vibes to the SOMA stage along with Synk who’ve been absolutely smashing it lately with their inventive electronic bops.
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JOSH McCLOREY
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdITn7fAOfk/ — — — — —SYNK
https://www.facebook.com/SynkHQ — — — — — 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
FUR
ON SALE THUR 9th MAY, 9AM
MCD proudly presents
FUR
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ FUR announce headline Dublin show for Upstairs at Whelan’s. Formed just over three years ago in the seaside town that the band – completed by guitarist Harry, bassist Tav, and drummer Flynn
ELLYD
ELLYD
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After a successful few months of touring across the country, ELLYD is set to play her first gig with her newly formed live band at Whelan’s on June 21st.
THE FINNJAMINS
THE FINNJAMINS
plus support GIF ^ Upstairs ^ The Finnjamins is a multi dimensional organisation and it’s sole purpose is to play the strings of the Holy and the Fallen , Lucifier and Yawee together create the duality of life.TICKETS
€8 / €5 student available on the door Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER 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.
BIMM DUBLIN – LIVE & LYRICAL
BIMM Dublin presents
LIVE & LYRICAL Show
_ Main Venue _
The BIMM College Live and Lyrical gigs are held once every term for the college’s songwriting students to showcase their material backed up by the other music students from the BIMM College.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ THE SAVVY SPARROWS + THE OFFSETS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsTHE SAVVY SPARROWS
plus supportTHE OFFSETS
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ THE LAST VINCI // MINUS TEN THOUSAND HOURS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsTHE LAST VINCI // MINUS TEN THOUSAND HOURS
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
DANNY O’BRIEN
DANNY O’BRIEN
REFORMER plus support _ Main Venue _
What happens when a touring stand-up comedian can no longer stand up?
A food obsessing cheese lover tries veganism for a month?
After a near career-ending knee injury O’ Brien is too young for pilates and too unbalanced for yoga. This award-winning performer brings you his brand-new hilarious hour of stand-up where self-destruction and self-discovery meet!
Following in the footsteps of Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran, Danny was handpicked this year to perform as part of the iconic ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fest’ show touring Australia, he has also featured on The Comedy Channel and is a regular on Irish TV and Radio. He has supported Today FM’s Dermot & Dave on three live tours and last year was asked to open for American comedian Bill Burr in front of over 7,000 people in Dublin.
“He opened for me at the 3Arena and he f*cking murdered it!” – Bill Burr
“A perfect mix of brains, banter and brilliance” – Great Scott ★★★★★
“Danny O’ Brien absolutely nailed it!” – David Cross (Arrested Development)
TICKETS
€15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-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 Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
JOANNE McNALLY: WORK IN PROGRESS
Lisa Richards presents
JOANNE McNALLY
WORK IN PROGRESS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Joanne burst onto the Irish comedy scene in 2014 and in less than a year in the business, she became the co-host on RTÉ 2’s flagship comedy show Republic of Telly, co-wrote and starred in the stage show Separated At Birth
STEVE FORBERT
Whelanslive.com presents
STEVE FORBERT
_ Main Venue _ Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit back in 1979. Thirty-plus years later, he’s still writing acclaimed songs
SESKIN LANE
SESKIN LANE
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After sold out shows in ‘The Cobblestones’ Smithfield, and ‘The Source’ Thurles, Seskin Lane return to Dublin for their 1st show of 2019- 1
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