Month: June 2019
I HEART THE KINKS
DALY
PERCOLATOR + THE ALTERED HOURS
THE BONNY MEN
THE BONNY MEN
plus support KC VIK _ Main Venue _ Comprised of seven individuals, each masters of their own instruments, with titles among them including multiple All-Ireland Champions, World Bodhrán Champion, and a recipient of the prestigious TG4 “Young Musician of the Year”THE WINTER PASSING
THE KAKATSITSI DRUMMERS + MBILOU
Big Bang Festival presents
THE KAKATSITSI DRUMMERS OF GHANA
plus
MBILOU FROM GABON
_ Main Venue _
Kakatsitsi Drummers from Ghana are one of the most respected West African drumming groups outside of Africa. They spend half the year at home in Ghana and half on the road, most recently accompanying The Orb at Glastonbury.AMY MONTGOMERY
Aiken Promotions presents
AMY MONTGOMERY
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Aiken Promotions proudly presents Amy Montgomery live at Whelan’s (Upstairs), 26th September 2019. The first thing that grabs your attention about Irish singer songwriter Amy Montgomery (apart from her Bohemian look) is her raw and beautiful voiceEVE BELLE
TROPICAL FUCK STORM
Aiken Promotions presents
TROPICAL FUCK STORM
plus support RVG _ Main Venue _ Tropical F*** Storm return to Dublin this November with their mind-melting new album Braindrops (out August 23rd).!!! (chk chk chk)
INHALER
MCD proudly presents
INHALER
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Meeting at school in 2012, and assuming their current line up in 2016, INHALER is a Dublin four piece rock and roll band.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ CONSTANT SUPPLY (Album Launch) + BODIES
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsCONSTANT SUPPLY
ALBUM LAUNCH plus guestsBODIES
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/ LOSTBOYS + AÁRON
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsLOSTBOYS
plus guestsAÁRON
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/ DED RABBIT
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsDED RABBIT
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.CHECKPOINT + AWOL ACTIVE
ACID GRANNY
ACID GRANNY
plus support _ Main Venue _ In light of our recent virus, Whelan’s have asked if we could spare a mingin giblet for them this Wednesday 19th June for a Main Room Vroom Vroom. As we are heading to Glastonbury for our meta-art experience ‘THIS IS MINGLAND’ just a few days laysher, we might use this gig to write some songs. We will also be flexing our fancy art, and (courageously) releasing some new little fellas into the pigpen. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL WE ACCEPT LAND TROLLEY, TROLLEY, TROLLEY.TICKETS
FREE ENTRY Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.PRIDE LIVE w/ ELKAE, FLOWRS & MORE
Whelan’s in association with Dublin Pride & The Outing Festival presents
PRIDE LIVE
featuringELKAE FLoWRS ST. BISHOP
and guests _ Main Venue _Whelan’s in association with Dublin Pride & The Outing Festival would like to invite you to Pride Live on Sat 22nd Jun. Featuring performances from Elkae, Flowrs, St. Bishop & guests
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
plus supportHEADTRIP ACOUSTIC PROJECT
^ Upstairs ^COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
https://www.facebook.com/itsbadforyou https://www.instagram.com/intelligencec https://www.twitter.com/CounterIntell14 Counter Intelligence is an Irish / Italian 4 piece Band pioneering the genre Transversal Rock. We met in Dublin, Ireland in 2017 and started rehearsing straight away with a view to recording our first Album. So the first year was spent writing and rehearsing all the songs for the Album, and the next year we spent recording it ourselves with our own equipment in various rehearsal rooms and houses around Dublin. It took a while because we all work day jobs (apart from Zar who is our Full-Time Musician). We met at least once a week and now our debut album “Adapt and Evolve” is finally available in all the major stores. Major – Lead Vocals Zar – Guitar & Backing Vox Ghost – Bass & Backing Vox Mountain – Drums & Backing Vox — — — — —HEADTRIP ACOUSTIC PROJECT
https://www.facebook.com/HeadtripAcousticProject https://www.instagram.com/headtripacousticproject https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdy9d2y0KbOMvfSUW4QF0DQ Headtrip Acoustic Project is a trio of two acoustic guitars, one cajon and various percussive elements. Spawned out of busking in the streets of Dublin. It all started when guitarist and vocalist Alessandro Zangrando (aka Zar) and guitarist Giovanni Agostini met for the first time while busking in the streets of Dublin. The two guitar enthusiasts had a natural curiosity to discover what could happen if they mixed their main styles; Lap Tapping & Fingerstyle. As a result of this, the first time they organized a jam session together, they spontaneously composed their first song, which they titled ‘The Rising’. They kept rehearsing to both arrange covers in a very unique way and compose original music fusing their different styles. It wasn’t until April 2017 that percussionist Niccolò Matterazzo (aka Nik Martken) joined in during an experiment they did in Gorey, co. Wexford, where they went to see guitarist Shane Hennessy play a concert. The trio set up in the main street of the town and eloquently without having ever rehearsed as a trio started playing and improvising songs on the spot, it was then they realized there was a strong musical connection among them and the mix of two acoustic guitars plus one Cajon and small percussive elements met to create a unique atmospheric musical experience. Since then they’ve kept working hard on composing original music, busking, playing gigs and releasing their first EP of 5 songs called ‘The Rising’.TICKETS
€5 on the door Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.SYRENS
CLUB PUBALL G ft. AINDRAIS DE STAIC, AOIFE KELLY & MORE
CLUB PUBALL G
featuring AINDRAIS DE STAIC, AOIFE KELLY, SISTERIX, AIDEEN McQUEEN, PEADAR Ó GOIL & MORE ^^ The Parlour ^^ Oíche Shiamsaíochta Gaeilge 19:30: Doirse 20:00-21:00 Sisterix, Aideen McQueen, Peadar Ó Goil 21:00-22:00 Aoife Kelly gus Cairde 22:00-23:00 Aindrias De Staic 23:00-00:00 Ceirneoir a’TíTICKETS
€5 at the door – 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 from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.GALLIE
MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ KRISDEBERG
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsKRISDEBERG
RUNNING SINGLE LAUNCH 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.COLIN GEDDIS
TIMECOP1983
Whelanslive.com presents
in association with The Academy Plaza Hotel
TIMECOP1983
plus support FEMMEPOP _ Main Venue _ Timecop1983’s music is heavily inspired by music from the ’80s and is best described as romantic, cinematic and dreamy. There are many names for the genre but he always likes to label it as Synthwave or Dreamwave.DEERHUNTER
Aiken Promotions presents
DEERHUNTER
plus support _ Main Venue _ Aiken Promotions proudly presents an intimate show for Deerhunter live at Whelan’s, 2nd November 2019. Tickets €35.00 on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.comWHERES LUKE
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
WHERES LUKE
plus support GRWL _ Main Venue _ Wheres Luke? have announced a headline show in Whelan’s This will be an amazing night with support from: GRWL +special guests TBCTO GAZE UPON US: STEVEN SHARPE & KATIE O’CONNOR
STEVEN SHARPE & KATIE O’CONNOR
playing together asTO GAZE UPON US
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After 3 years and 3 European tours Katie O’Connor and Steven Sharpe back in Dublin as Yo Gaze Upon Us for a very special night of music.TO GAZE UPON US
https://www.facebook.com/togazeuponus To Gaze Upon Us made their debut in April of 2015 in the Róisín Dubh in the run up to the Marriage Equality vote, and now they are back! Sharpe takes O’Connor to more upbeat areas, as she leads him to more sentimental and heartfelt places. Blending their individual styles, Katie’s melodic vocals beautifully complement Steven’s flamboyant sass to create a lush sound. The realiness is right here. Both are established and strong vocalists, and when they come together, they bring an extra dose of character and pizazz. Comedic, colourful and occasionally off-the-cuff, this is a show within a gig. Just try and name a more iconic duo . . . I’ll wait. – Irish times – — — — —STEVEN SHARPE
https://www.facebook.com/stevensharpemusic Steve Sharpe is undoubtedly one of Irelands best kept secrets. Steven has been preforming his own brand of out’n’proud music around Galway for the past few years and has made quite a name for himself on the thriving music scene. He has a veracious, witty, and soulful style which blends music, humour and storytelling. Sharpe has an eclectic mix of influences such as R&B, Folk, Rock, Spoken Word, Blues/Soul, Musical Theatre, and a number of Avant-Garde and Alternative artists which is clear in his unique approach to music and performance. “Songwriter, storyteller, raconteur, guitarist, entertainer, and challenger of traditional gender and sexual roles, Steven Sharpe is a man deserving of the term ‘multi-talented’.” – Kernan Andrews “The best Irish entertainer I’ve seen to date” – Simon McDonagh, TheThinAir.net “One of Galways best kept secrets”– Body & Soul, HotPress.com — — — — —KATIE O’CONNOR
https://www.facebook.com/CaitOMusic The intention was to become a midwife. But intention and desire collided for Katie O’Connor in 2011 on the streets of Galway, Ireland. Shortly after graduating, she put her qualification in the back pocket, shaved her head and moved to Berlin with just her guitar and her unrivalled voice. Staying true to herself matters much more than the security of staying within the lines of a normal lifestyle. She is a vagabond. A dreamer. A story-teller. She doesn’t fit the mould. Reasons why she calls Galway home. Yet in true globetrotter fashion, she spends many weeks of the year on the road, telling her stories in clubs, bars, cafes, concert halls and on the street. It is easy to stop and listen because she is genuine with a palpable passion in her songs. Her fourth album ‘Fuel for Dreaming’ has been met with a very positive response from her listeners.TICKETS
€10 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 requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ GREYFACE + SCATHED
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsGREYFACE
plus guestsSCATHED
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.FRANC MOODY
PATRICIA LALOR, RUNAH, MOYLAN & MARTIN McDONNELL
Beardfire Music presents
PATRICIA LALOR RUNAH MOYLAN MARTIN McDONNELL
^ Upstairs ^PATRICIA LALOR
https://www.facebook.com/patricialalorsings/ https://twitter.com/patriciasings Since picking up the guitar and ukulele at the age of 11, Patricia Lalor, now 13MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ ARMS THAT FIT LIKE LEGS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsARMS THAT FIT LIKE LEGS
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.STOLEN CITY, NOBODYS HEROES, AMY NAESSENS, RYAN CAHILL & SYRENS
ON SALE FRI 14th JUN, 9AM
STOLEN CITY NOBODYS HEROES AMY NAESSENS RYAN CAHILL SYRENS
^ Upstairs ^ In aid of Irish Society for Autism — — — — —STOLEN CITY
https://www.facebook.com/OfficalStolenCity — — — — —NOBODYS HEROES
https://www.facebook.com/band.nobodysheroes/ — — — — —AMY NAESSENS
https://www.facebook.com/amynaessensmusic/ — — — — —RYAN CAHILL
https://www.facebook.com/ryancahillmusic/ — — — — —SYRENS
https://www.facebook.com/Syrensdublin/TICKETS
ON SALE FRI 14th JUN, 9AM: €12 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 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 PromosTBL8 [FREE ENTRY]
TBL8
_ Main Venue _ TBL8 (pronounced ‘Table 8’) are an eclectically-inspired urban brass ensemble based in Dublin. Established in August 2017, TBL8 combines nearly 100 years’ worth of playing experience among its members who come from varied musical backgrounds.MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ TBL8
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsTBL8
plus support 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.HONEYFEET
SOMA #031 ft. OTHERKIN
SOMA #031
featuringOTHERKIN
plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Well… we’re in our 30’s now, no better way to celebrate than welcoming OTHERKIN back to the SOMA stage. This is the first Irish show the band has played in over 12 months and they’ll be playing a whole bunch of material for the first time. The last time the band played SOMA was to celebrate the release of their debut album OK and it was one of the sweatiest and craziest SOMA parties to date. We have a feeling Round 2 could be just as crazy.. click attending for free entry and get down early on the 28th as it’s set to be a very busy night! — — — — —OTHERKIN
http://www.otherkinok.com/ https://www.facebook.com/otherkinOK/ https://twitter.com/otherkinok — — — — — As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favourite 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 requiredMIDNIGHT HOUR w/ OVER BEING UNDER // STAIRWELLS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsOVER BEING UNDER
plus guestsSTAIRWELLS
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/ BULLET GIRL // CALLOUS CROWS
MIDNIGHT HOUR
presentsBULLET GIRL // CALLOUS CROWS
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.TRAINMAN BLUES
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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TRAINMAN BLUES
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Trainman Blues is the brainchild of Irish singer/songwriter Richard Farrell and Danish producer Laust ‘Krudtmejer’ Nielsen.
BOBBY BASIL
Sleepover Club Presents