Month: September 2019

PATRICK McCABE: THE BIG YAROO LAUNCH

Written by darren on September 30, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

FROM EVENTBRITE.IE Francie Brady is back…

THE BIG YAROO

by Patrick McCabe LAUNCH NIGHT ^ Upstairs ^ The Big Yaroo by Patrick McCabe From the author of The Butcher Boy and Breakfast on Pluto.

ROE

Written by darren on September 27, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

MCD proudly presents

ROE

plus support BOBBI ARLO _ Main Venue _

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 credit card 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 Promos

STEVE HOFSTETTER

Written by darren on September 26, 2019. Posted in News, Uncategorized.

STEVE HOFSTETTER

plus support ^^ The Parlour ^^ Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown.

DELTA SLEEP

Written by darren on September 25, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

* * * * *

THIS GIG HAS BEEN

MOVED

TO DROP DEAD TWICE

ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

* * * * *

Venture Proudly Presents

DELTA SLEEP

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Not content to be defined by any strict sub-genre or category, Delta Sleep continue to mould their sound into something that goes beyond the labels of just math-rock, demonstrating a firm command of structure and melody.

HAIL THE GHOST

Written by darren on September 25, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

HAIL THE GHOST

plus support _ Main Venue _ Hail The Ghost return to play Whelan’s following the release of their second studio album, ‘Arrhythmia’ (Out December 6th 2019). The bands’ debut album, ‘Forsaken’ was released in 2015 to wide critical acclaim.

BRIAN DEADY

Written by darren on September 25, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

ON SALE FRI 27th SEPT, 10AM MCD proudly presents

BRIAN DEADY

plus support _ Main Venue _ BRIAN DEADY PLAYS A HEADLINE SHOW IN WHELAN’S DUBLIN, SATURDAY 30TH OF NOVEMBER 2019. TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM

JESUIT DRIPS, CHOW MEIN & MORE

Written by darren on September 24, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

POST-POP presents

JESUIT DRIPS, CHOW MEIN

plus support VENDETTA LOVE ^ Upstairs ^

Jesuit Drips and Chow Mein are ready to tear the hole off whelans upstairs to celebrate not just the spookiest night of the year, but Jesuit Drips new single launch as well. Stall down on halloween to witness the most hexed gig of the year. Fancy dress recommended but not required. Goin a biteen mental is required however. Support from Vendetta Love — — — — —

TICKETS

€5 on the door 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.

SOMA #034 ft. JOOCE & SKINNER

Written by darren on September 24, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

SOMA #034

featuring

JOOCE & SKINNER

plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^

SOMA #034 ft. JOOCE & Skinner We’re back baby, and we’re ready to bring you some Irish guitar bands to shove down your ear drums. Jooce are gonna bring you some psychy-funky goodness while Skinner brings the garage rock grooves. This is gonna be big ‘ol party. Listen to JOOCE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CvxQKw4l94zmebOGzkDdJ Listen to Skinner: https://skinner97.bandcamp.com/track/headroom 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

THE OFF MESSAGE MEDIA PODCAST

Written by darren on September 23, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

Aiken promotions presents DUBLIN PODCAST FESTIVAL

THE OFF MESSAGE MEDIA PODCAST

Trust Me, I’m a Journalist ^^ The Parlour ^^ Has the media lost our trust? If so, what can it do to regain it? More importantly, should we ever actually fully trust our media? A quartet of the good and the great of Irish media discuss and debate with Off Message’s Pat O’Mahony.

BLUE HAWAII

Written by darren on September 20, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

MCD proudly presents

BLUE HAWAII

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Blue Hawaii have been recording and releasing music for almost a decade. You would think it’d be clockwork by now, but their fourth record, “Open Reduction Internal Fixation”, has proved to be anything but.

EL CLASH COMBO

Written by darren on September 17, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

Ireland’s premier Clash tribute band

EL CLASH COMBO

playing LONDON CALLING (40th anniversary) _ Main Venue _

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of LONDON CALLING, we’re delighted to have Ireland’s premier Clash tribute band, El Clash Combo in Whelan’s on Sat 19th Oct.

NEW YEARS EVE w/ AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR

Written by darren on September 17, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

Whelanslive.com presents

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY plus support BICURIOUS + SIMON BIRD _ Main Venue _

And So I Watch You From Afar announce five very special performances in Ireland this December. Including New Years Eve in Whelan’s!

Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

LILLA VARGEN

Written by darren on September 13, 2019. Posted in News, Uncategorized.

ON SALE MON 16th SEPT, 10AM MCD proudly presents

LILLA VARGEN

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Lilla Vargen is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland. Her name means Little Wolf in Swedish – an alias which encapsulates both her strong, soulful, evocative voice and the vulnerability in those honest, minimal songs of love and loss.

TWIN PEAKS

Written by darren on September 13, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

ON SALE FRI 20th SEPT, 10AM MCD proudly presents

TWIN PEAKS

plus support _ Main Venue _

TICKETS

ON SALE FRI 20th SEPT, 10AM: €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 from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

BRÍAN FARRELL + DECLAN GUCKIAN

Written by darren on September 12, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

BRÍAN FARRELL + DECLAN GUCKIAN

^ Upstairs ^

BRÍAN FARRELL

http://www.Instagram.com/bfarrellmusic http://www.Youtube.com/bfarrellmusic http://www.Facebook.com/bfarrellmusic — — — — —

DECLAN GUCKIAN

http://declanguckian.com

TICKETS

€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 Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

FRANK BURKITT & VYVIENNE LONG

Written by darren on September 9, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

FRANK BURKITT & VYVIENNE LONG

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ A Double Bill of stunning original songs Vyvienne Long and Frank Burkitt are embarking on a whistle stop tour of Ireland in November 2019

THE CORONAS

Written by darren on September 9, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

MCD proudly presents

THE CORONAS

‘Long way Home Festival’ THE CORONAS ON STAGE 8:30PM _ Main Venue _ The Coronas bring their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ tour to Dublin! Over the past few months The Coronas have travelled the length and breadth of Ireland on their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ tour.

CHERRY COMEDY

Written by darren on September 6, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^

Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

GALWAY STREET CLUB (Single Launch)

Written by darren on September 6, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

GALWAY STREET CLUB

“Black Widow of Iron Mountain” Single Launch plus support _ Main Venue _ Galway Street Club are bringing their latest Live Show to Whelan’s Live on October 1st to celebrate the release of ‘Black Widow of Iron Mountain’ the debut single from their upcoming album.

JORDAN RAKEI

Written by darren on September 6, 2019. Posted in News, Uncategorized.

MCD proudly presents

JORDAN RAKEI

plus support ARLO PARKS MOVED FROM THE ACADEMY, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID _ Main Venue _ On the 14th June Jordan Rakei will release his new album “Origin” on Ninja Tune. It includes new singles “Say Something” and “Minds Eye”, and is overtly inspired by dystopian visions of our future, with many of the album lyrics exploring technological growth, and how it affects our sense of humanity.

HUDSON TAYLOR (5 Night Stand) 2019

Written by darren on September 6, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

2019 /// 2019 /// 2019 /// 2019 MCD proudly presents

HUDSON TAYLOR

5 Night Stand plus support TUE 17th, WED 18th, THUR 19th, ~~FRI 20th,~~ ~~SAT 21st~~ & EXTRA DATE SUN 22nd DEC _ Main Venue _ Hudson Taylor play a 5 night stand this Christmas at Whelan’s in Dublin from the 17th to the 21st of December 2019 Back To You out today, Friday 6th September 2019. Listen here: https://orcd.co/htbacktoyou

STEPHEN ROBINSON (FREE ENTRY!)

Written by darren on September 5, 2019. Posted in News.

STEPHEN ROBINSON

plus guest STINA _ Main Venue _ As former front-man with iconic Dublin band Angels of Mons and later The Laundry Shop, Robinson has well paid his Rock n’ Roll dues, extensively touring, playing large festivals and releasing 3 albums to huge critical acclaim.

JAXSON

Written by darren on September 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

MCD proudly presents

JAXSON

plus support ^ Upstairs ^

TICKETS – SOLD OUT

~~ON SALE FRI 6th SEPT, 9AM: €12.80 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 credit card 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 Promos

SUNDOWN

Written by darren on September 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

ON SALE FRI 6th SEPT, 9AM MCD proudly presents

SUNDOWN

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Irish Rock 4-piece SUNDOWN announce headline Whelans show SUNDOWN is one of the latest bands to emerge from the Ireland’s rock music scene.

UP TO 90′ GOES LIVE! w/ EMMA DORAN & JULIE JAY

Written by darren on September 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

UP TO 90′ GOES LIVE!

with

EMMA DORAN & JULIE JAY

THE SIMPSONS SPECIAL _ Main Venue _ ‘Up to 90’ goes live! Join our hilarious comedic duo Emma Doran and Julie Jay as they chat all things Simpsons with their special guest comedy panel. We talk stand-out characters, recall the zingiest quotes and look back at top moments in everyone’s favourite animated sitcom.

TICKETS

€10 via eventbrite.ie 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.

SORCHA RICHARDSON

Written by darren on September 3, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

MCD proudly presents

SORCHA RICHARDSON

plus support CONOR ADAMS (ALL TVVINS) _ Main Venue _ Irish singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson has been cultivating a cult fanbase for several years. Songs such as ‘Ruin Your Night’, ‘Petrol Station’ and ‘Can’t We Pretend’

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.