Month: October 2019

U:MACK & Whelanslive.com presents

THE UTOPIA STRONG

featuring STEVE DAVIS, KAVUS TORABI & MICHAEL YORK plus support ^ Upstairs ^

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

HUDSON TAYLOR

6 Night Stand plus support TUE 17th, WED 18th, THUR 19th, FRI 20th & SAT 21st DEC + 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

MEELAGOOLA proudly presents

GENERATION WHYYY?

^ Upstairs ^ My feet hurt. I’m cold. I’ve no internet. I’m hungry. My phone’s dying. My vape’s dead. I can’t deal. Pose. Flash. Filter. Post. Wait. Anticipate. React. Delete. Cry in a pillow. Repeat.

MCD proudly presents

PETROL GIRLS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Petrol Girls are a feminist post-hardcore punk band, originally formed in London, with members from Austria, Lithuania and the UK.

MCD proudly presents

ALEX GOUGH

plus guest JARJARJR ^ Upstairs ^ FOLLOWING A STAND OUT PERFORMANCE AT ELECTRIC PICNIC, AND WITH OVER 700,000 ONLINE STREAMS, RISING IRISH HIP-HOP/ALTERNATIVE ARTIST, DRUMMER AND PRODUCER ALEX GOUGH

HALLOWEEN HOUSE OF FREAKS

GALWAY STREET CLUB

and special guests _ Main Venue _ The Luncatics have taken over the Asylum….be afraid, be very afraid. If you aren’t careful you may come across the best Halloween party this side of the Liffey.

ON SALE FRI 11th OCT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents

LAWRIII CRAIC

plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Aiken Promotions proudly presents Lawriii Craic live at Whelan’s (Upstairs), Saturday, 30th November 2019. Tickets €12.60 inclusive of booking fee, on sale Friday at 9AM.

Oldflattop.com presents

VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS

plus support PETE CUMMINS ^ Upstairs ^ “One of the best live acts for my money in the country at the moment. Storming set. Quite magical” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster “Villiers and The Villains would blow away any roots music audience anywhere” – Trevor Hodgett, R&R Magazine ——————————————————————— With their critically acclaimed LP ‘Music Confounds The Machines’ garnering high praise from BBC Radio Scotland’s Ricky Ross, BBC Radio Ulster’s Ralph McLean and RTE Radio’s ‘Late Date’ host and Hothouse Flower Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Villiers and The Villains continue their upward spiral with raw and raucous gigs at Kilkenny Roots, Electric Picnic, The American Bar, Stendhal Festival, Belfast City Blues Festival, Crumlin Road Gaol and many more. Old school rhythm, rock ‘n’ blues akin to The Band and Bob Dylan, these villains are proving they are the ones to watch. “Dylan and The Band in The Big Pink basement, after a couple of bottles of red” R2 Magazine “You want your support to be good…but not this good!” Mark Kermode, BBC / The Dodge Brothers “…frantic, dirty blues sounds of the 60’s Reeperbahn. Other more tender moments drip with an ‘Astral Weeks’ like sweet cherry wine” Folk & Tumble “Ten out of ten for ripping it up” Acoustic Magazine “Vague echoes of Blind Boy Fuller” Blues In Britain “I’m lovin’ this album” Big Boy Bloater, The Blues Magazine, Teamrock Radio “All the attributes of a modern day folk music hero” Fatea, David Dee Moore “Superb songwriting rooted in a great tradition.” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster Photo Credit: George Pennock

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

KEVIN NEARY

plus support ^ Upstairs ^  Kevin Neary is an energetic and honest Singer-Songwriter from Galway, living in Dublin. Kevin writes purely from the heart with lyrics that often tell a story when you dare to read between the lines. He writes and performs an eclectic mix of acoustic based songs that will appeal to those with a taste for Soul, Folk and Acoustic Rock. In his music, Kevin varies from using a strong, ferocious voice to portray his most intense feelings all the way down to the softest lyrics, barely heard. A multi-instrumentalist, playing instruments such as guitar, piano, drums and saxophone, Kevin has brought this variety of instruments to create a unique live show and has played in venues in Dublin such as Whelan’s, Workman’s etc. He has also played in other venues such as The Roisín Dubh, Monroes, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club Upstairs (London), The Bedford (London) etc. Coming from solo acoustic and humble busking roots, Kevin has grown from the streets of Galway and has found an explosive sound in a full band setting. He recently was spotted in Dublin by legendary Broadway actress and The Greatest Showman’s iconic singer Keala Settle (winner of Golden Globe for best original song), and a live performance of his song Man of Faith appeared on her instagram, whete she commended his singing ability and performance. Kevin will be recording his most popular songs with established producer Michael Heffernan (who has worked with the likes of Gavin James, The Coronas, Dermot Kennedy, The Script, Il Divo, Swedish House Mafia etc.) and is hoping to release his first single in November.

TICKETS

€9 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.

Whelanslive.com presents

THESE CHARMING MEN

plus support _ Main Venue _ Formed in 1995, These Charming Men are well known as being the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute act around. 

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

MAR 3rd, 2021

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Statement from the promoter MCD:

COVID-19 STATEMENT Effective Immediately from 1800hrs today 12th March 2020 Covid-19 Government Directive issued to cancel all public events until Sunday 29th March of a capacity of 100 people and over. Following today’s (12th March 2020) Irish Government directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between now and 29th March MCD Productions has now postponed all affected shows. MCD Productions is currently working with artists and venues to reschedule all dates. Original tickets purchased for all affected events will remain valid for rescheduled dates which will be notified to patrons on confirmation. MCD Productions wish to thank all our customers and staff for their continued co-operation and understanding during this unprecedented time in the interests of health and welfare of all. For updates please visit www.MCD.ie — — — — — MCD proudly presents

WILLIAM DUVALL

plus support _ Main Venue _ Few musicians have had a career as artistically diverse and successful as Alice in Chains frontman, William DuVall.

TURN

plus support _ Main Venue _ Ollie Cole and indie greats TURN have announced the will play Whelan’s on Sunday 30^th December. The band responsible for such amazing hits as “Facedown”, “Summer Song”, “Another Year Over”, Bereta and “Beeswax”

Aiken Promotions presents

SAM LEWIS

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “…he sounds from another time, or timeless. Either way, good.” – **** Sylvie Simmons, Mojo Magazine “Irresistible…8/10” – Johnny Sharp, The Blues Magazine

Aiken Promotions presents

ODD MORRIS

plus guest HIS FATHER’S VOICE ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €12.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale tomorrow at 9AM Odd Morris are delighted to announce a headline show at Whelans (Upstairs), Friday, 31st January 2020.

ON SALE NOW Aiken Promotions presents

DEERHUNTER

plus support MATINEE //  DOORS 3PM _ Main Venue _ Following the news of their sold out show in Whelan’s, 2nd November 2019, Deerhunter have announced they have added an early show the same day, due to demand. Tickets €35.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale Thursday at 10AM.