Month: September 2020

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SUN 24th OCT

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SD Entertainment presents

BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY

plus support EAMONN McCORMACK & HIS BAND Fri, 18/06/2021 Whelan’s Upstairs “…You’re unlikely to hear a better straight ahead rock ‘n’ roll record this year. You can trace the low slung guitars of Monday Club and Roll The Dice back to The Faces and Exile-era Stones…” 7/10 – CLASSIC ROCK “ ‘Shooting The Breeze’ is simply masterful and gives all those new rough blues rockers a run for their money”. 10/10 Album Of The Month – POWERPLAY “Blackwater Conspiracy stand out, not because what they do is necessarily new, but because they’re supremely good at it”. 4/5 – PLANET ROCK Ask anyone Irish and they’ll tell you music is in their blood, and so it is with Blackwater Conspiracy from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Their debut album “Shootin’ The Breeze” was released June 2017 in the UK to wholesale critical acclaim. Festival slots at Download, Steelhouse and Ramblin’ Man Fair (2017 & 2019) and also high octane tours supporting Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Kris Barras, Joanne Shaw Taylor, along with three headline UK club tours cemented their reputation on the live scene. Blackwater Conspiracy’s debut appearance at Ramblin’ Man Fair was even featured in “10 Of The Greatest Ramblin’ Man Sets So Far”, on the festivals official website. Early 2020 saw the release of the bands second album “Two Tails & The Dirty Truth Of Love & Revolution”, an album that further went to highlight their musical diversity and unique approach to song craft. Upon it’s release, “Two Tails…” debuted at #3 on the Official UK Rock & Metal Album Chart and #2 on the Offi cial UK Independent Album Breakers Chart. Blackwater Conspiracy continue to go from strength to strength, spreading their heady musical cocktail for more to discover. The story of the band is the story of 5 guys from Northern Ireland who have played music all their lives. Having crossed paths frequently over the years they came together as Blackwater Conspiracy in the Summer of 2015, formed from the ashes of two of the country’s most popular local bands, Million Dollar Reload and Swanee River. Their intention from the outset was no more following of trends, no more conforming to what was expected – they are 5 individuals wanting to fully express themselves whilst playing in a band. Sounds simple, but consider a pianist taking inspiration from Brian Stetzer and Jerry Lee Lewis, a bass player infl uenced by Iron Maiden and Thin Lizzy, a drummer driven by everyone from Buddy Rich to Danny Carey and two guitar players oozing The Stones, The Faces and The Black Crowes – you’re going to create a pretty unique musical melting pot. Songwriters Phil Conalane and Brian Mallon take a refreshingly free-form approach to their songs, thus allowing all this individual expression to take place. The result is a breathtaking panorama of material – from rich bluesy slide guitar rock to achingly delicate confessional country; from galloping radio friendly rock ‘n’ roll to late night dark corner whiskey blues. The band play with a confi dence and effortless ease, the arrangements are epic and it’s all woven together with one of the most naturally expressive classic rock voices in the world today. Like the River Blackwater, the geographical link that ties each member together, and from where they take their name, there is an unstoppable fl ow, a natural power and order of things present here – this is the essence of Blackwater Conspiracy. BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY are; Phil Conalane – Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Brian Mallon – Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals Kie McMurray – Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals Aaron Connelly – Keyboards / Backing Vocals Fionn O’Hagain – Drums

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SEPT 30th, 2021 at the GRAND SOICAL

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID MCD proudly presents

BOBBI ARLO

plus support Thur, 25/03/2021 Whelan’s Upstairs

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May 22nd, 2022 at Opium

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ON SALE FRI 25th SEPT, 10AM MCD proudly presents

DONNY BENÉT

plus support Sun, 23/05/2021 Whelan’s Main Venue Konichiwa. Santorini. Working Out. These songs represent just a small taste of the enigma that is Donny Benét. Hailed and panned by critics as “Prince on a serious budget cut” Donny Benét is best described as the favourite nephew to Uncles Giorgio Moroder, Alan Vega and Michael McDonald. Residing in Sydney, Australia, Benét writes, performs and records entirely by himself at the renowned Donnyland Studios. Vintage synthesisers and drum machines are used exclusively to present Benét’s views on life, love and relationships through the power of song. Benét’s 2011 breakthrough album “Don’t Hold Back”, confused and intrigued many, establishing him as a cult figure in the Australian music scene. The piece de resistance came in the form of the 2018 album The Don. Donny’s latest singles Second Dinner and Girl of My Dreams provide a small taste of his recently released and highly anticipated album Mr Experience. A breakthrough set at the Pohoda Festival in 2018 led to constant international touring throughout 2018/19 with Donny building new audiences across Europe and the US. Don is joined by his band of professionals, The Donny Benét Show band when performing live. “Jeffrey Lebowski, it is “The Dude”, Donny Benét, it is “The Don”. Quite simply.” TICKETS FROM €16 ON SALE FRIDAY 25TH SEPT AT 10AM FROM TICKETMASTER

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OCT 22nd, 2021

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID MCD proudly presents

SAARLOOS

plus support Sat, 10/04/2021 Whelan’s Main Venue SAARLOOS are a Rock/Pop trio from Dublin. The band is made up of Brian McGovern, Craig Gallagher and Andy Kavanagh. Both Craig and Brian had made a considerable name for themselves as solo singer/songwriters.

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JAN 21st, 2022

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID MCD proudly presents

LIME CORDIALE

plus support Thur, 06/05/2021 >> LIVE AT OPIUM >> The band on everyone’s ‘must see’ list this year is Sydney based outfit Lime Cordiale. Brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach who are responsible for delivering hook-laden jams

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NOV 9th, 2021

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ON SALE FRI 18th SEPT, 10AM Singular Artists presents

ELDERBROOK

plus support Fri, 05/03/2021 Whelan’s Live phenomenon. Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist. Producer. Singer/songwriter who has worked with top tier names including Camelphat, Rudimental, Diplo, Black Coffee and more.

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Oct 22nd, 2021

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ON SALE FRI 18th SEPT, 10AM MCD proudly presents

MEGAN O’NEILL

plus support Thur, 22/04/2021 Whelan’s upstairs

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS VALID MCD proudly presents

WILL AND THE PEOPLE

plus support Tue, 18/05/2021 Whelan’s Upstairs Will & the people make surprisingly delicate music for such a hard-living band – As befits a band that promotes a forward-thinking hybrid of rock, reggae, hip-hop, punk, folk, with storytelling that at times mirrors dirtbag greats like Denis Johnson or Raymond Carver.

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS VALID MCD proudly presents

LYDIA FORD

plus guest Sat, 13/03/2021 Whelan’s Upstairs Lydia Ford is a pop artist originally from Mayo, Ireland. She writes dreamy and sincere pop songs that balance light, airy musicality with deeper and more introspective lyrics.

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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID MCD proudly presents

MARCUS WOODS

plus support FOMORIAN VEIN Fri, 30/04/2021 Whelan’s Upstairs Ryan Cullen, otherwise known under the pseudonym “Marcus Woods”, is a 19 year old multi-genre producer from Dublin, Ireland with production and sounds consisting of a fusion of ambient, trap and experimental elements.

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MAR 25th, 2022

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ON SALE WED 9th SEPT, 9AM MCD proudly present

THE ACES

plus support Fri, 30/04/2021 Whelan’s main venue The Aces are ready to greet you now, again. It’s been two years since the quartet released its acclaimed debut album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic.

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OCT 30th, 2021

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ON SALE FRI 4th SEPT, 10AM

THE SPITFIRES

Sat, 29/05/2021 >> LIVE AT OPIUM >> Movement, progression and utilising opportunities have been ever-present in The Spitfires’ camp since their emergence back in 2012 and what a journey that has been thus far…