plus support_ Main Venue _
After multiple sold out shows in Dublin, London Astrobeat Orchestra will return, this time performing songs from the iconic Talking Heads live at Whelans, 20th June 2020. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM.
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MCD proudly presents
CAOILIAN SHERLOCK
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Playing guitar and writing songs since the age of fifteen, well worn through years in rock and roll bands – Caoilian Sherlock’s solo material takes a considered
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GYPSIES ON THE AUTOBAHN
FAREWELL GIG
plus support_ Main Venue _
Come and join Gypsies on the Autoban to celebrate their final show on Sat 18th April. Ticket €15 go on sale on Fri 6th March at 9am available from Whelanslive.com.
Statement from the band:
TICKETS – POSTPONED
ON SALE FRI 6th MAR, 9AM: €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 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
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I Heart Gigs presents
I HEART STEVIE WONDER
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Join us as we celebrate the genius that is Stevie Wonder.
On the great man’s 70th birthday the I Heart crew will assemble a 10 piece band with an array of incredible guest singers
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Playback presents
STOP MAKING SENSE
LIVE BAND
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Floor lamp? Check. Big suit? Check. A tape they’d like to play? Check.
You’ve watched the film, heard the album and gone to the screenings. Now it’s time to see the live band tribute show! Fresh from highly successful appearances in venues such as the Button Factory and the Whale Theatre, Playback are hitting the newly refurbished Opium Rooms with their re-enactment of Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.
Come and watch as the band blast through all sixteen of the songs from the film, including classics like “Psycho Killer”, “Once in a Lifetime”, “Burning Down the House” and “This Must Be the Place”.
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Playback is an “album tribute” band. We cover classic albums in their entirety, then round out our sets with some of the artist’s greatest hits. So far our repertoire includes Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde (1960s), David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane (1970s) and Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense (1980s).
Our current project, “Still Don’t Make No Sense: The Music of Stop Making Sense”, includes every song from the film as well as classic visual moments like the tape recorder, the lamp dance, the projections and the Big Suit. The show’s lineup includes Justin McCann (vocals, keys), Cathal Farrelly (vocals, guitar, Big Suit), Jack Hussey (lead guitar), Gordon Dunning (bass), Mark Finlay (drums), Paula Size (vocals) and Ronan Slater (percussion).
€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 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
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Selective Memory presents
STEFAN MURPHY
plus support
YOUNG SMITH
_ Main Venue _
Stefan Murphy has been making music and putting out albums since 2006. With his first serious project The Mighty Stef he made 4 records and toured the world incessantly from his home base in Dublin Ireland before moving to Berlin in 2015.
STRIP CLUB EINSTEINplus support_ Main Venue _
Critically acclaimed comedian and host of Vice’s Hate Thy Neighbour and Channel 4’s Adventures in Futureland, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour again after his incredible 2018 World Tour.
RESCHEDULED DATEplus support^ Upstairs ^
Born and raised in Bournemouth, Jack Vallier’s humble beginnings can be traced back to a very recent February 24th, 2017 and the self-release of his debut single, Rebekah.
WE ARE WORKING ON A RESCHEDULED DATE, MORE INFO WHEN WE HAVE IT
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8RADIO MUSIC TABLE QUIZ
^^ The Parlour ^^
Attention Music Fans! The next 8Radio.com music quiz takes place in The Parlour at Whelan’s of Wexford Street on Thursday 26th Mar from 7.30pm!
PRE-SALE, WED 28th Feb, 10AM from skiddle.comGENERAL SALE, FRI 28th FEB, 10AM from Seetickets.com
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
plus supportLAURAN BETH^ Upstairs ^
Zoe Clarke is an 18-year-old musician and songwriter hailing from West Dublin.
Deemed as one of Dublin’s hottest emerging talents
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MCD proudly presents
SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Sophie Doyle Ryder is Irish, born in Dublin. She is a pop singer and a songwriter. Sophie has sang her entire life, with inspiration from artists like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
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Aiken Promotions presents
THE MARY WALLOPERS
plus support_ Main Venue _
Following an epic performance on Tommy Tiernan show on RTE, The Mary Wallopers have announced a headline show live at Whelans, Friday 24th April 2020. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10AM from Ticketmaster.
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THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS
plus support_ Main Venue _
The Springsteen Sessions – as far as paying homage to The Boss and his music there’s none finer. Not a “look-a-likey” pale imitation, but the full-on raw power of Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered with all the joy, passion and fun up close and personal.
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PANIK ATTAKS
plus support^ Upstairs ^
“Panik Attaks are a no-nonsense punk rock band from Dublin, Ireland” They have just released their debut EP, White Water Rafting.
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TERTIA
plus support^ Upstairs ^
With her debut album penned for release in May 2020, Tertia (tersh-a) is a 21-year old multi instrumental artist, songwriter and producer. Teaching herself the piano as a toddler, she had written her first song by the age of 6 (although her music style has come along since then).
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Ventura, California is a picturesque beachside town along the Pacific coast. But beneath this tranquil veneer, something dangerous lurks in the shadows of the dark.
PRE-RELEASE ALBUM PARTY^^ The Parlour ^^
Do you want to be the first to hear our new album ‘Loving Everywhere I Go’? We’re hosting a series of exclusive pre-release album parties around Ireland.
^^ The Parlour ^^
Attention Music Fans! The next 8Radio.com music quiz takes place in The Parlour at Whelan’s of Wexford Street on Thursday 27th Feb from 7.30pm!
plus supportTOSHÍN & AUDIBLE CHOCOLATEguest acts includeTOLU MAKAY, BOBBI ARLO + MORE
_ Main Venue _
RYAN O’SHAUGHNESSY & ZAPHO ‘100 WAYS’ video release
Dublin based artists Ryan O’Shaughnessy and Zapho released their first collaboration ‘100 Ways’ on the 31st January 2020.
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MCD proudly presents
MARCUS WOODS
plus supportFOMORIAN VEIN^ 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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Whelanslive.com presents
THESE CHARMING MEN
MEAT IS MURDER 35th ANNIVERSARY_ 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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MCD proudly presents
STOMPTOWN BRASS
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Following a blistering national tour last Autumn, 8-piece Urban Street Funk band STOMPTOWN BRASS are back with a brand new show to kick off the 2020 festival season!
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MCD proudly presents
WILL AND THE PEOPLE
plus support^ 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.
in association with O’Hara’s Beers
TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM
_ Front Bar _
The Kíla Sessions are back. 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
plus support_ Main Venue _
4 years prior to the 1977 boom, Andrew Matheson of the Hollywood Brat’s punched Freddie Mercury, stole from Cliff Richard and formed the UK’s first punk band.
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Whelanslive.com presents
COMPLETE STONE ROSES
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands – The Stone Roses.
plus support
Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight.
Doors: 11:45pm, FREE ENTRY
Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
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Jam master and musical wizard
ZAMO RIFFMAN
plus supportDASHODA
RP aka ROBERT POWER
^ Upstairs ^
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, multi-tasker, actor, vibe guru and weaver of musical magic Zamo Riffman has announced a very special headline show, upstairs at Whelan’s in Wexford Street on Wednesday March 25th.
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THE BONNY MEN
plus supportNUADÁN_ Main Venue _
Having just released their third studio album, The Broken Pledge to critical acclaim, The Bonny Men will make their return to Whelan’s to deliver a pulsating and high-octane gig for St Patrick’s festival 2020!
plus support^ Upstairs ^
From Nashville Eileen Rose & the Holy Wreck return to the UK for the first time in over five years and with a new album under their belt ‘Eileen Rose – Muscle Shoals’ which they just finished recording at the famed Southern Studio, it is destined to be a hands-down favorite for long term fans and the surprise of the year for those yet to discover Rose’s extraordinary songcraft and astonishing voice.
Established in 1969 Muscle Shoals the “Hit Recording Capital of the World.” where icons like The Rolling Stones, Linda Rondstadt, Dylan, Willie Nelson, The Staple Singers, The Allman Brothers recorded some of their most beloved songs.
The instruments used on records like Brown Sugar, Wild Horses where there for Eileen to use.
Rose’s breakthrough album, 2000’s Shine Like It Does, recorded with country-techno renegades Alabama 3 (responsible for the theme tune to The Sopranos) was released on Rough Trade Records. The newly minted solo artist had the music press reaching for the superlatives. And so it’s been for every Rose album to follow. These include Rose stand-outs Be Many Gone (2015), Luna Turista (2010), At Our Tables (2008), Come The Storm (2005) which Judy Collins personally offered to release in the US after seeing Rose on stage in Glasgow.
Her band The Holy Wreck, feature guitar master Rich Gilbert (Frank Black, Jack White) Chris Machlalan on bass, and Steve Latanation (Agent Orange, The Legendary Shack Shakers) on drums.
“Makes you want to roar down the highway with the windows open and a finger on the repeat button.” – Rolling Stone
“SHE KEEPS you guessing, this Eileen. One moment she could be Chrissie Hynde staring you out in black leather, but elsewhere you’re more inclined to peg her into the Gillian Welch school of roots revival.” – MOJO
TICKETS – CANCELLED
€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.
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
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Aiken Promotions presents
GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS
plus support_ Main Venue _
Aiken Promotions proudly present Grant-Lee Phillips live at Whelans, 16th October 2020. Tickets €26 on sale this Friday, 7th February at 10AM.
plus supportELISE^ Upstairs ^
Hailing from Kilkenny, Ireland – Gary O’Neill burst onto the Irish music scene in 2015 with his hard-hitting debut EP- ‘Gracefully With Haste’.
^ Upstairs ^
The Last Boys 2nd Single & Video Release “Stem Cell Junkie”
TICKETS
€6 adv / €8 door
Advanced tickets 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
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.
DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
WE’RE WORKING ON A NEW DATE, PLEASE BEAR WITH US
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JACK RUA
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Jack Rua is a pop artist from Dublin. Stitched together from elements of dance, glam, theatre and folk; Jack has developed a brand of music that can dance across the entire pop spectrum: at once both emotionally confessional as well as mysterious and enigmatic.
DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
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Whelanslive.com presents
WOOKALILY
Five Women. Ten instruments.
plus support^ Upstairs ^
With awe inspiring four part harmonies, low bowed double bass, flutes, trumpet, banjo and more, Wookalily create a masterful and sweeping sonic tapestry that will leave audiences rapt with wonder, and wanting more.
https://www.facebook.com/sheridanbandireland/
“Sheridan is a creative project based in Dublin and led by Guitarist/Songwriter Gavin Sheridan. Featuring some of the best up and coming session musicians in Dublin, Sheridan are in the process of writing and releasing new and exciting material while also honing their live set. Sheridan’s debut single ‘The Hits Keep Comin’ was released on the 18th of November on all platforms. The release of the groups second single ‘Hold Me Down’ on February 21st is highly anticipated in the build to a co-headline show with ‘Blue Luna’ in Whelans on the 31st of March.
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BLUE LUNA
https://www.facebook.com/BlueLunaWasTaken/
Blue Luna are a 4 piece acoustic original band from Dublin. The band have a folk influenced sound similar to the likes of ‘The Mouldy Peaches’ and ‘The Shins’. Blue luna have dazzled crowds in venues such as The Grand Social, The Sugar Club and Whelan’s. The band have just released their new single ‘Soothe’ on Spotify on January 22nd. Having all graduated from BIMM Dublin,the band consists of guitarist Derek Byrne, main vocalist/lyricist Joanna Burns, backing vocalist Ciara Henry and cajon player Ali Greene.
TICKETS – RESCHEDULED
€12 adv / €13 doorAdvanced tickets are 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.
WE ARE WORKING ON A RESCHEDULED DATE, MORE INFO WHEN WE HAVE IT
ALL TICKETS WILL REMAIN VALID
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RONAN FRIEL + LAST ORDERS
^ Upstairs ^
RONAN FRIEL
http://www.facebook.com/RonanFrielMusichttp://www.instagram.com/ronanfrielmusic
Ronan Friel is a singer-songwriter from Fanad, Donegal. He has begun to build a steady following in the local scene in Dublin since relocating in 2017, some high points include winning the DU Music Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2018 and playing a set in the Ruby Sessions in Doyle’s Bar the same year. In 2019, Ronan focused on recording new material and is now beginning the process of releasing this new wave of music as singles at the start of 2020. Ronan writes music that stirs the soul, it’s sometimes nostalgic and emotional and sometimes up-tempo and made for dancing. His first single, ‘Dance in the Rain’ has now amassed almost 5,000 plays on Spotify and his future releases are set to grow his audience further.
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LAST ORDERS
https://www.facebook.com/wearelastorders/https://www.instagram.com/wearelastorders/
Last Orders are a band who treat every sound at their disposal like it belongs in their music. Lead by Dillon Cotter, and featuring Ryan O’Neill and Zara Finn. Having produced and recorded their own music, they’ve created a sound space uniquely their own and they are ready to break out into the Dublin music scene under this new project.
Dillon Cotter is an accomplished writer and director. In 2019, he wrote and directed a musical comedy based on the story of Oisín i dTír na nÓg with an original score, playing for three nights to sold out audiences. He also directed an adaptation of Spring Awakening in 2019, which also sold out each of its three showings. He has also played a supporting role for artists in the past, mainly appearing as a keys player with Tadhg Williams. Dillon is not a stranger to writing large projects, and with the new banner of Last Orders, finally has an avenue to release his original music.
Last Orders will launch in 2020 with their first single release on January 31st 2020.
TICKETS – CANCELLED
€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 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.
Unfortunately due to the global pandemic of the Corona virus and restrictions in place by the Irish government, we unfortunately have to cancel our remaining tour dates for March and early April. We will hopefully be rescheduling these dates for later in the year. All refunds on ticket sales will be available from your place of purchase. Follow us on social media or visit www.foxjaw.ie for further information regarding our rescheduled shows.
As many would know, being an independent band can be financially straining and a lot of time and money went into the release and promotion of our new album ‘Breathe In The Strange’, which we now will not get to tour with and promote straight away. So If you were hoping to grab a copy of our album and/or a T-shirt at one of our upcoming shows, you still can as they are all available from our merch store on our website.
Support independent Irish music and we hope to see you soon.
Shane, Ronan, Morgan, Kieran and Manolis x
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MCD proudly presents
FOX JAW
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Fox Jaw – New Album ‘Breathe In The Strange’ 0ut Friday February 21st 2020 on All Platforms
“Alt-rock meets dark-pop” from Limerick City, Ireland.
‘Breathe In The Strange’ is the third studio album from Limerick City natives, Fox Jaw.
WE ARE WORKING ON A RESCHEDULED DATE, MORE INFO WHEN WE HAVE IT
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D. CULLEN
‘The Rising Tide EP’ OUT NOW
plus support^ Upstairs ^
D. Cullen releases a new EP for the new decade in the shape of “The Rising Tide EP” on his own DCullenMusic label on 31 January.
The EP comprises the title track together with an acoustic version of the same as well as a vivid, technicolour version of James Maddock’s “Hollow Love”. Following last year’s radio hit, “Alright”, “The Rising Tide” offers a different side to Cullen’s writing and performance in the form of a heart-wrenching piano and strings-driven homily to troubled, love-tortured souls.
I live near a lovely little beach in Shankill, Dublin, and The Rising Tide’s lyrics came from an evening walk down there when the sea was particularly wild. I wrote the lyrics then and there and quickly ran home to put some music to it. We ended up filming the music video on that very same beach, about 2 and a half years after writing the song, so we got a lovely full circle moment out of it!
Hollow Love is a cover from an amazing artist called James Maddock. I discovered the song on a podcast called Underwater Sunshine (co-hosted by Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz), and became completely obsessed with it. It’s lyrically brilliant, with the most exciting guitar part, and has become a huge staple of my live set.
Thank you James for the brilliant tune!
The acoustic version of The Rising Tide came from an impromptu jam. I was messing around with a different tuning (Open G for any guitar nerds out there) and started playing around with this song. Sinead, my bassist/Backing vocalist/overall-partner-in-crime, heard it and insisted that we record the song with all those lovely, open tuning chords. As per usual, her instinct was right, and it’s lovely to give the song a new context.
“The Rising Tide” comes to life in wind-torn, sea-soaked monochrome at:
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D. Cullen is a 25 year old singer and multi-instrumentalist with a love for life, melody and properly crafted songs.
Having served his time writing and playing, with some success, both solo and in various indie bands in his mid to late teens he began to knuckle down in 2018 to writing songs that reflected, properly, his core taste in music (Foo Fighters, Ben Folds, Villagers, Elbow amongst many others) as well as a maturity in writing that clearly belies his years.
Courtesy of studio time with Producers Boo Hewerdine and Chris Pepper in the leafy glades of Cambridgeshire, the 2019 single “Alright” got the ball rolling properly (after an initial toe-dipping exercise with “My Face”, complete with mesmerising video). Its good vibes, punchy horns and rousing chorus garnered an instant reaction from Irish national radio and TV affording him playlists and a debut appearance (complete with choir) on the Late Late Show.
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You can see D. Cullen and his band play it and a host of other tunes at the following shows:
Sat 28 March – Whelans (Upstairs), Dublin
Thurs 2 April – Winthrop Avenue, Cork
Sat 4 April – Roisin Dubh (Upstairs), Galway
TICKETS – CANCELLED
€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.
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MCD proudly presents
BOBBI ARLO
plus support^ Upstairs ^
TICKETS – RESCHEDULED
€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 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.
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.
Tim had great success in 2019 with his breakout single ‘I Need To Know’ which got support from every major Irish radio station – reaching #26 in the Irish Single Official charts as well as amassing a million+ streams on Spotify
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MCD proudly presents
EMILY 7
plus support
Sat 16th May 2020
Whelan’s Upstairs
Comprised of 2 brothers from the streets of Tallaght, Dublin; Scott and Kyle Bellew, Emily 7 are known for their energetic post-punk live sets
R RATED, ADULTS ONLY
EARLY & LATE SHOWS_ Main Venue _
ET: The Extra Terrestrial
Dreamgun presents a Film Read of ET. In our first new Film Read of 2020, Steven Spielberg wins our hearts by covering Wall-E with the skin from Terminator.
plus support
03/10/2020
Whelan’s Main Venue
Stone Foundation announce the release of their new single “Freedom Starts!”. A highlight of recent gigs where it was previewed, it will feature on the band’s forthcoming 9th studio album.
plus support^ Upstairs ^
“White Feather” is the debut solo album from Cormac Neeson the lead singer of Irish band The Answer. Released in April 2019, the album charted at number 4 in the UK national Country Rock album charts.
plus support^ Upstairs ^
Born and raised in Bournemouth, Jack Vallier’s humble beginnings can be traced back to a very recent February 24th, 2017 and the self-release of his debut single, Rebekah.