HAYSEED DIXIE
2020 /// 2020 /// 2020 /// 2020
Aiken Promotions present
2020 /// 2020 /// 2020 /// 2020
Aiken Promotions present
MAN FOREVER (ONEIDA) + MAGIC POCKETS
MAN FOREVER
(KID MILLIONS, ONEIDA) plus support MAGIC POCKETS ^ Upstairs ^
Following the release of his sophomore album with Greg Fox (Liturgy, Guardian Alien) Biting Through earlier this year, visionary composer and multi-instrumentalist John Colpitts (Kid Millions, Oneida)
ROLL WITH IT
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
POSTPONED
WE’RE WORKING ON A NEW DATE, PLEASE BEAR WITH US
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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The Ultimate Oasis ExperienceROLL WITH IT
Morning Glory 25th Anniversary
_ Main Venue _
TICKETS – POSTPONED
MAKINGS
MAKINGS
plus support EMBRACE THE CRISIS STUCK ON REPEAT ^ Upstairs ^ Makings are a six-piece outfit with a unique sound that weaves between electro, rock & rap. In the first half of 2019 they performed at Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Vantastival, Youbloom @ Bloom In The Park, Oakfest, Midnight City, toured Germany and UK and launched an EP.
DARWIN DEEZ
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
19th MAR, 2021
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MCD proudly presentsDARWIN DEEZ
PLAYING HIS SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM IN FULL
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Darwin Deez announces headline February 2020 show at Whelan’s
Born in North Carolina to Maher Baba disciples, Darwin grew up on a diet of Weezer, Nirvana and Toto, and started his first band with friends at age 12.
SEAN McCONNELL
MCD proudly presents
SEAN McCONNELL
plus support _ Main Venue _
TICKETS
€19.50 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.
BANG BANG ROMEO
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
REFUNDS WILL BE POSTED AUTOMATICALLY & CUSTOMERS NOTIFIED BY EMAIL
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 presentsBANG BANG ROMEO
plus support
LYDIA FORD
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
FRI 2nd OCT
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MCD proudly presentsLYDIA FORD
plus guest
^ 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.
LUAN PARLE
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
FRI 19th JUN
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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LUAN PARLE
plus guests
_ Upstairs _
Luan Parle New Album Release February 7th 2020
Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits & accolades including Meteor Award for Best Irish Female.
FIONN REGAN (Extra Date)
MCD Proudly presents
FIONN REGAN
plus guest
MARTIN McDONNELL (MOVE TO MAIN VENUE)
MARTIN McDONNELL
plus support TWINS KATIE & AOIFE UPGRADED TO MAIN ROOM DUE TO DEMAND
MARTIN McDONNELL
SUN SHAKERS
SUN SHAKERS
plus support _ Main Venue _ Sun Shakers are a 4 piece ‘psychedelic soul’ band from Ireland and the UK. The story of Sun Shakers began 5 years back.
DREAMGUN FILM READS: THE LION KING
DREAMGUN FILM READS: THE LION KING
ELKAE
MCD proudly presents
ELKAE
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ ELKAE (Laura Keane) is an emerging electronic soul/pop artist, songwriter and producer from Dublin who has quickly grown herself to be a popular contributor to the Irish music scene.
THE LONE BELLOW
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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Statement from the band: It’s with heavy hearts that we must cancel our EU/UK #halfmoonlighttour dates. To our fans across the pond, I promise we will find our way there after this all passes. In the meantime, wash your hands, love on your families, and check on your neighbors. We love you and will see you soon! — — — — — Aiken Promotions presentsTHE LONE BELLOW
plus guest
_ Main Venue _
Aiken Promotions proudly presents The Lone Bellow at Whelans, 1st May 2020. Tickets €20.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale Friday at 10AM.
FIONN REGAN
MCD Proudly presents
FIONN REGAN
plus guest AOIFE NESSA FRANCES
CHEWING ON TINFOIL
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
CHEWING ON TINFOIL
plus guest _ Main Venue _
Hi, we’re Chewie and we’re absolutely whopper to see play live. You should come to this gig and see us play live if you haven’t already, and if you make a regular occurrence of seeing us play live then major respect to you, my friend.
EMPIRE CIRCUS
EMPIRE CIRCUS
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
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 requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos Upstairs, 11pm: JUDGEMENT DAY Resident DJs – Don’t get it twisted
SOMA #035 ft. POST PARTY & GIF.
SOMA #035
featuringPOST PARTY & GIF.
plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^
SOMA #035 ft. Post-Party & Gif
We’re back baby, and we’re ready to bring you some Irish guitar bands to shove down your ear drums. Get ready for two of the most exciting new bands in the country, this is gonna be a big one!
Listen to Post-Party:
Listen to Gif:
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
SODA BLONDE (Extra Date)
Aiken Promotions presents
SODA BLONDE
plus support _ Main Venue _ The Dublin alt-pop band Soda Blonde have announced their debut EP “Terrible Hands” for release on November 8th 2019. The EP’s title track, the band’s second single since their formation, is OUT NOW.
EARLY TROPICAL MOVEMENT
EARLY TROPICAL MOVEMENT
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets go on sale “Early in the Morning”, 9am, for this VERY special intimate show. Limited to 2 per person. DON’T MISS IT!!!
ANAVITÓRIA
ANAVITÓRIA
plus support _ Main Venue _ ANAVITÓRIA are a Brazilian folk-pop duo who won a Grammy in 2017 for ‘Best Portuguese Language Song’ and were nominated for the ‘Best Portuguese Language Pop Album’ at the Latin Grammys 2019.
DAVID COOK & KRIS ALLEN
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
Oct 23rd, 2021 in the ACADEMY 2
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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MCD proudly presentsDAVID COOK & KRIS ALLEN
plus support
_ Main Venue _
JUNIOR BROTHER
ON SALE THUR 24th OCT, 9AM
Aiken Promotions presents
JUNIOR BROTHER
plus support THE MARY WALLOPERS _ Main Venue _ Aiken Promotions are proud to present a headline show from Junior Brother live at Whelans with special guests The Mary Wallopers, 12th December 2019. Tickets €14.50 inclusive of booking fee on sale Thursday 24th October at 9AM.
MINUS TEN THOUSAND HOURS
VIA EVENTBRITE.IE
MINUS TEN THOUSAND HOURS
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Alt rockers Minus Ten Thousand Hours return to upstairs Whelan’s for another night of unpredictable fun and farting about
WORKSHOP: TAX & ACCOUNTING FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
w/ TICKETS VIA EVENTBITE
She Said So presents
TAX & ACCOUNTING FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
hosted by Sinead Keogh ^^ The Parlour ^^
A crash course in tax and accounting for musicians and self-employed professionals within the music industry.
ROYAL AUTUMN
ROYAL AUTUMN
plus support ^ Upstairs ^
Royal Autumn celebrate their first headline gig in Whelan’s by debuting brand new material from their upcoming 2020 album. Joined on the night by special guests TBC
CAREERIST
MCD presents
CAREERIST
plus support SHRUG LIFE ^ Upstairs ^ Belfast indie-rock outfit Careerist (fka Hot Cops) return with their highly-anticipated debut album “Weird Hill” via Dundalk’s Pizza Pizza Records.
THE LOCAL HONEYS
Whelanslive.com presents
THE LOCAL HONEYS
plus support PETE CUMMINS ^ Upstairs ^ The Local Honeys are comprised of Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs. Stokley (right) from the rolling hills of the Bluegrass, and Hobbs (left) from the foothills of the Appalachian region have developed a sweet sound of the bluegrass kissing the mountains.
ZESTRA
ON SALE FRI 18th OCT, 10AM
MCD Proudly presents
ZESTRA
plus guest ELISE ^ Upstairs ^ Avril and Lorna Meade – two sisters from Eastwall in Dublin form a powerful singing duo “Zestra” will be performing on November 9th upstairs @ Whelan’s.
JOHN BLEK & THE EMBERS ENSEMBLE
ON SALE THUR 17th OCT, 9AM
JOHN BLEK & THE EMBERS ENSEMBLE
plus support ^ Upstairs ^
After the fires of love, lust, life and revolution have burned out the embers are all that remain. “The Embers” the new album from John Blek consists of 9 visceral songs. Reflections and memories from a time after the affair.
SMOOHBOI EZRA
Aiken Promotions presents
SMOOHBOI EZRA
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After a stunning performance at Ruby Sessions last night, Smoothboi Ezra has announced a headline show live at Whelans (Upstairs), 11th December 2019.
THE WHA
FIELDS
FIELDS
plus guest _ Main Venue _
FIELDS return to Whelan’s on Saturday, October 26th with special guests. Tickets available via whelanslive.com at €10 (inc. booking fee).
INSOMNIUM
INSOMNIUM
‘Tour Like A Grave’ plus support _ Main Venue _
Strange and formidable things may grow from humble beginnings. Back in 1997, in a remote town of Joensuu, beyond the great vast forests of eastern Finland
THE UTOPIA STRONG
U:MACK & Whelanslive.com presents
THE UTOPIA STRONG
featuring STEVE DAVIS, KAVUS TORABI & MICHAEL YORK plus support ^ Upstairs ^
HUDSON TAYLOR 2019 (EXTRA NIGHT)
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
GENERATION WHYYY?
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.
PETROL GIRLS
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.
ALEX GOUGH
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 w/ GALWAY STREET CLUB
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.
LAWRIII CRAIC
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.
VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS
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 PennockTICKETS
€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 requiredAFTER 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
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 requiredAFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
THESE CHARMING MEN
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.
WILLIAM DUVALL
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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 presentsWILLIAM DUVALL
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Few musicians have had a career as artistically diverse and successful as Alice in Chains frontman, William DuVall.
TURN
TURN
plus support _ Main Venue _
Ollie Cole and indie greats TURN have announced the will play Whelan’s on Sunday 30th December.
The band responsible for such amazing hits as “Facedown”, “Summer Song”, “Another Year Over”, Bereta and “Beeswax”