ENOLA GAY
Singular Artists present
ENOLA GAY
plus support
Sat 4th Dec 2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Belfast’s Enola Gay announce debut Irish Tour for 2021. Dates confirmed in Listowel, Belfast, Galway, Limerick, Derry and Dublin.
JAWBOX
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
Aiken Promotions, Singular Artists & U:Mack proudly present
JAWBOX
plus support
Tues 7th Jun 2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
Post-hardcore legends play their first ever Irish show on Tuesday 9 June 2020 at Whelan’s.
BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH
Singular Artists presents
BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH
plus support
Sun 13th Feb 2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
To celebrate his fourth studio album ‘To Carry A Whale’, Benjamin Francis Leftwich announces a headline show at Whelans, Dublin on 13th February 2022. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster this Friday at 9am.
JOHN SPILLANE & DAVID MITCHELL 100 UNTOLD STORIES (Stream Online)
JOHN SPILLANE & DAVID MITCHELL
100 UNTOLD STORIES
Virtual Tour of Ireland
Thur 3rd Jun 2021
Stream online
In April 2021, in an uncharacteristically quiet DeBarra’s folk club, songwriter John Spillane and novelist David Mitchell met. They spoke about music, digressed on folklore and mythology and went down the tangential paths that only conversations between artists do. These musings are interspersed with performances by John Spillane of songs from his new album ‘100 Snow White Horses’.
Ticket holders will get an exclusive link to watch this concert film. All tickets sold are a 50/50 profit split between the artist and the below venues. These venues and promoters have been without shows for over a year now. We have come together to create an avenue to support an important area of the industry that has been hit very hard during Covid. We look forward to performing in these great rooms again.
TICKETS
€15 available online from johnspillane.ie/shop
SKYLIGHTS
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MCD proudly presents
SKYLIGHTS
plus support
Sat 27th Nov 2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
“Officially. Emphatically. Undeniably.” – Ross Hepenstall, Yorkshire Evening Post
“That’s Skylights… sounding really good” – John Kennedy, Radio X
WOLF CLUB
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Whelanslive.com presents
in association with The Academy Plaza Hotel
WOLF CLUB
plus support
Thu 10th Feb 2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
W O L F C L U B : Comprise of Steven W O L F, Chris W O L F and Tim W O L F. They grew up together and spent their summers producing demo tapes emulating 80’s synthpop tunes in a loft in Nottingham.
BLACKBIRD & CROW
TEG | MJR Eire presents
BLACKBIRD & CROW
plus support
Fri 5th Nov 2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Blackbird and Crow are a two piece band hailing from the wilds of Ireland’s Co.Donegal.
ALEXANDRA SAVIOR
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly present
ALEXANDRA SAVIOR
plus support
Mon 7th Feb 2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
It all started with a feeling of relief. Just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, Alexandra Savior, who was six months out of a rocky relationship and appreciating her independence, sat down and wrote the song that would become “Crying All the Time.” The melodic, heart-rending ballad, she says, “is about how it feels to be in a relationship with a person who’s disappointed in you,” but it’s also a clarion call announcing the arrival of her sophomore album, The Archer, out DATETK. The dreamy, melancholy song, the first single from The Archer, feels at once classic and contemporary; it’s a torch song for a new generation.
SCREAMING AT THE TV
MCD proudly presents
SCREAMING AT THE TV
plus support
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Tickets €12.75 incl. booking fee on sale on sale 10:00am this Thursday 29th April
SCARYPOOLPARTY
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
SCARYPOOLPARTY
plus support
Fri, 15/07/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
On his debut album Exit Form, Scarypoolparty shares the contrast between beauty and brutality while effortlessly moving across genres. The music takes the listener on a sonic journey from the opening epic “Black Cross” to the soaring acoustic guitar mastery showcased on the closing “Out Loud”. Written and produced mainly by Alejandro Aranda(Scarypoolparty) & TJ Routon(Sawyr), Exit Form illuminates his undeniable originality on songs like Millennial Love—a relatable song that delves deep into the psyche of the dominance of social media and smart phones in our society. Another highlight is “Tonight” written and produced by Aranda & George Lewis Jr (Twin Shadow), a ballad that begins in hushed piano tones before shifting into much darker textures with elegant vocal work. That high-impact contrast also infuses “Cholo Love,” a pop track that merges Sawyr’s warped beats with Scarypoolparty’s sweeping piano work and soulful vocals.
STONER (Live at Opium)
TEG | MJR Eire presents
STONER
plus support
Tue, 26/04/2022
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Rad stays rad. A few ideas are timeless. Stoner is Brant Bjork (guitar/vocals), Nick Oliveri (bass/vocals) and Ryan Gut (drums), and from flowing jams to all-out punker blasts, they know what they’re doing.
SMOOTHBOI EZRA
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
DEC 7th, 2021
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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SMOOTHBOI EZRA
“When it comes to the unique ache of yearning, nobody nails it quite like Ezra” – NME
CONOR CLINCH
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MCD proudly presents
CONOR CLINCH
plus support
Sat, 23/10/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Conor is a 21 year old up and coming independent singer/songwriter from Dublin that is about to take the Irish music scene by storm.
ELDERBROOK (EXTRA DATE)
ALFA MIST
Singular Artists present
ALFA MIST
plus support
Wed, 08/12/2021
Whelan’s Main Venue
Alfa Mist announces a headline show for Whelan’s, Dublin
8th December 2021
Tickets €20.00 on sale Friday 16th April at 10am from Tickets.ie, Ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.com
49TH & MAIN
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly present
49TH & MAIN
plus support
Thur, 30/09/2021
Whelan’s Main Venue
49th and Main are an independent electronic duo who have been pumping out tune after tune in 2020.
VETIVER & JOSH ROUSE
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
Singular Artists presents
VETIVER & JOSH ROUSE
Co-Headline Tour
Wed, 09/02/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
Vetiver & Josh Rouse; An evening with two troubadours is rescheduled from 25th September 2021 to 9th February 2022, live at Whelan’s, Dublin.
DANI LARKIN
Singular Artists presents
DANI LARKIN
plus support
Sun, 05/12/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
DANI LARKIN ANNOUNCES IRISH ALBUM TOUR PLUS RELEASE DATE FOR DEBUT FOLK ALBUM ‘NOTES FOR A MAIDEN WARRIOR’
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IRISH ALBUM TOUR WITH SINGULAR ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR AUTUMN 2021
ALBUM RELEASE DATE 18TH JUNE 2021
‘steadily emerging as a rising star on the Irish contemporary and alt folk scene’ – Irish Times
(Dublin, Ireland – 7th April, 2021) – Off the back of her Folk Alliance International live debut this past February, Ireland’s most exciting new alt-folk artist Dani Larkin plans to release her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior on June 18th 2021. The long-awaited debut album makes its final voyage, containing a collection of 10 tracks including reimagined album versions of popular tracks such as ‘Samson & Goliath’, ‘Bloodthirsty’ and ‘The Mother Within’ and promises to be one of the most exciting contemporary folk albums this year.
Along with the announcement of Dani’s debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior, a headline Irish tour is announced. Taking place in Limerick, Galway, Dundalk, West Cork , Cork, Dublin, ending with a secret show in Belfast. Tickets will be available from Friday, 9th April at 10AM.
The album is centred around the concept of lessons on how to be a warrior, how to create change in this world by learning from stories of old and from other realms, and how to navigate life – love, death, suffering, pain, strength and kindness. It is not intended to be instructional; it is as a set of notes in song form.
Recorded in Halfbap Studios, Belfast and co-produced by George Sloan this debut album Notes for A Maiden Warrior formally cements Dani Larkin’s arrival onto the folk scene, and establishes herself as a contemporary folk artist to take notice of.
With live dates in the diary for SofFT Nights 2021, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Clonakilty Guitar Fest, Claremorris Folk Festival and a live album tour for Autumn 2021 promoted by Singular Artists, there is no corner of this island that you won’t be able to catch Dani Larkin live this year celebrating her debut album in full.
This album is being self-released digitally as well as physically on vinyl. Available to pre-order directly from Dani Larkin’s website www.danilarkin.com.
P R E S S
‘Powerfully arresting sound’ – Ruth Smith, RTÉ Radio One
‘Steadily emerging as a rising star on the Irish contemporary and alt folk scene’ – Irish Times
‘Wowing audiences with virtuoso guitar playing and highly individualistic self- penned songs’. – Songlines Magazine
‘A multi-instrumentalist with a remarkable knack for eking out sublime, burrowing melodies evocative of Irish traditional music.’ – The Thin Air
‘One of the finest songwriters of our times’ – Sean Kelly, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
TICKETS
€13 available online from Whelan’s
– 50c per ticket service charge applies on all bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
JACK JOYCE
MCD proudly present
JACK JOYCE
plus support
Dublin based artist Jack Joyce began gigging in local pubs and clubs at
the age of 16.
JULIEN BAKER
THE ACES
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKET VALID
MCD proudly present
THE ACES
plus support
Fri, 25/03/2022
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.
STEFAN MURPHY
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Selective Memory presents
STEFAN MURPHY
plus support
YOUNG SMITH
Wed, 17/11/2021
Whelan’s 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.
BULL
MCD proudly presents
BULL
plus support
Fri, 04/03/2022
Whelan’s Upstairs
York’s alt rock songsmiths, Bull have today announced a Dublin date Upstairs At Whelan’s on 4th March 2022 as part of their ‘Discover Effortless Living’ tour.
WILLY MASON
Singular Artists presents
WILLY MASON
plus support
Thur, 11/11/2021
Whelan’s Main Venue
Tickets €16.00 on sale now from Tickets.ie and Ticketmaster.ie and WAV
NICK WATERHOUSE
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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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MCD proudly presents
NICK WATERHOUSE
plus support
Wed, 27/10/2021
Whelan’s Main Venue
Nick Waterhouse grew up in a coastal town near Long Beach, CA. It was a serene setting:
EMILY 7
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MCD proudly presents
EMILY 7
plus support
Fri, 01/10/2021
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
BRENDAN BENSON
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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:
“Due to the uncertainty of international travel and ongoing global situation, the Jan/Feb 2022 Brendan Benson tour will not be possible. Brendan is working on new material and looks forward to coming back on the next album tour. Stay Tuned. Refunds are available from point of purchase.”
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Singular Artists presents
BRENDAN BENSON
Sat, 29/01/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
Brendan Benson celebrates his new record Dear Life’ with a headline show in Whelans, Dublin for Saturday 29th January 2022.
LARRY DEAN
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Aiken Promotions presents
LARRY DEAN
FUDNUT TOUR
Thur, 16/06/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo returns with a brand new hour of “confessional storytelling at its funniest” (Herald ★★★★★).
STOMPTOWN BRASS (Live at Opium)
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
STOMPTOWN BRASS
Fri, 29/10/2021
>> 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 year!
THE K’s
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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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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS VALID
MCD proudly present
THE K’s
plus support
Wed, 22/09/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
“The world needs us, it just doesn’t know it yet. We’ve got to the stage where we’re a sleeping giant. It’s ready to explode – everyone knows it’s going to happen, it’s just a question of when.” Ryan Breslin, The K’s
DARWIN DEEZ
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MCD proudly presents
DARWIN DEEZ
PLAYING HIS SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM IN FULL
plus support
Wed, 11/05/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
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.After attending and promptly dropping out of Wesleyan University, Connecticut, Darwin moved to and found himself at home in New York City.
LIME CORDIALE (Live at Opium)
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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED
IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON
JAN 21st, 2022 at the ACADEMY
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
LIME CORDIALE
plus support
Fri, 21/01/2022
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
The band on everyone’s ‘must see’ list this year is Sydney based outfit Lime Cordiale.
BABY STRANGE
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
Singular Artists presents
BABY STRANGE
Wed, 08/12/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
“Baby Strange are confrontational, cold-hearted and brilliantly unnerving” – NME
“A dark and high-paced caustic rhythm machine” – So Young Magazine
CMAT
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
CMAT
plus support
Fri, 05/11/2021
Whelan’s Main Venue
CMAT is a global pop star who lives in Dublin with her grandparents, where she is currently recovering from an AliExpress addiction. Her influences include Dory Previn, John Grant, Paris Hilton, XTC and KFC.
JANE WEAVER
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
Foggy Notions presents
JANE WEAVER
plus support
Fri, 28/01/2022
Whelan’s Main Venue
Great to have this queen back, she was incredible in the Workman’s last time around. These are strange times.
THE SPITFIRES (Live at Opium)
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
THE SPITFIRES
Sat, 30/10/2021
>> 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…
DONNY BENÉT (Live at Opium)
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
DONNY BENÉT
plus support
Sun, 22/05/2022
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Konichiwa.
Santorini.
Working Out.
These songs represent just a small taste of the enigma that is Donny Benét.
SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER
RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER
plus support
Sat, 30/10/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Sophie Doyle Ryder is a 18 Y/O Singer-Song writer from Malahide. The Dublin born artist has drawn comparisons to Rihanna, Ariana Grande and Anne Marie.
MALAKI (Live at Opium)
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THIS GIG HAS BEEN MOVED TO
THE ACADEMY
DUE TO DEMAND
ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
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RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID
MCD proudly presents
MALAKI
plus support
C.O.B. THE DUDE
Thur, 09/12/2021
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Off the back of Malaki’s Debut EP ‘Butterly Boy’ and Sold Out Academy 2 Show Malaki announces 2021 Opium show
JESSY ROSE
TEG | MJR Eire presents
JESSY ROSE
plus support
Sat, 25/09/2021
Whelan’s Upstairs
Ex Hare Squead singer Jessy Rose headlines his first Whelan’s show on Sat 25th Sept. Tickets €15+b.f. go on sale on Wed 24th Feb at 9am.
JYELLOWL (Live at Opium)
TEG | MJR Eire presents
JyellowL
‘2020 D|Vision’ Album Tour
plus support
Sat, 16/10/2021
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Dublin’s rising star JyellowL has just announced a brand new tourin celebration of his debut album 2020 D|VISION!
