ADAM MASTERSON
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Little Whelan’s • Monday 4th August 2025
Rocking a classic guitar, under tousled hair, and behind vintage shades, Adam Masterson represents a timeless ideal of what a Rockstar should be—yet he does so for a new age. Unabashedly embracing old school influences as he updates tradition with heaps of spirit and soul, he taps into the kind of magic we yearn for, but don’t get enough of. In doing so, Masterson emerges as an outlier built from his own design, bucking trends and emanating stadium-size charisma at the same time. As a charismatic live performer, Masterson has shared stages with everyone from Tori Amos and Amy Winehouse to The Stereophonics at the world-renowned Earls Court and the Cardiff Millennium Stadium. Additionally, he has guested with Mick Jones of The Clash, Patti Smith, and Joseph Arthur, to name a few, and has garnered press support from Classic Rock, Billboard, The Guardian, mxdwn, American Songwriter, and Glide Magazine, among others, throughout his career.
“The best singer-songwriter you’ve never heard of…. Investigate now” -Classic Rock Magazine
“Time Bomb is a big bang for Masterson, merging all his soulful, inquisitive and sentimental musical and lyrical edges.” – American Songwriter
“Time Bomb paints a picture of Masterson as an ultra-vivid, street poet-type of songwriter in the electric Bob Dylan/Lou Reed/Bruce Springsteen tradition…All of Time Bomb is deserving of a place of honor in your listening rotation…Adam Masterson reignites a particular style of rock and roll that’s equal parts tough-love romanticism and sidewalk grit that tells tales of broken hearts and open eyes. Spin him and feel alive again.” – Rock and Blues Muse
“The title track… beguiles and enchants. This is the sort of song that some director will use for a montage to wrap up whatever HBO thriller you’re watching. The piano gets inside you. The strings likewise and this has depth. It’s not ephemeral. Nothing bubble gum here. This is a moment in time.” – Maximum Volume Music
“Not unlike Ryan Adams, Masterson has the knack of writing songs that remind you of older and better-known pieces, yet still manage to fence off some turf that’s theirs alone.” – The Guardian
“Adam Masterson is his own master. He has a unique blend of music that dips into the artistic cauldron that mixes in the influences in order to serve up a unique blend of beautifully delivered dulcet toned ditties and poignantly penned songs for the ‘today’ generation.” – Louder Than War
“His signature voice could pretty much tell any story and keep the listener engaged.” – Sound V apors
“What stands out most on Time Bomb is Masterson’s unique voice. It possesses just that slight touch of roughness to it that reminds one of singers like Bruce Springsteen and Joe Cocker.” – Concert
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TICKETS
€10 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
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 (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar