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September 3, 2025

DON BAKER (SOLO)

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Main Venue
When
Sep 3, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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DON BAKER (SOLO)

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Whelan’s Main Venue • Wed 3rd September 2025


A young 70 with 55 years on the road, Don Baker has had an amazing career. Harmonica player, singer-songwriter and actor, he has headlined with Tom Jones and Van Morrison, acted opposite Daniel Day Lewis in the Oscar Nominated “In the Name of the Father” and been declared by Bono of U2 as “The greatest harmonica player in the World!”. In 2022 Don released his first ever collection of harmonica instrumentals, recorded by him over the last 40 years, and the TG4 broadcast of Don’s life story through their award winning documentary series, Finné. The legendary performances by this consummate entertainer have engaged, enchanted and charmed audiences for more than 55 years! That is Don Baker.

Zyx Music Germany have now signed a two album licence for part of Don’s back catalogue which now has international distribution.

*** WHAT OTHERS SAY ***

As Bono was about to play harmonica at U2 stadium gig in the USA he paused and said, “The greatest harmonica player in the world lives in Dublin and his name is Don Baker.” Bono

“You can hear Don’s hand on the guitar, the feeling coming from his voice. He’s a brilliant performer and what a great songwriter.” – Finbar Furey – Irish Times 2014

“A world-class musician, a talented actor and a sound bloke.” – Ken Sweeney – Show Business Editor, The Irish Sun”

“You can hear the gritty emotion in his playing, it isn’t phoned in, it is felt, experienced” – Barry Egan – Sunday Independent 2016


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TICKETS

€32.50 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

Where
Main Venue
When
Sep 3, 2025 @ 8:00pm
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