MCD proudly presents
ELEPHANT SESSIONS
plus support
Whelan’s Main Venue • Sat 7th November 2026
Winners ‘Album of the Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 & 2017
Winners ‘Live Act Of The Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2018
Nominees SAY Award (Scottish Album of the Year) 2020
Nominees ‘Live Act Of The Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 & 2020
Nominees ‘Album of the Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2019
Nominees ‘Best Group’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018
Multi award-winning electronic folk band from the Highlands of Scotland.
Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Celtic Connections, Colours of Ostrava, SXSW and Byron Bay Bluesfest.
They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples).
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of folk, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound, with four studio albums and renowned energetic live shows earning them a loyal international fanbase and critical acclaim.
‘The versatility of Elephant Sessions is its strength. Passionate about their culture and their origins, these Scots are using their instruments like weapons to destroy clichés…We love them’ Rolling Stone Magazine
‘Absolutely superb…’ Chris Hawkins (BBC Radio 6 Music)
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TICKETS
€23 available online from Whelan’s – €1 per ticket service charge applies.
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 Silent Disco in the upstairs venue & the Karaoke in Little Whelan’s – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos