TUNES FROM A MISSPENT YOUTH
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Whelan’s Main Venue • Tue 9th September 2025
Tunes from a Misspent Youth are back again! Over the past three years the band and guests have raised over €11,000 for various Charities. This year all proceeds will be donated to Debra
Tunes from a Misspent Youth are a four piece band made up of some of Irelands top session musicians. Collectively they have played, recorded and toured all over the world with artists such as Van Morrison, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, Clannad, Something Happens, Imelda May, Frances Black, Albert Hammond, Shane MacGowan, The Chieftains, Gilbert O Sullivan, Sinead O Connor, Johnny McEvoy, Ronnie Drew, Damien Dempsey & Paul Carrack to name just a few.
The line up consists of:
John McLoughlin on Guitar & Vocals
Alan Connor on Guitar, Keys & Vocals
Nick Scott on Bass & Vocals
Gerry Culloty on Drums & Vocals
They will also be joined on the night by a Brass Section:
Alison Reynolds on Saxophone
Bill Blackmore on Trumpet
Chris Rooney on Trombone
The band formed in the summer of 2019 to play the songs they loved when growing up. This includes the music of: Ry Cooder, ZZ Top, The Doors, Little Feat, Rory Gallagher, Kansas, Horslips, Warren Zevon, Thin Lizzy, The Band, George Harrison, The Meters & More.
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TICKETS
€21.50 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