THE KÍLA SESSIONS in association with O’Hara’s Beers TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM _ Front Bar _ Fresh from a whirlwind 2018 celebrating their 30th year, world famous Irish band Kíla take a break from their hectic touring schedule to bring you a more intimate musical experience… Every Tuesday between 7.30-9.30 different members of Kila will come together
Doors: 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Front Bar Tickets: FREE ENTRY
in association with O’Hara’s Beers TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM _ Front Bar _ Fresh from a whirlwind 2018 celebrating their 30th year, world famous Irish band Kíla take a break from their hectic touring schedule to bring you a more intimate musical experience… Every Tuesday between 7.30-9.30 different members of Kila will come together for an informal session in Whelan’s front window. Expect special guests and eclectic tunes and songs… Its sure to become the best session in Dublin of a Tuesday night. FREE ENTRY Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar 
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FOIL, ARMS & HOG: WORK IN PROGRESS WED 11th, THUR 12th & TUE 23rd _ Main Venue _ Irish comedy, potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, you racist. Former children and regular eaters Foil Arms and Hog come to Whelan’s with a preview of there new show Swines.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
_ Main Venue _ Irish comedy, potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, Potato, you racist. Former children and regular eaters Foil Arms and Hog come to Whelan’s with a preview of there new show Swines. The show is yet to be reviewed but when it is it will be “utterly spellbinding” and “a triumph”. Best known for their YouTube videos (100 million online hits), their live show is what they’re most proud of. They’ve sold out their Edinburgh Fringe run since 2011 and this show is not to be missed. “Quite simply, a sensation” – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine “An effervescent hour of fast-paced gags, fizzing with energy, invention and great lines” – Chortle Limited to 150 – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
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WED 11th, THUR 12th & TUE 23rdTICKETS - SOLD OUT
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CATHAL FLAHERTY plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Kerry Singer/Songwriter Cathal Flaherty has been going from strength to strength after receiving huge national and regional airplay of his debut single A Thousand Miles.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €13.50
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Kerry Singer/Songwriter Cathal Flaherty has been going from strength to strength after receiving huge national and regional airplay of his debut single A Thousand Miles. Following on from this he released his debut EP ‘The Head & Heart’ which went to Number 2 in the iTunes pop charts and number 5 in the iTunes album charts in 2018. From Killarney, Co. Kerry, Cathal has been on the music scene since he was 16 and has been steadily gigging since then for the last 10 years. Cathal has supported some incredible acts more recently Tears for Fears in the INEC in January and many well known Irish artists including Jack L, Mundy, Paddy Casey, Delorentos, Aslan, Heathers, The Riptide Movement & Little Hours and has also been noted by Today Fm as “One to watch” His brand new EP ‘The Head & Heart’ is available now on iTunes, Apple Music & Spotify. “Easily one of the best songwriters & musicians in the country” Fergal D’arcy – Today FM €13.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. CATHAL FLAHERTY
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SEO LINN plus support _ Main Venue _ Seo Linn announces their headline Dublin show in Whelan’s 24th July 2019 ahead of their August US tour.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €11 adv / €12.50 door
plus support _ Main Venue _ Seo Linn announces their headline Dublin show in Whelan’s 24th July 2019 ahead of their August US tour. Seo Linn are an energetic, trad-influenced, indie-folk band with a powerful sound and exciting stage presence. Their latest single ‘Buy Me Time/Bain an Glas’ is an explosive taster of their new EP which is in the latter stages of production. After a hugely successful 2018 US tour, Seo Linn have been hard at work writing and recording some brand new and exciting material. Since rising to premature prominence in late 2013 with their viral Irish language cover of Wake Me Up by the late Avicii, Seo Linn have spent the last 6 years travelling the world captivating audiences in Ireland, the US, Australia, across Europe and even Africa. The release of their debut album, Solas (NÓS Album of the Year 2018), brought Seo Linn to the next stage in their careers. Solas, a collection of original material projects they have been involved in, includes tracks like Music Makers that was written for RTÉ’s critically acclaimed ‘Centenary’, The Irish Roar that was selected as the Official FAI song for Ireland’s 2016 European Championship campaign and Ar Scáth a Chéile, the very first song they wrote while in Uganda with Gorta Self-Help Africa. Stiofán, Keith, Daithí, and Kev have brought together their musical talents to create a distinctive style that meshes the old and the new. Their sound encapsulates a traditional sense of Irishness through the medium of contemporary, high octane, engaging music in what we can only describe as a treat for your ears. This is a band that you need to see live to believe the incredible energy and engagement that they bring to the stage. ENG – GAE – Seo Linn is: CATCH SEO LINN LIVE AT WHELAN’S ON THE 24th JULY 2018 FOR AN UMISSABLE HEADLINE SHOW. €11 adv / €12.50 door Advanced tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.SEO LINN
Stiofán Ó Fearail – vocals, guitar
Daithí Ó Ruaidh – vocals, keyboard, saxophone
Keith Ó Briain – vocals, bass guitar, mandolin, percussion
Kev Shortall – vocals, accordion, percussion
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ON SALE MON 24th JUN, 9am MCD Proudly presents EVE BELLE plus support ^ Upstairs ^ EVE BELLE RINGS THE CHANGES WITH NEW SINGLE, EP AND DUBLIN HEADLINE SHOW
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €10
ON SALE MON 24th JUN, 9am MCD Proudly presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ EVE BELLE RINGS THE CHANGES WITH NEW SINGLE, EP AND DUBLIN HEADLINE SHOW Out Of Town out today alongside new Dublin show announce, more Eve musical goodness follows in July. Eve Belle, Donegal’s damsel of The Sad Bop, will play her first Dublin headline show in over a year, when she plays upstairs at Whelan’s on Wednesday 24th July. Her brand new, sun-kissed single ‘Out Of Town’ is out now. Eve says: Once again recorded and produced in London with regular Team Eve collaborator Fred Cox (Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Grace Carter), “Out Of Town” is the follow-up to Irish radio hit “Cut-Throat”; and is the first taste of new music from Eve Belle’s new EP, the splendidly titled ‘The Fine Line Between And Stupid’, which will be released on Friday 5th July. Fresh from UK festival spots at Liverpool Sound City and Live At Leeds, tickets for Eve Belle live upstairs at Whelan’s in Dublin on July 24th will go on-sale on Monday 24th June from the usual outlets. Eve will also be playing Kaleidoscope Festival, Blessington on Friday 28th June. Photo credit – Ruth Medjber. ON SALE MON 24th JUN, 9am: €10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.EVE BELLE
“Out Of Town is about the giddiness that comes with new romance and that ‘will-we-won’t-we?’ feeling that takes over your mind as you fall for someone new. It’s inspired by the perils of dating and letting yourself be open to new people and experiences, no matter how counter-intuitive that can be at times.”TICKETS
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Sleepover Club Presents BOBBY BASIL plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After releasing his debut solo project earlier this year, Bobby Basil has been impressing the public with his unique sound. Merging R&B, boom bap and trap he doesn’t fail to turn the heads of countless hip hop advocates in the Dublin music scene.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8
Sleepover Club Presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ After releasing his debut solo project earlier this year, Bobby Basil has been impressing the public with his unique sound. Merging R&B, boom bap and trap he doesn’t fail to turn the heads of countless hip hop advocates in the Dublin music scene. Debut project ‘Isaac Nelson’: €8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm. BOBBY BASIL
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ON SALE FRI 14th JUN, 9AM STOLEN CITY NOBODYS HEROES AMY NAESSENS RYAN CAHILL SYRENS ^ Upstairs ^ In aid of Irish Society for Autism — — — — — STOLEN CITY https://www.facebook.com/OfficalStolenCity — — — — — NOBODYS HEROES https://www.facebook.com/band.nobodysheroes/ — — — — — AMY NAESSENS https://www.facebook.com/amynaessensmusic/ — — — — — RYAN […] Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: €12
ON SALE FRI 14th JUN, 9AM ^ Upstairs ^ In aid of Irish Society for Autism — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/OfficalStolenCity — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/band.nobodysheroes/ — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/amynaessensmusic/ — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/ryancahillmusic/ — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/Syrensdublin/ ON SALE FRI 14th JUN, 9AM: €12 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosSTOLEN CITY
NOBODYS HEROES
AMY NAESSENS
RYAN CAHILL
SYRENSSTOLEN CITY
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AMY NAESSENS
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Big Bang Festival presents THE KAKATSITSI DRUMMERS OF GHANA plus MBILOU FROM GABON _ Main Venue _ Kakatsitsi Drummers from Ghana are one of the most respected West African drumming groups outside of Africa. They spend half the year at home in Ghana and half on the road, most recently accompanying The Orb at Glastonbury.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
Big Bang Festival presents plus _ Main Venue _ Kakatsitsi Drummers from Ghana are one of the most respected West African drumming groups outside of Africa. They spend half the year at home in Ghana and half on the road, most recently accompanying The Orb at Glastonbury. Their shows are a spiritual experience, made for dancing. They will also be accompanied by Mbilou, a shaman from the Bitwi religion of the Central African rainforest in Gabon. This will be a first for Ireland as he plays his mougongo (mouth bow) and the Nagoya-Ngombi (harp). MORE INFO ON THE KAKATSITSI DRUMMERS HERE: http://www.indigenouspeople.org.uk/kakatsitsi/biography/index.html MORE INFO ON MBILOU HERE: http://www.indigenouspeople.org.uk/mbilou/index.html €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos THE KAKATSITSI DRUMMERS OF GHANA
MBILOU FROM GABON
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SOMA #032 featuring LORAINE CLUB plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Our last SOMA was utter madness and that’s the way we like it! This month we’re very excited to bring Loraine Club to the SOMA stage. These guys are a fresh band from Dublin and there’s nothing more […] Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11pm Tickets: FREE w/ GUEST LIST
featuring plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^ Our last SOMA was utter madness and that’s the way we like it! This month we’re very excited to bring Loraine Club to the SOMA stage. These guys are a fresh band from Dublin and there’s nothing more we like that getting some of Ireland’s best new bands to headline our summer nights. Listen to Loraine Club: https://www.facebook.com/Loraine-Club-453973692080455 *CLICK ATTENDING HERE FOR FREE GUESTLIST* Doors at 11pm As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie (&hip-hop) tunes until 3am! SOMA originated as a series of house parties in Dublin hosting bands and DJs until stupid o’clock. The SOMA clubnight aims to carry on the house party tradition, showcasing Dublins best up and coming bands followed by a sweaty party soundtracked by all your favourite indie and alternative bangers. We’ll have another act for this event shortly! SOMA PLAYS: FIDLAR, The Dandy Warhols, Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, The Virgins, QOTSA, Blur, Bloc Party, The Strokes, Sleater-Kinney, Brian Jonestown Massacare, The Hives, Wavves,The Vines, Bikini Kill, The White Stripes, The Kills, Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals, Interpol, Death From Above 1979, The Libertines, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, The Stone Roses, Justice, The Orwells, Tame Impala, The Last Shadow Puppets, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Editors, Glass Animals, The Vaccines, Warpaint, Circa Waves, Wild Beasts, etc. etc. FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required SOMA #032
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KERBDOG plus support WOLFF _ Main Venue _ TICKETS – SOLD OUT ON SALE FRI 1st MAR, 9AM: €25 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. AFTER […] Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
plus support _ Main Venue _ Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos
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ON SALE FRI 1st MAR, 9AM: €25 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F)– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.AFTER THE GIG
GALLIE plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Gallie returns to Whelans for a one off show as part of a European tour, playing songs from his acclaimed album ‘The Occoquan River’, plus songs from his new recording due for release 2020
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Gallie returns to Whelans for a one off show as part of a European tour, playing songs from his acclaimed album ‘The Occoquan River’, plus songs from his new recording due for release 2020 , including the new single ‘Old Dublin Town’. Joining him will be virtuoso Australian musician Paddy Montgomery. “Hard to best a storytelling songwriter, an artist worth the trouble to seek out’, Roddie Cleere- KCLR radio. €12 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm. GALLIE
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BOBBY & THE BLUNTS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Bobby & the Blunts are a 4 piece Power Funk band that submerge themselves in the instrumental aspect of performance. A rhythm section emerging from the heart of Ireland, the quartet has performed across some of Ireland’s most notorious stages
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €9 adv / €10 door / €5 student
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Bobby & the Blunts are a 4 piece Power Funk band that submerge themselves in the instrumental aspect of performance. A rhythm section emerging from the heart of Ireland, the quartet has performed across some of Ireland’s most notorious stages, Electric Picnic 2FM stage, Whelan’s, The Grand Social, The Landmark. Forming only a year ago, the band is set to release a Debut EP which is to be accompanied by a tour featuring dates across the East Coast of Ireland as well as the Midlands. €9 adv / €10 door / €5 student Advanced tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Live in the Front Bar, 11pm: The Dublin Blues Cartel feat. Mik Pyro, Pat Farrell, John Quearney & Eoin Redmond | Cover Charge applies on Bank Holiday Sundays from 10:30pmBOBBY & THE BLUNTS
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Aiken Promotions present BILLY BRAGG plus guests 29th, 30th & 31st July _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMS “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than […] Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
Aiken Promotions present plus guests _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than ever…vital and indispensable.” – Classic Pop “…back to his most politically direct…it’s great to hear the fire in his belly once more.” – MOJO “Political turmoil has regalvanised Billy Bragg…” – The Guardian/Observer Aiken Promotions proudly presents Billy Bragg Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July. One day ticket €35.00 inclusive of booking fee, three day tickets are available from Ticketmaster €92.00 inclusive of booking fees – on sale Friday 9th February at 10AM. Billy Bragg has confirmed a 2019 U.K and Ireland tour entitled “One Step Forward. Two Steps Back.” In each town Bragg will perform three unique shows on consecutive nights. The 29th July performance will feature Bragg’s current set, which ranges across his 35 year career. His second performance on 30th July, will see Bragg perform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), its similarly raw follow-up Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). His third performance, 31st July will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: the positively jangled Workers Playtime (1988), the pop classic Don’t Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke (1996). Says Billy: “After more than three decades of travelling around the world in a van, or spending all day flying vast distances to play a gig, I’m looking forward to having some time to explore cities that I usually only get to see between the soundcheck and the show. And this three night stand format is a way of keeping things interesting, both for me and the audience. I tried it out in Auckland recently and had a lot of fun revisiting my back pages.” Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Politicised by a Tory government operating without love or justice, this previously adrift young man from Barking, whose failure at national exams had reduced his career opportunities to two, eventually bought himself out of the British Army in 1981 (‘the best £175 I ever spent’), determined to make a living out of song. Governments rise and fall, fashions come and go, pop stars are built up and knocked down by a fickle media, and Billy Bragg adapts to survive: the one-time Luddite and failed handyman has embraced New Media and engages with fans directly via Facebook and Twitter, uploading songs when a headline strikes. His enemies remain essentially the same: craven politicians, inhumane corporations, plus assorted racists, fascists, bullies, reactionaries and people with floppy fringes. Don’t miss the orator, entertainer, rabble-rouser, negotiator, pamphleteer, the fabled ‘Bard of Barking’, Billy Bragg, across three extraordinary evenings. Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July Billy Bragg has been making waves for over 35 years. Among the former Saturday boy’s albums are his punk-charged debut Life’s a Riot With Spy Vs Spy, the more love-infused Workers Playtime, pop classic Don’t Try This At Home, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee-timed treatise on national identity England, Half-English, and his stripped-down tenth, Tooth & Nail, his most successful since the early 90s. The intervening three decades have been marked by a number one hit single, having a street named after him, being the subject of a South Bank Show, appearing onstage at Wembley Stadium, curating Left Field at Glastonbury, sharing spotted dick with a Cabinet minister in the House of Commons cafeteria, being mentioned in Bob Dylan’s memoir and meeting the Queen. At their best, Billy’s songs present ‘the perfect Venn diagram between the political and the personal’ (the Guardian). Bragg has recently added best-selling author/musicologist to his CV with the success of his acclaimed 2017 book ‘Roots, Radicals & Rockers – How Skiffle Changed The World’. – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. BILLY BRAGG
TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS
WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMSTICKETS – SOLD OUT
ON SALE FRI 9th FEB, 10AM: €35 day // €92 three day (via ticketmaster.ie pre-sale available now)Day tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) or Ticketmaster.ieAFTER THE GIG
I Heart Gigs presents I HEART THE KINKS ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE ^^ The Parlour ^^ Whelan’s & I Heart Gigs present a very special acoustic performance of The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society. We missed the 50th Anniversary of this incredible album so we’re doing it a year later!
Doors: 8pm in The Parlour Bar Tickets: €7
I Heart Gigs presents ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE ^^ The Parlour ^^ Whelan’s & I Heart Gigs present a very special acoustic performance of The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society. We missed the 50th Anniversary of this incredible album so we’re doing it a year later! 1968 was a hell of year for music and The Kinks were perhaps at their peak as a band. Seen as a flop at the time. The album would in time come to be regarded as the band’s masterpiece. The album will be performed in it’s entirety live by the I Heart Crew and followed by some other Kinks Klassics! There are limited seats available for what promises to be an amazing gig so grab yours quick at whelanslive.com €7 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. I HEART THE KINKS
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CHERRY COMEDY Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5 adv / €7 door
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene. >> >> >> >> >> One of the top comedy clubs in Ireland, favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, TV3, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALL €5 (zero fees) from TicketTailor or €7 from the door. Pre-book & save! Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco [Free Entry] every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best plus Late Bar | Drinks Promos
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Aiken Promotions present BILLY BRAGG plus guests 29th, 30th & 31st July _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMS “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than […] Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
Aiken Promotions present plus guests _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than ever…vital and indispensable.” – Classic Pop “…back to his most politically direct…it’s great to hear the fire in his belly once more.” – MOJO “Political turmoil has regalvanised Billy Bragg…” – The Guardian/Observer Aiken Promotions proudly presents Billy Bragg Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July. One day ticket €35.00 inclusive of booking fee, three day tickets are available from Ticketmaster €92.00 inclusive of booking fees – on sale Friday 9th February at 10AM. Billy Bragg has confirmed a 2019 U.K and Ireland tour entitled “One Step Forward. Two Steps Back.” In each town Bragg will perform three unique shows on consecutive nights. The 29th July performance will feature Bragg’s current set, which ranges across his 35 year career. His second performance on 30th July, will see Bragg perform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), its similarly raw follow-up Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). His third performance, 31st July will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: the positively jangled Workers Playtime (1988), the pop classic Don’t Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke (1996). Says Billy: “After more than three decades of travelling around the world in a van, or spending all day flying vast distances to play a gig, I’m looking forward to having some time to explore cities that I usually only get to see between the soundcheck and the show. And this three night stand format is a way of keeping things interesting, both for me and the audience. I tried it out in Auckland recently and had a lot of fun revisiting my back pages.” Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Politicised by a Tory government operating without love or justice, this previously adrift young man from Barking, whose failure at national exams had reduced his career opportunities to two, eventually bought himself out of the British Army in 1981 (‘the best £175 I ever spent’), determined to make a living out of song. Governments rise and fall, fashions come and go, pop stars are built up and knocked down by a fickle media, and Billy Bragg adapts to survive: the one-time Luddite and failed handyman has embraced New Media and engages with fans directly via Facebook and Twitter, uploading songs when a headline strikes. His enemies remain essentially the same: craven politicians, inhumane corporations, plus assorted racists, fascists, bullies, reactionaries and people with floppy fringes. Don’t miss the orator, entertainer, rabble-rouser, negotiator, pamphleteer, the fabled ‘Bard of Barking’, Billy Bragg, across three extraordinary evenings. Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July Billy Bragg has been making waves for over 35 years. Among the former Saturday boy’s albums are his punk-charged debut Life’s a Riot With Spy Vs Spy, the more love-infused Workers Playtime, pop classic Don’t Try This At Home, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee-timed treatise on national identity England, Half-English, and his stripped-down tenth, Tooth & Nail, his most successful since the early 90s. The intervening three decades have been marked by a number one hit single, having a street named after him, being the subject of a South Bank Show, appearing onstage at Wembley Stadium, curating Left Field at Glastonbury, sharing spotted dick with a Cabinet minister in the House of Commons cafeteria, being mentioned in Bob Dylan’s memoir and meeting the Queen. At their best, Billy’s songs present ‘the perfect Venn diagram between the political and the personal’ (the Guardian). Bragg has recently added best-selling author/musicologist to his CV with the success of his acclaimed 2017 book ‘Roots, Radicals & Rockers – How Skiffle Changed The World’. – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. BILLY BRAGG
TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS
WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMSTICKETS – SOLD OUT
ON SALE FRI 9th FEB, 10AM: €35 day // €92 three day (via ticketmaster.ie pre-sale available now)Day tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) or Ticketmaster.ieAFTER THE GIG
Beardfire Music presents PATRICIA LALOR RUNAH MOYLAN MARTIN McDONNELL ^ Upstairs ^ PATRICIA LALOR https://www.facebook.com/patricialalorsings/ https://twitter.com/patriciasings Since picking up the guitar and ukulele at the age of 11, Patricia Lalor, now 13
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €7
Beardfire Music presents ^ Upstairs ^ https://www.facebook.com/patricialalorsings/ Since picking up the guitar and ukulele at the age of 11, Patricia Lalor, now 13, is emerging as one of the most unique and exciting singer and songwriter creating music in Ireland today. Her jazz infused, indie-nostalgia-pop betrays a love of music that is ageless and timeless, drawing inspiration as much from the first half of the 20th century as the second. Patricia’s talent has not gone unnoticed. Upon hearing her stunning cover of Hozier’s Cherry Wine, the man himself retweeted “Hands down one of the best covers I’ve ever seen. Maith thú!”. In one week during February 2019 Patricia’s cover of Mac DeMarco’s ‘My Kind of Woman’ was viewed over 100,000 times on Youtube. Patricia has caught the attention and praise of Orla Gartland, Hudson Taylor and Conan Gray to name a few, and has wowed live audiences at prestigious shows including The Ruby Sessions supportin Irish song writing legend Johnny Duhan. With the release of Patricia’s single “Anymore” in April 2019, recorded with Beardfire Music Dublin, produced by David Virgin, Rohan Healy, Al Quiff and Patricia, she solidifies her place among the finest songwriters of our age. Who knows what Patricia is a capable of achieving with her craft in the coming years, but those who have already fallen in love with her music can’t wait to see, and will enjoy every moment of the journey with her. — — — — — https://www.runahmusic.com/ Having been a part of the global Sofar Sounds series and played in various cities internationally, RUNAH has collaborated with other artists, most recently Florida based producer FKNSYD on her recent 2018 EP Calcify. Other international collaborations have included ‘Neighbourhoods Pt. 2’ with Australian six-piece Fairchild, Melbourne based artist Calan-Mai, a recent support slot for London based duo Empathy Test and recently supported, Wolf & Moon from Berlin. “There has been a humble grandeur to the entire affair, accompanied by the finest of musicianship and an imagination that breathes life into story, RUNAH has a gift at creating the most enchanting, and at times, unsettling, of worlds” – REMY “A complex yet fetching offering, of ambient folk bliss , a subtly soulful sonic trip, that gets our attention from the start” – Fame Magazine “ On “Ground” we find the soft, vascular beauty of her wine-skin voice draped across a disorderly series of rhythms and a delicately scented guitar” – Raw Ramp “RUNAH leads the listener into a fantastical realm with a cantering rhythm and earthy bassline, not to mention the artist’s affecting voice, which has an indulgent huskiness to it” – The Most Radical List “Irish artist RUNAH creates truly dreamy, emotion-strewn offerings, with shades of the majestic splendour of Laura Marling” – Get In Her Ears — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/moylanmusic/ Moylan is a Dublin based singer-songwriter from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. She began writing at the age of sixteen and has worked tirelessly to create her own brand of lyrics that playfully deal with life’s complicated emotions; ‘Music is my solace. When I am down, I have two options: I could sit and write a sad song, or I could have a cheeky dance and then look back on cute little me from five minutes ago with a fresh mindset. I can be prone to melancholy, so writing in a light hearted, reflective way really helps me’. In recent years Moylan has been making waves in the Irish music scene with stunning performances on the Voice of Ireland 2016, appearances in Irish festivals (Electric Picnic, Imagine Arts Festival, IMBOLC festival, Comeraghs Wild Festival) and striking headline shows in Dublin, Dungarvan and Carrick-On-Suir. She is known for her distinct Celtic tones and unwavering vocal control. In October of 2018, she released her debut single ‘Naïve’, which was noticed by the likes of Remy, Nialler9 and TLMT, and she performed it on RTÉ Radio1 with Miriam O’ Callaghan. On June 21st 2019 ‘Naïve’ joins second single ‘On The Right Side’ and three other wonderfully distinct tracks to form Moylan’s debut EP ‘For The Birds’. From nostalgic melancholy and rainy city nights to warm summery bops and jazzy-hook laden-soul pop, Moylan’s debut EP is a work of strength and variety. — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/MartinMcDonnellMusic Martin McDonnell, 17 year old singer songwriter from Dublin, who’s stunning voice and mature song writing has been wowing listeners since he began in August 2018. Developing his craft while busking on the streets of Dublin, his music has caught the attention of radio dj’s, gig bookers, music lovers and industry folk alike, propelling him to performances at the likes of The Ruby Sessions (previous performers include Ed Sheeran, Hozier and Gavin James) and The 2019 Makeup Awards along with showcases at the Wiley Fox, The International Bar, The DC Music club and more. Martin released his debut single “Hold Me Tight” on May 31st 2019 via Beardfire Music to critical acclaim including Hot Press Track of the Day. Martin proves once again that he is an artist that needs to be heard, with a song that is immediately irresistible and deeply touching. €7 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. PATRICIA LALOR
RUNAH
MOYLAN
MARTIN McDONNELLPATRICIA LALOR
https://twitter.com/patriciasingsRUNAH
https://www.facebook.com/runahmusic/
https://twitter.com/runahmusic
RUNAH’s debut EP We Only Go To Church in Winter, produced in her Manchester flat, was supported by Clash magazine, REMY, Analogue Trash, Too Many Blogs and many more.MOYLAN
https://twitter.com/xxMoylanxxMARTIN McDONNELL
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THE KÍLA SESSIONS in association with O’Hara’s Beers TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM _ Front Bar _ Fresh from a whirlwind 2018 celebrating their 30th year, world famous Irish band Kíla take a break from their hectic touring schedule to bring you a more intimate musical experience… Every Tuesday between 7.30-9.30 different members of Kila will come together
Doors: 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Front Bar Tickets: FREE ENTRY
in association with O’Hara’s Beers TUESDAY’S – 7:30PM-9:30PM _ Front Bar _ Fresh from a whirlwind 2018 celebrating their 30th year, world famous Irish band Kíla take a break from their hectic touring schedule to bring you a more intimate musical experience… Every Tuesday between 7.30-9.30 different members of Kila will come together for an informal session in Whelan’s front window. Expect special guests and eclectic tunes and songs… Its sure to become the best session in Dublin of a Tuesday night. FREE ENTRY Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar THE KÍLA SESSIONS
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Aiken Promotions present BILLY BRAGG plus guests 29th, 30th & 31st July _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMS “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than […] Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
Aiken Promotions present plus guests _ Main Venue _ MON 29th: CURRENT CAREER SPANNING SET “a punkish musical sensibility…an invigorating polemic…” – Uncut “Unquestionably our generation’s finest protest singer…Bragg’s needed more than ever…vital and indispensable.” – Classic Pop “…back to his most politically direct…it’s great to hear the fire in his belly once more.” – MOJO “Political turmoil has regalvanised Billy Bragg…” – The Guardian/Observer Aiken Promotions proudly presents Billy Bragg Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July. One day ticket €35.00 inclusive of booking fee, three day tickets are available from Ticketmaster €92.00 inclusive of booking fees – on sale Friday 9th February at 10AM. Billy Bragg has confirmed a 2019 U.K and Ireland tour entitled “One Step Forward. Two Steps Back.” In each town Bragg will perform three unique shows on consecutive nights. The 29th July performance will feature Bragg’s current set, which ranges across his 35 year career. His second performance on 30th July, will see Bragg perform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), its similarly raw follow-up Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). His third performance, 31st July will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: the positively jangled Workers Playtime (1988), the pop classic Don’t Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke (1996). Says Billy: “After more than three decades of travelling around the world in a van, or spending all day flying vast distances to play a gig, I’m looking forward to having some time to explore cities that I usually only get to see between the soundcheck and the show. And this three night stand format is a way of keeping things interesting, both for me and the audience. I tried it out in Auckland recently and had a lot of fun revisiting my back pages.” Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Politicised by a Tory government operating without love or justice, this previously adrift young man from Barking, whose failure at national exams had reduced his career opportunities to two, eventually bought himself out of the British Army in 1981 (‘the best £175 I ever spent’), determined to make a living out of song. Governments rise and fall, fashions come and go, pop stars are built up and knocked down by a fickle media, and Billy Bragg adapts to survive: the one-time Luddite and failed handyman has embraced New Media and engages with fans directly via Facebook and Twitter, uploading songs when a headline strikes. His enemies remain essentially the same: craven politicians, inhumane corporations, plus assorted racists, fascists, bullies, reactionaries and people with floppy fringes. Don’t miss the orator, entertainer, rabble-rouser, negotiator, pamphleteer, the fabled ‘Bard of Barking’, Billy Bragg, across three extraordinary evenings. Billy Bragg live at Whelans, 29th, 30th and 31st July Billy Bragg has been making waves for over 35 years. Among the former Saturday boy’s albums are his punk-charged debut Life’s a Riot With Spy Vs Spy, the more love-infused Workers Playtime, pop classic Don’t Try This At Home, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee-timed treatise on national identity England, Half-English, and his stripped-down tenth, Tooth & Nail, his most successful since the early 90s. The intervening three decades have been marked by a number one hit single, having a street named after him, being the subject of a South Bank Show, appearing onstage at Wembley Stadium, curating Left Field at Glastonbury, sharing spotted dick with a Cabinet minister in the House of Commons cafeteria, being mentioned in Bob Dylan’s memoir and meeting the Queen. At their best, Billy’s songs present ‘the perfect Venn diagram between the political and the personal’ (the Guardian). Bragg has recently added best-selling author/musicologist to his CV with the success of his acclaimed 2017 book ‘Roots, Radicals & Rockers – How Skiffle Changed The World’. – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. BILLY BRAGG
TUE 30th: SONGS FROM THE FIRST THREE ALBUMS
WED 31st: SONGS FROM THE SECOND THREE ALBUMSTICKETS – SOLD OUT
ON SALE FRI 9th FEB, 10AM: €35 day // €92 three day (via ticketmaster.ie pre-sale available now)Day tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F) or Ticketmaster.ieAFTER THE GIG
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