* * * * * THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE Sorry for any inconvenience caused. * * * * * THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY KERSHAW An evening with the legendary broadcaster and foreign correspondent. _ Main Venue _ Rochdale, where he was born in 1959, triggered in Andy a curiosity […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: CANCELLED
* * * * * THIS SHOW HAS BEEN REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE Sorry for any inconvenience caused. * * * * * An evening with the legendary broadcaster and foreign correspondent. _ Main Venue _ Rochdale, where he was born in 1959, triggered in Andy a curiosity he has never lost. Musically, his horizons were opened up by an early obsession with Bob Dylan. Tracing Dylan’s influences led Andy towards folk, blues, country, soul and gospel. In his second year he seized power of the job of Entertainments Secretary in a bloodless coup and ran the concerts for two and a half years. His line-ups were a who’s-who of early 80s music – concerts by The Clash, Elvis Costello and Black Uhuru, among others, were regular occurences. Naturally, he failed his degree. Andy came to London in 1984 to work as Billy Bragg’s driver and roadie. It was while he was chaperoning Billy to BBC2′s “Whistle Test” that he was spotted by a producer as a potential new presenter. He began his broadcasting career in September 1984 with a baptism by fire – a report for Whistle Test from the Monsters of Rock heavy metal festival. In 1985, Andy was invited by Radio 1 to present his own show with a free choice of music. As his own tastes evolved so did the content of the radio show. Meeting the musicologist and Radio 3 presenter Lucy Duran – now an old friend – and the first appearance of Zimbabwe’s Bhundu Boys in the UK tipped Andy heavily into African music. Andy presented his Radio 1 show for 15 years until he was sacked in May 2000 to be replaced by another dance music programme. He realised Radio 3 was his spiritual new home when Controller Roger Wright told him that what he liked about Andy’s Radio 1 programme was that he never knew what was coming next. He joined Radio 3 in April 2001 and continued to ignore categories and mix it all up. In his spare time Andy enjoys motorcyles (particularly racing) and travels to extreme countries. He has thrice holidayed in North Korea and, for Channel 4, made the very first film inside the secretive country. A journalist at heart, he has often reinvented himself as a foreign correspondent for BBC radio news and occasionally made travel documentaries for Channel 4. He reported for the BBC from the midst of a volcanic eruption in Montserrat, where he had taken his partner for “a quiet Caribbean holiday” (the island blew up the day after they arrived) and, most memorably, from Rwanda during the horrors of 1994. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
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THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY KERSHAW
He went to Leeds University, partly to study politics in the half-hope of becoming a journalist, but chiefly because the student union at Leeds put on the biggest college concerts in the country.TICKETS – CANCELLED
€20 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
Whelanslive.com presents THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, […]Doors: 10:30pm in Whelan's Bar Tickets: NO COVER CHARGE
Whelanslive.com presents – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.Their sets consists of radical reworkings of well known R’n’B standards which segue into lengthy improvisations that are one minute, blues jazz crescendo, the next a funk dervish, one minute a psychedelic freak out, next a country boogie twist, the next a dark ascension of Wagnerian majesty. Featuring some the best musicians Ireland has ever produced, Dublin Blue cartel are: James Delaney (James has played with Sharon Shannon, Van Morrison, Paul Brady, Chuck Berry, Andrew Strong) Pat Farrell: Lead Guitar (The Business, Red Peters). Pat had shared stages with B.B. King, Jeff Healy, John Primer and Carlos Johnson John Quearney: Bass (Donovan, Heavy Waits, The Business, Left right n Centre,) Noel Bridgeman: Drums. Noel was a founding member of Skid Row, one of the most important Irish rock bands, whose members included Gary Moore, Phill Lynott and Brush Shields. He has also recorded with Van Morrison, Steve Earle, Sharon Shannon and has played with Mary Black and many other legendary Irish artists. Mick Pyro is a member of Republic of Loose who have had three top ten albums in Ireland, one reaching number 2. Mick has supported U.2., The Roots, Ian Brown, The Neville Brothers, Guns n Roses, Snow Patrol and the New York Dolls. He has Co- produced a track for Sinead O, Connor and has appeared with her on stage several times. He has recorded with Camp Lo, Styles P (I like Music) and U.2. (Tribute to Ronnie Drew) Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
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IVY BLOOM plus support STEVIE DARRAGH (Overhead, The Albatross) CARLY COONAGH ^ Upstairs ^ ‘Dark Clouds’ – a spectacular debut single from Ivy Bloom Ireland’s music scene is soon to be enriched and enhanced with the arrival of a distinctive new sound from Dublin based band Ivy Bloom.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €6
plus support STEVIE DARRAGH (Overhead, The Albatross) ^ Upstairs ^ ‘Dark Clouds’ – a spectacular debut single from Ivy Bloom Ireland’s music scene is soon to be enriched and enhanced with the arrival of a distinctive new sound from Dublin based band Ivy Bloom. Their debut single ‘Dark Clouds’ is a remarkable introduction to the group’s experimental essence, bringing an astounding amalgamation of many different styles which will undoubtedly influence post rock in an exciting new direction. Ivy Bloom, led with visionary zeal by composer, vocalist and keyboardist Anna Devine, have created a diverse sonic landscape in ‘Dark Clouds’, using immense musical space and intricate layers to provide vivid musical imagery, developing from elegant and elemental to raw and powerful. This meticulously crafted single sets the tone for the release of Ivy Bloom’s EP later in 2017. Dark Clouds is now available to listen to on spotify, soundcloud and all other platforms. “Anna’s voice stands out from the crowd” – Jason Boland, Kodaline ‘Dark Clouds’ constantly rewards with continuous elevation, building progressively in style and energy, adapting to each musical altitude with ease, expressing everything from serene to sinister to heroically uplifting. The song begins in an otherworldly expanse of timbre with folk elements and haunting vocals from Devine, evoking similar cinematic allure to artists such as Agnes Obel, Sigur Rós and Nils Frahm. As the song advances, folk morphs with great strength into an experimental labyrinth with elements of math rock and post rock creatively woven to form an entirely exhilarating soundscape. ‘Dark Clouds’ brings the ethereal and emotive energy of artists like Talos and hints at influence from bands like Overhead The Albatross and Enemies whilst remaining a truly unique and masterful piece of work. “… a great performer and true professional” – The Riptide Movement Anna Devine is one of the main soloists in the Dublin Gospel Choir and had shared the stage with credible artists like Ennio Morricone, OutKast, Kodaline and many more. She brings her astonishing vocal range and songwriting skills to Ivy Bloom along with a fascinating approach to composition that incorporates her background in soul, jazz, rock, classical and Irish traditional music. Anna is backed by a solid wall of talent in Ivy Bloom; Classically trained guitarist, Sarah Hollingsworth brings complex melodic structures with visceral effects and textures, essential to the Ivy Bloom sound. Bassist Chris Redmond packs the low end full of twists and turns incorporating elements of garage and jazz, whilst mastering the experimental. Known for his exemplary work with The Hit Machine Drummers, Kevin Curran provides infinite possibilities, bringing a raw and elevating energy to Ivy Bloom. Gill Carr, a valued member of the Schola Gregoriana Choir and an exceptional keyboard player and teacher, brings an elegant and tasteful touch from her classical background to Ivy Bloom’s roaring sound. Having already made two successful performances in duo form supporting The Riptide Movement in Monroe’s in Galway and Dolan’s in Limerick, Ivy Bloom will make their debut performance with the full band for the launch of ‘Dark Clouds’ on the 5th November 2017 in Whelan’s upstairs. €6 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. Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
IVY BLOOM
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Aiken Promotions presents ZOLA JESUS plus support DEVON WELSH (formally of Majical Cloudz) _ Main Venue _ For over a decade, Nika Roza Danilova has been recording music as Zola Jesus. She’s been on Sacred Bones Records for most of that time, and Okovi marks her reunion with the label.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €22
Aiken Promotions presents plus support DEVON WELSH (formally of Majical Cloudz) _ Main Venue _ For over a decade, Nika Roza Danilova has been recording music as Zola Jesus. She’s been on Sacred Bones Records for most of that time, and Okovi marks her reunion with the label. Fittingly, the 11 electronics-driven songs on Okovi share musical DNA with her early work on Sacred Bones. The music was written in pure catharsis, and as a result, the sonics are heavy, dark, and exploratory. In addition to the contributions of Danilova’s longtime live bandmate Alex DeGroot, producer/musician WIFE, cellist/noise-maker Shannon Kennedy from Pedestrian Deposit, and percussionist Ted Byrnes all helped build Okovi’s textural universe. With Okovi, Zola Jesus has crafted a profound meditation on loss and reconciliation that stands tall alongside the major works of its genre. The album peaks of tragedy with great wisdom and clarity. Its songs plumb dark depths, but they reflect light as well. ARTIST STATEMENT: Last year, I moved back to the woods in Wisconsin where I was raised. I built a little house just steps away from where my dilapidated childhood tree fort is slowly recombining into earth. Okovi was fed by this return to roots and several very personal traumas. While writing Okovi, I endured people very close to me trying to die, and others trying desperately not to. Meanwhile, I was fighting through a haze so thick I wasn’t sure I’d find my way to the other side. Death, in all of its masks, has been encircling everyone I love, and with it the questions of legacy, worth, and will. Okovi is a Slavic word for shackles. We’re all shackled to something—to life, to death, to bodies, to minds, to illness, to people, to birthright, to duty. Each of us born with a unique debt, and we have until we die to pay it back. Without this cost, what gives us the right to live? And moreover, what gives us the right to die? Are we really even free to choose? This album is a deeply personal snapshot of loss, reconciliation, and a sympathy for the chains that keep us all grounded to the unforgiving laws of nature. To bring it to life, I decided to enlist the help of Alex DeGroot, who has been the only constant in my live band and helped mix the Stridulum EP back in 2010. It will be released on Sacred Bones, the closest group of people I’ll ever have to blood-bound family. €22 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, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
ZOLA JESUS
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CHERRY COMEDY Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring Jim Elliot Rosco McClelland Stephen Mullan Anna Clifford Justine Stafford Conall Walsh & Darragh Murphy with Richie Bree as MC ^ 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 […]Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring Jim Elliot ^ 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. In the meantime check out our YouTube channel to get a taste of what you can expect. ‘These lads are a good laugh’ – Irish Examiner €5 on the door or available online from eventbrite Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry
CHERRY COMEDY
Rosco McClelland
Stephen Mullan
Anna Clifford
Justine Stafford
Conall Walsh
& Darragh Murphy
with Richie Bree as MC
‘Hilarious’ – Spin 1038
‘One to watch’ – Irish Daily Mirror
‘This shite is meant to pass for comedy’ – WhyteyIRLTICKETS
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Aiken Promotions presents SAM AMIDON plus support: LAUCAN _ Main Venue _ Sam Amidon The Following Mountain out May 26 Album is Amidon’s first collection of completely original work Experimental folk artist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon will return to Whelans on 7th November 2017. Nonesuch Records releases The Following Mountain, the newest solo album […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €20
Aiken Promotions presents plus support: LAUCAN _ Main Venue _ Sam Amidon The Following Mountain out May 26 Album is Amidon’s first collection of completely original work Experimental folk artist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon will return to Whelans on 7th November 2017. Nonesuch Records releases The Following Mountain, the newest solo album by Sam Amidon, on May 26, 2017. Created with producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Regina Spektor) and Amidon’s frequent collaborator Shahzad Ismaily, it represents a new approach for Amidon, who shifts here from his previous norm of re-working traditional folk songs and presents nine wholly original compositions, with some lyrics drawing on traditional sources. The album features a rare guest appearance by drummer Milford Graves, known initially for his work in the 1960s with free jazz legends Albert Ayler and Sonny Sharrock. The Following Mountain is available to preorder from iTunes, the Sam Amidon Store and the Nonesuch Store, with an instant download of the album track “Juma Mountain.” Nonesuch Store pre-orders also include a limited-edition print autographed by Amidon. Spring tour dates for Sam Amidon are listed below. The Following Mountain was made during two distinct recording sessions: an initial weekend in Brooklyn where Ismaily and Amidon brought in Graves, percussionist Juma Sultan (Jimi Hendrix), and saxophonist Sam Gendel for a heavily improvised session; followed by time in the studio over the summer in London, where Amidon worked with Leo Abrahams to shape and develop the songs. “The Following Mountain is a walk through the thickets of the imagination,” Amidon said, “… a personal mythology of sounds and visions and characters. It is my first album of original music, but is still linked to the Appalachian music I love, as well as improvisation, beats, Don Cherry, Vermont, London.” The Following Mountain is Amidon’s sixth album and follows Lily-O, his 2014 Nonesuch Records collaboration with guitarist Bill Frisell. Debut album “FramesPerSecond” out 21st July €20 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, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
SAM AMIDON
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LAUCAN
Preorder: http://bit.ly/2tQjmhk
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ON SALE FRI 22nd SEPT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents TANDEM FELIX plus support ^ Upstairs ^ When Dublin-based five-piece Tandem Felix released their EP Comma in 2015, it was heralded as the work whose textural and lyrical subtlety distinguished them from a multitude of other folk-tinged guitar acts. And then, for two years, silence. Dead […]Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12
ON SALE FRI 22nd SEPT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ When Dublin-based five-piece Tandem Felix released their EP Comma in 2015, it was heralded as the work whose textural and lyrical subtlety distinguished them from a multitude of other folk-tinged guitar acts. And then, for two years, silence. Dead silence. From a lamp-lit studio in an industrial estate located somewhere between a ketchup factory and a mustard factory, they re-emerge, returning to music with a new song, told by a distant onlooker, about a birthday party in a deity’s back garden. In Were You There (When They Crucified the Birthday Boy)?, the guests have come to witness a miracle. They have come to bask in the light of this figure. Will the scheduled miracle take place? The first music from Tandem Felix in two years, Were You There hints at an expanded sound and imagery in their debut album, forthcoming in 2018. Emerging from the Dublin scene that produced Girl Band, Saint Sister and Spies, Tandem Felix is a band that list Sparklehorse and Wilco as key influences. But as a song like Were You There ably testifies, after two dormant years David Tapley has matured as a songwriter, the melancholy angst of his early work given space to float in these newly lush, formally experimental arrangements. Having toured in the US, the UK and Europe, Tapley describes the single as “the first crop yielded after an exciting period of rediscovering what I love about making music”. It is the beginning of a new chapter for a band that now looks set to fulfil the promise of their early acclaim. “These are classy, country-tinged songs about affairs of the heart, music for grownups, for divorcees, for people who have lived. Tandem Felix rarely break a sweat, let alone rock out or boogie. Maybe that’s why they called themselves that. They weren’t being ironic – they have found their perfect pace, their perfect mood, and for many of you it will be perfect, too.” – THE GUARDIAN Tickets priced €12 go on sale this Friday 22nd September at 9am through www.ticketmaster.ie & usual outlets nationwide. ON SALE FRI 22nd SEPT, 9AM: €12 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, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
TANDEM FELIX
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MCD presents, THE AMAZONS plus support _ Main Room _ THE AMAZONS look set to confirm their status as Britain’s biggest breaking rock band with the release of their eagerly anticipated self-titled debut album, out June 2nd on Fiction Records.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €19.90
MCD presents, plus support _ Main Room _ THE AMAZONS look set to confirm their status as Britain’s biggest breaking rock band with the release of their eagerly anticipated self-titled debut album, out June 2 nd on Fiction Records. To coincide with the announcement, the band have also shared a new video for their current single ‘Black Magic’. It’s been a heady rise for the Reading-based quartet. The most hotly tipped guitar band of 2017 according to Music Week, The Amazons were shortlisted for the BBC Music Sound of 2017 poll, nominated for Q’s Best Breakthrough Act gong and made an appearance in MTV’s Brand New 2017 list. They also featured in Apple Music’s New Artists 2017 playlist and popped up in Amazon UK’s Ones To Watch and Deezer’s picks for 2017 polls. Meanwhile the broadsheets and music press have been all over them, with NME, Kerrang!, Metro, Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Gigwise and Radio X all tipping them for greatness. Beat 1’s Zane Lowe is a huge fan, and so are Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, Annie Mac, Clara Amfo, Nick Grimshaw, Mistajam and Greg James. Frankly, it’s not hard to see why. Produced by the Grammy nominated Catherine Marks (Wolf Alice, Foals, PJ Harvey) and recorded at the world famous Assault and Battery Studios in west London, the album is the result of THE AMAZONS’ mission statement to reinvigorate rock ‘n’ roll. Passionate, ballsy, tender and loud as hell, this is an album not just for the young, but the young at heart too. It’s a collection that collates some of the highlights soundtracking their rise to date – including the punk ‘n’ roll rush of opener ‘Stay With Me’, the pulverising riffs and anthemic rallying call of ‘Junk Food Forever’, and the foreboding grunge of ‘Little Something’. With the brand new material just as essential, ‘Burn My Eyes’ recalling both Husker Du and Biffy Clyro with its cocktail of visceral aggression and melodic intent, while ‘Raindrops’ simultaneously showcases frontman Matt Thomson’s knack for introspective lyricism and emotive vocal delivery. The album comes to surprise conclusion with the lighters-aloft piano ballad ‘Palace’ which demonstrates another angle to band away from their fiery wall of sound. “I wrote all the songs between the ages of 18 and 22 years old,” explains Thomson of the record’s self-analytical bent. At the age of 20, he went through a serious break-up, which means a lot of tracks see him working through his heartache, but with the backing of big guitars, meaty riffs and a certain kind of poetry. “It’s all quite direct, but it’s emotive too,” he adds. To coincide with the announcement, THE AMAZONS have also shared a brand new video for their current Radio 1 playlisted single ‘Black Magic’ which also features in the album. It’s a video rich with stylised imagery which includes intimate, extreme close-up shots, intense performances from the band, and surreal symbolism which offers significant scope for interpretation. The album is now available to pre-order from http://po.st/TAABPLF or directly from iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. A pre-save for Spotify is also available at http://po.st/TAABPSPS. Completed by guitarist Chris Alderton, coy bassist Elliot Briggs and powerhouse drummer Joe Emmett, THE AMAZONS have been honing their music for a decade, but it wasn’t until Valentine’s Day 2014 that they finally hit upon their true sound, thanks to a consciousness-shifting Foals show at London’s Alexandra Palace. The four piece began listening to the deeply primal artists that originally made them want to start making music; Rage Against The Machine, Nirvana and Led Zeppelin. THE AMAZONS are currently embarking upon their biggest UK headline tour which is entirely sold-out in advance; expect full-throttle attitude, sweat, style, sass and a little bit of magic. €19.90 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 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 AMAZONS
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ON SALE FRI 8th SEPT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents MAHALIA plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Aiken Promotions are proud to present MAHALIA in Whelan’s Upstairs on Wed 8th Nov. Tickets for the performance go on sale from Ticketmaster & Whelanslive.com from Fri 8th Sept, 9am.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
ON SALE FRI 8th SEPT, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Aiken Promotions are proud to present MAHALIA in Whelan’s Upstairs on Wed 8th Nov. Tickets for the performance go on sale from Ticketmaster & Whelanslive.com from Fri 8th Sept, 9am. ON SALE FRI 8th SEPT, 9AM: €15 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, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
MAHALIA
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Aiken Promotions present, JULIEN BAKER plus support MAIJA SOFIA _ Main Room _ NEW ALBUM COMING SOON ON MATADOR RECORDS “She is a gifted writer whose images sting the senses, but there’s something particularly gripping about her voice.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
Aiken Promotions present, plus support _ Main Room _ NEW ALBUM COMING SOON ON MATADOR RECORDS “She is a gifted writer whose images sting the senses, but there’s something particularly gripping about her voice. It communicates both grit and softness in its tone, trusting and world-weary all at once.” – Pitchfork “…her rawness is comforting as it is unsettling as it is cathartic” – MOJO **** Fresh from her upcoming show on November 11th at London’s Union Chapel selling out, Julien Baker has announced further worldwide tour dates, including a date for Whelans, Dublin this November. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, 19th July at 9am. All dates can be found below. Baker has been recording new material in her native Memphis, due to be released later in 2017 on Matador Records. In addition to selections from 2015’s widely acclaimed Sprained Ankle and 2017’s Funeral Pyre 7”, fans can expect a hefty dose of new music on this run of dates. The first half of 2017 has already seen Baker tour worldwide, with headline shows across North America, Australia and Europe, as well as support slots for Conor Oberst (described by Consequence Of Sound as having “stunned with her 30-minute opening set”) and The Decemberists (“a short, beautiful set of favorites from her 2015 debut”, said Brooklyn Vegan), while a headline performance at London’s Bush Hall in June sold out within 24 hours. Julien Baker’s latest 7” Funeral Pyre – her debut release for Matador Records – together with previously unreleased track B-side ‘Distant Solar Systems’, has recently earned critical acclaim from outlets including The New York Times, Stereogum, Pitchfork, MOJO, Entertainment Weekly, Noisey, DIY and more, and can be heard here. Baker’s heralded 2015 debut album Sprained Ankle is available digitally and was re-released by Matador physically worldwide (ex-U.S. and Australia) in March. 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
JULIEN BAKER
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on sale Wednesday 19th July at 9am€16 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
ON SALE FRI 15th SEPT, 9AM MCD.ie presents ROB BURCH plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Following on from his success as songwriter, vocalist & guitarist with The Original Rudeboys, Rob Burch has announced his brand new single “All I Need” plus a live date upstairs at Whelan’s on Thursday 9th November.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12.50
ON SALE FRI 15th SEPT, 9AM MCD.ie presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Following on from his success as songwriter, vocalist & guitarist with The Original Rudeboys, Rob Burch has announced his brand new single “All I Need” plus a live date upstairs at Whelan’s on Thursday 9th November. Tickets costing €12.50 including booking fee go on sale at 10am this Friday from Ticketmaster Watch All I Need video here: During their impressive five-year reign as The Original Rudeboys, the Dublin band received Gold & Platinum records for sales in Ireland with their two albums ‘This Life’ & ‘All We Are’. Rob speaks about going solo, “Since the band broke up, I’ve waited for this moment for so long. I’m really excited to start the next chapter, and for people to finally hear what I’ve been working on over the past two years! And I have a lot more to come..”. ON SALE FRI 15th SEPT, 9AM: €12.50 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 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.
ROB BURCH
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Aiken promotions presents, THE CADILLAC THREE plus support BROKEN WITT REBELS _ Main Venue _ Nashville natives THE CADILLAC THREE are fiercely proud of their Southern roots, leaving a lasting impression on fans across the globe with their high-octane live show and chart-topping songwriting skills.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €25.40
Aiken promotions presents, _ Main Venue _ Nashville natives THE CADILLAC THREE are fiercely proud of their Southern roots, leaving a lasting impression on fans across the globe with their high-octane live show and chart-topping songwriting skills. And now, with the release of their brand new album LEGACY, out August 25th on Big Machine Records THE CADILLAC THREE are poised to become international stars. “We started the ‘Legacy’ album the day ‘Bury Me In My Boots’ came out last August because there were some songs we were excited about and we wanted to jump in the studio and do what we do live for a minute – to see what would happen,” shared drummer Neil. “We didn’t really tell anyone what was up and by the end of the year we had cut the whole album and produced it ourselves. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been up to in between all the shows the last year and a half!” The trio collectively produced the 11-track project and worked with renowned songwriters like Lori McKenna, Jonathan Singleton and Laura Veltz to offer the next chapter of their story, following 2016’s Bury Me In My Boots. Excited to share new music with fans worldwide, two songs are available now – ‘Dang If We Didn’t’ and ‘American Slang’ – in conjunction with the album’s preorder: http://smarturl.it/ Jaren Johnston, Kelby Ray and Neil Mason have also just announced their first-ever headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 31. The hometown show is a fitting venue for the Nashville natives who grew up seeing their favorite artists perform on that very stage and marks a poignant moment in their history. The band also returns to their second home of Europe as part of their ‘Long Hair Don’t Care’ tour, playing sixteen dates. Over the weekend, The Cadillac Three performed for their rabid fan base at Download Festival in Paris with Linkin Park, and in the UK with Aerosmith. They also have a full summer tour of the USA and Canada ahead, taking in cities across the whole of America. For tour dates and album updates, visit www.TheCadillacThree.com €25.40 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 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 CADILLAC THREE
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THIS OTHER KINGDOM ‘Rays for Days’ Single Launch plus support V L L N S ^ Upstairs ^ This Other Kingdom are Del Kerton, Declan Dunne & Git Sweeney. A rock n roll band from Dublin, Ireland. Their latest album – ‘Rêveur’ was released on 21st April 2017 on UK label ‘Wrong Way Records’
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8 adv / €10 door
‘Rays for Days’ Single Launch plus support ^ Upstairs ^ This Other Kingdom are Del Kerton, Declan Dunne & Git Sweeney. A rock n roll band from Dublin, Ireland. Their latest album – ‘Rêveur’ was released on 21st April 2017 on UK label ‘Wrong Way Records’ on translucent orange vinyl with purple splatter, CD and download. In 2013, they released their EP ‘Sunlight’, which attracted much attention to the band preluding the release of their debut LP ‘Telescopic’ to critical acclaim; reaching the Top 10 in the iTunes and Irish chart. €8 adv / €10 door Advanced tickets are 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. 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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Whelanslive.com presents GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT 15TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR plus support >> Button Factory << Irish instrumental post-rock legends God is an Astronaut will play the Button Factory on Saturday 11th of Nov, tickets on sale from Monday 12 June from Whelanslive.com
Doors: 7:30pm in the BUTTON FACTORY Tickets: €25
Whelanslive.com presents 15TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR plus support — — — — — God Is an Astronaut is an Irish post-rock band from the County Wicklow, formed in 2002 by Niels and Torsten Kinsella. Their style employs elements of electronic music, krautrock, and space rock, reminiscent of Tangerine Dream. On March 20th 2015 “God Is An Astronaut” announced details of their 8th album to coincide with the Solar Eclipse across Europe. “Helios | Erebus” will be the bands heaviest release yet, capturing fully the bands intensity live while retaining the dark ambient passages the band are known for. The album concept is Light vs. Dark and there are many palettes of both to be found on this 8 track album. The album was released on June 21st the longest day of the year to continue the theme of Light vs. Dark. €25 tickets 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. Free into Whelan’s Indie Club with your GIAA ticket stub/stamp. 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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Irish instrumental post-rock legends God is an Astronaut will play the Button Factory on Saturday 11th of Nov, tickets on sale from Monday 12 June from Whelanslive.comTICKETS
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Aiken Promotions presents LUCY ROSE plus support CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM _ Main Venue _ “A beautiful record –contemplative, rich-voiced, soulful and indicative of the gathering maturity in Lucy’s music” **** -Q Lucy Rose is very pleased to announce details of a full tour of the UK later this year.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €20
Aiken Promotions presents plus support _ Main Venue _ “A beautiful record –contemplative, rich-voiced, soulful and indicative of the gathering maturity in Lucy’s music” **** -Q Lucy Rose is very pleased to announce details of a full tour of the UK later this year. The British folk artist, who released her acclaimed third album Something’s Changing last week through Communion Records, will follow a current Worldwide Cinema Tour with a 20-date headline run of the UK in November. The shows kick off in Bristol at St Georges on the 1stNovember, and stretch through to Southampton’s Engine Rooms on the 24thNovember. The tour also includes a night in Dublin at Whelan’s on the 11thNovember, and London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on the 3rdNovember. Tickets for all shows go on sale on Friday 14th July through www.lucyrosemusic.com Something’s Changing is accompanied by a stunning short documentary, acting as a fly-on-the-wall account of Lucy’s debut tour of Latin America last year. The trip, organised independently by Lucy with the help of her Latin American fans, became a huge inspiration for the record and the film is an intimate account of how it all came together.Lucy previewed the new record with a full tent at Glastonbury last month, and will hit the main stage at Latitude and Longitude festivals later this month. A short run of dates in the US and Canada follows in October. €10 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. 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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ELEANOR TIERNAN plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Eleanor Tiernan: People Pleaser A stranger asks a small favour. It seems so mean to refuse. But every action has its consequences. And when it’s too late, it’s too late. Compulsive Irish over-thinker Eleanor Tiernan is back at the Fringe with a brand-new stand-up show. As seen on Comedy […]Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Eleanor Tiernan: People Pleaser ‘A distinctive inspired ‘Tiernan boasts a magnificent curl in her lip and snarl in her voice’ €12 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. 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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A stranger asks a small favour. It seems so mean to refuse. But every action has its
consequences. And when it’s too late, it’s too late. Compulsive Irish over-thinker Eleanor
Tiernan is back at the Fringe with a brand-new stand-up show. As seen on Comedy Central’s
the Alternative Comedy Experience and Irish Pictorial Weekly on RTÉ.
comic mind’ (Scotsman).
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MIDNIGHT HOUR in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presents WALDORF & CANNON plus support Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11.30pm Tickets: FREE ENTRY*
in association with presents plus support Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. — — — — — www.waldorfandcannon.com “An alternative multi-instrumentalist duo from Derry and Donegal, Waldorf & Cannon make a little go a very long way. With both members on vocal duties, Philip Wallace AKA Waldorf playing a Farmer Footdrum kit (check it out the link below it’s pretty awesome), guitar and harmonica, and Oisin Cannon on bass, their craft – influenced by the likes of Pixies, Devo, Link Wray, Beck and The Dead Kennedys – is testament to the fact that the song, no matter how it’s written, wrangled or performed, reigns supreme. Their debut album ‘Old Dogs New Tricks’ is a consistently intriguing release from one of the country’s most idiosyncratic alternative propositions”. Brian Coney, Editor at ‘The Thin Air’ Debut single ‘Rise Up’. Video link: Cover of Beastie Boys ‘Sabotage’ Live video link: Their debut self produced/recorded and mixed album ‘Old Dogs New Tricks’ was released on Saturday 21st January 2017 on vinyl, cd and for digital download. The album is currently available on vinyl, CD & for digital download available at waldorfandcannon.bandcamp.com plus various local record shops around the country such as Cool Discs, Derry, Sick Records, Belfast, Boneyard Records, Omagh and Music Zone, Cork. Last year Waldorf & Cannon played their biggest shows to date supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on the Irish leg of his world tour. At the beginning of February 2017 they toured Ireland with Bella Union artists ExMagician and in March 2017 toured Russia. Electric Picnic 2017: Jerry Fish invited the band to play his Electric Sideshow stage tipping them as one of the acts of the festival and giving them a fantastic slot on the Sunday evening before Ash. The band ended up playing all 3 nights and were offered 2 extra shows in Body & Soul. This year also seen them become endorsed by their beloved Danelectro Guitars at JHS. http://www.jhs.co.uk/artists/artist/waldorf_and_cannon And… by the game changing Farmer Footdrums https://www.footdrums.com/ Rise Up was used as the theme tune on all 8 episodes of Late License (Season 2) on BBC2. ‘Going for the jugular with their Garage Pop Anthem Rise Up’.*Tom Robinson, 6 Music* The band have been championed on the radio by Paul McCloone at Today FM (and did a live session on his show), Tom Robinson and Steve Lamacq at 6 Music, Stephen McCauley at Electric Mainline and ATL on Radio Ulster. FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
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RANDOLF AND THE CROKERS plus support ANNA’S ANCHOR ^ Upstairs ^ Randolf and the Crokers are getting back on the road to tour their second EP launching on the 3rd of November 2017. Launching the EP on the 3rd in Dolans, Limerick, The band are looking to secure some tour dates as soon as possible.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The band were recently invited by the President Michael D. Higgins to play at the annual Garden Party in Áras an Uachtaráin which showcased lots of new material that we had been working on of late. This amazing opportunity is the beginning of a very exciting few months for us as a band. Following on from our debut EP ‘Conversation Amongst the Ruins’ in 2015, we are currently putting the final touches to our follow up EP. We plan to launch our second EP in September with a single and video launch followed by an Irish tour in October/November. We have recorded four tracks so far in Lakeland Studios and are very excited to share this new material which marks significant evolution for us as a band, whilst still staying true to our indie/folk roots. Band Bio: We are a six piece alt.country/folk band playing our own music in Limerick since 2011. 2014 marked the release of our first single ‘Hangin’, and our debut EP ‘Conversation Amongst the Ruins’ followed in 2015. We toured the EP around Ireland in 2015/2016 taking in venues such as Dolan’s, Whelan’s in Dublin, DeBarra’s of Clonakilty and Kenny’s in Lahinch, and shared the stage with the likes of Mark Geary, The Lost Brothers, O Emperor and John Blek and the Rats as they toured Ireland. We were delighted to receive positive reactions from audiences and critics and a particular highlight was being asked to play ‘Ceol ar an Imeall’ on TG4. We spent 2016 writing, playing a splattering of gigs including the Doolin Folk Festival, the Blues, Roots and Brass Festival in Whelan’s, and local gigs headlining the Thomond Sessions here in Limerick. We are now putting the finishing touches to our second EP and look forward to touring it this autumn. Praise for ‘Conversation Amongst the Ruins’ ‘Excellent four-tracker from the Limerick based alt/country folk/roots outfit…Highly Recommended’ – Hotpress Magazine ‘Placid & pleasing inaugural record, full of rousing harmonies and amiable instrumentation’ – Pure M Magazine ‘Top notch tune to wrap your ears around’ – JOE.ie €8 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 Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
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Randolf and the Crokers are getting back on the road to tour their second EP launching on the 3rd of November 2017. Launching the EP on the 3rd in Dolans, Limerick, The band are looking to secure some tour dates as soon as possible.TICKETS
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MUTEFISH plus support PUNCH FACE CHAMPIONS ITTY BITTY DIDDY COMMITTEE _ Main Room _ MUTEFISH are culturally diverse six piece band from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal and Ukraine. They fuse the musical sounds and cultures of Eastern Europe with traditional Irish influences resulting in an engaging melodic compilation of tracks. Each band member brings their […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5
plus support PUNCH FACE CHAMPIONS _ Main Room _ MUTEFISH are culturally diverse six piece band from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal and Ukraine. They fuse the musical sounds and cultures of Eastern Europe with traditional Irish influences resulting in an engaging melodic compilation of tracks. Each band member brings their distinct musical backgrounds and tastes giving them their unique sound which makes it difficult to label their style or genre. Mutefish are: Bo (Poland) guitar/mandolin, Marka (Lithuania) guitar, Pedro (Portugal) Fiddle/flute/tin whistle/bagpipes, Tomas (Lithuania) bass, Peter (Ukraine) percusions/melodica/keys and Philip (Ireland) drums. €5 at the door 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
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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.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5
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. In the meantime check out our YouTube channel to get a taste of what you can expect. ‘These lads are a good laugh’ – Irish Examiner €5 on the door or available online from eventbrite Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry
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‘Hilarious’ – Spin 1038
‘One to watch’ – Irish Daily Mirror
‘This shite is meant to pass for comedy’ – WhyteyIRLTICKETS
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