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.

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
‘Hilarious’ – Spin 1038
‘One to watch’ – Irish Daily Mirror
‘This shite is meant to pass for comedy’ – WhyteyIRL

TICKETS

€5 on the door or available online from eventbrite

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry

• https://www.facebook.com/CherryComedyDublin
• https://www.twitter.com/CherryComedy

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €5

DAN ELLIOTT

plus support

AARON ROWE

^ Upstairs ^

Dan Elliott is a 23 year year old singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. Having gigged on the Dublin music circuit for the past three years, Dan has earned a reputation for his powerful voice, evocative lyrics and moving storytelling ability. Influenced by Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and David Gray, Elliott is among the finest singer-songwriters currently emerging from the Irish music scene.

Elliott is currently working on his first studio release ahead of this, his first headline show.

TICKETS

€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.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

• https://www.facebook.com/danelliottmusic/
• https://twitter.com/_Dansies

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €8

TICKETS FROM BILLETTO.IE

Enthusiastic Eunuch & Kaboogie proudly present

MOOR MOTHER

plus support

JONI & SUNKEN FOAL

_ Main Venue _

MOOR MOTHER

(Don Giovanni Records)

https://www.facebook.com/MoorMother/
https://twitter.com/moormother
https://moormothergoddess.bandcamp.com/

Moor Mother is the viscerally charged output of Philadelphia based interdisciplinary artist, Camae Ayewa. Her music is often harsh and strange, projecting both the cathartic anger of punk and the expansive improvisatory spirit of Sun Ra. Using a variety of machines, field recordings, and analog noisemakers, Ayewa constructs fractured, cacophonous waves for her words of punishing pertinence to ride.

As a musician performing under the name she has toured in Europe and the U.S. at numerous festivals, colleges and universities sharing the stage with King Britt, Islam Chipsy, Claudia Rankine and Bell Hooks. As a soundscape artist she has had work featured at Samek Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art Chicago, and Everson Museum of Art.

Her latest album, Fetish Bones, was released through Don Giovanni Records in September 2016. The album features 13 songs conceived and recorded in Camae’s home studio and it is an album intended as a form of protest and as form of time travel — a collection of sounds that are events themselves, telling stories rich in history about the journey that brings us to today and the future we are creating. Fetish Bones is not an album meant to help you forget. It is made so that you will remember the injustices that we bear witness to and participate in.

Ayewa is also a renowned poet and author of a forthcoming poetry book, also named Fetish Bones, and a member of Black Quantum Futurism, A Collective which has recently released its first book, Black Quantum Futurism theory and practice Vol. 1. BQF has presented in Copenhagen Perspectives on Time Conference, Ferguson is the Future at Yale and Afrofuturism Now festival in Holland. Camae is a 2016 Leeway Award recipient and 2016 Blade of Grass Fellow.

In addition to all of this Ayewa is also a core member of radical spiritual jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements who released one of the truly great records of 2017.

To summarise: miss this show at your peril.

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JONI & SUNKEN FOAL (Live)

https://www.facebook.com/joniiiiiiiiimusic

https://twitter.com/SunkenFoal

JONI is originally a classically trained violinist whose musical education and sound straddles the divide between the organic instrument and the electronic bass world. Joni’s naturally soulful singing style is combined with electronic beats and smart lyrics to make a sound all of her own. She has worked with many prominent Irish producers across many diferent genres such as Eomac, Deviant, T-Woc and Major Grave. Her debut single ‘Running’ was featured on BBC Radio 1, and appeared on Nialler9, Disco Naivete and Dazed and Confused.

Over the last 15 years SUNKAN FOAL aka Dunk Murphy has been of Ireland’s most prolific and prodigious electronic composers with a vast back catalogue of startling high quality including releases on Planet-Mu, Black Acre, the Fear, Acroplane, Front End Synthetics among many more. In recent years he has become something of a self-run cottage industry releasing album after album on his own Countersunk label as Sunken Foal, The Natural History Museum (with Carol Keogh.) and last year’s superlative ambient offering as Minced Oath.

TICKETS

€15 + Booking Fee available online from Billetto.ie

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €15 + Booking Fee

WOW – WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS

Music from CATHY DAVEY, LOAH, SIVE & DANI

MC Eve Darcy

^ Upstairs ^

WOW WOW WOW April 25 upstairs at Whelan’s!

We’ve another amazing line-up of music, comedy, conversation and celebration of female creativity from 8pm to late!

* Dani * Sive * Loah * And we are delighted to announce Cathy Davey *

As always, our fabulous MC for the night, Eve Darcy will take us through the show.

Standard Tickets €10, Students €6 (with valid ID)

WOW s is a collaborative initiative between Whelan’s, Aidlink Ireland & Born Optimisticc which aims to provide a platform for female artistry, whilst raising funds for Aidlink’s Girls’ Education Programme in rural Kenya.

TICKETS

€10 adv / €6 Student (with valid ID) – door only

Advanced 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 credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• https://www.facebook.com/AidlinkIreland/
• https://twitter.com/AidlinkIreland

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €10

TIZ McNAMARA

plus special guest

PAT MALONEY

^ Upstairs ^

TIZ McNAMARA

https://www.facebook.com/TizMcNamaraMusic
https://twitter.com/tizmcnamara

Tiz McNamara’s independent releases have racked up over 3.5 Million Spotify Plays, featured in UK TV shows ‘Hollyoaks’, ‘Emmerdale’ and gained huge support from BBC Radio 2, and Amazing Radio.

Tiz has supported BRITS ‘Critics Choice Winner’ James Bay as well as the 2016 breakthrough act Frances.

The Irishman recently returned from a North American tour where he played more than 26 shows in under 30 days.

With 4 new releases planned for 2018, including Tiz’s annual April 1st release, it’s set to be a great year for the songwriter.

“Wondrously numbing, Tiz McNamara has the ability to serenade a million sinking ships with his soothing vocal flicks and joyously tasteful guitar strokes, invading imaginations with the songwriter’s Irish heritage.” – Lauren Jones, Liverpool Echo.

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PAT MALONEY

http://www.patmaloney.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/patmaloneymusic/
https://twitter.com/_patmaloney

A true red and white travelling songwriter, Pat Maloney has performed a thousand times in the last few years all over Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. He’s a casual strummer who sings in a rich baritone, stomping away and whistling like no other. Three full length albums deep, Pat’s catalogue is diverse in character & feel. A committed genre hopper, his music is inclusive and free of pretension. The one thing his songs have in common is that they all tell stories. Real stories, with real heart and a healthy sense of humour. His favourite bartender once said his voice makes her want to sip a nice bourbon and fall in love. He told her he would add that to his next bio.

TICKETS

€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

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €10

ON SALE FRI 2nd MAR, 9AM

MCD.ie presents

FANG CLUB

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Whelan’s, Dublin: Thursday 26th April, 2018. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am.

Fangclub – a Dublin-based trio who formed in the neighbouring, remote coastal town of Rush when they were teenagers.

Between dropping out of college for those early jam sessions and now, they’ve signed with major Universal imprint Vertigo Records, released two acclaimed EPs (‘Bullethead’ and ‘Coma Happy’), toured with the likes of Twin Atlantic and won over a dedicated legion of fans.

Formed of singer and guitarist Steven King, drummer Dara Coleman and bassist Kevin Keane, Fangclub have been lauded by Kerrang! for their “explosively catchy tunes”, while Punktastic have deemed them “destined for mainstream success”.

TICKETS

ON SALE FRI 2nd MAR, 9AM: €14.50 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.

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• https://www.facebook.com/FangclubOfficial/
• https://fangclubofficial.com
• https://www.instagram.com/fangclubband/
• https://twitter.com/Fangclubband?lang=fr

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €14.50

Aiken Promotions present

JOSH ROUSE

plus guest

FIELD DIVISION

_ Main Venue _

American folk/roots pop singer-songwriter Josh Rouse has announced a date for Whelan’s in April 2018.

You don’t have to work hard to enjoy Rouse’s music. His songs present themselves to you with an open heart, an innate intelligence and an absolute lack of pretension. They are clear-eyed, empathetic and penetrating. Without pandering, they seek to satisfy both your ear and your understanding. The verses draw you in with telling detail, both musical and thematic, and the choruses lift and deliver. They resolve without seeming overly tidy or pat.

Josh Rouse was born in Nebraska, and following an itinerant upbringing he eventually landed in Nashville where he recorded his debut Dressed Like Nebraska (1998). The album’s acclaim led to tours with Aimee Mann, Mark Etzel and the late Vic Chestnut. The follow-up- Home (2000)—yielded the song “Directions” which Cameron Crowe used in his film Vanilla Sky.

“Every time I’ve made a record, I’ve tried to make it different from the last one,” says Rouse. “I always became fascinated by a different style of music. But at the end of the day, no matter how eclectic I try to make it, it’s my voice and melodic sensibility that tie things together.”

His most recent release, The Embers of Time, was one of his strongest—self-described as “my surreal, ex-pat, therapy record.” Charles Pitter astutely noted in Pop Matters. “The critics may long for drama and scandal, but The Embers of Time often demonstrates that a simple life could be for the best.”

“Some Days I’m Golden All Night”

Tickets priced €23 go on sale this Friday 27th October at 10am through www.ticketmaster.ie & usual outlets nationwide.

TICKETS

€23 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 THE GIG

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

• http://www.joshrouse.com
• https://www.facebook.com/joshrouse

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €23

ROBERT JOHN ARDIFF

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

Robert John Ardiff is best known for his work as part of the Choice Music Prize nominated Come On Live Long. In a quiet period for the band he decided to write and record an album of his solo work. The album entitled ‘Between The Bed and Room’ was hailed by the Sunday Times as ‘a record of wistful wee hour gems’ and by The Last Mixed tape as ‘a distant sounding take on the indie-folk genre awash with texture and depth.’. Following on from his sold out show in The Grand Social in January, Ardiff is delighted to bring his full band show to the intimate environs of Upstairs in Whelans. His debut album “Between the Bed and Room” is out now. His latest single “Paint Your Nails” can be found here;

“Ardiff’s venture into a solo project will not just be a compliment to his other work, but a noteworthy collection in its own right”. – The Thin Air
“A textured, melodic and warm offering; ‘The Fall’ is a testament to Ardiff’s notoriety as a songwriter and performer.” – Golden Plec

TICKETS

€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

AFTER THE GIG

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

• https://www.facebook.com/robertjohnardiff/
• https://twitter.com/robertjardiff

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €8

SOMA #017

featuring

SQUAREHEAD

plus SOMA Resident DJs

DOORS 11PM

CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST

^ Upstairs ^ 

We’re super stoked to finally have one of our favourite Irish bands Squarehead headline SOMA. This is one you don’t want to miss, click attending on this event for guestlist on the night.

As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie 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.

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.

Drink promos:
O’Haras pints = €5
Gin & Tonics = €5.50
Shots = €3
Vodka / Splash €5
MORE TBA

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SQUAREHEAD

https://www.facebook.com/ssquareheadd/
https://twitter.com/ssquareheadd

TICKETS

FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

• https://www.facebook.com/events/1988763708118356/
• https://www.facebook.com/SOMAIndieClub/

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 11PM
• Tickets: GUEST LIST

MCD.ie presents

ULTAN CONLON

plus support

_ Main Venue _

Rising Galway singer Ultan Conlon will pay a headline Dublin concert at Whelan’s on Saturday April 28th to launch his new album of songs ‘Last Days of The Night Owl’ which was recorded and mixed in Nashville TN by the Grammy award winning engineer Collin Dupuis who has worked with The Black Keys, Lana Del Ray and Dr. John.

Ultan Conlon has spent most of the past year recording and gigging in Nashville, TN and Los Angeles where he played the Viper Room and the Largo club, sharing the stage with Jackson Browne, Shelby Lynne and Sara Watkins from Nickel Creek.

Hot Press has described Ultan Conlon as ‘a real talent at work with a distinctive fragile voice’. The first single ‘A Weak Heart Like Mine’ from Ultan Conlon’s new album will be released on March 9 with the album ‘Last Days of the Night Owl’ released on April 6.

Five songs from Ultan Conlon’s last album ’Songs of Love So Cruel’ were included in the award winning film ’Songs for Amy’ which starred Sean Maguire and was released in 2014.

Having just finished a nine date Irish tour with Eddie Reader, Ultan Conlon will play six UK shows in April including gigs at Liverpool Philharmonic and Norwich Arts Centre as special guest of Mary Coughlan who along with John Martyn has recorded Ultan’s songs.

Reviews of Ultan Conlon’s last album: Songs of Love So Cruel

“Shades of Roy Orbison”  Ronan Collins RTE Radio 1

“A lush sounding, stylishly orchestrated collection of songs with a distinctive voice”  Fatea, UK

“Beautifully crafted, sounds like ‘Nashville Skyline’ Era Bob Dylan”  Get Ready To Rock, UK

TICKETS

€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 creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos

• http://www.ultanconlon.com
• https://www.facebook.com/ultanconlonmusic
• https://twitter.com/ultanconlon

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €15

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES

STABILITY ALBUM TOUR

plus support

MOLLY STERLING

^ Upstairs ^ 

Derry alt-punks The Wood Burning Savages are proud to announce a headline show Upstairs at Whelan’s to celebrate the release of their long awaited debut album ‘Stability’.

With pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they are often compared to Manic Street Preachers, Future Of The Left and Queens of the Stone Age.

The band has been lauded for their frenetic live shows, each night serving up a full-blooded cocktail of breakneck guitars and frenzied anthems. With each track The WoodBurning Savages share gritty real life tales of disillusion and indignation, giving a voice to a generation more marginalised and divided than ever before.

27th April 2018 will see the release of the band’s highly anticipated debut album ‘Stability’, produced by Rocky O’Reilly (Touts, Cassels, exMagician) in Start Together Studios, Belfast, and mastered by Robin Schmidt (Wolf Alice, The 1975, Jake Bugg). Described by frontman and singer Paul Connolly, the album is “a collection of songs about a working class furious at years of empty promises”.

Over the past few months The Wood Burning Savages have played a string of shows supporting fast rising rock acts The Amazons, VANT and Fangclub, alongside a hometown show with cult Irish guitar heroes And So I Watch You From Afar.

Having played the BBC Introducing tent at Glastonbury, the band have went on to play riotous sets at festivals throughout Ireland and beyond, performing in Scotland, Poland and Germany. They tore the house down with two shows at Reeperbahn 2017, were selected to play Whelan’s One’s To Watch 2018 festival, and were hand-picked by Jesse and Sebastien from Death From Above to support them on the Irish leg of their European tour 2018.Their music has even been embraced by the world of wrestling with Philadelphia grappler ‘The Product’ David Starr selecting ‘We Love You’ as his entrance theme!

“In Paul Connolly they have one of the next generation’s great rock frontmen.” – Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music‘The best band to come from Derry since The Undertones.’– Daily Mirror

‘Northern Ireland’s best live band!’ – Hot Press Magazine

‘They absolutely slay it. ‘ – Phil Taggart, BBC Radio 1

The Wood Burning Savages are: Paul Connolly (Vox & Guitar), Dan Acheson (Bass), Michael Woods (Guitar) & Elliot Finlay (Drums)

TICKETS

€9 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 THE GIG

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

• https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodBurningSavages
• https://twitter.com/TWBSavages
• https://www.instagram.com/thewoodburningsavages/
• https://soundcloud.com/thewoodburningsavages
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mQdENUkO9L5Fq4ljUWYb2?autoplay=true&v=A

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €9

MIDNIGHT HOUR

in association with

O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS

presents

CROWHAMMER

plus support

THE DISCO PARTICIPATION MATRIX

[email protected]’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.

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/// CROWHAMMER ///

https://www.facebook.com/crowhammerdublin

Dublin’s premier narrative driven sci-fi/fantasy stoner rock/krautrock music group

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/// THE DISCO PARTICIPATION MATRIX ///

https://www.facebook.com/The-disco-participation-matrix-2087208528227782/

Two humans and a synth in a dance as old as time itself.

TICKETS

FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

• https://www.facebook.com/events/366336403880215/

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 11:30pm
• Tickets: FREE ENTRY*

Whelanslive.com presents

THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL

– PLAY THE FRONT BAR –

10:30pm – FREE BEFORE 10:30PM

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 pyschedelic 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)

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free before 10:30pm).

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 10:30pm in Whelan's Bar
• Tickets: FREE BEFORE 10:30pm

ELEMENO

plus support

ORLAGH KENNY
AARON NESTOR

^ Upstairs ^

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching our debut EP Starting Fires on the 29th of April in the upstairs venue of Whelan’s on Wexford street.

TICKETS

€5 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

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).

• https://facebook.com/ElemenoMusicOfficial/

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €5

MICK KONSTANTIN

plus support

_ Main Venue _

20 MILLION SOCIAL MEDIA VIEWS

2 X NO.1 HIT SINGLES

After 2 of the biggest hits from the past 2 summers, ‘Takin Over France’ and ‘There’s Only One Conor McGregor”, Mick Konstantin brings his first ever live
performance to Whelan’s on April 29th.

In the space of 2 years Mick Konstantin has built up a huge following, on the back of his two mega viral hits. Now with the recent releases of “Insta Generation” and “Up and Over They Go”, that have also amassed hundreds of thousands of views, Mick is finally starting plans to take to music full time, and it all begins with this gig on the 29th of April.

Konstantin musical career had humble beginnings, busking on Grafton Street, learning his trade the same way so many before him had done. He first shot to
fame with “The Ballad of Copper Face Jacks”, a song about the infamous Irish Nightclub that struck a chord with thousands around the country.

A year later, ‘Takin’ Over France’ was written, a tune for the Irish Football team and their fans in the Euros in France. When this was recorded live in Bordeaux by
Pundit Arena and posted on Facebook, it had built up over 3 million hits in the space of a few hours. By the next day, the song had become viral all over Europe.
On the back of the legendary Irish travelling support, Mick went on to record the tune back in Ireland a few days later. It stormed the charts, reaching Number 1 in
the Irish iTunes charts that very day. Konstantin was rewarded for his efforts with a trip back to the Euros for the Ireland and France game a week later.
The following summer, no one would have predicted what was in store for Mick.

Topping the previous summer’s tune would be a serious feat, but he managed just that. On the 2nd week in August he released “There’s Only One Conor McGregor”, a song which would receive international acclaim. The subject of course being the biggest boxing fight of all time, Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather.

Millions and millions of views and streams followed worldwide, as did Interviews with the likes of Sports Illustrated, stations in Australia, South Africa, UAE and all over the US. Again, the song reached No. 1 in Ireland for weeks, but also made the top 20 in the UK, many European countries, and Australian Charts. But by far the most exciting part of the experience was when McGregor himself heard the song, and loved it so much that he flew Konstantin over to Vegas, put him up in the same hotel as his family, and gave him 2 tickets to the fight itself. Incredible!!

Since this experience, Mick has being hard at work, writing and planning for a musical career. And finally the time has come, for him to set about being a full time
musician. With two releases this month, which have been greatly received, this is the next chapter in his story. The very first gig of many. So don’t miss out!
Whelans, 29th April, here we come!!

Currently:
New Single “ The Insta Generation ” On Sale Now
In Studio Recording Debut Album Due Out Summer 2018.

Tour:
Club and Festival tour dates 2018 (announcing soon)

TICKETS

€11.50 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

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).

• https://www.youtube.com/user/mickkmusic92
• https://www.facebook.com/mickkmusic/
• https://www.instagram.com/mickkonstantin/
• https://twitter.com/mickk_music?lang=en
• http://mkonstantin.com

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €11.50

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.

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
‘Hilarious’ – Spin 1038
‘One to watch’ – Irish Daily Mirror
‘This shite is meant to pass for comedy’ – WhyteyIRL

TICKETS

€5 on the door or available online from eventbrite

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry

• https://www.facebook.com/CherryComedyDublin
• https://www.twitter.com/CherryComedy

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €5

MCD.ie presents

METZ

plus support

_ Main Venue _ 

METZ has just announced a show at Whelan’s, Wexford Street on May 1 st 2018.

Tickets priced €17.50 inclusive of booking fee go on sale at 10am this Thursday, December 7 th via Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie

METZ is inarguably one of the best live bands around, and this incredible footage proves it. Watch them deliver blistering performances of the politically-charged Strange Peace standout “Mr. Plague,” and “Eraser,” the A-side from their split Three One G/Sub Pop single from 2016, filmed live during their European tour in Paris at Le Trabendo on November 21st, 2017 by La Blogothèque for ARTE Concert.

METZ’s 2017 tour dates in support of Strange Peace resume Wednesday, December 7th in Seattle at Neumos and continue through to December 15th in Austin at The Mohawk. The band will see support from labelmates Moaning (Dec. 7th-15th) and Cherubs (Dec. 15th).

The band have also announced a new, European headlining and festival tour for 2018, which begins April 19th in Amsterdam at Paradiso Noord and ends May 5th in Leffinge, Belgium at De Zwerver. The 2018 trek will bring METZ to the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, France, Ireland, and the UK. Tickets go on sale for these shows Thursday, December 7th at 10 am GMT/11 am CET.

Spring 2018
Apr. 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso Noord
Apr. 21 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Out of the Crowd Festival
Apr. 23 – Milan, IT – Magnolia
Apr. 24 – Bologna, IT – Freakout, Bologna
Apr. 25 – Munich, DE – Strom
Apr. 26 – Cologne, DE – Gebaude 9

Apr. 27 – Belfort, FR – Impetus Festival
Apr. 30 – Glasgow, UK – Stereo
May 01 – Dublin, IE – Whelan’s
May 02 – Manchester, UK – Soup Kitchen
May 03 – Ramsgate, UK – Ramsgate Music Hall
May 04 – Brussels, BE – Les Nuits Botanique
May 05 – Leffinge, BE – De Zwerver

Recently, METZ delivered a mind-altering visual for “Drained Lake” from Strange Peace. Directed by Shayne Ehman (who also directed the band’s video for “Cellophane”) the piece highlights nothing less than the transient nature of time and space, through cutlery and kitchen wares.

Strange Peace is available now on CD / LP / DL / CS worldwide (except in Canada) from Sub Pop [link here]. In Canada, Strange Peace is available from Royal Mountain Records [link here].

What people are saying about METZ’s Strange Peace

“Recorded with Shellac’s mastermind Steve Albini, Strange Peace is an album that doesn’t need to be explicitly political to make a statement about our current chaotic climate. The opening track, “Mess of Wires,” gallops out of the gate like a malfunctioning industrial robot, a tangle of mechanical riffs and Edkins’ oddly infectious chants. The band’s ability to inject melody into the weirdest of places is most striking on “Cellophane. ” Slightly more laidback than the usual METZ song, it’s closer to a garage-rock anthem than a skin-peeling punk rager, and Edkins’ refrain of “How will I know? / How will I know?” is designed to lodge itself in the brain of the listener like some insidious implant….cathartic rather than hopeless — an exorcism of nervous energy at a time when it’s direly needed.” [First Listen] – NPR Music

“Strange Peace is more – more intense, more melodic, more brutal, more confident.” [4/5] – DIY

“With Strange Peace, METZ have created an album that still largely has one foot rooted in the best of their past, but sees the other stretching forward into a future that is just as riotous. Long may it continue.” [8/10] – The Line of Best Fit

“Laden with hypnotic riffs and Alex Edkins’ delightfully coarse vocals, the album has a basement-to- radio quality. METZ maintains the relentless punk energy from their first two albums, but with a more accessible play-through; Strange Peace could serve as a comfortable introduction to noise punk….Born out of political defiance, punk rock is a necessary retort at this juncture; it can’t be dead, especially if METZ has anything to say about it.” – Stereogum

“Hardcore fans can rest easy knowing that METZ haven’t skimped on the nitrous- fuelled angst that has inspired legions of us to smash windows with our faces since 2012.” – Under the Radar

“Strange Peace is an album that just sounds great from front to back, consistently knocking it out of the park with heavy guitars, concrete drums, and basslines that threaten speaker systems everywhere.” – Northern Transmissions

“The band’s third album, Strange Peace, is very much like its first two, and that is a good thing. Each is single-minded in its purpose and methods. There are no ballads, no songs that are quiet or long or contemplative. Instead, there is a constant search for a frequency that is thrilling and a commitment to it.” [8/10] – Popmatters

“Strange Peace is as raucous and fun as you want a METZ record to be.” [4/5]- Dork

“The Toronto-based trio METZ have incorporated harmony into their heavy sound on their third full-length. They shift away from all-out abrasion, adding color to their eruptions.”- Pitchfork

“With the aid of his friends Chris Slorach and Hayden Menzies, who make up METZ’s colossal rhythm section, Edkins and his guitar have never sounded so cunning, confrontational and, yet, so compellingly uncertain.” [9/10] – Exclaim!

“It’s hard to imagine where METZ can go after pushing their sound and skills into the red zone as they have on Strange Peace, but with their third album, they’ve left no doubt that they’re one of the most singularly powerful rock bands in North America, and you ignore them at your peril.” – [4/5] – All Music

“METZ has a habit of keeping their listeners waiting for new music, but when Strange Peace is the final product, the wait suddenly feels justified. The quality of songwriting on this album might not only be the best that METZ has ever done, but it’s also one of the better noise rock records of recent memory.” [9/10] – Glide

TICKETS

ON SALE THUR 7th DEC, 10AM: €17.50 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

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/18TNVFTJ6WfeicsMRrdJHI
• https://www.facebook.com/metz
• https://twitter.com/METZtheband
• http://www.metzztem.com
• https://www.instagram.com/METZ_theband/
• http://www.subpop.com/artists/metz

• Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 7:30pm
• Tickets: €17.50

FROM EVENTBRITE.IE

BRIGHT CLUB

featuring

Samantha Baines, Ben Butler, Andrew Allen, Denny McDermott, Michael Kitching, Jessamyn Fairfield, Marlon Simeon, Samuel Buelow

w/ Áine Gallagher as MC

^ Upstairs ^ 

Bright Club brings researchers and comedians together in an explosion of comedy, music, and ideas! A true variety night for lateral minds.

Featuring performances by: Áine Gallagher as MC, Ben Butler, Andrew Allen, Denny McDermott, Michael Kitching, Jessamyn Fairfield, Marlon Simeon, Samuel Buelow and…Samantha Baines as the wonderful headline act!

Doors at 8pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Be sure to book tickets in advance!

TICKETS

€6 available online from Eventbrite.ie

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• https://www.facebook.com/BrightClubDublin/

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €6

JIGJAM

plus support

^ Upstairs ^

JigJam are a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘CeltGrass’, their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. “Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.

“Jamie McKeogh, Cathal Guinan and Daithi Melia all hail from Tullamore, Co.Offaly with Co. Tipperary born Gavin Strappecompleting the quartet. All four members grew up immersed in Irish traditional music and culture which is reflected by the band collectively achieving over twenty All-Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions. They have now developed their own unique style of music influenced by American Folk music whilst staying true to their Irish roots. Described as ‘The best Irish group so far in bluegrass’ this sharply dressed outfit deliver an energy-fuelled, foot-stomping live performance. All multi-instrumentalists, JigJam interchange between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass onstage which creates an experience which is pleasing to both the eye and the ear. JigJam have recorded two studio albums to critical acclaim and have been compared to the Punch Brothers by the European Bluegrass Music Association. JigJam have made a huge impact on the Irish American circuit performing at all major festivals including the world-renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest as well as touring various parts of theUK and Europe. ‘The words sparkling, innovative and infectious come first to mind’ when you witness your first JigJam show. Miss this band at your peril.

TICKETS

€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 creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.

Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

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.

• http://www.jigjam.ie/
• https://www.facebook.com/jigjamlive
• https://twitter.com/jigjamlive
• https://instagram.com/jigjamlive

• Upstairs in Whelan's, 25 Wexford St.
• Doors: 8pm
• Tickets: €15